The plot in Liar Liar follows Hirito that accidentally beats the strongest student on Academy Island on his first day, which forces him into taking her place. You then follow Hirito as he has to keep the mask of being the strongest on Academy Island, without having all the tools he should have had if it was true.
The whole premise is based around highschools where you're standing is related to how successful you are in the games on the island. The students challenge each other through different types of games, all from races to live strategy games. Where if the winner is lower ranking then the loser, will the winner rise one rank and the loser fall one. This premise makes it possible for a lot of good scenes fitting the suspense type.
One of the good things the show does is that when a game is presented, will it be followed by a clear explanation of how the game works. This makes it possible for the viewer to try and anticipate what to do and thereby make a strategy on their own.
The plot and the characters develop in a nice way with some clear arcs. You follow Hirito as he is forced to learn how the rules of the island works and how he has to think on the move, to outdo his opponents. You also see how relations between the characters develop, some in a slow but fitting way and others in a more drastic way.
The animation and music is not that special, but doesn’t have any problems. The animation is smooth and has a clear color style to it, and the music has some nice beats to it and a fine rhythm.
I would overall say it’s a great anime that I would recommend. Especially if you like strategy and psychological animes, that has a bit lighter tone to it. The biggest problem for the anime was that it was sadly miscategorized as an ecchi anime instead of suspense, for some time when it was airing.
