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Liar, Liar

In this anime, the main character, Hiroto, beats Sarasa (real name Rina)—the "Empress" of Academy Island—by accident.¹ Sarasa's grandfather is the founder of Academy Island.²

Deceit

Because Rina is not the real Sarasa, rather a stand-in, it would harm Sarasa's name if she lost. Not only is Rina lying about being the real Sarasa, but when Hiroto defeats her, he gets the red special star she had. The red star allows its owner to create a lie that everyone will believe.³ He must lie that he is a "seven-star" (a very prestigious title) in order to not bring shame upon the name of Sarasa.

"A mind game of lies and deceit begins!"⁴ The whole theme of this anime is protecting a lie. Does this seem like a Christian thing to do?

"[16] ¶ These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood," (Proverbs 6:16-17, emphasis and underline mine)

In this list of sins God hates, we see "a lying tongue" mentioned. God hates lying. He utterly abhors it! The whole premise of Liar, Liar is to defend a lie. This is great wickedness.

Immodesty

Like the typical anime, there is some immodesty. There are short skirts on many of the women in the show. Additionally, two women are seen in bikinis. A woman's upper undergarment is seen after she is sprayed by a water sprinkler.

"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;" (1 Timothy 2:9)

Women are to be modestly dressed. This show exposes women in ways they ought not be.

Language

According to Crunchyroll, this anime contains profanity.⁴ We shouldn't pump this sort of language into our minds.

"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." (1 Corinthians 15:33)

Notice Paul doesn't say evil communications may corrupt good manners—no, he says it as a definitive "evil communications corrupt good manners." Improper language will corrupt your good manners!

Conclusion

It is clear that this anime is not okay. Its whole theme is sinful, not to mention the immodesty and profanity to be found therein. Christians should not watch this show. It is sinful.


Sources:
1. "Liar Liar." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/48633/Liar_Liar. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
2. "Masamune Saionji." Liar Liar Wiki, liar-liar.fandom.com/wiki/Masamune_Saionji. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
3. "Stars." Liar Liar Wiki, liar-liar.fandom.com/wiki/Stars. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
4. Liar, Liar. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/GXJHM3G34/liar-liar. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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