LIDENFILMS' adaptation of the manga Love and Lies is now available to stream on Amazon, complete with an English dub and subtitles. The series explores a near-future Japan where the government assigns marriage partners based on compatibility calculations, aiming to boost the nation's birthrate. This system, known as "The Red Threads of Science," carries severe penalties for disobedience, setting the stage for romantic rebellion.
The narrative centers on Yukari Nejima, a seemingly ordinary teenager who finds himself caught between his assigned partner and the girl he truly loves. The show delves into the complexities of arranged marriage versus personal desire, framed within a high school setting and featuring a prominent love triangle.
While a side story manga exists, this 12-episode anime adaptation offers a self-contained arc, making it a solid binge for fans of romantic dramas and challenging societal premises. The series concluded its original broadcast in Summer 2017.
