Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 82m
Mother and Children
Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
Apr 12, 2023
Episode 2 · 25m
Third Option
Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.
Apr 19, 2023
Episode 3 · 25m
Manga-Based TV Drama
Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.
Apr 26, 2023
Episode 4 · 24m
Actors
Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.
May 3, 2023
Episode 5 · 24m
Reality Dating Show
Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.
May 10, 2023
Episode 6 · 25m
Egosurfing
Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.
May 17, 2023
Episode 7 · 25m
Buzz
Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.
May 24, 2023
Episode 8 · 24m
First Time
Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.
Jun 7, 2023
Episode 9 · 24m
B Komachi
MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.
Jun 14, 2023
Episode 10 · 24m
Pressure
B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?
Jun 21, 2023
Episode 11 · 24m
Idol
MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 12 · 25m
Tokyo Blade
The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.
Jul 3, 2024
Episode 13 · 24m
Game of Telephone
The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.
Jul 10, 2024
Episode 14 · 27m
Rewriting
Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.
Jul 17, 2024
Episode 15 · 24m
Emotional Acting
Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.
Jul 24, 2024
Episode 16 · 26m
The Curtain Rises
Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.
Jul 31, 2024
Episode 17 · 26m
Growth
Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?
Aug 7, 2024
Episode 18 · 24m
Sun
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
Aug 14, 2024
Episode 19 · 24m
Trigger
Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.
Aug 21, 2024
Episode 20 · 25m
Dream
The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.
Aug 28, 2024
Episode 21 · 24m
Liberation
Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.
Sep 11, 2024
Episode 22 · 24m
Freedom
Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?
Sep 18, 2024
Episode 23 · 26m
Reunion
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
Sep 25, 2024
Episode 24 · 24m
Wish
A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.
Oct 6, 2024
Episode 25 · 24m
Down Bad
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
Jan 14, 2026
Episode 26 · 24m
Calculating
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
Jan 21, 2026
Episode 27 · 26m
Correctness
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
Jan 28, 2026
Episode 28 · 26m
Blind
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
Feb 4, 2026
Episode 29 · 24m
Casting
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
Feb 11, 2026
Episode 30 · 24m
Idols and Relationships
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
Feb 18, 2026
Episode 31 · 24m
Breakdown
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
Feb 25, 2026
Episode 32 · 24m
Plan
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
Mar 4, 2026
Episode 33 · 26m
Greed and Passion
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
Mar 11, 2026
Episode 34 · 24m
Private Audition
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
Mar 18, 2026
Episode 35 · 54m
The Beginning
Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.
Mar 25, 2026
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