Sensei's Pious Lie

Sensei's Pious Lie is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akane Torikai. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Morning Two from August 2013 to September 2017, with its chapters collected in eight volumes. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in July 2024.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by, Sensei's Pious Lie was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Monthly Morning Two from August 22, 2013, to September 22, 2017. Kodansha collected its chapters in eight volumes, released from February 21, 2014, to October 23, 2017.
In North America, the manga is licensed for English release by Kodansha USA. The volumes published in omnibus format from March 1 to October 25, 2022.

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on February 21, 2024. The film is directed by Kōichirō Miki, with a screenplay written by Naoko Adachi and stars Nao as Misuzu Hara. It premiered in Japanese theaters on July 5.

Reception

The series ranked eighth on "The Best Manga 2015 Kono Manga wo Yome!" ranking by Freestyle magazine. It was nominated for the Sugoi Japan Award in 2017. It was nominated for the 22nd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2018.