Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!

Synopsis

Kaoru Terasaki is a gamer who’s into MMORPGs, and he’s finally meeting up with someone he’s been friends with in-game for a long while—this time, offline and in person. He’s worried that his friend will be disappointed to see Kaoru is a guy, unlike his female character in the game. But he’s the one who’s in for a surprise when, instead of another guy, his friend turns out to be a cute girl, Nanami Ousaka. On top of that, Nanami told her parents that she would be bringing a friend over—a female friend. Even worse, Nanami’s dad is the super overprotective type who won’t allow any guys near his daughter. There’s only one solution to this dilemma: Kaoru has to cross-dress as a girl! Will Kaoru’s efforts pay off in the end?! Will Kaoru and Nanami remain just friends, or will their time together IRL change everything? Follow their romantic-comedy adventures to find out! (Source: J-Novel Club) Notes: · Originally self-published on Pixiv and Twitter, was then compiled and licensed by Kadokawa for commercial release. · 25 extra chapters are included.

About

Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2018, spanning 274 chapters, collected across 8 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2025).

Why readers enjoy Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!

Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! is written by Niichi, with art by Niichi.

Reception

Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! holds an average score of 7.5 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 617 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! include: Heterosexual, Crossdressing, Full Color, Tsundere, Iyashikei, Video Games, Otaku Culture, Female Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.