Tomodachi Game

"Tomodachi Game" (Japanese: トモダチゲーム), also known as "Friends Game", is a Japanese manga series conceptualized by Mikoto Yamaguchi and written and illustrated by Yuki Sato. The story revolves around high school student Yuichi Katagiri and his friends who are drawn into a mysterious debt repayment game called the 'Tomodachi Game' after their class trip funds are stolen. The core rule of the game is 'don't doubt your friends,' yet as the game progresses, their friendship and trust are tested like never before. The game is intricately designed, employing human weaknesses and psychological tactics to reveal the true nature of humanity and posing the profound question of 'which is more important, friendship or money?'. The manga was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from December 2013 to August 2024, with 26 volumes in total. The series has been adapted into various formats, including a television anime, TV dramas, and live-action films. The anime premiered in April 2022, depicting how Yuichi and his friends survive various psychological games and how their trust in each other is gradually eroded. The plot is full of twists and suspense, prompting the audience to contemplate the essence of human relationships within a tense and thrilling atmosphere.