Akiyama, Shinichi

秋山真一

Once a psychology graduate student, he is a "genius swindler" who dismantled a massive MLM scheme called Shuuei to avenge his mother. He assists Nao upon recognizing her honest nature, which reminds him of his own mother. Though not officially invited to the Liar Game, he joins by replacing another player in Round II. By Round III, he has earned enough respect (and fear) among the LGT participants to serve as the unofficial leader of the Southern Country, even as he strives to maintain equality within the group. However, Yokoya is aware that Akiyama has been manipulating his teammates and mocks him for it.