Usotoki Rhetoric

嘘解きレトリック

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Synopsis

"You're lying." Sixteen-year-old Kanoko Urabe knows that someone is lying if she can hear the strange, echoing sound of clanging metal in their voice. As a young and overly honest child, she would point out the lies of other villagers, and was ostracized as a result. She is eventually forced to leave her hometown and tries to find a place for herself in the city of Tsukumoya in 1920s Japan. In a chance encounter, Kanoko meets Souma Iwai, a gifted but penniless detective. After she is forced to demonstrate her ability, he expresses appreciation for what she can do and agrees to take her in, asking the girl to be his assistant. The Iwai investigation firm soon makes a name for itself helping clients by solving cases with Souma's sharp wits and Kanoko's power. In the process, Kanoko's life is enriched by the various people she encounters in her investigations. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Usotoki Rhetoric was published in English by One Peace Books from October 13, 2022 to February 4, 2025. The manga was adapted into a live-action TV series in 2024.

Published

Jun 26, 2012 to Mar 26, 2018

Authors

Miyako, Ritsu

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Main characters

Souma Iwai26 fan favorites
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A down and out detective who is always looking for a case (to pay rent) and mooches off the local Kurata restaurant for food. It is there he meets Kanoko and discovers her ability to hear lies. While Souma usually daydreams of becoming a famous and rich detective and his mindset constantly focused on food, he is at the same time is observant and able to read people well, making him a reliable detective. After he and Kanoko find the missing child, Tarou, Souma asks Kanoko to stay and work with him as his assistant. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .
Kanoko Urabe11 fan favorites
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A 16-year-old girl who can hear lies. Whenever a person lies, Kanoko hears a metal clanging sound in the liar's spoken words. Since her childhood she has been shunned and rejected by her village because of this ability. She moves away on her own to find a place where no one knows of her ability. She fears being alone and trusting people, but is kind and willing to help others. She meets Detective Souma Iwai and upon discovering her unique ability, asks her to be his assistant. Through aiding the detective in his cases, she discovers her 'curse' may actually be a 'blessing.' No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .