In a method for manufacture of a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal composition is placed between two substrates, after which ultraviolet irradiation is performed to form a liquid crystal layer, a specific polymerizable compound is used, or specific ultraviolet irradiation conditions are adopted, or processing is comprised midway through the ultraviolet irradiation to activate the molecular motion of liquid crystal molecules or to deform the liquid crystal layer. A method for manufacture of a liquid crystal display device and a liquid crystal display device manufactured by this method are provided, in which an alignment control film is rendered unnecessary, and which has such advantages as improved quality of the liquid crystal panel, enhanced production yields, streamlined manufacturing facilities, simplified processes, and reduced costs.