An image recording method includes applying a reaction liquid onto an intermediate transfer member, applying an ink onto the reaction liquid on the intermediate transfer member, forming an intermediate image by applying a liquid composition containing a water-soluble polymer onto the reaction liquid and the ink on the intermediate transfer member, and transferring the intermediate image by bringing the intermediate image on the intermediate transfer member into contact with a recording medium and separating the intermediate image from the intermediate transfer member with the contact with the recording medium maintained. The intermediate image to be brought into contact with the recording medium has a temperature Tc higher than or equal to the glass transition temperature of the water-soluble polymer, and the intermediate image to be separated from the intermediate transfer member has a temperature Tr lower than the glass transition temperature of the water-soluble polymer.