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Great Pretender

Great Pretender
★ 7.5/10•2020•24m•TV-MA•Animation•Drama•Comedy
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Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 9, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Case 1_1: Los Angeles ConnectionE124m

Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection

Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.

Jul 9, 2020

Episode 2 - Case 1_2: Los Angeles ConnectionE224m

Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection

Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."

Jul 16, 2020

Episode 3 - Case 1_3: Los Angeles ConnectionE324m

Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection

Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.

Jul 23, 2020

Episode 4 - Case 1_4: Los Angeles ConnectionE424m

Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection

With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.

Jul 30, 2020

Episode 5 - Case 1_5: Los Angeles ConnectionE524m

Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection

The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.

Aug 6, 2020

Episode 6 - Case 2_1: Singapore SkyE624m

Case 2_1: Singapore Sky

Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.

Aug 13, 2020

Episode 7 - Case 2_2: Singapore SkyE724m

Case 2_2: Singapore Sky

The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.

Aug 20, 2020

Episode 8 - Case 2_3: Singapore SkyE824m

Case 2_3: Singapore Sky

When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.

Aug 27, 2020

Episode 9 - Case 2_4: Singapore SkyE924m

Case 2_4: Singapore Sky

Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.

Sep 3, 2020

Episode 10 - Case 2_5: Singapore SkyE1024m

Case 2_5: Singapore Sky

With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.

Sep 10, 2020

Episode 11 - Case 3_1: Snow of LondonE1124m

Case 3_1: Snow of London

Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.

Sep 17, 2020

Episode 12 - Case 3_2: Snow of LondonE1224m

Case 3_2: Snow of London

In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.

Sep 24, 2020

Episode 13 - Case 3_3: Snow of LondonE1324m

Case 3_3: Snow of London

Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.

Oct 1, 2020

Episode 14 - Case 3_4: Snow of LondonE1424m

Case 3_4: Snow of London

Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."

Oct 8, 2020

Episode 15 - Case 4_1: Wizard of Far EastE1524m

Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East

Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.

Oct 22, 2020

Episode 16 - Case 4_2: Wizard of Far EastE1624m

Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East

Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.

Oct 29, 2020

Episode 17 - Case 4_3: Wizard of Far EastE1724m

Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East

A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.

Nov 5, 2020

Episode 18 - Case 4_4: Wizard of Far EastE1824m

Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East

Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.

Nov 12, 2020

Episode 19 - Case 4_5: Wizard of Far EastE1924m

Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East

A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.

Nov 19, 2020

Episode 20 - Case 4_6: Wizard of Far EastE2024m

Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East

On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.

Nov 26, 2020

Episode 21 - Case 4_7: Wizard of Far EastE2124m

Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East

The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.

Dec 3, 2020

Episode 22 - Case 4_8: Wizard of Far EastE2224m

Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East

Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.

Dec 10, 2020

Episode 23 - Case 4_9: Wizard of Far EastE2324m

Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East

The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.

Dec 17, 2020

Actors

Yuka Komatsu

Yuka Komatsu

Dorothy (voice)

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Jay (voice)

Yasuhiro Mamiya

Yasuhiro Mamiya

Ai (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Lin (voice)

Yasuyuki Kase

Yasuyuki Kase

Wan (voice)

Mitsuaki Kanuka

Mitsuaki Kanuka

Sai (voice)

Mariya Ise

Mariya Ise

Bin (voice)

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