Great Pretender 2020
What is Great Pretender?
Great Pretender is a Japanese anime television series produced by Wit Studio. The series is directed by Hiro Kaburagi and written by Ryōta Kosawa.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 9, 2020
- Last aired
- Feb 23, 2024
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV, DMM TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Great Pretender is a Japanese anime television series produced by Wit Studio. The series is directed by Hiro Kaburagi and written by Ryōta Kosawa. It was released on Netflix in Japan, with the first case, Los Angeles Connection, being made available in June 2020. The series follows the story of a con artist and his involvement in various scams and conspiracies. Makoto Edamura, supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook. The series is stylized in all caps and consists of cases, with a total of two seasons available on Netflix. The show features the voice talents of Chiaki Kobayashi, Jun'ichi Suwabe, and Natsumi Fujiwara, among others. Great Pretender is classified as a TV-MA anime series, indicating mature audiences.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese conman finds himself outmatched after attempting to scam a world-class international rival.”
- engaging global heist narratives
- dynamic character interactions
- complex plot developments
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes crime capers featuring elaborate scams and international settings.
The series is rated TV-MA and features themes of deception and criminal activity.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection Jul 9, 2020
- E2 Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection Jul 16, 2020
- E3 Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection Jul 23, 2020
- E4 Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection Jul 30, 2020
- E5 Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection Aug 6, 2020
- E6 Case 2_1: Singapore Sky Aug 13, 2020
- E7 Case 2_2: Singapore Sky Aug 20, 2020
- E8 Case 2_3: Singapore Sky Aug 27, 2020
- E9 Case 2_4: Singapore Sky Sep 3, 2020
- E10 Case 2_5: Singapore Sky Sep 10, 2020
- E11 Case 3_1: Snow of London Sep 17, 2020
- E12 Case 3_2: Snow of London Sep 24, 2020
- E13 Case 3_3: Snow of London Oct 1, 2020
- E14 Case 3_4: Snow of London Oct 8, 2020
- E15 Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East Oct 22, 2020
- E16 Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East Oct 29, 2020
- E17 Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East Nov 5, 2020
- E18 Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East Nov 12, 2020
- E19 Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East Nov 19, 2020
- E20 Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East Nov 26, 2020
- E21 Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East Dec 3, 2020
- E22 Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East Dec 10, 2020
- E23 Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East Dec 17, 2020
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Intermission 1-1: Taipei Rendezvous Feb 23, 2024
- E2 Intermission 1-2: Taipei Rendezvous Feb 23, 2024
- E3 Intermission 1-3: Taipei Rendezvous Feb 23, 2024
- E4 Intermission 1-4: Taipei Rendezvous Feb 23, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Pretender about?
It follows a Japanese conman who gets involved in global stings after crossing paths with a French rival.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Wit Studio.
How is the story structured?
The series is organized into segments referred to as cases.
Where can the series be viewed?
The series is available to watch on Netflix.
Who directed the show?
The series was directed by Hiro Kaburagi.