TV series

Great Pretender

Name: Great Pretender
Released: 2020
Cast: Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yasuyuki Kase

2020–2024· 2 seasons· 24 min episodesTV-MA★ 7.5Ended

On Fuji TV · DMM TV — From WIT STUDIO · BS Fuji

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

anti hero bisexuality con man fraud delinquency mafia money urban bromance con game criminal organization anime complex playful

Episodes

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E1 Case 1_1: Los Angeles ConnectionNext upJul 9, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Volcano Ota (Detective (voice)), Ryota Takeuchi (Salazar (voice)), Hana Sato (Wife (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Female Staffer (voice)), Shinya Takahashi (Husband (voice)), Nozomi Mikajiri (Ticket Agent (voice)), Taito Ban (Security Agent (voice)), Yuki Urushiyama (Woman (voice))
E2 Case 1_2: Los Angeles ConnectionJul 16, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
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."
Guest stars: Ryota Takeuchi (Salazar (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Housewife (voice)), Wataru Komada (Detective (voice)), Ikkyu Juku (Veteran Detective (voice)), Naoki Bando (Judge (voice)), Shinya Takahashi (Interviewer (voice)), Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice))
E3 Case 1_3: Los Angeles ConnectionJul 23, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Ryota Takeuchi (Salazar (voice)), Atsuki Tani (Anderson (voice)), Volcano Ota (Lawyer (voice)), Wataru Komada (Detective (voice)), Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Akio Otsuka (Razzie (voice)), Yohei Tadano (Kudo (voice))
E4 Case 1_4: Los Angeles ConnectionJul 30, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hiroki Goto (Ed (voice)), Ryo Sugisaki (Sapata (voice)), Ryota Takeuchi (Salazar (voice)), Atsuki Tani (Anderson (voice)), Atsumi Tanezaki (Tom (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Staff (voice)), Taito Ban (Subordinate (voice)), Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice))
E5 Case 1_5: Los Angeles ConnectionAug 6, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Ryota Takeuchi (Salazar (voice)), Atsuki Tani (Anderson (voice)), Atsumi Tanezaki (Tom (voice)), Sayuri Sadaoka (Paula Dickens (voice)), Ryo Sugisaki (Site Foreman (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Announcer (voice)), Wataru Komada (FBI Agent (voice)), Taito Ban (Subordinate (voice))
E6 Case 2_1: Singapore SkyAug 13, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hana Sato (Boy (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Dyshana (voice)), Shinya Hamazoe (Prison Guard (voice)), Volcano Ota (Prison Guard (voice)), Yurika Hino (Christina (voice)), Yohei Tadano (Shougo Nakanoshima (voice)), Taito Ban (Dealer (voice)), Shirou Gou (Danny (voice))
E7 Case 2_2: Singapore SkyAug 20, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Fairouz Ai (Woman (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Waitress (voice)), Volcano Ota (Toto Vialli (voice)), Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Fuminori Komatsu (Sam Ibrahim (voice)), Kenji Nomura (Lewis Mueller (voice))
E8 Case 2_3: Singapore SkyAug 27, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
Guest stars: Wataru Komada (Kevin (voice)), Mayumi Saco (Isabelle Mueller (voice)), Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Fuminori Komatsu (Sam Ibrahim (voice)), Haruki Ishiya (Leader (voice)), Taito Ban (Man (voice)), Kenji Nomura (Lewis Mueller (voice))
E9 Case 2_4: Singapore SkySep 3, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuki Inoue (Caio Bisconti (voice)), Mayumi Saco (Isabelle Mueller (voice)), Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Fuminori Komatsu (Sam Ibrahim (voice)), Taito Ban (Live Coverage (voice)), Volcano Ota (Man (voice)), Yoshiaki Hasegawa (Man (voice))
E10 Case 2_5: Singapore SkySep 10, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mayumi Saco (Isabelle Mueller (voice)), Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Fuminori Komatsu (Sam Ibrahim (voice)), Masato Niwa (Maintenance Staff (voice)), Wataru Komada (Live Coverage (voice)), Volcano Ota (Man (voice)), Kenji Nomura (Lewis Mueller (voice))
E11 Case 3_1: Snow of LondonSep 17, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuki Ominami (Female Newscaster (voice)), Wataru Komada (Gallery Staff (voice)), Sophie Frison (Cynthia Moore (voice)), Febreze Boutique (Sébastien (voice)), Laetitia Liénart (Marie (voice)), Yuki Wakai (Marie (voice)), Yoshito Yasuhara (James Coleman (voice)), Shinya Hamazoe (Boss (voice))
E12 Case 3_2: Snow of LondonSep 24, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Volcano Ota (Director (voice)), Yurika Hino (Christina (voice)), Taito Ban (Collector (voice)), Daisuke Hirakawa (Thomas Mayer (voice)), Shougo Nakamura (Tim (voice)), Takako Honda (Fara Brown (voice)), Yoshito Yasuhara (James Coleman (voice)), Yohei Tadano (Kudo (voice))
E13 Case 3_3: Snow of LondonOct 1, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Daisuke Hirakawa (Thomas Mayer (voice)), Volcano Ota (Master (voice)), Wataru Komada (Man (voice)), Shinya Takahashi (Interviewer (voice)), Taito Ban (Young Chief (voice)), Yoshito Yasuhara (James Coleman (voice))
E14 Case 3_4: Snow of LondonOct 8, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
Guest stars: Febreze Boutique (Sébastien (voice)), Daisuke Hirakawa (Thomas Mayer (voice)), Shougo Nakamura (Tim (voice)), Laetitia Liénart (Marie (voice)), Yuki Wakai (Marie (voice)), Takako Honda (Fara Brown (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Yoshito Yasuhara (James Coleman (voice))
E15 Case 4_1: Wizard of Far EastOct 22, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuka Komatsu (Woman (voice)), Wataru Komada (Komada (voice)), Shinya Takahashi (Moderator (voice)), Yuki Ominami (Interpreting Moderator (voice)), Taito Ban (Businessman (voice)), Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice))
E16 Case 4_2: Wizard of Far EastOct 29, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Chikahiro Kobayashi (Clark Ibrahim (voice)), Eisuke Asakura (Subordinate (voice)), Taito Ban (Employee (voice)), Reba Buhr (Cynthia Moore (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Ishigami (voice)), Gara Takashima (Akemi Suzaku (voice)), Hana Sato (Kawin (voice))
E17 Case 4_3: Wizard of Far EastNov 5, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
Guest stars: Ikumi Hasegawa (Hostess (voice)), Eisuke Asakura (Mafia member (voice)), Hiroki Goto (Announcer (voice)), Ayumi Tsunematsu (Miki Edamura (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Sheng Feng (Chen Yao (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Ishigami (voice)), Gara Takashima (Akemi Suzaku (voice))
E18 Case 4_4: Wizard of Far EastNov 12, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuka Komatsu (Dorothy (voice)), Reba Buhr (Cynthia Moore (voice)), Ami Naito (Laurie (voice)), Aya Endo (Emma Thierry (voice)), Shinya Kote (Igarashi (voice)), Seira Ryu (Receptionist (voice)), Yoshiya Naruke (Man (voice)), Volcano Ota (Guest (voice))
E19 Case 4_5: Wizard of Far EastNov 19, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuka Komatsu (Dorothy (voice)), Kenta Sasa (Hugo (voice)), Soichi Abe (Benjamin (voice)), Li Wenshuo (Moderator (voice)), Zhou Jian (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Taito Ban (Subordinate (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice))
E20 Case 4_6: Wizard of Far EastNov 26, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuka Komatsu (Dorothy (voice)), Zhou Jian (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Mo Ran (Subordinate (voice)), Hiroki Goto (Announcer (voice)), Shinya Takahashi (Man (voice)), Taito Ban (Subordinate (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice))
E21 Case 4_7: Wizard of Far EastDec 3, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuka Komatsu (Dorothy (voice)), Shuhei Sakaguchi (Liu Xiao (voice)), Taito Ban (Subordinate (voice)), Li Wenshuo (Subordinate (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Sheng Feng (Chen Yao (voice)), Zhang Enze (Laurent Thierry (voice))
E22 Case 4_8: Wizard of Far EastDec 10, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
Guest stars: Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Sheng Feng (Chen Yao (voice)), Zhang Enze (Laurent Thierry (voice)), Tong Yin (Liu Xiao (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Ishigami (voice)), Gara Takashima (Akemi Suzaku (voice))
E23 Case 4_9: Wizard of Far EastDec 17, 2020 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.
Guest stars: Atsushi Ono (Eddie Cassano (voice)), Kujira (Kim Shi-won (voice)), Ayumi Tsunematsu (Miki Edamura (voice)), Shunsuke Sakuya (Seiji Ozaki (voice)), Yohei Tadano (Shougo Nakanoshima (voice)), Fuminori Komatsu (Sam Ibrahim (voice)), Yoshito Yasuhara (James Coleman (voice)), Sheng Feng (Chen Yao (voice))