Great Pretender

7.5

AnimationDramaComedyAction & Adventure

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.

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Episodes

Episode 1Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection

24 min

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.

Episode 2Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection

24 min

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."

Episode 3Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection

24 min

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.

Episode 4Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection

24 min

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.

Episode 5Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection

24 min

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.

Episode 6Case 2_1: Singapore Sky

24 min

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.

Episode 7Case 2_2: Singapore Sky

24 min

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.

Episode 8Case 2_3: Singapore Sky

24 min

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

Episode 9Case 2_4: Singapore Sky

24 min

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.

Episode 10Case 2_5: Singapore Sky

24 min

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.

Episode 11Case 3_1: Snow of London

24 min

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.

Episode 12Case 3_2: Snow of London

24 min

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.

Episode 13Case 3_3: Snow of London

24 min

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.

Episode 14Case 3_4: Snow of London

24 min

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

Episode 15Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East

24 min

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.

Episode 16Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East

24 min

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.

Episode 17Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East

24 min

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

Episode 18Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East

24 min

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.

Episode 19Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East

24 min

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.