Name: Great Pretender
Genre: Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yasuyuki Kase

S01E01 9 Jul 20

24m

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.

S01E02 16 Jul 20

24m

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."

S01E03 23 Jul 20

24m

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.

S01E04 30 Jul 20

24m

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.

S01E05 6 Agu 20

24m

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.

S01E06 13 Agu 20

24m

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.

S01E07 20 Agu 20

24m

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.

S01E08 27 Agu 20

24m

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.

S01E09 3 Sep 20

24m

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.

S01E10 10 Sep 20

24m

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.

S01E11 17 Sep 20

24m

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.

S01E12 24 Sep 20

24m

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.

S01E13 1 Okt 20

24m

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.

S01E14 8 Okt 20

24m

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."

S01E15 22 Okt 20

24m

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.

S01E16 29 Okt 20

24m

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.

S01E17 5 Nov 20

24m

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.

S01E18 12 Nov 20

24m

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.

S01E19 19 Nov 20

24m

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.