Great Pretender
GREAT PRETENDER
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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.
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Season 1
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Presumed dead, master con artist and recovering amnesiac Dorothy is discovered by Shanghai Longu-bang, a mob who wants payback for her conning them. With no memories and nowhere to go, she must rely on a local crime underboss to elude Taipei's criminal underworld all while tracking down leads to her mysterious past.
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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About Great Pretender
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. Across 2 seasons and 27 episodes, originally airing on Fuji TV.
Great Pretender Cast and Characters
The cast features Yuka Komatsu (as Dorothy (voice)), Shunsuke Takeuchi (as Jay (voice)), Yasuhiro Mamiya (as Ai (voice)), Kazuyuki Okitsu (as Lin (voice)), and Yasuyuki Kase (as Wan (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Great Pretender has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Great Pretender NowWhy People Are Watching Great Pretender
There's a reason Great Pretender keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Great Pretender have?
Great Pretender has 27 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Great Pretender good? What's the rating?
Great Pretender holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 142 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Great Pretender?
The main cast includes Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, and Kazuyuki Okitsu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Great Pretender available in Japanese?
Yes — Great Pretender was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Great Pretender released?
Great Pretender first aired in 2020.
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How many seasons and episodes does Great Pretender have?
Great Pretender currently has 2 seasons and a total of 27 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Great Pretender about?
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. It belongs to the Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure genres.
In which language is Great Pretender originally available?
Great Pretender was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Great Pretender first released?
Great Pretender first premiered on July 9, 2020 (2020). The series has since concluded its run.
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