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Great Pretender

23 Episodes
23 min each
SPRING 2020

Synopsis

Self-styled “Japan's greatest swindler” Makoto Edamura is mainly targeting elder people and occasional foreign travelers. But when he tries to scam an apparently clueless French tourist in Tokyo, he can't possibly imagine that what looked like just another ordinary job is going to take him all the way to Los Angeles, tied upside-down on the famous Hollywood sign… And he is yet to find out what fate awaits him!

Action Comedy Drama Thriller
Format
Unknown
Episodes
23
Per Episode
23 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

23 / 23 Episodes
1
Episode 1

Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 1)

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.
2
Episode 2

Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 2)

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."
3
Episode 3

Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 3)

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.
4
Episode 4

Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 4)

With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Paula Dickins sets her sights on him.
5
Episode 5

Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 5)

The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickins in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
6
Episode 6

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.
7
Episode 7

Case 2_2: Singapore Sky

The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Pathfinder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
8
Episode 8

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.
9
Episode 9

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.
10
Episode 10

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.
11
Episode 11

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.
12
Episode 12

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.
13
Episode 13

Case 3_3: Snow of London

Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow in London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
14
Episode 14

Case 3_4: Snow of London

Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow in London."
15
Episode 15

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.
16
Episode 16

Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East

Cynthia and Shi Ohn arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
17
Episode 17

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.
18
Episode 18

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.
19
Episode 19

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.
20
Episode 20

Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East

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.
21
Episode 21

Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East

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.
22
Episode 22

Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East

Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto`s choice.
23
Episode 23

Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East

The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what`s coming to them.

Characters

Makoto Edamura
Voice Actors
Chiaki Kobayashi (japanese)

Makoto Edamura

Main

Laurent Thierry
Voice Actors
Junichi Suwabe (japanese)

Laurent Thierry

Main

Cynthia Moore
Voice Actors
Mie Sonozaki (japanese)

Cynthia Moore

Main

Abigail Jones
Voice Actors
Natsumi Fujiwara (japanese)

Abigail Jones

Main

Kudou
Voice Actors
Youhei Tadano (japanese)

Kudou

Supporting

Eddie Cassano
Voice Actors
Atsushi Ono (japanese)

Eddie Cassano

Supporting

Staff

Hiro Kaburagi
Hiro Kaburagi
Director
Ryouji Masuyama
Ryouji Masuyama
Assistant Director
Ryouta Kosawa
Ryouta Kosawa
Series Composition
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Character Design
Hirotaka Katou
Hirotaka Katou
Sub Character Design
Keita Shimizu
Keita Shimizu
Design Works

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Aired Jun 01, 2020 to Sep 20, 2020
Season SPRING 2020
Source Unknown
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