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Great Pretender

Great Pretender

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Great Pretender

2020- 2024

2 Seasons

27 Episodes

7.5(141 votes)

Ended

Animation

Drama

Comedy

Action & Adventure

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

Website IMDbView

Social & External

Production Companies

WIT STUDIO

BS Fuji

Fuji Television Network

Hakuhodo DY Media Partners

Production I.G

TOHO

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

小松由佳

Dorothy (voice)

小松由佳

Acting

武内駿輔

Jay (voice)

武内駿輔

Acting

間宮康弘

Ai (voice)

間宮康弘

Acting

興津和幸

Lin (voice)

興津和幸

Acting

加瀬康之

Wan (voice)

加瀬康之

Acting

かぬか光明

Sai (voice)

かぬか光明

Acting

伊瀬茉莉也

Bin (voice)

伊瀬茉莉也

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