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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.
- Cast:
- Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Fuji TV, DMM TV
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.7Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection
2020-07-09 · 24mMakoto 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.8Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection
2020-07-16 · 24mDangling 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."
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection
2020-07-23 · 24mMakoto 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.5Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection
2020-07-30 · 24mWith construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.6Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection
2020-08-06 · 24mThe 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Case 2_1: Singapore Sky
2020-08-13 · 24mTwo 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.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Case 2_2: Singapore Sky
2020-08-20 · 24mThe 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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.8Case 2_3: Singapore Sky
2020-08-27 · 24mWhen 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.4Case 2_4: Singapore Sky
2020-09-03 · 24mNot realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Case 2_5: Singapore Sky
2020-09-10 · 24mWith 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.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.8Case 3_1: Snow of London
2020-09-17 · 24mWorking 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.2Case 3_2: Snow of London
2020-09-24 · 24mIn London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.0Case 3_3: Snow of London
2020-10-01 · 24mMakoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.8Case 3_4: Snow of London
2020-10-08 · 24mLaurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.2Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East
2020-10-22 · 24mDetermined 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.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.2Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East
2020-10-29 · 24mCynthia 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.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 7.2Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East
2020-11-05 · 24mA delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.0Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East
2020-11-12 · 24mTwo 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.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.5Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East
2020-11-19 · 24mA 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.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.0Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East
2020-11-26 · 24mOn 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.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.5Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East
2020-12-03 · 24mThe 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.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 7.5Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East
2020-12-10 · 24mBoth sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 7.8Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East
2020-12-17 · 24mThe Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.
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Yuka Komatsu
Dorothy (voice)
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Jay (voice)
Yasuhiro Mamiya
Ai (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Lin (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Wan (voice)
Mitsuaki Kanuka
Sai (voice)
Mariya Ise
Bin (voice)
