Great Pretender (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, Great Pretender is an animation, drama, comedy and action & adventure series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Great Pretender stars Chiaki Kobayashi as Makoto 'Edamame' Edamura (voice), Junichi Suwabe as Laurent Thierry (voice), Mie Sonozaki as Cynthia Moore (voice) and Natsumi Fujiwara as Abigail 'Abbie' Jones (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Great Pretender has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Pretender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Pretender tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Pretender (2020)?
- In US, Great Pretender is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Great Pretender worth watching?
- Great Pretender holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, comedy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Pretender?
- Great Pretender stars Chiaki Kobayashi, Junichi Suwabe, Mie Sonozaki, Natsumi Fujiwara and Shunsuke Takeuchi.
- When was Great Pretender released?
- Great Pretender was released in 2020.