07/09/2020 - 12/17/2020 Finished
Great Pretender (GREAT PRETENDER)
A series of unfortunate events has led Makoto Edamura to adopt the life of crime—pickpocketing and scamming others for a living. However, after swindling a seemingly clueless tourist, Makoto discovers that he was the one tricked and, to make matters worse, that the police are now after him. While making his escape, he runs into the tourist once again, who turns out to be a fellow con man named Laurent Thierry, and ends up following him to Los Angeles. In an attempt to defend his self-proclaimed title of "Japan's Greatest Swindler," Makoto challenges his rival to determine the better scammer. Accepting the competition, Laurent drops them off outside a huge mansion and claims that their target will be the biggest mafia boss on the West Coast. As Makoto becomes increasingly involved with the cunning Laurent, his colorful associates, and the world of international high-stakes fraud, he soon realizes that he got more than what he bargained for as his self-declared skills are continually put to the test.
23
Total episodes
23
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 23 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Great Pretender has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Great Pretender doesn't have a single filler episode: all 23 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 23 episodes of Great Pretender aired in 2020 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Great Pretender is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 23 without detours. If you came looking for which Great Pretender episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
23 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 1)06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | Canon |
| 2 | Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 2)06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | Canon |
| 3 | Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 3)06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | Canon |
| 4 | Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 4)06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | Canon |
| 5 | Case 1: Los Angeles Connection (Part 5)06/02/2020 | 06/02/2020 | Canon |
| 6 | Case 2_1: Singapore Sky06/09/2020 | 06/09/2020 | Canon |
| 7 | Case 2_2: Singapore Sky06/09/2020 | 06/09/2020 | Canon |
| 8 | Case 2_3: Singapore Sky06/09/2020 | 06/09/2020 | Canon |
| 9 | Case 2_4: Singapore Sky06/09/2020 | 06/09/2020 | Canon |
| 10 | Case 2_5: Singapore Sky06/09/2020 | 06/09/2020 | Canon |
| 11 | Case 3_1: Snow of London06/16/2020 | 06/16/2020 | Canon |
| 12 | Case 3_2: Snow of London06/16/2020 | 06/16/2020 | Canon |
| 13 | Case 3_3: Snow of London06/16/2020 | 06/16/2020 | Canon |
| 14 | Case 3_4: Snow of London06/16/2020 | 06/16/2020 | Canon |
| 15 | Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 16 | Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 17 | Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 18 | Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 19 | Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 20 | Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 21 | Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 22 | Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
| 23 | Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East09/21/2020 | 09/21/2020 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Great Pretender have?
Great Pretender has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Great Pretender have?
In total, Great Pretender has 23 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Great Pretender?
It is recommended to watch Great Pretender in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Great Pretender online?
Great Pretender is available on the following streaming platforms: Netflix. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Great Pretender a complete anime?
Yes, Great Pretender is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Great Pretender have?
No, Great Pretender does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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