Great Pretender (2020)
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Great Pretender is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Great Pretender is one of the better-rated Japanese series out there. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 157 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation, leaning drama.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 157 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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