Great Pretender

GREAT PRETENDER is an original action-comedy-thriller ONA produced by WIT STUDIO, blending high-stakes con artistry with sharp wit and globe-trotting drama. The story follows Makoto Edamura, a small-time Japanese swindler who finds himself outmatched and entangled in the schemes of the enigmatic international con artist Laurent Thierry. With series composition by Ryota Kosawa, the narrative delivers intricate plotting, dynamic characters, and twist after exhilarating twist. Directed by Hiro Kaburaki and crafted entirely as a WIT STUDIO original, GREAT PRETENDER is a must-watch for fans of stylish, fast-paced storytelling.

Makoto Edamura fancies himself the greatest con artist in all of Japan, making a living by preying on unsuspecting elderly locals and oblivious foreign tourists wandering the streets of Tokyo. With a silver tongue and a knack for reading people, he has built his entire livelihood around deception. Everything seems routine until he sets his sights on a seemingly naive French visitor — a mark that appears almost too easy. What starts as just another small-time hustle, however, quickly spirals far beyond anything Edamura could have anticipated, ultimately pulling him across the Pacific to the glittering city of Los Angeles. The story follows this self-proclaimed swindler as he stumbles into a world of high-stakes schemes and unexpected encounters that are leagues above his usual tricks.