Great Pretender Timeline ( Real )

announcement
May 2019

Announcement of Great Pretender Project

Great Pretender was officially announced as a new original anime series by studio Wit Studio.

series_start
June 2, 2020

Premiere of Great Pretender

Great Pretender aired its first episode in Japan, marking the beginning of the series.

distribution
June 20, 2020

Simultaneous Netflix Release

Netflix released the first season of Great Pretender internationally, increasing its global viewership.

series_end
September 21, 2020

Conclusion of Great Pretender Season 1

The first season of Great Pretender concluded its 23-episode run in Japan.

Great Pretender Timeline ( Fictional )

character_introduction
Early 2020

Maurice Meets Edamura

Laurent Maurice, a leading con artist in Japan, encounters Edamura, a small-time con man, and recruits him into a major con.

major_con
Mid 2020

Los Angeles Con

Edamura, Laurent, and team successfully pull off a high-stakes con against a powerful insurance company in Los Angeles, marking Edamura's first major job abroad.

team_formation
Mid 2020

Team Assembly

Introduction of Abigail and Cynthia, who join Laurent and Edamura forming the core Great Pretender team.

major_con
Late 2020

Siberian Con

The team targets a ruthless criminal Yuri Petrov, conning him to obtain evidence and assets while evading the mafia's pursuit.

character_backstory
Late 2020

Laurent's Past Revealed

The team uncovers Laurent's mysterious past including his personal motivations and connection to other characters.

final_con
Early 2021

Tokyo Con - The Final Scheme

The team executes their ultimate con targeting a dangerous corrupt businessman to bring justice and secure their freedom.