When Will Netflix Release It?


Fans of the popular anime series “Great Pretender” have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of Great Pretender Season 3. The show’s previous two seasons garnered critical acclaim for its compelling storylines, well-developed characters, and unique animation style. With season two ending on a cliffhanger, it left fans hungry for more. But is there going to be Great Pretender Season 3? Here’s what we have got for you! Keep reading!

Great Pretender, directed by Hiro Kaburagi, is a popular Netflix original series. It’s an ONA series that fans have loved globally. In 2020, the series came out with 23 episodes. It’s rare for Netflix to make original anime series. But they made this happen, and it didn’t disappoint fans with the animation or storyline. Now, fans have been wondering if they’ll get to see more of this series. That’s why we have gathered all the information they need to know about Great Pretender Season 3. Keep scrolling and read the blog till the end.

Is Great Pretender Season 3 Renewed?

As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding the renewal of Great Pretender Season 3. However, given the immense popularity and success of the first two seasons, many fans and industry professionals are optimistic that a renewal will come shortly.

It’s no surprise that Netflix hasn’t renewed the series for the new season. However, recently, Netflix renewed Kengan Ashura for a new season. Do you know Netflix took four years to revive this series? And it seems like this will be the same with Great Pretender. 

Overall, while nothing is set in stone, all signs still point towards a potential continuation of Great Pretender. So, fans will get a chance to see the compelling narrative that will soon grant a renewal in due course.

Which Studio Animated Great Pretender?

Wit Studio is a renowned Japanese animation studio that has animated Great Pretender. The studio was founded in 2012 and has gained recognition for producing top-quality anime series such as Attack On Titan, The Ancient Magus Bride, Seraph Of The End, and Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress.

With its exceptional animation prowess and storytelling ability, Wit has become one of the most sought-after studios in Japan today. Its collaboration with famous manga publishers like Kodansha and Shogakukan has helped to cement its position in the world of anime production. 

However, Wit Studio hasn’t yet announced the renewal of Great Pretender Season 3. It’s not even confirmed if they will take the project or not. For now, Wit Studio is working on anime like Spy × Family Season 2, Moonrise, Grimm, and more.

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Great Pretender Season 3
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Is Great Pretender Manga Based?

Great Pretender started as an ONA series and later became a manga series. In simple language, anime came before manga. Manga was written by Ryota Kosawa and Illustrated by Daichi Marui in June 2020. After dropping the first volume, the manga went on hiatus. 

The reason why manga went on break is that author Ryota Kosawa’s health condition got worse. It’s 2023 now, and the manga still hasn’t returned, but it isn’t official if it has been discontinued. In fact, there’s no update on the author’s health either. Fans are in the hope that maybe the manga will return someday, reviving Great Pretender Season 3.

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Great Pretender Season 3: Plot

The Great Pretender is an anime series centered around Makoto Edamura, a skilled con artist caught up in a high-stakes scheme orchestrated by the gentleman thief Laurent Thierry. The story occurs across various countries as Makoto and Laurent team up to scam wealthy individuals and organizations.

Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to a diverse cast of characters with complex backgrounds and motivations. The plot of The Great Pretender is artfully crafted, with each arc containing twists and turns that captivate audiences. Though primarily focused on the world of cons, the series also tackles themes such as family, loyalty, and redemption.

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At the end of season 2, Team Confidence tricked Liu and Suzaku into a deserted island, where they all survived. Suzaku is doing well, while Miki dreams about her and her son. On the other hand, Abigail and Edamura discuss a plan, but Sam and James refuse.

A shootout occurs in Suzaku’s office, and they have a party on Eddie’s boat. Edamura refuses to start a cafe and throws Dorothy’s ring into the ocean. Seiji visits Miki’s grave and discusses finding homes for kids sold as enslaved people. Kim and Kudo invite Seiji to join them.

Since the show is not manga-based, it’s hard to say what will happen next in season 3. No source could tell about the further storyline. Still, fans can rest assured because it won’t disappoint them. Great Pretender Season 3 will be worth the wait.

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Great Pretender Cast & Production Team 

Anime voice actors are skilled artists who use their voices to bring characters and stories to life in Japanese animation. They work behind the scenes in studios, lending their voices to Japanese characters and translating scripts into English language dubbing for Western audiences. The great Pretender cast is as follows.

  • Suwabe Junichi as Thierry Laurent
  • Kobayashi Chiaki as Edamura Makoto
  • Fujiwara Natsumi as Jones Abigail
  • Sonozaki Mie as Moore Cynthia
  • Komatsu Fuminori as Ibrahim Sam
  • Sakuya Shunsuke as Ozaki Seiji

An anime production team includes a group of professionals who collaborate to create an animated series or film. This team comprises various roles, such as producers, directors, animators, scriptwriters, sound engineers, and designers. The great Pretender production team is as follows.

  • Okada Maiko as Producer
  • Itou Hitoshi as Producer
  • Kaburagi Hiro as Director 
  • Nomura Kazuya as Storyboard 
  • Sadamoto Yoshiyuki as Character Designer 
  • Hata Shouji as Sound Director
Credit- Wit Studio/Netflix

Great Pretender Season 3: Release Date

Currently, there is no official announcement regarding the release date of Great Pretender Season 3. Fans of this anime series are eagerly awaiting any updates regarding its production and release, but unfortunately, there has been no significant news about it so far.

Given the success of the previous two seasons that aired in 2020 on Netflix and Fuji TV’s NoitaminA block, it is highly likely that a third installment will eventually come. It has been reported that the show’s creators have planned to produce more episodes beyond the first two seasons since they intended to conclude it with additional stories in mind.

Nonetheless, viewers will have to wait patiently for any official announcements from its producers as to when Great Pretender Season 3 will be coming out. The Anime Daily has such anime news-related blogs daily, so check the site often.