20 anime like Great Pretender
These are the shows Great Pretender fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Great Pretender, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 16 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
- 1
Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · 86/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 2
The Millionaire Detective - Balance: UNLIMITED
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · 74/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- 3
BANANA FISH
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · 84/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into gangs and mafia. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 4
Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into mafia and crime. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 5
SPY x FAMILY
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into male protagonist and female protagonist. WIT STUDIO animated both. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 6
91 Days
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into mafia and crime. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- 7
Super Crooks
ONA · 2021 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 8
Buddy Daddies
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and male protagonist. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 9
Michiko & Hatchin
TV · 2008 · 22 eps · 76/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and gangs. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- 10
Black Lagoon
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Thriller
- 11
LAZARUS
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 70/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and urban. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 12
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into male protagonist and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Slice of Life
- 13
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and female protagonist. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 14
HIGH CARD
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into male protagonist and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- 15
Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and mafia. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 16
Durarara!!
TV · 2010 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into gangs and urban. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 17
Blood Blockade Battlefront
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into urban and primarily adult cast. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- 18
Moriarty the Patriot
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · 80/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into anti-hero and crime. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 19
Akudama Drive
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into anti-hero and crime. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 20
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Great Pretender, it leans into crime and primarily adult cast. Fans of Great Pretender recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Great Pretender; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.