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.
Cast: Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya
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23 episodes
1. Case 1_1: Los Angeles ConnectionMakoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.TV-MACC24minJul 9, 2020
2. Case 1_2: Los Angeles ConnectionDangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."TV-MACC24minJul 16, 2020
3. Case 1_3: Los Angeles ConnectionMakoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.TV-MACC24minJul 23, 2020
4. Case 1_4: Los Angeles ConnectionWith construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.TV-MACC24minJul 30, 2020
5. Case 1_5: Los Angeles ConnectionThe pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.TV-MACC24minAug 6, 2020
6. Case 2_1: Singapore SkyTwo years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.TV-MACC24minAug 13, 2020
7. Case 2_2: Singapore SkyThe crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.TV-MACC24minAug 20, 2020
8. Case 2_3: Singapore SkyWhen their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.TV-MACC24minAug 27, 2020
9. Case 2_4: Singapore SkyNot realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.TV-MACC24minSep 3, 2020
10. Case 2_5: Singapore SkyWith the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.TV-MACC24minSep 10, 2020
11. Case 3_1: Snow of LondonWorking as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.TV-MACC24minSep 17, 2020
12. Case 3_2: Snow of LondonIn London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.TV-MACC24minSep 24, 2020
13. Case 3_3: Snow of LondonMakoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.TV-MACC24minOct 1, 2020
14. Case 3_4: Snow of LondonLaurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."TV-MACC24minOct 8, 2020
15. Case 4_1: Wizard of Far EastDetermined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.TV-MACC24minOct 22, 2020
16. Case 4_2: Wizard of Far EastCynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.TV-MACC24minOct 29, 2020
17. Case 4_3: Wizard of Far EastA delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.TV-MACC24minNov 5, 2020
18. Case 4_4: Wizard of Far EastTwo months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.TV-MACC24minNov 12, 2020
19. Case 4_5: Wizard of Far EastA younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.TV-MACC24minNov 19, 2020
20. Case 4_6: Wizard of Far EastOn their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.TV-MACC24minNov 26, 2020
21. Case 4_7: Wizard of Far EastThe final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.TV-MACC24minDec 3, 2020
22. Case 4_8: Wizard of Far EastBoth sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.TV-MACC24minDec 10, 2020
23. Case 4_9: Wizard of Far EastThe Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.TV-MACC24minDec 17, 2020
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yasuyuki Kase, Mitsuaki Kanuka
- Studio
- WIT STUDIO, BS Fuji, Fuji Television Network
