Tokyo Swindlers plot: what the series is about
Tokyo Swindlers (original Japanese title: 地面師たち) is a Japanese crime series about a particular kind of fraud: con artists who target land and property. Its original title refers to jimenshi, swindlers who pose as landowners in order to sell property that is not theirs to sell.
The series follows a crew of these professional scammers working in Tokyo’s high-stakes property market. Each member has a specific job, from handling negotiations to making sure the deception holds up under scrutiny. Their next target is a prime piece of real estate valued at around 10 billion yen, a deal far bigger and riskier than anything they have tried before.
Pulling it off means fooling buyers, brokers and anyone else who might look too closely. It also means staying a step ahead of people who suspect that something about the transaction is wrong. The story looks at how such a scheme is planned and carried out. It also shows how far the team is prepared to go once that much money is on the line.
What makes Tokyo Swindlers notable
- Cast: Go Ayano plays Takumi Tsujimoto and Etsushi Toyokawa plays Harrison Yamanaka. The ensemble also includes Kazuki Kitamura as Takeshita, Eiko Koike as Reiko, Pierre Taki as Goto, Shota Sometani as Nagai, Izumi Matsuoka as Natsumi Kawai, Koji Yamamoto as Aoyagi and Elaiza Ikeda as Kuramochi. Takayuki Yamada voices the narrator.
- Director: Hitoshi One.
- Network: A Netflix series from Japan, in the Japanese language.
- Format: Season 1 has 7 episodes, each running about 66 minutes. It premiered on July 25, 2024.
- Source material: The series is based on a novel.
- Genre: Crime, centred on swindlers and real estate scams.
Who will enjoy Tokyo Swindlers
- Fans of con-artist and heist stories built around elaborate schemes
- Viewers interested in Japanese crime dramas with a strong ensemble cast
- Anyone curious about how real estate fraud works
- Followers of Go Ayano or Etsushi Toyokawa
- Viewers who prefer a compact series with a limited number of episodes
Where to watch Tokyo Swindlers in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Tokyo Swindlers is listed on Netflix, which requires a subscription. The series premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2024. Netflix is the only official platform currently listed for the series in the Philippines.
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Cast
Go Ayanoas Takumi Tsujimoto7 episodes
Etsushi Toyokawaas Harrison Yamanaka7 episodes
Kazuki Kitamuraas Takeshita7 episodes
Eiko Koikeas Reiko7 episodes
Pierre Takias Goto7 episodesSee credits →
Shota Sometanias Nagai7 episodes
Takayuki Yamadaas Narrator (voice)7 episodesSee credits →
Izumi Matsuokaas Natsumi Kawai7 episodes
Photo: TMDB
Episode guide
| Season | Episode | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aired | |
| 1 | 2 | Aired | |
| 1 | 3 | Aired | |
| 1 | 4 | Aired | |
| 1 | 5 | Aired | |
| 1 | 6 | Aired | |
| 1 | 7 | Aired |
Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.
FAQ
- Where can I watch Tokyo Swindlers legally in the Philippines?
- Tokyo Swindlers is listed on Netflix in the Philippines. It is available with a Netflix subscription.
- When was Tokyo Swindlers released?
- Tokyo Swindlers premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2024.
- How many episodes does Tokyo Swindlers have?
- Season 1 of Tokyo Swindlers has 7 episodes. Each episode runs about 66 minutes.
- Who is in the cast of Tokyo Swindlers?
- The cast includes Go Ayano as Takumi Tsujimoto, Etsushi Toyokawa as Harrison Yamanaka, Kazuki Kitamura, Eiko Koike, Pierre Taki, Shota Sometani, Izumi Matsuoka, Koji Yamamoto and Elaiza Ikeda. Takayuki Yamada is the voice of the narrator.
- What genre is Tokyo Swindlers?
- Tokyo Swindlers is a Japanese crime series about con artists running a real estate scam. It is based on a novel and directed by Hitoshi One.
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