Tokyo Swindlers plot summary
In Tokyo, owning land is one of the surest forms of wealth, and that makes it the perfect target for people who trade in forged identities and fake deeds. Tokyo Swindlers (original Japanese title: 地面師たち) is a Japanese crime series set in the world of real estate fraud. It follows a crew of professional con artists who spot an extraordinary opportunity: a prime plot of land valued at around 10 billion yen.
For this group, a property on that scale is far more than another job. It is the biggest score they have ever attempted, and they are prepared to cross any line to make it happen. Taking on such a prize means pulling off an elaborate deception inside a deal involving vast sums of money, where every forged document and false persona has to hold up.
The story centres on the scammers and the mechanics of their scheme. It offers a look at how property fraud works from the inside, with ambition and greed driving the crew forward as the stakes keep rising.
Tokyo Swindlers review: what makes it notable
- Cast: Go Ayano plays Takumi Tsujimoto and Etsushi Toyokawa plays Harrison Yamanaka. The ensemble also includes Kazuki Kitamura (Takeshita), Eiko Koike (Reiko), Pierre Taki (Goto), Shota Sometani (Nagai), Izumi Matsuoka (Natsumi Kawai), Koji Yamamoto (Aoyagi) and Elaiza Ikeda (Kuramochi). Takayuki Yamada voices the narrator.
- Direction: The series is directed by Hitoshi One.
- Network: It is a Netflix series from Japan, made in Japanese.
- Source material: The series is based on a book.
- Format: Season 1 has 7 episodes, each running roughly 66 minutes. It premiered on 25 July 2024.
- Content rating: It is rated TV-MA in the US.
Who will enjoy Tokyo Swindlers
- Fans of heist and con-artist stories built around one big, high-stakes scheme
- Viewers who like Japanese crime dramas with a strong ensemble cast
- Anyone curious about real estate fraud and how scammers operate
- Admirers of Go Ayano or Etsushi Toyokawa
- Adult audiences comfortable with mature content (rated TV-MA)
Where to watch Tokyo Swindlers in the US
In the United States, Tokyo Swindlers is available on Netflix with a subscription. It is also included in the Netflix Standard with Ads plan, a cheaper subscription tier that shows advertisements.
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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
- How many episodes does Tokyo Swindlers have?
- Season 1 of Tokyo Swindlers has 7 episodes, each running roughly 66 minutes.
- When was Tokyo Swindlers released?
- Tokyo Swindlers premiered on Netflix on 25 July 2024.
- Where can I watch Tokyo Swindlers legally in the US?
- In the US you can watch it on Netflix with a subscription, including the Netflix Standard with Ads plan.
- Who is in the cast of Tokyo Swindlers?
- Go Ayano plays Takumi Tsujimoto and Etsushi Toyokawa plays Harrison Yamanaka. The cast also includes Kazuki Kitamura, Eiko Koike, Pierre Taki, Shota Sometani, Izumi Matsuoka, Koji Yamamoto and Elaiza Ikeda, with Takayuki Yamada as the narrator.
- What genre is Tokyo Swindlers?
- It is a Japanese crime series about con artists running a large real estate scam. It is based on a book and directed by Hitoshi One.
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