Original anime by Wit Studio (2020), written by Ryota Kosawa. It follows Makoto Edamura, Japan's self-proclaimed "greatest swindler," who is recruited by charismatic French con man Laurent Thierry into an elite group of international confidence tricksters operating across Los Angeles, Singapore, London, Nice, and Shanghai.
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Asakusa (Kaminarimon) — the con that backfiresepisode 1
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The series opens in Asakusa: Edamura and his partner Kudō try to con a French tourist, who turns out to be Laurent Thierry — a far better con man who ends up taking their money. (The pin marks Kaminarimon as a reference point for the district.)
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Hollywood Sign — Edamura left danglingCase 1
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The sign appears at the start of episodes 1 and 2 of Case 1 ("Los Angeles Connection"), with Edamura dangling from it. The best view of it is from Griffith Observatory.
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Dolby Theatre — producer CassanoCase 1
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The Oscars venue appears in the background of scenes with Eddie Cassano, the Case 1 target — a mobster who is also a film producer.
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The Bloc (Downtown LA) — Edamura's new suitCase 1
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This open-air shopping complex in downtown Los Angeles is where Laurent buys Edamura a suit, apparently at the Macy's department store.
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Beverly Wilshire — Laurent's baseCase 1
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The luxury Beverly Hills hotel (the one from "Pretty Woman") appears to be where Laurent and his team stay during Case 1.
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Merlion Park — arriving in SingaporeCase 2
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Case 2 ("Singapore Sky", episodes 7–10) opens at Merlion Park, with Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum in the background.
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Marina Bay Sands — the Case 2 skylineCase 2
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The three-tower hotel dominates the Marina Bay skyline in the Singapore scenes of Case 2, starting with the one at Merlion Park.
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Gardens by the Bay (Supertrees) — Singapore on screenCase 2
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The Supertrees appear in Case 2. The anime takes some liberties — placing them in several parts of the city — but most of its Singapore scenes are true to life.
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