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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Kaminarimon Gate (Asakusa) — Initial Encounteropening
The famous Kaminarimon Gate of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, is the setting of Episode 1. Here, Edamura and his partner try to scam a foreign tourist by selling him a water filter. However, they discover to their astonishment that the tourist is Laurent Thierry, who pockets their wallet in the process.
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing — Case 4 Reunionconfirmed
The world's busiest pedestrian scramble crossing and the area around the Hachiko statue appear in Case 4 (Wizard of Far East). It is the setting where Edamura meets key figures after returning to Japan and plans the intricate final heist linking the Tokyo and Shanghai syndicates.
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Tokyo Station — Exit Hall and Transitionconfirmed
Tokyo Station, with its historic red-brick facade and interior corridors, appears in Case 4 to show Edamura and law enforcement agents transitioning through the city. WIT Studio's background art captures the terminal's signs and heavy passenger flows with extreme realism.
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Hollywood Sign — Hanging Punishment in Case 1confirmed
The world-famous landmark located on Mount Lee in Los Angeles. In Episode 1, Edamura wakes up tied and suspended upside down from the letter "Y" of the sign, placed there by Laurent's crew as a twisted initiation test before taking on Hollywood film mafia boss Eddie Cassano.
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Santa Monica Pier — Edamura's Wanderingsconfirmed
The historic wooden pier in Santa Monica, featuring the iconic solar-powered Pacific Park Ferris wheel. Edamura walks along the beach and the pier feeling lost and outraged after Laurent outsmarts him, contemplating the sunset before being drawn back into the team's scheme.
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — Case 1 Entranceconfirmed
The primary airport of Los Angeles and its iconic illuminated entrance pylon monument appear at the start of Case 1. It marks Edamura's arrival in the United States, setting the jet-setting and high-production-value tone of the team's confidence tricks.
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Marina Bay Sands — Case 2 Headquartersconfirmed
The famous hotel consisting of three towers topped by a 150-meter rooftop infinity pool. In Case 2 (Singapore Sky), the resort serves as the luxury base where the team stays, meets with target Sam Ibrahim, and watches the high-speed air race events.
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Supertree Grove (Gardens by the Bay) — Air Race Backdropconfirmed
The massive futuristic vertical gardens at Gardens by the Bay. They appear in the background of the high-speed aerobatic flight sequences of Case 2, beautifully rendered in the show's vivid color palette. One of the most popular seichi junrei spots in Singapore.
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Merlion Park — Symbol of Singaporeconfirmed
The famous mythical half-lion, half-fish statue that spouts water into the marina. It appears in multiple establishing and transition shots during Case 2 to cement Singapore's vibrant, upscale atmosphere.
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Singapore Flyer — Giant Wheel of Case 2confirmed
The giant observation Ferris wheel of Singapore, one of the tallest in the world. It is visible on the marina horizon throughout Case 2 and frames confidential conversations between members of the con artist team.
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Raffles Hotel — Colonial Style and Intrigueconfirmed
The legendary hotel of colonial architecture dating from the late 19th century. In the series, Laurent and his team make use of the hotel's elegant spaces to orchestrate key steps of their air race scam, exploiting the venue's prestige.
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Tower Bridge — London Transition (Case 3)confirmed
The majestic and historic suspension and bascule bridge over the River Thames in London. It appears in Case 3 (Snow of London) to establish the setting of the high-end art fraud ring and Cynthia's emotional theatrical backstory.
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Promenade des Anglais — Past and Present in Niceconfirmed
The famous promenade along the Mediterranean coast in Nice, France. A key location in Case 3 where Laurent and Cynthia reflect on their romantic pasts and ultimately return to heal emotional wounds.
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Nice Beach — Cynthia's Portraitconfirmed
The iconic pebble beach in Nice. In Case 3 flashbacks, Laurent sits on this shore sketching Cynthia's portrait while they discuss their lives and futures, forming one of the most intimate, bittersweet moments of the arc.
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The Bund (Shanghai) — Case 4 Undertakingsconfirmed
The Bund (Shanghai) — Case 4 Undertakings