#TokyoSwindlers aka #Jimenshitachi (2024)

A team of swindlers gets wind of prime real estate worth 10 billion yen and will stop at nothing to pull off their most ambitious scam yet.
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Tokyo Swindlers | Official Trailer | Netflix

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2024 was the year Japanese TV found its prestige

The triumph of “Shogun” at the Emmys served as an exclamation point for an industry taking big swings and opening up to trans-Pacific partnerships.

The Japan Times
In the real-life case that inspired the Netflix hit "Tokyo Swindlers," five of the fraudsters involved have been ordered by the Tokyo District Court to pay ¥1 billion in damages to the construction company they swindled in 2017. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/28/japan/crime-legal/tokyo-swindlers-case/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #tokyoswindlers #koshinjo #netflix #realestate #japanesecourts #tokyo #sekisuihouse
Real-life ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ ordered to pay ¥1 billion in damages

The Tokyo District Court ruled that the defendants knew they were engaging in a fraudulent scheme in their dealings with Sekisui House.

The Japan Times
Ko Shinjo’s novel "Tokyo Swindlers" is more than a written version of the recent Netflix show of the same title — it's a bold exploration of the twisted psyches of criminals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/11/21/books/tokyo-swindlers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #tokyoswindlers #koshinjo #netflix
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists

Ko Shinjo’s novel, a bold exploration of the twisted psyches of criminals, is best appreciated as a companion work to the recent Netflix series of the same title.

The Japan Times
The streaming hit might be about fraudsters, but it’s based on real-life events — and exposes the reality of Japan’s small-screen stories. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/10/09/japan/netflixs-tokyo-swindlers/ #commentary #japan #netflix #television #tokyoswindlers #film
Netflix’s ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ reveals some surprising truths

'Tokyo Swindlers' can reveal some home truths — even when they’re presented by a group of fraudsters.

The Japan Times
One Hitoshi: ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Director Strikes Deal With Netflix

‘Tokyo Swindlers’ director One Hitoshi has struck a long-term supply deal with Netflix in Japan.

Variety
Netflix Ties ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Director Hitoshi One To Five-Year Deal

Netflix has signed 'Tokyo Swindlers' director Hitoshi One to an exclusive five-year deal.

Deadline
Tokyo Swindlers: Weltpremiere der japanischen Serie bei Netflix

Bei Netflix kommt es heute zur Weltpremiere der japanischen Serie „Tokyo Swindlers“. Darin geht es um eine Gruppe von Betrügern, die den größten Coup ihres Lebens planen.

Netflix’s ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ is this summer’s guiltiest pleasure

The flashy new series about real estate scammers is a ridiculous treat to watch.

The Japan Times

‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Crime Series With Ayano Go and Toyokawa Etsushi Sets Trailer Ahead of Netflix Upload
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https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tokyo-swindlers-crime-series-netflix-japan-1236072063/

Netflix Japan: ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Crime Series Sets Trailer

Netflix Japan's ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ crime series with Ayano Go and Toyokawa Etsushi uploads a trailer.

Variety