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Tokyo Swindlers

Tokyo Swindlers (Japanese: 地面師たち, Hepburn: Jimenshitachi) is a Japanese streaming television series directed and written by Hitoshi One.[1] Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and Booster Project for Netflix, and stars Go Ayano and Etsushi Toyokawa.[2] The series was released worldwide on July 25, 2024.[3][4]

Tokyo Swindlers
Promotional release poster
Japanese name
Kanji地面師たち
Transcriptions
Revised HepburnJimenshitachi
Genre
Based onTokyo Swindlers
by Ko Shinjo
Written byHitoshi One
Ko Shinjo
Directed byHitoshi One
Starring
Theme music composerTakkyu Ishino
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of episodes7
Production
ProducersYoshida Kenichi
Miyake Harue
Production locationsTokyo, Japan
CinematographyAto Shoichi
Morishita Shigeki
Running time38-67 minutes
Production companiesNikkatsu Corporation
Booster Project
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJuly 25, 2024 (2024-07-25)

Cast

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Production

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In February 2024, The series was announced on Netflix.[8] It is based on Ko Shinjo's Tokyo Swindlers.[9] The filming of the series concluded in 2023.[10]

Reception

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James Hadfield writing for The Japan Times rated the series 3 stars (out of 5).[11] Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut assigns the series 3.5 stars.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Tokyo Swindlers". BBFC. July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Frater, Patrick (July 15, 2024). "'Tokyo Swindlers' Crime Series With Ayano Go and Toyokawa Etsushi Reveals Trailer Ahead of Netflix Premiere". Variety. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  3. ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 23, 2024). "2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Kuznikov, Selena (June 28, 2024). "What's Coming to Netflix in July 2024". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "綾野剛＆豊川悦司、得体のしれない狂気がさく裂　Netflixシリーズ「地面師たち」本編映像". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Natasha (July 21, 2024). "「地面師たち」キャラ相関図が到着、綾野剛・豊川悦司・北村一輝ら紹介する特別映像も". 映画ナタリー (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i Natasha (July 15, 2024). "綾野剛×豊川悦司「地面師たち」本予告とキーアート解禁、音楽は電気グルーヴの石野卓球（コメントあり）". 映画ナタリー (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Frater, Patrick (February 8, 2024). "'Love Village' and 'Last One Standing' Add New Seasons as Romance, Comedy and Fantasy Lead Netflix's Japanese Live-Action Slate". Variety. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Merican, Sara (February 8, 2024). "Netflix Sets 'City Hunter' Adaptation & 'House of Ninjas' Launch Dates In Japan Slate Reveal". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Natasha (July 5, 2024). "【完成報告会レポート】綾野剛が「地面師たち」共演陣に興奮、小池栄子は豊川悦司との対峙に恐怖味わう（写真19枚）". 映画ナタリー (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Hadfield, James (July 25, 2024). "Netflix's 'Tokyo Swindlers' is this summer's guiltiest pleasure". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Hart, Daniel (July 25, 2024). "'Tokyo Swindlers': A High-Octane Japanese Crime Thriller". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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