Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.
Dorothy (voice)
Jay (voice)
Ai (voice)
Lin (voice)
Wan (voice)
Sai (voice)
Bin (voice)
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Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.
Runtime: 24 minDangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."
Runtime: 24 minMakoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.
Runtime: 24 minWith construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
Runtime: 24 minThe pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
Runtime: 24 minTwo years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.
Runtime: 24 minThe crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
Runtime: 24 minWhen their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
Runtime: 24 minNot realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
Runtime: 24 minWith the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.
Runtime: 24 minWorking as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.
Runtime: 24 minIn London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
Runtime: 24 minMakoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
Runtime: 24 minLaurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
Runtime: 24 minDetermined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.
Runtime: 24 minCynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
Runtime: 24 minA delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
Runtime: 24 minTwo months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.
Runtime: 24 minA younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.
Runtime: 24 minOn their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.
Runtime: 24 minThe final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.
Runtime: 24 minBoth sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
Runtime: 24 minThe Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.
Runtime: 24 minPresumed dead, master con artist and recovering amnesiac Dorothy is discovered by Shanghai Longu-bang, a mob who wants payback for her conning them. With no memories and nowhere to go, she must rely on a local crime underboss to elude Taipei's criminal underworld all while tracking down leads to her mysterious past.
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