Great Pretender

Makoto Edamura, known as Japan’s top con artist, operates alongside his accomplice Kudo. Their latest scheme involves deceiving a French tourist in Asakusa, but their plan backfires spectacularly. The seemingly naive foreigner they targeted reveals himself as Laurent Thierry, a master manipulator who outclasses them in every way. Thierry not only sees through their ruse but turns the tables effortlessly, exposing his deep connections with organized crime syndicates. Now entangled in Thierry’s dangerous world, Edamura remains unaware of the consequences awaiting him. Forced into executing shady operations for the Frenchman, he steps deeper into a web of deception far beyond his experience. Each assignment pulls him further from his former life, blurring the lines between predator and prey. The once-confident swindler now faces challenges that test his skills and morality. As the stakes rise, Edamura must navigate this treacherous game where one wrong move could cost everything. His journey unfolds against a backdrop of high-stakes cons, shifting alliances, and unpredictable betrayals. The question remains—will he outsmart his new puppet master or become another pawn in Thierry’s grand scheme?