The Confidence Man JP
The Confidence Man JP (Japanese: コンフィデンスマンJP) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from April 9 to June 11, 2018. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in the Monday 21:00 time slot. It was written by Ryota Kosawa and directed by Ryo Tanaka, Hiro Kanai, and Toshiyuki Mitsuhashi.
Plot
The story follows a trio of con artists: Dako, Boku-chan, and Richard. Dako, portrayed by Masami Nagasawa, is the leader of the group who resides in a luxury hotel suite. She is characterized by her ability to rapidly acquire expertise in various professions, allowing her to adopt elaborate disguises to deceive her targets. Her associates include Boku-chan (Masahiro Higashide), a timid and sincere individual, and Richard (Fumiyo Kohinata), a veteran con artist. Together, they orchestrate complex schemes to defraud wealthy individuals, including business executives and organized crime figures.
Cast
The main cast features:
- Masami Nagasawa as Dako
- Masahiro Higashide as Boku-chan
- Fumiyo Kohinata as Richard
- Shinya Kote as Igarashi
Franchise
The success of the television series led to a broader media franchise, including several feature films and international adaptations:
- The Confidence Man JP: The Movie (2019)
- The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Princess (2020)
- The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero (2022)
- Confidence Queen (Confidence Man KR, 2025)