The Confidence Man JP (Konfidensu Man JP / コンフィデンスマンJP)

"It is not about satisfying desires.

Desires will not cease to increase.

Desires are limitless."

Tomas Sedlacek.

Tokyo, the city of good food.

It should be able impress you.

The place we're going to isn't listed in that book.

My requests have all been turned down.

I suppose they’re not going to agree to cooperate this time either.

But I really want Mr. Vladimir to try the local cuisine.

I'm looking forward to it.

Mr. Vladimir said that he's been to many famous sushi restaurants,

but has never heard of this one.

That's because this restaurant keeps a low profile.

A truly great shop does not need fancy signs.

Please.

Welcome. - Welcome.

The owner, Mr. Rokurouta, has been making sushi for 45 years.

He practices the traditional Edo period ways.

The reservation list is already full for the next six months.

Here, spotted shad.

The sushi sunk a little, didn't it?

It means air was packed into it.

The moment it enters the mouth,

the ginger breaks apart and combines with the raw fish.

This is what real sushi is.

Yellowtail.

Conger.

Is this really okay?

Tuna.

This is art itself.

This sushi establishment is unlike any other.

As a food critic, you agree with me, right?

Hey, get the other table to leave.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Could you please leave for today?

Why? We're not finished yet.

We're very sorry. The bill is on us.

Let's go.

Sorry for the interruption.

Were they plain-clothed inspectors?

They say they want to give us three stars every year.

Mind your own business.

Sorry.

Did you reject the three-star rating?

A sushi master only cares about the customers' smiles.

Fatty tuna.

Mr. Vladimir said this is excellent.

It's his first time learning about the real, traditional sushi.

No, that's impossible.

This shop will never agree.

What is it?

Are you asking us to open a branch in Moscow?

To open a traditional sushi shop in Moscow is Mr. Vladimir's dream.

After tasting Mr. Rokurouta's sushi, he's more determined than ever.

What do you say to Moscow Rokurouta?

Master.

Thank you for the invitation.

Are you not confident? - What?

Do you not have confidence...

to succeed? - What a joke!

I'll show you what I'm made of!

Mr. Vladimir is becoming more pleased with you.

Here are 200 million yen.

Let the rest of the world taste what real traditional sushi is.

This is only something you can do, Mr. Rokurouta.

I can't just leave...

my customers here. - Master.

Will you let me run this shop?

I want to see you make sushi for the rest of the world.

I will do my best to uphold the integrity of this shop.

Please go to Moscow with assurance.

What are you talking about?

You're making me tear up.

How could I say no...

when you're being so sincere?

I'll do it then.

Moscow Rokurouta. - Master.

Thank you very much.

He has agreed.

What is happening here?

This place is closed off.

The building is being torn down tomorrow.

You shouldn't be here.

Hey! Stop!

Bastard!

Damn it.

Catch them!

Where did they go? - This way.

Get them!

Don't laugh. They'll find us.

I need oxygen. Get me an oxygen tank.

Don't believe everything you see.

Are food reviews trustworthy?

Are hot springs truly healing?

Is the girl you met at the ski resort...

the same girl standing next to you?

Welcome to the world of The Confidence Man.

English Subtitle by VIU & Retimmed Bagikuy.

Cheers!

They look good!

Delicious!

The pirozhki is delicious!

Why aren't you eating, Boku?

How could you guys still eat? You should reflect on what happened.

We almost got killed by a Russian mafia.

But that didn't happen.

We failed. Accept it. - We can do it again.

I was thinking of a way out.

But you two left me for the wolves.

I thought you were trying to divert their attention.

I didn't want to waste your effort.

Boku, in those situations, one has to save himself first.

Forget about your companions.

You've learned this before.

The most important thing when things go wrong is...

To save yourself. - That's right.

We're neither family nor friends.

Richard.

You said you were planning to retire after this last job.

You needed money for a simple life after retirement.

That's why I came to help.

That's right.

But you're planning to buy a cruise.

You aren't retiring at all.

I got found out. - You got found out.

Don't you dare ask for my help again.

Dako too. I'm cutting all ties with you two.

Come on, Boku. - I don't want to hear it.

No matter what, I'll never return to this world again.

This is the last time.

Wait!

It's lonely.

"We're neither family nor friends."

But we're lovers. - Absolutely not!

Boku.

How about a bet on when he'll return?

Half a year. - Two months.

I won!

What did you want to talk about, Boku?

Let me hear it.

As I was looking for a job to try to lead a normal life,

a poster caught my eye.

It was of a leisurely scenery at the Hinabita Hot Spring Town.

I thought I could lead a normal life there.

I jumped on a train with that feeling in my heart.

I chanced upon a small guesthouse that took me in.

Hello.

Welcome.

Welcome to our guesthouse.

The lovely guesthouse was called Suzuya.

Go!

It was filled with customs and history that the scholars love.

They served simple yet tasty food.

The people there were welcoming and friendly.

It was a beloved traditional hot spring that healed the soul.

I was totally in love with Suzuya.

I wish I could stay there forever.

Did you miss out any information?

No.

That's good. - And?

And then the simple and stable days...

were suddenly over. - Everyone.

I'm planning to sell Suzuya.

Supposedly, the business hasn't been doing well.

In the past two years,

after the opening of Sakurada Resort in the nearby town,

the customers have dwindled. - I've made a request to them...

to give everyone here a job.

Who are you selling Suzuya to?

To Sakurada Resort.

Sakurada Resort is the one...

that has been expanding aggressively, right?

They have managed to revive failing hotels and resorts.

Welcome, President Sakurada.

She has been dubbed as the hotelier savior.

It smells of mold.

Get out of the way. - What savior?

That woman is a destroyer. - You're full of passion.

According to the staff,

Sakurada Resort had planned to acquire Suzuya five years ago.

But the owner turned her down.

Subsequently,

negative reviews on Suzuya started appearing online.

The forums were filled with bad comments.

That really impacted the business.

Then Sakurada Resort must be the mastermind behind it.

That's right.

They wanted Suzuya.

What is going on?

Are you unsatisfied with anything?

The signing amount is zero.

Are you asking me to give Suzuya...

to you for free? - After conducting a proper review,

we found this place to be worth nothing.

The floors creak and the food is bad.

The furnishings are cheap and customer service is forced.

You prioritize useless things like traditions over security.

So typical of...