Tachiguishi Retsuden

Set in post-war Tokyo, "Tachiguishi Retsuden" chronicles the exploits of Fast Food Grifters, individuals who operate on the fringes of society. The series begins with Moongaze Ginji, a legendary grifter, initiating his scams in a soba eatery. The narrative then shifts through time, showcasing other notable figures. These include Foxy Croquette O-Gin, a beautiful grifter who mysteriously vanishes; Crying Inumaru, a loser navigating the economic miracle; Cold Badger Masa, whose death reveals the grifters' presence; Beefbowl Ushigoro, who challenges a major restaurant chain; and Hamburger Tetsu, who shakes up the fast food industry. The series explores how these grifters, dissenting heroes, rise and fall with the changing dietary landscape, leaving their mark on the dark side of Japanese culinary culture.