Hotaru the Hyper Swindler (also known as Damashiya Honpo Hotaru ) is a Japanese crime drama series that follows a private investigator who uses her legal expertise and wit to outsmart con artists.

Nevertheless, Volume 4 has already gone into its third printing in Japan. Merchandise—including a limited-edition replica of Hotaru’s cracked mask—sold out in 48 hours.

: Originally released on DVD (Region 3) and VCD formats, specifically the Hong Kong versions.

Volume 4 (released in 2006) continues the series' established formula of a "vigilante" swindler who targets other criminals to protect vulnerable women. Review Summary

“This isn’t over, Swindler,” Akarui whispered. “You just made me the villain of a larger story.”

: The Hong Kong version of Volume 4 was released on DVD in March 2009.