The phantom thief stands apart as a special class of criminal, one so elusive and mysterious that he’s able to steal his target and sneak away long before the victim even knows what happened. Phantom thieves tend to crop up fairly routinely in anime, thanks to their charm, elegance and sophistication. And while there isn’t a single set of rules needed for defining a phantom thief, they do intend to have some common characteristics, such as sending a calling card before the heist, having a strict code of honor and conducting their heists with a bit of gentlemanly flair.
Their wit, audacity and self-made rules make these iconic characters fan-favorites, with many different anime series incorporating them in some capacity. From Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon to Kaito Kid in Case Closed, these phantom thieves stand apart as the best thieves the anime world has to offer.
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Their wit, audacity and self-made rules make these iconic characters fan-favorites, with many different anime series incorporating them in some capacity. From Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon to Kaito Kid in Case Closed, these phantom thieves stand apart as the best thieves the anime world has to offer.
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- 1/10/2025
- by Elizabeth Rivas
- CBR
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