Lupin

Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)

Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro) achieved his first international hit with this delightful 1979 adventure yarn. Quick-paced, high-spirited, and loaded with wit, Cagliostro is a dandy throwback to the caper pictures of the '60s. International man of mystery Lupin III stumbles back into the picturesque European duchy of Cagliostro with his faithful and gruff sidekick, Jigen. They will encounter, in no particular order, a runaway bride, a magical ring, an evil count with a dastardly plan, an inspector bent on catching Lupin, perilous rooftop chases, hooded guards with superhuman powers, a well-used dungeon, a counterfeiting scheme, and an ancient mystery promising grand treasure. Lupin deploys an array of Bond-type gadgets, razor-sharp wit, and a surprise up both his sleeves. Despite the hail of bullets, this caper is great fun, never taking itself seriously. Miyazaki's career illustrates how limiting the term anime can be for these films; there are hardly more than 10 live-action films of this genre as entertaining. Far less mean than Hollywood fare, it nevertheless is for ages 9 and up with language and gunplay. The Lupin character has been featured in other anime films, but never as successfully or with as much fun as in Miyazaki's film. The new English-language dubbing is excellent to boot. --Doug Thomas

When master thief Lupin III, a.k.a. "The Wolf" inadvertently steals a fortune in counterfeit bills from a casino, he is quick to realize the high-quality printing plates that made them are worth even more. Tracing the source of the money to the small European country of Cagliostro, Lupin and his team of colorful outlaws cross swords with the local count over his forthcoming marriage to the last princess of the Cagliostro family. It's fast-paced adventure as Lupin must battle fearsome ninjas, rescue a damsel in distress and uncover the key to the lost Cagliostro fortune. The first feature film written and directed by Academy Award™ winning anime pioneer and visionary Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Laputa: Castle in the Sky), the film was allegedly inspired by Prince Rainier of Monaco's wedding to American movie star Grace Kelly as well as Maurice Leblanc's 1924 novel Countess Cagliostro. In fact "Lupin III" creator Monkey Punch, originally conceived of the character as the grandson of M. Leblanc's Arsene Lupin: Gentleman Thief - a rogue Sherlock Holmes famous for swindling goods from the World's rich. "The Wolf's" adventures have since became some of Japan's most popular stories and were made into three television series, five movies and numerous made-for-TV movies. The animated movie The Castle of Cagliostro, was the second film featuring the Lupin character. In addition, a Sony Playstation game of "Cagliostro" was released in January 1997 and film footage from The Castle of Cagliostro was used in an early 80's laserdisc-based arcade game called "Cliffhanger." Many features of Miyazaki's other works can be seen in this film, including the Mediterranean Riviera setting seen in Porco Rosso, the strong environmentally-conscious female protagonist familiar from both Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke, the mossy ruins from Laputa and the final location of the Cagliostro treasure which draws heavily from scenes within his 1971 take on Treasure Island.

Lupin the 3rd 6-10 Movie Pack

Based on a classic manga by cult artist Monkey Punch the action-comedy anime series LUPIN THE 3RD follows the exploits of a master thief who makes a habit of stealing from the rich and keeping the spoils for himself. A suave ladies' man given to feats of athletic daring Lupin is aided in his heists by expert gunman Jigen samurai swordsman Goemon femme fatale Fujiko and a gadget-filled belt that gets him out of more than a few scrapes with his archenemy Interpol Inspector Zenigata. This collection presents five LUPIN THE 3RD movies: FAREWELL TO NOSTRADAMUS ISLAND OF ASSASSINS CRISIS IN TOYKO THE COLUMBUS FILES and MISSED BY A DOLLAR.System Requirements:Running Time: 475 Mins.Format: LUPIN Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM Rating: NR UPC: 704400039911 Manufacturer No: 1-4210-1084-4

Lupin the 3rd Movie Pack: First Haul

The legendary Lupin the 3rd is back in action. First Haul contains five feature-length Lupin the 3rd movies: Voyage to Danger Dragon of Doom The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure Dead or Alive and The Secret of Twilight Gemini. Over 450 minutes of action!System Requirements:Running Time: 450 Mins.Format: LUPIN Genre: ANIMATION/ADULT SWIM UPC: 704400039904 Manufacturer No: 1-4210-1083-6

The Castle of Cagliostro (Lupin the III)

Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro) achieved his first international hit with this delightful 1979 adventure yarn. Quick-paced, high-spirited, and loaded with wit, Cagliostro is a dandy throwback to the caper pictures of the '60s. International man of mystery Lupin III stumbles back into the picturesque European duchy of Cagliostro with his faithful and gruff sidekick, Jigen. They will encounter, in no particular order, a runaway bride, a magical ring, an evil count with a dastardly plan, an inspector bent on catching Lupin, perilous rooftop chases, hooded guards with superhuman powers, a well-used dungeon, a counterfeiting scheme, and an ancient mystery promising grand treasure. Lupin deploys an array of Bond-type gadgets, razor-sharp wit, and a surprise up both his sleeves. Despite the hail of bullets, this caper is great fun, never taking itself seriously. Miyazaki's career illustrates how limiting the term anime can be for these films; there are hardly more than 10 live-action films of this genre as entertaining. Far less mean than Hollywood fare, it nevertheless is for ages 9 and up with language and gunplay. The Lupin character has been featured in other anime films, but never as successfully or with as much fun as in Miyazaki's film. The new English-language dubbing is excellent to boot. --Doug Thomas

Lupin the 3rd: the Fuma Conspiracy

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Liner Notes


Goemon is getting married! Well, he was until his bride, Murasaki, was kidnapped by an evil organization of ninja: the Fuma Clan. Their ransom is the Shuujoh Vase, the key to a legacy of untold wealth that has been hidden for hundreds of years. And where there's treasure, there's master thief, Lupin the Third!

When word of Lupin's appearance reaches Inspector Zenigata, he comes out of retirement to put him behind bars once and for all! Can Lupin, Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko rescue Murasaki, unearth the secrets of the treasure, and evade Old Man Zenigata as they try to foil the fiendish plot of the Fuma Clan?

Arsene Lupin (French Version with English subtitle) - Region 1

Lupin the 3rd - The World's Most Wanted (TV Series, Vol. 1)

Since his animated debut in 1971, four years after his initial appearance in Manga Action, Lupin III has remained one of the most popular characters in anime history. Created by artist Monkey Punch (Kazuhiko Kato), Lupin has starred in television series, feature films, and TV movies. These adventures are from the second TV season. Accompanied by crack shot Jigen, super-samurai Goemon, and sex bomb Fujiko, Lupin travels the world, pulling off fantastic heists and impossible escapes. Although he never manages to hang onto the loot, Lupin stays ahead of Interpol Inspector Zenigata, who chases the arch-thief with a fanaticism that rivals Wile E. Coyote's pursuit of the Road Runner. The decades-old animation looks decidedly cheesy, but the crude humor and offbeat appeal of the characters have won them countless fans on both sides of the Pacific. (Rated 13 and older: violence, nudity, profanity, risqué humor, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon

Lupin the 3rd - Mission Irresistible (TV Series, Vol. 5)

Lupin the 3rd - Sweet Betrayals (TV Series, Vol. 8) with Toy

Fujiko is hired by the ICPO to capture Lupin in exchange for offsetting all her criminal records. Will Fujiko's betrayal paid off? And who tricks whom!? Lupin and the gang are in search of valuable diamonds, but they are hidden in the most unexpected of places and are transported to a stronghold of a mafia boss. The fastest and safest way to transport precious gems is via a missile, and Lupin has to come up an idea to hi-jack the missile. Who wants Yeti's tear drops, a mermaid's scale and a dragon's liver!? A beautiful woman asks Lupin and the gang to get these strange items for her. And even more strangely, Lupin is asked to be a bride by a shipping tycoon! Will he shave his legs before wedding? See it for yourself.

Lupin the 3rd - Family Jewels (TV Series, Vol. 3)

Lupin and his pals run afoul of fake gems, cursed jewels and rare stones in their latest capers! Fujiko nearly gets married, zombies come out to play and just for a switch - someone's impersonating Lupin! From San Francisco to Jamaica, Inspector Zenigata is determined to capture Lupin - whether he committed the crimes or not! Contains 5 full episodes on one disc!