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Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997)

"Inspector Zenigata has been shot by a Walther P38! The prime suspect? Lupin the Third."

6.519971h 33mJA
ActionAdventureAnimationTV MovieCrimeDrama

Directed by Hiroyuki Yano

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

JA

Release

August 1, 1997

Director

Hiroyuki Yano

Official Trailer

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Overview

Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tatto...

Cast

Kanichi Kurita

Kanichi Kurita

Arsène Lupin III (voice)

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Daisuke Jigen (voice)

Eiko Masuyama

Eiko Masuyama

Fujiko Mine (voice)

Makio Inoue

Makio Inoue

Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)

Gorō Naya

Gorō Naya

Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)

Emi Shinohara

Emi Shinohara

Ellen (voice)

Masane Tsukayama

Masane Tsukayama

Doctor (voice)

Kenji Utsumi

Kenji Utsumi

Gordeau (voice)

Kenichi Ogata

Kenichi Ogata

Boma (voice)

Masuo Amada

Masuo Amada

Hawk (voice)

Show Hayami

Show Hayami

Jack (voice)

Tetsuya Iwanaga

Tetsuya Iwanaga

Alex/Detective Bikki (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves, but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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