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Lupin III: The First
ルパン三世 THE FIRST
2019 93 min Japan PG-13 12+
★7.6
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
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Description
The iconic "gentleman thief" Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colorful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich.
US Gross:
$245,724
Worldwide:
$7.33M
Starring
Kan'ichi Kurita
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Kiyoshi Kobayashi
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Daisuke Namikawa
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Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Lupin III: The First serves as a visually impressive 3DCG tribute to the franchise's legacy and creator Monkey Punch. While its technical production is widely lauded, opinions on the narrative depth and characterization vary significantly between fans and newcomers.
| Production | The 3DCG animation offers a polished and visually stunning transition for the long-running franchise. | |
| Adaptation | The film effectively serves as a heartfelt homage to the original manga creator, Monkey Punch. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure feels derivative, relying on familiar tropes rather than offering an original or deep exploration of the characters. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are split on the characterization; some find the portrayals a faithful and fun introduction, while others feel the characters lack personality and emotional depth. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding it a seamless part of the Lupin charm and others finding the comedic delivery ineffective. |