Lupin Iii: Lupin Vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1 May 2026

Soji Yoshikawa (who also worked on the original 1971 series).

The movie kicks off with a massive curveball: Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1

Naturally, it’s a ruse. Lupin is alive and well, already busy stealing the Philosopher’s Stone from an Egyptian pyramid. Soji Yoshikawa (who also worked on the original 1971 series)

Inspector Zenigata visits a morgue in Transylvania to confirm that Lupin has been executed. Inspector Zenigata visits a morgue in Transylvania to

It involves everything from US secret agents to Cold War politics and nuclear threats, making it feel like a "James Bond movie on acid". 🎬 Quick Production Facts Released: December 16, 1978.

The "Fukusei-ningen" (Cloned Man) of the title is , one of the weirdest villains in anime history.

Mamo represents a cold, scientific "perfection," while Lupin represents the chaotic, messy, and unpredictable nature of humanity. 🎨 Why It’s "Interesting" (and Weird)