2020
Not Rated
GKIDS
1 h 33 m

2020
Not Rated
GKIDS
1 h 33 m

Summary 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. The gang undertakes trap-...

Directed By: Takashi Yamazaki

Written By: Monkey Punch, Maurice Leblanc, Takashi Yamazaki

2020
Not Rated
GKIDS
1 h 33 m

2020
Not Rated
GKIDS
1 h 33 m

Lupin III: The First

Name: Lupin III: The First
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Family
Released: 2020-10-23
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Rating: 63
Cast: Kan'ichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kôichi Yamadera

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings

7.7

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Directed By: Takashi Yamazaki

Written By: Monkey Punch, Maurice Leblanc, Takashi Yamazaki

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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IGN

Sep 28, 2020

Ultimately, Lupin III: The First plays it safe. While the film adds a new visual kick, there’s not a whole lot in the way of storytelling innovation. But maybe we don’t need it.

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Film Threat

Jan 8, 2021

It’s an old-fashioned escapade with a helplessly likable hero—a criminal who can’t help but be better at the former than the latter, despite his best efforts.

By Hunter Lanier FULL REVIEW

Variety

Sep 28, 2020

The unflaggingly perky caper has no down time, so one can’t help wishing for more the laid-back gamesmanship and boyish banter of the older renditions.

By Maggie Lee FULL REVIEW

The Guardian

Jun 3, 2021

Forgettable story aside, the film is a visual treat, full of joy and zaniness.

By Phuong Le FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Oct 27, 2020

“The First” is a zippy 93-minute comedic adventure that embraces all the familiar building blocks of classic “Lupin III” stories: impressive car chases, impeccable disguises, impossible escapes and Lupin taking on an evil organization.

By Tracy Brown FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings

7.7

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Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings

7.7

85% Positive
11 Ratings

15% Mixed
2 Ratings

0% Negative
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Production Company Abe Shuji, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV), Fukuoka Broadcasting System (FBS), Hiroshima Telecasting (HTV), Marza Animation Planet, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Shirogumi, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, TMS Entertainment, Toho, Video Audio Project (VAP), Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (YTV)

Release Date Oct 23, 2020

Duration 1 h 33 m

Rating Not Rated

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Tagline "Well, let's get started." (Japanese)

Website http://lupin-3rd-movie.com/

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Awards

Hawaii Film Critics Society

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Awards of the Japanese Academy

• 1 Nomination

Annecy International Animated Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Kan'ichi Kurita

Lupin III

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Daisuke Jigen

Daisuke Namikawa

Goemon Ishikawa XIII

Miyuki Sawashiro

Fujiko Mine

Kôichi Yamadera

Inspector Koichi Zenigata

Kazuaki Ito

Bresson

Osamu Taira

Hans

Mitsuru Takakuwa

Hitler

Takeshi Hayakawa

Laetitia's Father

Yuki Kazu

Laetitia's Mother

Sôryû Konno

Inspector

Hiroshi Shirokuma

Man in Black

Shôzô Sasaki

Party Guest 1

Tomisaburô Horikoshi

Party Guest 2

Junji Iki

Security Guard

Naoto Tsuchiya

Scholar

Shûei Ikawa

Man

Tomohiro Fujitaka

Policeman

Miyuki Sahaku

Woman

Suzu Hirose

Laetitia

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