Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact

Name: Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact
Genre: Animation, TV Movie, Action, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2002-07-26
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

2002·Movie·PG-13·90 min·★ 6.6(48)

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The stickup that started it all! Lupin III and Fujiko are both after an ancient artifact Jigen is supposed to protect, while Goemon happens to be searching for his clan’s lost treasure nearby. Of course, Inspector Zenigata isn’t far behind. This is the story of our heroes’ very first meeting!

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About Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is a 2002 Japanese-language animation, tv movie and action film directed by Minoru Ohara. The cast is led by Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Pluto TV.

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was produced by TMS Entertainment and Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on July 26, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Minoru Ohara
Writers: Shouji Yonemura
Release date: July 26, 2002
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Production: TMS Entertainment, Nippon Television Network Corporation

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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact cast & crew

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was directed by Minoru Ohara and written by Shouji Yonemura.

The cast features Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice), Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice), Makio Inoue as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice), Gorō Naya as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice), and Romi Park as Elenor (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Yasumichi Ozaki and Hiromichi Oishi.

Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact worth watching?

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, tv movie, and action, Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is worth a place on your watchlist.

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