What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis as mild.

Which films are like Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Films with a similar feel include Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy, and The Great Mouse Detective.

How long is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis runs 95 minutes.

Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

In United States, Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis

Name: Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1998-07-24
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

199895 min★ 6.5

A fast-moving anime caper sends Lupin and his dysfunctional crew after Edo-era treasure while a Tokyo water-park mogul conceals a dangerous secret.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

witty
playful
propulsive
anime night
action comedy night

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

The unique photographic plates are both the central mystery and the key to the Edo-period treasure.
Jigen's toothache directly impairs his marksmanship, turning his signature ability into a recurring source of comedy and vulnerability.
Suzuki's Tokyo water park opening provides the contemporary setting for the treasure hunt and the investigation into his past.
Maria's assignment to cover Lupin gradually intersects with her independent interest in Suzuki and his hidden secret.

Films like Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis, and why

Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
animated crime caper with flamboyant thieves, comic action, and elaborate treasure schemes
Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy
anime adventure comedy combining eccentric criminals, high-energy set pieces, and a mystery involving a valuable artifact
The Great Mouse Detective
stylized animated heist adventure centered on a charismatic thief, pursuit by authorities, and comic ensemble dynamics

Movie Details

Director: Toshiya Shinohara
Release Date: 1998-07-24
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: 6.5 / 10 (49)

Cast

Kanichi Kurita
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Eiko Masuyama
Makio Inoue
Gorō Naya
Megumi Hayashibara
Koichi Yamadera
Seinosuke Nakajima
Mika Takanishi
Sachiko Furuichi

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis about?: A fast-moving anime caper sends Lupin and his dysfunctional crew after Edo-era treasure while a Tokyo water-park mogul conceals a dangerous secret.
What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis as mild.
Which films are like Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?: Films with a similar feel include Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy, and The Great Mouse Detective.
How long is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?: Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis runs 95 minutes.
Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?: In United States, Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.

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