Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- propulsive
- anime marathon
- action movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Mermaid's Scale initiates the underground auction theft and the investigation into the forged gemstone.
Arsène Lupin III is coerced into the theft but remains defined by his mastery, wit, and distinctive thief persona.
The aquamarine is linked to the legendary Mermaid's Scale and a mystery extending beyond the auction's apparent prize.
The anime format, master-thief premise, underground auction, and action-comedy framing support heightened visual set pieces.
Films like Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid, and why
Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro
stylized gentleman-thief caper combining comic action, exotic treasure hunting, and playful criminal intrigue
Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy
animated master-thief adventure with brisk pacing, eccentric ensemble chemistry, and elaborate heist mechanics
Lupin the 3rd: First Contact
anime crime adventure built around a charismatic thief, high-energy set pieces, and a mysterious jewel
Movie Details
- Director
- Teiichi Takiguchi
- Release Date
- 2011-12-02
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (23)
Cast
- Kanichi Kurita
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Daisuke Namikawa
- Koichi Yamadera
- Akira Ishida
- Haruka Shibuya
- Risa Shimizu
- Masako Nozawa
- Shirou Saitou
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: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid about?
- Lupin and his familiar crew plunge into a fast-moving jewel heist that turns a forged aquamarine into a dangerous mermaid legend.
- What is Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid as mild.
- Which films are like Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid?
- Films with a similar feel include Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy, and Lupin the 3rd: First Contact.
- How long is Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid?
- Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid?
- In United States, Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
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