Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- propulsive
- stylish
- action anime night
- short mystery viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central investigation turns on Lupin's denial of responsibility and the appearance of a fake Arsène Lupin III.
Inspector Zenigata's pursuit of Lupin remains central even as the accusation against Lupin becomes uncertain.
The film uses Lupin, Zenigata, Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko in a compact mystery-led continuation of the established franchise.
The production comes from Telecom Animation Film and TMS Entertainment and centers on Lupin's pursuit across Russia.
Films like LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins, and why
Lupin III: The First
Shares a master-thief protagonist, stylish animated action, criminal intrigue, and playful detective rivalry.
The Castle of Cagliostro
Combines a gentleman thief, international pursuit, caper mechanics, and energetic animated adventure.
Catch Me If You Can
Features an elusive criminal, escalating investigation, imposture, and tense cat-and-mouse action.
Movie Details
- Director
- Takeshi Koike
- Release Date
- 2025-06-20
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (23)
Cast
- Kanichi Kurita
- Akio Otsuka
- Daisuke Namikawa
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Koichi Yamadera
- Kenyu Horiuchi
- Haruhiko Jo
- Junko Kitanishi
- Jin Yamanoi
- Gotaro Tsunashima
Common questions
- What is LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins about?
- A fugitive gentleman thief and his relentless inspector rival must unravel a terrorist attack complicated by a convincing impostor.
- What is LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins as mild.
- Which films are like LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins?
- Films with a similar feel include Lupin III: The First, The Castle of Cagliostro, and Catch Me If You Can.
- How long is LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins?
- LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins runs 55 minutes.
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