Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive 1996
“$1,000,000 for Lupin!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Kazuhiko Kato, Hiroyuki Yano
- Networks
- TOHO, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
- Where to Stream
- Anime Generation Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video
What is Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive?
Topic: Film "Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive" (1996). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 20, 1996
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- TOHO, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 56 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- TOHO, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
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Title: Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996).
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, and Crime.
Rating: PG-13.
US Release Date: 02/22/2005.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Context: Sixth animated feature film based on the 1967–69 manga series Lupin III by Monkey Punch.
Technical note: First Lupin III production to make use of computer-generated animation.
Plot: Lupin goes to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure. He incurs the wrath of the psychotic ruler General Headhunter. General Headhunter places a dead-or-alive bounty on Lupin's head.
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive is a 1996 film. It is the sixth animated feature film based on the 196
Should you watch it?
“Lupin faces a deadly bounty from a psychotic ruler while attempting to steal a kingdom's treasure.”
- It is the sixth animated feature film in the long-running Lupin III franchise.
- The film features the directorial debut of series creator Monkey Punch.
- It delivers a high-stakes premise involving a bounty placed on the protagonist by General Headhunter.
- Viewers unfamiliar with the broader Lupin III franchise may find the established character dynamics challenging to follow.
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated heist adventures featuring the iconic thief Lupin III.
The film maintains a fast-paced thriller and comedy tone suitable for a PG-13 audience.
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Where can I stream this film?
Streaming availability for this 1996 title varies by region and platform licensing agreements.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a significant entry in the franchise, particularly for fans interested in the directorial work of creator Monkey Punch.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
Do I need to watch other episodes first?
While it is part of an established series, the film functions as a standalone heist story involving a specific plot in the kingdom of Zufu.
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