Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis 1998
“A blazing crisis in Tokyo, or the photo op of a lifetime?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Toshiya Shinohara
- Networks
- VAP, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
- Where to Stream
- Pluto TV, Amazon Video
What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis" (1998). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 24, 1998
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- VAP, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 49 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- VAP, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis" (1998).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Only use provided material.
Title: Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Year: 1998
Genres: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie, Crime.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
US Release Date: 08/30/2005.
Rating: PG-13.
Plot points:
Lupin plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates.
The plates are being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki.
Lupin's plan misfires.
Goemon and Jigen are suffering from efficiency problems.
Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along: Maria, a beautiful young reporter.
Uncertainty regarding Maria's connection to Mr. Suzuki.
Draft 1:
Lupin
Should you watch it?
“Lupin attempts to intercept rare photographic plates while dealing with his team's unexpected professional shortcomings.”
- Features a high-stakes heist involving rare photographic plates
- Explores dynamic team friction between Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon
- Includes a central mystery involving a reporter and a secretive art dealer
- The plot centers on specific team performance issues that may frustrate fans of their usual competence
Watch it if you enjoy classic Lupin III heist adventures featuring Inspector Zenigata and new character dynamics.
This TV movie maintains a blend of action, comedy, and drama with a pacing typical of late nineties anime specials.
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Where can I stream Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?
Availability varies by region and platform; check services like JustWatch to see if it is currently streaming in your area.
Is this film worth watching?
It is a standard Lupin III television special that will appeal to fans of the series who enjoy heist plots and character-driven comedy.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of approximately one hour and thirty-five minutes.
Do I need to watch other episodes first?
As a standalone television special, it does not require prior knowledge of specific episodes to follow the plot.
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