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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact

2002Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

AnimationTV Movie
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A thrilling, fast-paced animated movie about crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The stickup that started it all! Lupin III and Fujiko are both after an ancient artifact Jigen is supposed to protect, while Goemon happens to be searching for his clan’s lost treasure nearby. Of course, Inspector Zenigata isn’t far behind. This is the story of our heroes’ very first meeting!

Feels like

  • Lupin III Origin Story
  • Heist Anime
  • Action-Packed
  • Team Formation
  • Stylish Animation
  • Adventure & Intrigue
  • Classic Characters
  • First Encounter

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Minoru Ohara
Written by
Shouji Yonemura
Produced by
Yasumichi Ozaki, Hiromichi Oishi, Rieko Ono
Music by
Yuji Ohno, Seiji Suzuki

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Facts

July 26, 2002 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
July 26, 2002
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, TV Movie, Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?"

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Where can I stream Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?

Pluto TV

In the United States, Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact a sequel?

  1. Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978)
  2. The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
  3. Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985)
  4. Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987)
  5. Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989)
  6. Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990)
  7. Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991)
  8. Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992)
  9. Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993)
  10. Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994)
  11. Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)
  12. Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995)
  13. Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996)
  14. Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996)
  15. Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997)
  16. Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998)
  17. Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999)
  18. Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000)
  19. Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001)
  20. Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002)
  21. Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002)
  22. Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003)
  23. Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004)
  24. Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005)
  25. Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody (2006)
  26. Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007)
  27. Lupin the Third: Green vs Red (2008)
  28. Lupin the Third: Sweet Lost Night (2008)
  29. Lupin the Third: The Last Job (2010)
  30. Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid (2011)
  31. Lupin the Third: The Secret Page of Marco Polo (2012)
  32. Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze (2013)
  33. Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016)
  34. Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner (2019)
  35. Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019)
  36. Lupin III: The First (2019)
  37. LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE (2023)

Yes: it's movie 21 of 37 in its series, after Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002) and before Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003).

Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.