It was the first time Lupin was seen in a high-budget theatrical format, paving the way for every movie that followed.
This opening sets the tone for the entire film—it’s gritty, cynical, and far more experimental than the "gentleman thief" vibes of later entries like The Castle of Cagliostro . 🧠 Who is Mamo? Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1
Naturally, it’s a ruse. Lupin is alive and well, already busy stealing the Philosopher’s Stone from an Egyptian pyramid. It was the first time Lupin was seen