Lupin Iii: Lupin Vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1 Apr 2026

Soji Yoshikawa (who also worked on the original 1971 series).

Unlike the more "family-friendly" versions of Lupin directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this film stays true to the Monkey Punch manga—meaning it’s heavy on adult humor, violence, and cynicism. Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1

He is a shriveled, god-like recluse who claims to be thousands of years old. Soji Yoshikawa (who also worked on the original 1971 series)

The "Fukusei-ningen" (Cloned Man) of the title is , one of the weirdest villains in anime history. The "Fukusei-ningen" (Cloned Man) of the title is

It looks like you're diving into the surreal world of (widely known as The Mystery of Mamo ). Interestingly, while it is technically a single feature-length film from 1978, its status as the first theatrical movie in the franchise makes it feel like the definitive "Episode 1" of Lupin's big-screen history . 🕵️ The "Execution" Opening