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Lupin III: Dead or Alive

Synopsis: Lupin III: Dead or Alive follows the adventures of the legendary thief, Lupin III, and his team as they plan and execute bold robberies in search of treasures and hidden secrets. However, they also have to deal with the relentless pursuit of Inspector Zenigata and the international criminal organization. With action, comedy, and exciting plot twists, Lupin III: Dead or Alive takes the audience on a thrilling journey full of intrigue and surprises.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Lupin III: Dead or Alive
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ルパン三世 DEAD OR ALIVE
  • Anime Name in English: Lupin III: Dead or Alive
  • Other names:

Production information

  • Producers: VAP, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
  • Licensors:
  • Studios: Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Anime Information

  • Type: Movie
  • Episodes: 1
  • Date: 20-Apr-96
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Adult Cast, Seinen
  • Subjects: Action
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.11
  • Popularity: 5928

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Lupin III: Dead or Alive Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1408/94363.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-17T02:02:44-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Lupin III: Dead or Alive": 

    • The anime "Lupin III: Dead or Alive" is part of the Lupin III franchise, which started in the 60s.
    • The work is a mixture of action, comedy, adventure, and suspense, telling the adventures of the thief Arsène Lupin III and his gang.
    • "Dead or Alive" is the third movie of the franchise, and it was released in 1996 in Japan.
    • The animation was directed by Monkey Punch, known for his unique and striking style.
    • The movie brings Lupin III in a new adventure, where he gets involved in a plot of political assassinations and international conspiracies.
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    Manga and Products from Lupin III: Dead or Alive

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Lupin III: Dead or Alive"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Arsène Lupin III - The main character, is a skilled and charismatic thief, descendant of the famous thief Arsène Lupin.
    • Daisuke Jigen - Lupin's partner and right-hand man, is a sharpshooter and has great skill with firearms.
    • Fujiko Mine - A beautiful and seductive woman who often joins Lupin in his thefts, but also betrays him when convenient.
    • Goemon Ishikawa XIII - A skilled samurai who joins Lupin and his team on their adventures, being a master in the art of the sword.
    • Inspector Zenigata - The Interpol inspector responsible for capturing Lupin, but who often ends up being deceived by the thief, creating an ambiguous relationship between the two.

    Summary and events

    • Lupin III steals the "Zantetsu Ball" from the Black Gold Palace
    • Inspector Zenigata tries to capture Lupin III, but is interrupted by assassins who try to kill Lupin III
    • Lupin III confronts the mysterious assassin Goemon Ishikawa XIII
    • Lupin III gets involved in a fight against Zenigata and Goemon
    • Lupin III and his team decide to go to South Korea to unravel the mystery behind the "Zantetsu Ball" and face a criminal organization called "Three Eyes."
    • The group discovers that the organization "Three Eyes" is involved in drug trafficking and has connections with powerful people
    • Lupin III and his team join forces to defeat the criminal organization and restore Goemon's honor
    • The story culminates in a final battle between Lupin III and the leader of the "Three Eyes", Mark Williams
    • In the end, Lupin and his team escape from the clutches of the police and continue their adventures

    What happens in the end?

    In the work "Lupin III: Dead or Alive", Lupin and his team get involved in a series of adventures as they try to steal a precious diamond called "The Clam of Caesar". In the end, they manage to find and steal the diamond, but are pursued by the police. Lupin ends up facing Inspector Zenigata in a final battle and, after an intense exchange of blows and strategies, Lupin manages to outsmart Zenigata and escape with his treasure. However, Inspector Zenigata promises to continue pursuing Lupin, thus maintaining the endless cycle of chases and thefts between the two iconic characters.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

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    Meaning of Lupin III: Dead or Alive

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ルパン三世 DEAD OR ALIVE
    • ルパン (Rupan) - Refers to the main character, Arsène Lupin III, a master thief and protagonist of the series.
    • Sansei - Means "third", indicating that Lupin is the third of his lineage.
    • DEAD OR ALIVE - In English, it means "dead or alive", suggesting that Lupin is constantly in life or death situations.
    In the context of the anime "ルパン三世 DEAD OR ALIVE", the name suggests that the protagonist, Lupin, is always living dangerously, involved in risky and challenging situations where he may end up dead or alive, reflecting his nature as a skilled thief and adventurer.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Lupin III: Dead or Alive has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
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    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Lupin III: Dead or Alive usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5928