Lupin III: Burning Memory - Tokyo Crisis (1998)
"Rupan sansei: Honô no kioku Tokyo Crisis" (original title)

Lupin attempts to get his hands on a treasure map, but finds himself in a crisis where the future of Tokyo hangs in the balance.

Director:

Toshiya Shinohara

Writers:

Monkey Punch (creator), Monkey Punch (screenplay)

Stars:

Megumi Hayashibara, Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Cast

Credited cast:
Megumi Hayashibara	...	Maria
Kanichi Kurita	...	Lupin III
Kiyoshi Kobayashi	...	Jigen Diasuke
Eiko Masuyama	...	Fujiko Mine
Makio Inoue	...	Goemon Ishikawa
Gorô Naya	...	Inspector Zenigata
Kôichi Yamadera	...	Michael Suzaku / Godo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Troy Baker	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Carter	...	Gondoh (voice)
Colleen Clinkenbeard	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Duane Deering	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Caitlin Glass	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Lauren Goode	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Kyle Hebert	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Susan Huber	...	Maria (voice) (as Lucy Small)

Storyline

Lupin has his eye set on a set of unique photographic plates, which hold the key to an ancient treasure dating back to the Edo period. These plates are in the keeping of Michael Suzuki, a multi-millionaire who is about to open a water park in Tokyo. Unfortunately, two of his partners aren't in good condition at the moment: marksman Daisuke Jigen is suffering from a toothache that impedes his aim, and swordsman Goemon Ishikawa has had his prized sword stolen from him... and in Suzuki's collection! Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata must reluctantly deal with Maria, a journalist assigned to report on the Lupin case but who would much rather report on Suzuki. However, she holds a dark secret to Suzuki's past that he is prepared to hide at any cost. And just what is the secret hidden within the plates?

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Plot Keywords:

resort | theme park | tokyo japan | clone | sequel | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Comedy | Crime | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

24 July 1998 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Lupin III: Burning Memory - Tokyo Crisis

Company Credits

Production Co:

TMS Entertainment, FUNimation Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The tenth Lupin the 3rd TV Movie.

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Quotes

[car chase]
Maria: [driving] If I speed, you might get suspended again!
Inspector Zenigata: [pops his head out the passenger's seat] Whatever! My only goal is to put Lupin the Third behind bars!
Lupin III: Good old Pops...

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Connections

Follows Lupin III: Island of Assassins (1997)

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Soundtracks

"Akogare"
(Longing)
Sung by Megumi Hayashibara

User Reviews

One of my favorite Lupin TV movies.

I recently watched this on DVD.

And it was flipping awesome! Every minute of this Lupin movie was action packed! The animation is great, the story is great, and even the additional characters are great too.

This is also the first time they have Inspector Zenigata playing a bigger role.

It's all taken place in Tokyo and has a lot to do with this new Aquapolis resort and a young woman named Maria who has a connection with the owner of Aquapolis, Micheal Susuki.

Has all the good stuff you'd expect from a good Lupin TV movie.

i highly recommend this to all the Die-Hard Lupin Fans.

I give this a 8/10.