Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact
ルパン三世 EPISODE:0 ファーストコンタクト
Synopsis
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!
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Top Cast
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Kanichi Kurita
Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Eiko Masuyama
Fujiko Mine (voice)
Makio Inoue
Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Gorō Naya
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Romi Park
Elenor (voice)
Shūichirō Moriyama
Galvez (voice)
Shunsuke Sakuno
Shade (voice)
Jurota Kosugi
Brad (voice)
Masaru Ikeda
Crawford (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Detective George McFly (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Hans Dollarhyde (voice)
Daisuke Egawa
Additional Voices
Daisuke Ono
Additional Voices
Hikari Yono
Additional Voices
Keijin Okuda
Additional Voices
Masayuki Katou
Additional Voices
Yuji Kishi
Additional Voices
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Ohara
- Screenplay & Story
- Shouji Yonemura
- Original Score
- Yuji Ohno
- Original Title
- ルパン三世 EPISODE:0 ファーストコンタクト
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TMS Entertainment, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minoru Ohara
Shouji Yonemura, Kazuhiko Kato
Yuji Ohno
Yuriko Sano
Hiromichi Oishi, Rieko Ono, Yasumichi Ozaki
Department Leadership Roster
Minoru Ohara
Director
Shouji Yonemura
Screenplay
Hiromichi Oishi
Producer
Rieko Ono
Producer
Yasumichi Ozaki
Producer
Yuriko Sano
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact
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What is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact about?
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!
Who directed Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was directed by Minoru Ohara.
Who stars in Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
The principal cast of Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact includes Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya.
When was Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact released and how long is it?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was composed by Yuji Ohno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).