Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
ルパン三世『ワルサーP38』
“Inspector Zenigata has been shot by a Walther P38! The prime suspect? Lupin the Third.”
Synopsis
Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves, but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?
Part of the Lupin the Third Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Lupin III: Island of Assassins Trailer (1997) ルパン三世『ワルサーp38』
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
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)
Emi Shinohara
Ellen (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
Doctor (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
Gordeau (voice)
Kenichi Ogata
Boma (voice)
Masuo Amada
Hawk (voice)
Show Hayami
Jack (voice)
Tetsuya Iwanaga
Alex/Detective Bikki (voice)
Eken Mine
Additional Voices
Hiroshi Naka
Additional Voices
Masaaki Tsukada
Additional Voices
Toru Okawa
Additional Voices
Yosuke Akimoto
Additional Voices
Cho
Additional Voices
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Yano
- Screenplay & Story
- Shouji Yonemura, Kazuhiko Kato
- Original Score
- Yuji Ohno
- Original Title
- ルパン三世『ワルサーP38』
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Monkey Punch Pictures, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Yano
Shouji Yonemura, Kazuhiko Kato
Yuji Ohno
Motoaki Ikegami
Masatoshi Tsurubuchi
Yasumichi Ozaki, Toshio Nakatani
Department Leadership Roster
Shouji Yonemura
Writer
Hiroyuki Yano
Director
Yasumichi Ozaki
Producer
Masatoshi Tsurubuchi
Editor
Toshio Nakatani
Producer
Motoaki Ikegami
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins.
list0
Periodic import List
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
Animated Movies
Imported from my library (Animated Movies).
Test
Test list.
Lupin III Animated Movies
Similar Titles to Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8Anime
3.2Anime
5.0Anime
5.0Anime
6.9Anime
4.6
7.8
7.8Anime
6.5Anime
6.6Anime
7.4
4.8Anime
6.9Anime
7.2Anime
6.1
1.0Anime
7.0
6.9
7.3
6.2
More Like Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins about?
Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves, but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?
Who directed Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins was directed by Hiroyuki Yano.
Who stars in Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
The principal cast of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins includes Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya.
When was Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins released and how long is it?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins was composed by Yuji Ohno.
Is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins based on a book or true story?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kazuhiko Kato".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).