Episode 1 | Lupin Iii: Lupin Vs. Fukusei-ningen

Inspector Zenigata visits a morgue in Transylvania to confirm that Lupin has been executed.

Are you planning to watch the , or were you actually looking for the first episode of the original 1971 TV series ("Is Lupin Burning?!")?

Soji Yoshikawa (who also worked on the original 1971 series). Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1

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

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 Inspector Zenigata visits a morgue in Transylvania to

The film is famous for its bizarre, almost fever-dream sequences. One moment you're in a car chase, the next you're in a Dali-esque landscape.

Naturally, it’s a ruse. Lupin is alive and well, already busy stealing the Philosopher’s Stone from an Egyptian pyramid. The "Fukusei-ningen" (Cloned Man) of the title is

This opening sets the tone for the entire film—it’s gritty, cynical, and far more experimental than the "gentleman thief" vibes of later entries like The Castle of Cagliostro . 🧠 Who is Mamo?