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  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Anchor Bay
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Aug 2008
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0013UO8MW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,630 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Will love defeat an eternal evil? The world's most wanted master thief, Lupin the Third is dead! Despite a coroner's report, Interpol Inspector Zenigata is skeptical and discovers that Lupin is actually alive and well and stealing! But who had set up Lupin's death and why? For now, questions are set aside, as Lupin, Jigen and Goemon immediately embark to Egypt to pilfer a stone artifact from a pyramid, with Zenigata in hot pursuit. Fujiko, lured by the promise of eternal youth and beauty by the sinister and enigmatic scientist known as Mamo, doublecrosses Lupin and steals the stone. Her betrayal causes a rift between Lupin and his cohorts, causing the trio to split up, but eventually leads Lupin to Mamo's hideaway, where he discovers the madman's dark secret and a fiendish scheme that threatens the entire planet! Now, it's up to Lupin to stop the insane Mamo-before he can complete his 10,000 year-old plans of world domination.


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Based on a classic manga by cult artist Monkey Punch, the action-comedy anime series LUPIN THE 3RD follows the exploits of a master thief who makes a habit of stealing from the rich and keeping the spoils for himself. A suave ladies' man given to feats of athletic daring, Lupin is aided in his heists by expert gunman Jigen, samurai swordsman Goemon, femme fatale Fujiko, and a gadget-filled belt that gets him out of more than a few scrapes with his archenemy, Interpol Inspector Zenigata. In the feature-film instalment THE MYSTERY OF MAMO, Lupin faces a mad scientist whose promises of eternal youth and beauty disguise a sinister plot that threatens all of humanity.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Solidly entertaining, 17 Jul 2008
By Sam Anders (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This was the first Lupin movie I saw, and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. This is an energetic, bizarre ride and you can't help but get caught up in just how fun it is.
The movie begins on a very dark note with the hanging of a man the authorities believe to be legendary gentleman thief Lupin the Third, who of course shows up right away and escapes capture by launching himself from a giant crossbow. And this opening segment embodies the spirit of the film, an odd mix of the utterly insane and the unexpectedly dark. Oddly this combination works very well and the writer is clearly fond of both the characters and the series. The story becomes more and more ludicrous as it goes on and you keep expecting your suspension of disbelief to give up under the strain but somehow you continue to buy into it all the way.
The animation is for the most part very good, with some spectacular action sequences and excellently drawn characters. This is an anime an comes with all the animation peculiarities that entails, but it's nothing too jarring if you haven't had much exposure to it beforehand.
The voice tracks in both Japanese and English are very well done and the English script is well translated, neither the voice track or the subs ever lose continuity.
All in all this is a highly entertaining animated effort from a series that has a lot to offer and will hopefully be seeing more Region 2 releases in the near future. It's not high art by any means, but it's a lot of fun and youcan do a lot worse for a tenner.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Manic Mamo!, 28 May 2008
By ratstails "ratstails" (North Shields, UK) - See all my reviews
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Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo is a 1978 Japanese animated film directed by Soji Yoshikawa. It was the first animated movie based on the Lupin III character created by Monkey Punch.
The film opens with white lines traveling down and a trapdoor opening underneath a prisoner. The prisoner is hanged, and a coroner's report confirms the executed prisoner to be the real Lupin III. But Zenigata doesn't believe this, so he goes to the tomb to see for himself. Opening the coffin, he drives a stake into the body, which promptly explodes. Then who does he encounter but Arsène Lupin III! Lupin narrowly escapes by hang glider and Zenigata fires at him three times, hitting the camera the third time to trigger the opening credits...

Lupin III is fun to watch for its authentically retro vibe. The car chase features a Mini, the clothes are funky, the sideburns are long, and the attitude is far out. Breezy forays through highbrow pursuits such as fine art and literature are evocative of the cultured 1970s hipster. Fujiko gets to use all of her feminine assets, in an era where most anime temptresses are teases. The combination of retro appeal and zany antics makes Lupin III a pleasant diversion - in small doses.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lupin is back for the first time!, 21 Oct 2008
By J. P. Ellison "jpellison" (UK) - See all my reviews
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The character of Lupin was first introduced to me by a certain Hayao Miyazaki in "The Castle of Cagliostro", which was his first feature length film. "Secret of Mamo" was made a year before, and there are certainly a lot of similarities between the two films. Certainly if you enjoyed Castle, this is worth checking out.

What's interesting about these films are the characters - each of which feels three dimensional and wholly worthy of their own film. Fujiko, Jigen and Goemon are all incredibly likable, and it's easy to understand how the Lupin series is so massive in Japan.

The animation quality isn't exactly superb, and the plot is a little involved and slowly paced for what some might consider a "kid's cartoon", but no more so than anything else of this nature. Certainly better to give your children this to watch over Pokemon or Power Rangers.

All in all, good stuff if you enjoy this kind of thing, if you've never heard of Lupin before then I would suggest you check out Castle of Cagliostro first!
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3.0 out of 5 stars not bad
I wasnt expecting a great deal when I watched this and feel that was what i got. There was nothing about the film that really grabbed me and made me want to watch. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kermit

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
This classic anime, based on the 60s manga and itself released in 1978, has been available on DVD for about ten years, but this is its first UK release. Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. Tovey

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for the kids
A Manga style cartoon film. My 9 year old sons really enjoyed this. Being into Beyblades and Pokemon films it was right up their street. However, it is not really my thing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Robert Hardie

3.0 out of 5 stars clasic anime
This is a 1970's anime and is an aquired taste. Lupin is like an up-market thief with a little odd music but the story is involving and the dubbing has been updated. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Silverfrog

3.0 out of 5 stars "Wherever he goes, he'll be chased. It is his destiny."
Ah, anime - where else can you find an animated feature including nudity, gratuitous violence, a high body count of innocent bystanders, the heroine having her tight costume... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Trevor Willsmer

2.0 out of 5 stars Lupin The Third: The Secret of Mamo
'Lupin The Third: The Secret of Mamo' is a retro animation from Japan. It has pretty dated animation and cheesy (but kinda funky) 70's music and is definitely old school. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Spider Monkey

3.0 out of 5 stars A fun romp, but nothing overly great
I have to admit to not having had too much exposure to the Lupin the Third franchise in the past, having seen only a few episodes of the tv series, which I enjoyed, the movie... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John Clayton III

3.0 out of 5 stars Certainly no Castle of Cagliostro
Oh, what a huge difference a director makes. Where Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition) had atmosphere, inventive visuals, coherence and plot Mystery of Mamo... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Shawn Watson

3.0 out of 5 stars Watchable Cartoon Film Full of Surprises and Twists
1978 Japanese animation film, filmed in typical cartoon fashion. The graphics, sound effects and dubbing met my expectations. Read more
Published 17 months ago by R. Hallett

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth watching if you like classic Anime
Classic Anime from the late 70's might not be to everyone's taste, and certainly the animation itself hasn't aged too well, but Lupin III is easily one of the better examples of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Paul B

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