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One of my personal favorites, (a must see for Lupin fans.) Also an excellent option for any newcomer to get acquainted with the franchise.

Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact

2002

75.83% Community Approval

First Contact tells the story of the origins of the Lupin gang. In this blast from the past, Lupin is after American mafia boss Galvez's single most precious treasure: a treasure within a treasure. Jigen is Galvez's hired gun who fails to kill cat-burglar Lupin in his first attempt on the treasure and seeks revenge. Fujiko is the girlfriend of Lupin's rival, Brad. Zenigata travels from Japan to America to find and arrest Fujiko. Goemon seeks the almighty sword that cuts … read more

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0riginal

One of my personal favorites, (a must see for Lupin fans.) Also an excellent option for any newcomer to get acquainted with the franchise.

Dirt_Claude

Easily one of Lupin's best specials. While not particularly unique, it's meticulously crafted for near maximum Lupin enjoyment.

Drax

Tells the story of how the gang first met but overall is just a good lupin special

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Anime Details

English Lupin the Third Episode 0: The First Contact
English (American) Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact
Japanese ルパン三世ＥＰＩＳＯＤＥ：０（ゼロ）『ファーストコンタクト』
Japanese (Romaji) Lupin III: Episode 0 "First Contact"
Synonyms Rupan Sansei Episode: 0 'First Contact'
Type Special
Episodes 1
Status Finished
Aired Jul 26, 2002
Season Summer 2002

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