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Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis

1998, Japanese. Directed by Toshiya Shinohara.

A blazing crisis in Tokyo, or the photo op of a lifetime?

Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency problems. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along in the Lupin chase: the beautiful young reporter Maria. But what is Maria's connection to the mysterious Mr. Suzuki?

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
24 July 1998
Original title
ルパン三世 炎の記憶 〜TOKYO CRISIS〜
Country
Japan
Written by
Shinzo Fujita
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What Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is based on

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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What should I watch before Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Watch Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995), Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996), Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996), and Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Next in the series: Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999), Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000), and Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001).

Is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Does Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis on?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

If you liked Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis, try Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus, Lupin the Third: Green vs Red, Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact.

Who directed Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998) was directed by Toshiya Shinohara and stars Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.

What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis based on?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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