Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
1997, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Yano.
Inspector Zenigata has been shot by a Walther P38! The prime suspect? Lupin the Third.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Hiroyuki YanoDirector
- Kanichi KuritaArsène Lupin III (voice)
- Kiyoshi KobayashiDaisuke Jigen (voice)
- Eiko MasuyamaFujiko Mine (voice)
- Makio InoueGoemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
- Gorō NayaInspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
- Emi ShinoharaEllen (voice)
- Masane TsukayamaDoctor (voice)
- Kenji UtsumiGordeau (voice)
- Kenichi OgataBoma (voice)
- Masuo AmadaHawk (voice)
- Show HayamiJack (voice)
- Tetsuya IwanagaAlex/Detective Bikki (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1997
- Original title
- ルパン三世『ワルサーP38』
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shouji Yonemura
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What Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is based on
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.
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Lupin III
By Monkey Punch
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Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins: quick answers
What should I watch before Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Watch Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995), Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995), Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996), and Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Next in the series: Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998), Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999), and Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000).
Is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins on?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
If you liked Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins, try Afro Samurai: Resurrection, Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall.
Who directed Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997) was directed by Hiroyuki Yano and stars Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.
What is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins based on?
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.