Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
2004, Japanese. Directed by Hidehito Ueda.
What's Lupin going to steal when someone steals Lupin himself?
Fujiko and Lupin are kidnapped by Malkovich, a notorious criminal escaped from Alcatraz who forces Lupin to steal the "Bull's Eye," a precious stone.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Hidehito UedaDirector
- Kanichi KuritaArsène Lupin III (voice)
- Kiyoshi KobayashiDaisuke Jigen (voice)
- Eiko MasuyamaFujiko Mine (voice)
- Makio InoueGoemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
- Gorō NayaInspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
- Yuu AsakawaRebecca Lambert (voice)
- Takeshi AonoBrian Murphy (voice)
- Kōji NakataJoseph Malkovich (voice)
- Joji YanamiLumberjack (voice)
- Tōru ShinagawaDolcross (voice)
- Takashi IrieSantana (voice)
- Kiyomitsu MizuuchiHakuryū (voice)
Details
- Released
- 30 July 2004
- Original title
- ルパン三世 盗まれたルパン 〜コピーキャットは真夏の蝶〜
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshimichi Ohkawa
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What Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo is based on
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.
Media franchise
Lupin III
By Monkey Punch
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Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo: quick answers
What should I watch before Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo?
Watch Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001), Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002), Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002), and Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo?
Next in the series: Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005), Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody (2006), and Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007).
Is Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo worth watching?
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How long is Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo?
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo on?
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo?
If you liked Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo, try Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal, One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia, Accident Man.
Who directed Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo?
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004) was directed by Hidehito Ueda and stars Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.
What is Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo based on?
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.