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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002): Cast

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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is a 2002 animated comedy directed by Minoru Ohara, starring Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Eiko Masuyama and Kiyoshi Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Minoru Ohara
Genres
Crime , Animation , Action , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact About?

The premise of Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact without spoilers.

The stickup that started it all sees Lupin III and Fujiko Miyamoto chasing an ancient artifact Jigen must protect, while Goemon Ishikawa searches for his clan’s lost treasure nearby. Inspector Zenigata tails them as their paths collide, forcing the thieves and the detective into their first encounter, setting dynamic to drive their legendary capers.

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Cast & crew

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact Cast & Characters

Kanichi Kurita leads the cast as Arsène Lupin III (voice), with Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice) and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice). Directed by Minoru Ohara; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Lupin III: Episodio 0” and “Rupan sansei: Episode: 0 Fāsuto Kontakuto”.

Also known as
  • Lupin III: Episodio 0
  • Rupan sansei: Episode: 0 Fāsuto Kontakuto
  • Edgar La Cambriole: First Contact - Episode 0
  • Rupan Sansei - Episode: 0 - Faasuto kontakuto
  • C'era una volta Lupin
  • Lupin III : Episode 0 - First Contact
  • Lupin III - Episodio: 0
  • Lupin III - Episodio: 0 - C'era una volta Lupin
  • Lupin the 3rd - Episode 0: First Contact
  • 루팡 3세 EPISODE 0 - 퍼스트 콘텍트
  • 루팡 3세: 0화 - 퍼스트 콘택트
  • 루팡 3세 EPISODE 0:퍼스트 콘텍트
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  • 루팡 3세 EPISODE 0: 퍼스트 콘텍트
  • 루팡 3세: EPISODE 0: 퍼스트 콘텍트
  • 루팡 3세: EPISODE 0 - 퍼스트 콘텍트
  • 루팡 3세: EPISODE 0 - 퍼스트 콘택트
  • Lupin III: Episodio: 0 - C'era una volta... Lupin
  • Edgar de la Cambriole : Episode 0 - First Contact
  • ルパン三世 EPISODE:0 ファーストコンタクト
  • Lupin III: Episódio 0 - Primeiro Contato
  • 鲁邦三世Episode:0 初次交锋
  • لوبين الثالث الحلقة رقم صفر: اللقاء الأول
  • Lupin III: Episode 0: First Contact
  • Люпен III: Эпизод 0 — Первый контакт
  • Lupin III: EPISODE:0 "First Contact"
  • Lupin III: Episode 0 First Contact
  • 魯邦三世 Episode:0 初次交鋒

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Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact released?

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was released on July 26, 2002.

Who directed Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact was directed by Minoru Ohara.

Who is in the cast of Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact?

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact stars Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice) and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice), among 18 credited actors.

Does Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact have a post-credit scene?

No. Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact in?

The original language of Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact is Japanese.

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