Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact English Sub & Dub

About Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact

If you are hunting for a new action series, Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact deserves a look (2002). The setup goes like this. The premise: Jigen tells the story of the gang's first meeting. Jigen, still a member of the Mafia, is hired to protect an ancient artifact - one that Lupin and Fujiko are both striving to steal.

More of the story: Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata, then of the Japanese police force, has come to the U.S. on Fujiko's trail, and Ishikawa Goemon is searching for the lost treasure of his clan.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

TMS Entertainment is the studio behind Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2002, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.