Lupin the 3rd: Operation Return the Treasure English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the 3rd: Operation Return the Treasure

Lupin the 3rd: Operation Return the Treasure (ルパン三世: お宝返却大作戦！！) blends adventure and comedy by TMS Entertainment and Tokyo Movie (2003). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Master criminal Lupin the 3rd is at it again! An elusive meteoric gemstone called the “Trick Diamond” was once hidden inside Spain’s Sagrada Familia cathedral.

Along the way, in pursuit of the diamond, Lupin receives a message from his recently-deceased rival thief, Mark Williams. Mark’s challenge: return the treasures! Five treasures—all stolen by Mark in his heyday—must be returned to their original homes within seven days, or Lupin will never find the diamond’s hiding place.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Arsène Lupin III (Kanichi Kurita) and Daisuke Jigen (Kiyoshi Kobayashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with TMS Entertainment and Tokyo Movie, which means the visual identity of Lupin the 3rd: Operation Return the Treasure follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Kanichi Kurita voicing Arsène Lupin III gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.