Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure English Sub & Dub

About Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure

If you are hunting for a new action series, Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure (Lupin III: Otakara Henkyaku Daisakusen!!) deserves a look (2003). The setup goes like this. The setup: After robbing a Moscow casino right under Zenigata's nose, Lupin sets his sights on stealing the Trick Diamond. He and Jigen head to the estate of the recently deceased Mark Williams, another master thief who's had the diamond, as well as other treasures, in his possession for years.

Also worth knowing: However, instead of finding the diamond, Lupin & Jigen find Fujiko, who tells them about Mark's dying wish - Lupin has to return all the treasures the old thief stole to their rightful place. If this is done in time, the location of the diamond will be revealed, and Lupin can use it to get the real treasure, hidden in Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. Returning the stolen goods isn't easy though, as Zenigata and the casino boss' ruthless gang are on Lupin and friends' tail.

In an action series like this, 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: Operation Return the Treasure, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.