The 1997 TV special Lupin III: Island of Assassins has arrived on Amazon Prime Video, complete with English dub and subtitled options. This standalone entry in the long-running Lupin III franchise plunges the titular gentleman thief into a deadly conspiracy involving assassins and a familiar, relentless inspector.
Directed by Shigeyuki Hayashi and produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, the special sees Lupin III caught in the crossfire during an assassination attempt at a politician's party. When Inspector Zenigata is shot with what appears to be Lupin's own signature Walther P-38, Lupin takes it upon himself to uncover the truth behind the elaborate plot and clear his name.
With a MAL score of 7.36, Island of Assassins offers a self-contained dose of the Lupin III formula: high-stakes heists, clever escapes, and the perpetual cat-and-mouse game between Lupin and Zenigata, all wrapped up in a single, action-packed episode.
