Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie

The story follows the young detective Conan Edogawa as he attempts to capture the thief Lupin III, who is suspected of stealing a gemstone known as the Cherry Sapphire. Lupin uses a disguise to mislead the police and Conan, while his associate Daisuke Jigen embeds himself as a bodyguard for a popular Italian singer. Conan must determine the connection between the singer and the jewel while investigating threats aimed at canceling a major concert. This animated action thriller serves as a sequel to the 2009 special Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan.

Directed by Hajime Kamegaki, this film is the fifth in a chronological list of his directorial works, following Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds. The voice cast features Kanichi Kurita as Lupin the Third and Minami Takayama as Conan Edogawa, with additional voices provided by Kappei Yamaguchi, Wakana Yamazaki, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, and Rikiya Koyama. The production involved companies such as TOHO and TMS Entertainment, utilizing a credited crew of 180 members. Financially, the film earned 41 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a 6.9/10 rating on TMDB from 185 votes.