Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive

Lupin the Third travels to the kingdom of Zufu to steal a national treasure hidden on an island protected by a sophisticated security system. The country is ruled by a tyrannical general who seized power in a coup and now seeks the wealth for himself. As Lupin and his companions attempt to navigate the island's defenses and deal with the local regime, the general places a large bounty on Lupin's head, making him a target for bounty hunters across the land.

The film was co-directed by Kazuhiko Kato and Hiroyuki Yano. For Kato, this was the first of two listed films, followed by the 2018 release Is Lupin Still Burning?. For Yano, it was the first in a sequence that included Island of Assassins in 1997 and Go! Anpanman: Pantan and the star of promises in 2026. The voice cast features Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya, and Minami Takayama.

This Japanese production blends action, animation, and comedy. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb based on 780 votes and a 6.6/10 rating on TMDB from 56 votes.