Lupin the Third: Is Lupin Still Burning?

Lupin the Third: Is Lupin Still Burning? follows the adventures of a thief who is sent on a journey through time by a former enemy. While navigating the past, he must avoid altering history to ensure his own future remains secure and to find a way back to his own era.

This Japanese animated special was produced by TMS Entertainment to mark the 50th anniversary of the original manga by Monkey Punch. The film was co-directed by Kazuhiko Kato, who previously directed Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive in 1996, and Jun Kawagoe. This project is one of several for Kawagoe, following works such as Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure in 2003 and preceding Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner in 2019. The voice cast features Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Daisuke Namikawa, Koichi Yamadera, and Chafurin.

With a runtime of 27 minutes, the film blends action, comedy, and crime. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 107 votes and a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 15 votes.