Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner

Inspector Zenigata faces arrest after authorities suspect he has been collaborating with the thief Lupin. To prove the inspector is innocent, Lupin attempts to steal a rare diamond known as the Time Crystal. However, during this mission, Lupin is betrayed by his closest partner, Jigen. This turns former allies into enemies, leading to a confrontation involving Goemon, who cannot forgive Jigen's actions.

This Japanese animated TV movie was directed by Jun Kawagoe, who previously directed Lupin the Third: Is Lupin Still Burning? in 2018. The film features a voice cast including Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III, Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen, and Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine. Daisuke Namikawa and Koichi Yamadera also appear as Goemon Ishikawa XIII and Inspector Koichi Zenigata, respectively. Produced by TMS Entertainment, the film has a runtime of 92 minutes and blends elements of action, crime, and comedy.

Audience reception for the film is similar across different platforms, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb from 253 votes and 6.2/10 on TMDB from 26 votes.