Watch Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon

1985
1 hr 40 min
6.1 (837)

Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon is a Japanese animated film released in 1985, directed by Seijun Suzuki and Shigetsugu Yoshida. The film stars Yasuo Yamada as Lupin III, Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine, and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen. The film sees the return of Lupin III as he embarks on a new adventure to find the lost city of Babylon and the treasure that lies within. The film begins with Lupin III and his crew, Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa XIII, attempting to steal a diamond from a high-security tower in New York City. After successfully stealing the diamond, Lupin III is surprised by the appearance of his arch-nemesis, Inspector Zenigata. Zenigata tells Lupin III that a new world order is coming and that he must help stop it. Lupin III and his crew soon discover that the lost city of Babylon, the ancient city mentioned in the Bible, is real, and that it contains an enormous amount of gold. They decide to embark on a journey to find the lost city and the treasure that lies within. However, the quest to find the city is not an easy one, and it is fraught with danger. Lupin III and his team have to navigate through various obstacles, including a tribe of cannibals and a woman who is obsessed with finding the gold. As Lupin III and his crew navigate through the obstacles, they also have to watch out for Inspector Zenigata, who is always hot on their trail. While Lupin III is determined to find the treasure, Zenigata is determined to bring him to justice. While Lupin III and his team manage to make it to the lost city of Babylon, they soon discover that the treasure that they've been searching for is not what they thought it was. Lupin III also discovers that the woman who was obsessed with the gold is actually a descendant of the Babylonian queen. Lupin III and his team are faced with a difficult decision: should they give up the gold to the people of Babylon or keep it for themselves? Ultimately, love conquers all, and Lupin III makes a decision that surprises everyone. The film is a classic example of the Lupin III franchise, and it has everything that fans of the series would expect: action, humor, and a touch of romance. The animation is also top-notch, and it holds up surprisingly well even today. Overall, Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon is a must-watch for fans of the franchise, and it is a classic example of Japanese animation at its finest.

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The film begins with Lupin III and his crew, Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa XIII, attempting to steal a diamond from a high-security tower in New York City. After successfully stealing the diamond, Lupin III is surprised by the appearance of his arch-nemesis, Inspector Zenigata. Zenigata tells Lupin III that a new world order is coming and that he must help stop it.

Lupin III and his crew soon discover that the lost city of Babylon, the ancient city mentioned in the Bible, is real, and that it contains an enormous amount of gold. They decide to embark on a journey to find the lost city and the treasure that lies within.

However, the quest to find the city is not an easy one, and it is fraught with danger. Lupin III and his team have to navigate through various obstacles, including a tribe of cannibals and a woman who is obsessed with finding the gold.

As Lupin III and his crew navigate through the obstacles, they also have to watch out for Inspector Zenigata, who is always hot on their trail. While Lupin III is determined to find the treasure, Zenigata is determined to bring him to justice.

While Lupin III and his team manage to make it to the lost city of Babylon, they soon discover that the treasure that they've been searching for is not what they thought it was. Lupin III also discovers that the woman who was obsessed with the gold is actually a descendant of the Babylonian queen.

Lupin III and his team are faced with a difficult decision: should they give up the gold to the people of Babylon or keep it for themselves? Ultimately, love conquers all, and Lupin III makes a decision that surprises everyone.

The film is a classic example of the Lupin III franchise, and it has everything that fans of the series would expect: action, humor, and a touch of romance. The animation is also top-notch, and it holds up surprisingly well even today.

Overall, Lupin III: Legend of the Gold of Babylon is a must-watch for fans of the franchise, and it is a classic example of Japanese animation at its finest.