The phantom thief stands apart as a special class of criminal, one so elusive and mysterious that he’s able to steal his target and sneak away long before the victim even knows what happened. Phantom thieves tend to crop up fairly routinely in anime, thanks to their charm, elegance and sophistication. And while there isn’t a single set of rules needed for defining a phantom thief, they do intend to have some common characteristics, such as sending a calling card before the heist, having a strict code of honor and conducting their heists with a bit of gentlemanly flair.
Their wit, audacity and self-made rules make these iconic characters fan-favorites, with many different anime series incorporating them in some capacity. From Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon to Kaito Kid in Case Closed, these phantom thieves stand apart as the best thieves the anime world has to offer.
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Their wit, audacity and self-made rules make these iconic characters fan-favorites, with many different anime series incorporating them in some capacity. From Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon to Kaito Kid in Case Closed, these phantom thieves stand apart as the best thieves the anime world has to offer.
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- 10/1/2025
- por Elizabeth Rivas
- CBR
The Castle Of Cagliostro
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto, Tarô Ishida | Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Most of us are familiar with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, who have for 30 years been bringing the world beautifully told stories of magical worlds and extraordinary characters, from Porco Rosso to Spirited Away. But many might not know Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s first film, without which that 30-year legacy likely wouldn’t exist: The Castle of Cagliostro.
Miyazaki has always had something of an affinity for Italy and his films don’t shy away from this influence, from Porco Rosso’s Mediterranean dogfights to even his studio’s name (many Italian WWII planes were given the name Ghibli), and Cagliostro is no different, taking place in a hyperactive stylised version of Northern Italy.
The story picks up on a pair of happy-go-lucky thieves,...
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto, Tarô Ishida | Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Most of us are familiar with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, who have for 30 years been bringing the world beautifully told stories of magical worlds and extraordinary characters, from Porco Rosso to Spirited Away. But many might not know Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s first film, without which that 30-year legacy likely wouldn’t exist: The Castle of Cagliostro.
Miyazaki has always had something of an affinity for Italy and his films don’t shy away from this influence, from Porco Rosso’s Mediterranean dogfights to even his studio’s name (many Italian WWII planes were given the name Ghibli), and Cagliostro is no different, taking place in a hyperactive stylised version of Northern Italy.
The story picks up on a pair of happy-go-lucky thieves,...
- 31/10/2012
- por Mark Allen
- Nerdly
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