Lupin III: Le Secret du Twilight Gemini
Original title: Rupan sansei: Towairaito Jemini no himitsu
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Lupin comes into the possession of half a diamond containing half a map, and goes in search of the other half so that he can obtain the map's treasure.Lupin comes into the possession of half a diamond containing half a map, and goes in search of the other half so that he can obtain the map's treasure.Lupin comes into the possession of half a diamond containing half a map, and goes in search of the other half so that he can obtain the map's treasure.
Kan'ichi Kurita
- Arsène Lupin III
- (voice)
- (as Kanichi Kurita)
Eiko Masuyama
- Mine Fujiko
- (voice)
Gorô Naya
- Inspector Zenigata
- (voice)
Brice Armstrong
- Dolune, Elder
- (English version)
- (voice)
Julio Cesar Cedillo
- Captain
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Julio Cedillo)
Chad Cline
- Additional Voices
- (English version)
- (voice)
John Donovan
- Additional Voices
- (English version)
- (voice)
Clint Ford
- Additional Voices
- (English version)
- (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimoto
- Chief
- (voice)
Kyle Hebert
- Bultokari
- (English version)
- (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
- Lara
- (voice)
Mitsuaki Hoshino
- Conductor
- (voice)
Chuck Huber
- Priest
- (English version)
- (voice)
Jeremy Inman
- Additional Voices
- (English version)
- (voice)
Bradford Jackson
- Jean Pierre
- (English version)
- (voice)
- (as Brad Jackson)
Jerry Jewell
- Sadachiyo
- (English version)
- (voice)
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This really doesn't match up to Castle of Cagliostro. Lupin isn't as funny or wacky or as hyperactive. The scenery and music are uninspired and plot just isn't interesting.
The only good thing about this 'un is the nudity (only in the uncut version) provided by Fujiko. It helped spice up some of the tedious scenes. CoC had a formidable villain and set up the movie for some imaginative set-pieces. The locations in TSoTG are not very vivid or engaging.
Zenigata, Goemon and Jigen don't even provide decent sideshow entertainment this time. It's like they were just filling a contractual obligation by appearing.
The DVD is in full-frame with Dolby Stereo sound. It has a decent amount of extras, including quite a few trailers. But one curious thing. There is no chapter selection on the disc or timecode displayed on the player once inserted. Though you can still skip to the next scene number using the remote.
The only good thing about this 'un is the nudity (only in the uncut version) provided by Fujiko. It helped spice up some of the tedious scenes. CoC had a formidable villain and set up the movie for some imaginative set-pieces. The locations in TSoTG are not very vivid or engaging.
Zenigata, Goemon and Jigen don't even provide decent sideshow entertainment this time. It's like they were just filling a contractual obligation by appearing.
The DVD is in full-frame with Dolby Stereo sound. It has a decent amount of extras, including quite a few trailers. But one curious thing. There is no chapter selection on the disc or timecode displayed on the player once inserted. Though you can still skip to the next scene number using the remote.
I like this Japanese cartoon just because the story is so funny. The Inspector Zenigata is always chasing Lupin a Master Thief who plans to steal big ticket items for his girl Mine Fujiko. The problem is he always runs into trouble along the way and seems to be able to take on whole armies with his friends Jigen and Goemon. Maybe not for everyone but I really like it.
An old man gives Lupin a jewel called the "twilight", telling him it is the key to a nation's "hidden treasure". Lupin decides to go after the treasure, which happens to be all the way in Morocco. As with any Lupin film, do not compare it to the Castle of Cagliostro. Lupin films are like Bond films where you don't need to think too much to enjoy them. Cagliostro is in a league of its own, from great director Hayao Miyazaki.
The story is way to simple, set up just throw in what we've seen in every other Lupin film. A lot of the time characters turn up for no reason and rescue anyone just to about to be caught or killed or made otherwise uncomfortable.
Animation is basic. Nothing special. Could of been a lot better compared to previous Lupin films. Seeming this was made for television instead of cinema, I suppose the movie's budget must come into thought here.
The Lupin theme music plays, all the characters turn up, Jigen shoots fast, Goemon shoots stuff, Fujiko seduces people and basically every Lupin cliche occurs. In James Bond terms, this is like Lupin's "A View to a Kill". A few good scenes but you won't remember much the next day. The only reason for that is that there is nothing to differ it from the manysome other Lupin movies and shows available.
The story is way to simple, set up just throw in what we've seen in every other Lupin film. A lot of the time characters turn up for no reason and rescue anyone just to about to be caught or killed or made otherwise uncomfortable.
Animation is basic. Nothing special. Could of been a lot better compared to previous Lupin films. Seeming this was made for television instead of cinema, I suppose the movie's budget must come into thought here.
The Lupin theme music plays, all the characters turn up, Jigen shoots fast, Goemon shoots stuff, Fujiko seduces people and basically every Lupin cliche occurs. In James Bond terms, this is like Lupin's "A View to a Kill". A few good scenes but you won't remember much the next day. The only reason for that is that there is nothing to differ it from the manysome other Lupin movies and shows available.
Lupin sets off for Morocco, looking for a legendary treasure. His only clue is an interesting jewel that an old man gave him. It's a nice different location for Lupin, with the desert and that hot exotic feel.
One interesting thing about this movie is that Jigen has a much smaller role than usual, generally being in a different place than Lupin. On one hand their classic dynamic together is missed, but it is a change of pace. Plus, this way, Lupin can focus on the ladies...
Fujiko rules in this. Throughout the entire feature she is seducing Lupin, and us viewers. Then there's Lara, the damsel of this particular tale, and she's quite likable. This one has more nudity than any other Lupin anime, which is a fun distinction to have.
There's a very entertaining effeminate ninja guy who's the best villain in this, and naturally he has some great fighting with Goemon, as well as some fun scenes with Fujiko. Inspector Zenigata of course is also on a warpath here, in fine form.
Pretty much, this is a smooth ride with Lupin. The plot is average and there are some slow spots, but all in all this movie is a real pleasure. Enjoy.
One interesting thing about this movie is that Jigen has a much smaller role than usual, generally being in a different place than Lupin. On one hand their classic dynamic together is missed, but it is a change of pace. Plus, this way, Lupin can focus on the ladies...
Fujiko rules in this. Throughout the entire feature she is seducing Lupin, and us viewers. Then there's Lara, the damsel of this particular tale, and she's quite likable. This one has more nudity than any other Lupin anime, which is a fun distinction to have.
There's a very entertaining effeminate ninja guy who's the best villain in this, and naturally he has some great fighting with Goemon, as well as some fun scenes with Fujiko. Inspector Zenigata of course is also on a warpath here, in fine form.
Pretty much, this is a smooth ride with Lupin. The plot is average and there are some slow spots, but all in all this movie is a real pleasure. Enjoy.
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Out of Lupin films this is one of the ones that I would recommend. An adventure in Morocco where the environment is the one thing that strikes the most along with Lala beautiful eyes, as they focused on them where Lupin falls in love. There's quite a bit of fan service too.
As for the characters, Lupin friends always appear when in need, but most of the story in focused between Lupin and Lala.
Now for the characters limit: Out of Lupin films this is one of the ones that I would recommend. An adventure in Morocco where the environment is the one thing that strikes the most along with Lala beautiful eyes, as they focused on them where Lupin falls in love. There's quite a bit of fan service too.
As for the characters, Lupin friends always appear when in need, but most of the story in focused between Lupin and Lala.
Out of Lupin films this is one of the ones that I would recommend. An adventure in Morocco where the environment is the one thing that strikes the most along with Lala beautiful eyes, as they focused on them where Lupin falls in love. There's quite a bit of fan service too.
As for the characters, Lupin friends always appear when in need, but most of the story in focused between Lupin and Lala.
Now for the characters limit: Out of Lupin films this is one of the ones that I would recommend. An adventure in Morocco where the environment is the one thing that strikes the most along with Lala beautiful eyes, as they focused on them where Lupin falls in love. There's quite a bit of fan service too.
As for the characters, Lupin friends always appear when in need, but most of the story in focused between Lupin and Lala.
Did you know
- TriviaThis movie by and far features the most fan service of any Lupin movie, with several scenes featuring Fujiko Mine topless, and a scene of a nude Lara bathing. Also, it's notable for being the only film with a Lupin/Fujiko sex scene that doesn't get interrupted on-camera. FUNimation created an edited version of the film because of these concerns, although the full uncut version was also made available. When FUNimation later re-released Twilight Gemini as part of the "First Haul" box set, they accidentally issued it with the edited version. An uncut copy replacement was made available to those who had purchased the edited version, and the mistake was corrected in later releases.
- Quotes
Inspector Zenigata: Well, now I gotcha, Lupin! You're under arrest!
Arsène Lupin III: Pops, you might want to focus more on not getting shot!
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits are a sequence of Lorre belly-dancing, interspersed with a montage of Lupin's gang and Zenigata leaving Morocco.
- Alternate versionsHere is a list of the changes that occurred in the edited version:
- 1. Jigen's "hell" changed to "heck."
- 2. Conversation in train car between ICPO woman and Lupin cut almost completely.
- (Lupin barely sits down with the woman and Zenigata immediately barges in on him)
- 3. Bedroom scene with Fujiko, Lupin, and Sadachiyo greatly abbreviated.
- 4. Leering shots on Fujiko's body and shots of ogling crowd omitted.
- 5. Fujiko showing off her cleavage a bit in the police station omitted.
- 6. Camera pan down Fujiko's buttocks in the police station replaced with a reversed
- animation of her moving in to kiss Lupin. No dialog was removed or changed.
- 7. Scene inside the abandoned building re-edited to omit the shot of Lupin pulling the
- Twilight from Fujiko's top. No dialog was removed.
- 8. When Sadachiyo puts his sword to Lara's neck, the dripping blood is slightly reduced.
- 9. Sequence where "Galoux" shoots the 3 Geltic prisoners cut, along with a prisoner's line,
- "Galoux, you can't!"
- 10. The scene where Sadachiyo "tortures" Fujiko is mostly cut.
- 11. Lupin's "Where am I? Did I die? Is this heaven? Or Hell?" becomes "Where am I? Did I
- die? Am I dead? Oh, no...."
- 12. Shots of Lara removing her jacket and bandanna cut.
- 13. Pink digital 2-piece string bikini added to Lara's figure during her bathing sequence.
- 14. Scene of Lara bathing lightly abbreviated in a few spots (presumably to decrease costs
- of digital editing).
- 15. Scene of Fujiko tied to the woodwork in the Gelt separatists' hideout abbreviated. Some
- video during this scene was zoomed-in to edit out Fujiko's cleavage and underwear.
- 16. Scene of Jean-Pierre holding Lara hostage significantly abbreviated, omitting the shot
- of him ripping her top, and of her being tossed aside.
- 17. Sequence where Jean-Pierre is shot is edited to omit blood.
- 18. Lara's top digitally re-drawn over her shoulder and chest as she lands onto the truck.
- 19. Shot of Fujiko walking towards the camera in the treasure room cut.
- ConnectionsVersion of Rupan sansei: Pilot Film (1969)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Lupin the 3rd: Secret of the Twilight Gemini
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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By what name was Lupin III: Le Secret du Twilight Gemini (1996) officially released in Canada in English?
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