Synopsis
Lupin steals an extraordinary gem from a Mediterranean party, only to be interrupted by Pycal, the trickster "magician" who had apparently died fighting Lupin early in his career. Pycal, now armed with real magical abilities, is determined to take revenge. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Characters
Daisuke JigenmainKiyoshi Kobayashi
Arsène Lupin IIImainKanichi Kurita
Goemon Ishikawa XIIImainMakio Inoue
Fujiko MinemainEiko Masuyama
PycalsupportingNachi Nozawa
Kouichi ZenigatasupportingGorou Naya
Tags
CGIMetaSamuraiMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastPrimarily Adult CastForeignNudityGunsMixed MediaShounen
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Details
FormatOVA
StatusFinished
Episodes1
Duration50 min/ep
AiredApril 3, 2002 – April 3, 2002
SeasonSpring 2002
SourceManga
StudioTokyo Movie
ProducersVAP, TMS Entertainment, Nippon Television Network, NTV Music, Discotek
CountryJP
Score
53/100
Favourites7
Popularity#2,224
Also known as
Rupan Sansei: Ikiteita MajutsushiLupin III: Return of the MagicianLupin III: ~ The Living Magician ~ Return of PycalLupin III: il ritorno di Pycal