Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro
Summary: Arsene Lupin III discovers that the spoils from his latest casino robbery are actually "Gothic Bills," legendary counterfeits that are nigh impossible to distinguish from genuine bills. Together with colleague Daisuke Jigen, he heads to the small nation of Cagliostro to investigate the origin of these counterfeits. Upon arrival, they save a girl from a high-speed chase who turns out to be Clarisse d' Cagliostro, the daughter of the late Duke d' Cagliostro. She is running from a sinister plot by Count Cagliostro to steal her family's treasure through a forced marriage.
Natural flirt Lupin dislikes seeing a girl in distress and seeks to remedy the situation. Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Kouichi Zenigata also join the fray, each with their own motivations. As everyone converges at Cagliostro Castle, Lupin reminisces about his visit there 10 years ago, and the castle's secrets emerge from the depths.
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Arsene Lupin III discovers that the spoils from his latest casino robbery are actually "Gothic Bills," legendary counterfeits that are nigh impossible to distinguish from genuine bills. Together with colleague Daisuke Jigen, he heads to the small nation of Cagliostro to investigate the origin of these counterfeits. Upon arrival, they save a girl from a high-speed chase who turns out to be Clarisse d' Cagliostro, the daughter of the late Duke d' Cagliostro. She is running from a sinister plot by Count Cagliostro to steal her family's treasure through a forced marriage.
Natural flirt Lupin dislikes seeing a girl in distress and seeks to remedy the situation. Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Kouichi Zenigata also join the fray, each with their own motivations. As everyone converges at Cagliostro Castle, Lupin reminisces about his visit there 10 years ago, and the castle's secrets emerge from the depths.
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Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro Review
Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro — Arsene Lupin III discovers that the spoils from his latest casino robbery are actually "Gothic Bills," legendary counterfeits that are nigh impossible to distinguish from genuine bills. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Comedy, Mystery conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.15). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Comedy, Mystery, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Shimamoto, Sumi
Japanese
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Hoffman, Bridget
English
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Goodson, Barbara
English
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Bullara, Fernanda
Portuguese (BR)
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Molnár, Ilona
Hungarian
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Henning, J.C.
English
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Trifol, Nuria
Spanish
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Gribe, Agnès
French
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Monsarrat, Céline
French
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Gabriele, Léa
French
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Franzoso, Giulia
Italian
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Ponticelli, Benedetta
Italian
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Fregonese, Giovanna
Italian
d' Cagliostro, Clarisse
Main
Leigh, Cherami
English
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
Thornton, Kirk
English
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
McConnohie, Michael
English
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
Ishida, Tarou
Japanese
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
Vass, Gábor
Hungarian
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
Fiorentini, Sergio
Italian
d' Cagliostro, Lazare
Main
Hengstler, Jörg
German
Staff
Maseba, Yutaka
Producer
Miyazaki, Hayao
Director, Script, Storyboard, Character Design
Aoki, Katsushi
Background Art
Briard, Chantal
ADR Director
Epcar, Richard
ADR Director
Fujioka, Yutaka
Executive Producer
Ishigaki, Tsutomu
Background Art
Kawauchi, Hideo
Key Animation
Kobayashi, Shichirou
Art Director
Kurahashi, Shizuo
Sound Effects
Matsuoka, Satoshi
Background Art
Monkey Punch
Original Creator
Nanba, Hitoshi
In-Between Animation
Ogouz, Philippe
ADR Director
Ogura, Hiromasa
Background Art
Okajima, Kunitoshi
Animation Check
Oono, Hiroshi
Background Art
Oono, Yuuji
Music
Ootsuka, Yasuo
Animation Director
Romersa, Joe
ADR Director