Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

Hayao Miyazaki's first film, an adventure adventure and meticulously directed

The 1979 animated feature film “Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro” is based on the “Lupin the Third” manga by Monkey Punch. Known as Hayao Miyazaki's first theatrical film, the film depicts the adventurous exploits of Lupin III and his friends as they fight against the duchy of Cagliostro, which dominates the world economy through its clever counterfeit money production.

Excellent artwork and direction, with car action scenes as highlights

“The Castle of Cagliostro” is characterized by Hayao Miyazaki's meticulous drawing and direction. In particular, the car action scenes in which Lupin and Clarice escape from the castle are full of speed and power, and are highly praised by many animation fans.

Reviewed as a classic of Japanese animation

More than 40 years after its release, “The Castle of Cagliostro” is still loved by many fans as a work with a charm that has not faded away. As a classic of Japanese animation, it has had a profound influence on subsequent animated films.