Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar

TMS Entertainment Summer 2000
ActionAdult CastAdventureComedyMysterySeinen
7.1
Quality Score
0.43 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
3,683
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Lupin & co. compete with a greedy bank president and her goons to solve the mystery leading to a broach, a treasure said to be behind the success of history's most powerful rulers. (Source: ANN)

Audience Consensus

Overall, the audience seems to enjoy 'Lupin III: $1 Money Wars' for its wacky humor, action sequences, and suspenseful soundtrack. Some find the plot inconsistent, particularly the middle section, and criticize certain character designs. However, the positive aspects, like the dialogue and villain, outweigh the negatives for most viewers.

Strengths

  • Snappy dialogue between Lupin and Jigen.
  • Fujiko's action sequences are a highlight.
  • Zenigata's emotional outbursts are hilarious.
  • Soundtrack is suspenseful and cool.
  • Unique plot with Lupin fighting a business tycoon.

Weaknesses

  • Goemon's role is not particularly stand out.
  • Story drags after they leave NYC.
  • Hitler brooch plot is stupid.
  • Ugly character designs.