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StatusFinished AiringSeasonSummer 1994StudioTokyo Movie ShinshaSourceManga
Story
Synopsis
Stoic swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII is forced into a deadly dilemma when an ancestral childhood friend, Kikyo, requests his assistance in securing a mystical golden dragon statuette. Recovered from the wreckage of the sunken Titanic, the relic conceals the formula for an indestructible metal alloy far stronger than Goemon prized Zantetsuken sword. When a ruthless Hong Kong mafia syndicate led by Chin Chen launches brutal assaults to claim the artifact, Lupin and Jigen leap into the fray. Together, the gang protects Goemon honor and prevents the indestructible alloy from weaponizing global warfare.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Airing on Nippon TV in July 1994, *Lupin III: Dragon of Doom* was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and directed by Masaharu Okuwaki. Centered prominently on Goemon heritage, traditional samurai ethics, and unrequited romantic longing, the television special provided a rare, emotional deep dive into the swordsman enigmatic persona. Featuring thrilling swordplay animation, energetic naval confrontations, and a dynamic musical score composed by Yuji Ohno, the production captivated audiences and achieved outstanding television broadcast ratings across Japan.
