Lupin III Episode 0: The First Contact
Lupin III: Episode 0 "First Contact"
ルパン三世ＥＰＩＳＯＤＥ：０（ゼロ） 『ファーストコンタクト』
Synopsis
First Contact explores the beginnings of the Lupin crew. In this look back at the past, Lupin pursues the single most valuable possession of American mafia boss Galvez: a treasure hidden inside another treasure. Jigen works as Galvez's gun for hire; he fails to eliminate cat-burglar Lupin during his first attempt on the prize and now wants revenge. Fujiko is the romantic partner of Brad, Lupin's rival. Zenigata comes from Japan to America hunting for Fujiko in order to arrest her. Goemon is searching for the ultimate blade that can cut through steel, the Zantetsuken. That sword has a mysterious link to the treasure inside Galvez's vault. Through a chain of surprising events, these total strangers get to know each other in their "First Contact," an unforgettable adventure.
Background
A DVD was released by Discotek Media on March 30th 2010 in North America. On April 26th 2022 it was released on Blu-ray, in North America on April 26th 2022 featuring a brand new English dub (Produced by Epcar Entertainment Inc.) by Discotek Media.
