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Movies Like Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal

If you loved Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal's Animation and Action storytelling, these films deliver a similar experience — carefully selected for tone, themes, and emotional depth. Each pick includes where to watch it right now.

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LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE
6.2

LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE

2023

Lupin III competes with the Kisugi sisters to steal a triptych of paintings that once belonged to their father, and which hold the key to a long-unsolved mystery.

Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
6.1

Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon

1985

Lupin squares off with two criminal families and Inspector Zenigata's new female patrol to track down a hoard of biblical-era treasure.

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact
6.6

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact

2002

The stickup that started it all! Lupin III and Fujiko are both after an ancient artifact Jigen is supposed to protect, while Goemon happens to be searching for his clan’s lost treasure nearby. Of course, Inspector Zenigata isn’t far behind. This is the story of our heroes’ very first meeting!

Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom
6.4

Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom

1994

The Lupin gang is once again dragged onto a wild treasure hunt! This time, the objective is a mysterious, small dragon statue that even Goemon's steel-rendering blade Zantetsuken cannot cut. The artifact, which once eluded even Lupin the Third's esteemed grandfather, rests deep undersea inside the infamous Titanic, and is the key to unlocking the mystery of Zantetsuken's almighty strength. A wealthy gangster, Lupin, and Goemon all want the statue for themselves!

Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan
6.9

Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan

2009

When a wealthy woman and her son die in a hunting accident, it's up to Conan Edogawa to solve the case. Meanwhile, Lupin the Third is after the Queen Crown, owned by the Vesparand royal family. When these two legendary characters meet, who will win the day?! Followed by “Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie” (2013).

Lupin the Third: Green vs Red
6.4

Lupin the Third: Green vs Red

2008

When a Lupin impersonator is arrested for shoplifting in Tokyo, dozens of other copycats converge on the city to clear the name of Arsene Lupin III. The real Lupin is in town too, both to watch the show and to steal a mysterious item called the Ice Cube. But one of those impostors also has sights on the Cube. Is he good enough to beat the original at his own game?

Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
6.3

Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure

1995

The infamous bandit Harimao hid a treasure, and to retrieve it, Lupin and the gang must gather three lost statues. When the Nazi-like group Neo-Himmel make a run for the goods, Lupin reluctantly partners with the aging "double-O" MI-6 agent Sir Archer and his granddaughter Diana to gather the statues first. Can this unorthodox team bond well enough to see this mission through?

Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
7.3

Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

1999

Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time, Kid may have bitten off more than he can chew—Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and numerous others are also trying to get their hands on the jeweled egg.

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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
8.1

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

2023

As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics
6.5

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics

2005

Stolen from the famous "secret" Air Force base, Area 51, Lupin's most recently stolen treasure holds a secret. Four "Bloody Angels," the toughest women Lupin has ever faced, want the treasure for their own terrorist purposes. Meanwhile Zenigata teams up with a female police officer to hunt Lupin and the terrorists down.

Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo
7.0

Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo

1978

While attempting to win the affections of a beautiful rival, a master thief risks death to learn the secret intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.

One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
7.1

One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends

2014

The special takes place during the two year before the Straw Hats reunite on Sabody. Luffy is currently in Rusukaina training to get stronger to take on the New World. However the training is interrupted when Hancock's sisters, Marigold and Sandersonia, are kidnapped by the Byrnndi World, a pirate who was locked away on Level 6 of Impel Down but escaped during Luffy's invasion to save Ace, in order to lure Hancock to him and use her as a hostage against the World Government due to her Shichibukai status. Thus Luffy and Hancock head off to confront him and save Hancock's sisters.

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
6.6

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers

1995

A compilation of two episodes from the second Lupin III television series that was released on video from Streamline Pictures.

Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky
7.1

Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky

2010

A terrorist group invades a laboratory containing a deadly bacteria and destroys the lab with an explosion. They later announce via the internet they have gained possession of the bacteria and declare themselves to be the Red Siamese Cats, a terrorist group that was eradicated a decade ago.

One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia
7.7

One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia

2015

The Foxy Pirates challenge Luffy’s crew in the New World, but the fun and games go belly-up when the Navy’s most brilliant tactician steps in. Before the Straw Hats even know what hit them, they wind up on the island of Nebulandia, an infamous death trap for Devil Fruit users. Luffy must team up with his Davy Back nemesis for a harrowing rescue mission when Zoro, Sanji, and some Foxy Pirates are held hostage!

Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
7.4

Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone

2014

Lupin & Jigen have their sights set on a treasure called the Little Comet, which is located in the heavily fortified country of East Doroa. During the heist, Jigen is almost killed by a sniper named Yael Okuzaki. His specialty is preparing tombstones for his targets before executing them. It's said that no one can survive after Yael makes their tombstone.

Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
6.5

Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus

1995

A simple diamond heist leads Lupin into the machinations of a bizarre cult based around the prophecies of Nostradamus. They kidnap Julia, the daughter of Douglas, a wealthy American who is seeking the presidency, along with Lupin's diamond. At stake is the lost book of prophecy Douglas holds in the vault at the top of his skyscraper.

Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky
7.1

Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky

2004

Once again, Kaitou Kid crosses swords with Conan Edogawa in this annual installment of the Detective Conan movie franchise. After receiving a letter from the thief, famous actress Juri Maki seeks the help of private detective Kogorou Mouri to protect the Star Sapphire—the "Jewel of Destiny," said to represent faith, fate, and hope.

Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
7.3

Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess

2012

The film revolves around a mysterious girl named Éclair who appears before Fairy Tail, the world's most notorious wizard's guild. She lost all of her memories, except for the imperative that she must deliver two Phoenix Stones somewhere. The stones may spell the collapse of the magical world, and Natsu, Lucy, and the rest of the Fairy Tail guild are caught up in the intrigue.

One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
6.7

One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure

2012

As Luffy and the crew were attacked by several marine warships, they were forced to use a Coup de Burst to escape. Crash landing on an island, the crew decided to explore while some repairments are made. Upon meeting an wax artisan and learning the truth behind the island, Luffy offers his help.

Why These Movies Are Similar

These recommendations share core qualities with Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002): Animation and Action themes, similar narrative structure, and comparable emotional depth. NoBadPicks uses a combination of TMDB collaborative filtering, genre matching, and AI analysis to surface films most likely to resonate with fans of Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal.

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