History Anime / LupinIIIThePursuitOfHarimaosTreasure

* GorgeousGaijin: Diana has striking pale blue eyes, a pronounced British accent, a stunning figure, and [[ShesGotLegs a beautiful pair of legs]]. Naturally, Lupin can't help himself and [[ChivalrousPervert tries to turn on the charm]] to win her over. [[DidNotGetTheGirl It doesn't work.]]

** It should come as no surprise that [[ChivalrousPervert Lupin]] is the main offender, especially where [[ForeignFanservice Archer's granddaughter]] is concerned.

* ForeignFanservice: Diana has striking pale blue eyes, a pronounced British accent, a stunning figure, and [[ShesGotLegs a beautiful pair of legs]]. Naturally, Lupin can't help himself and [[ChivalrousPervert tries to turn on the charm]] to win her over. [[DidNotGetTheGirl It doesn't work.]]

* * ShaggyDogStory: Sir Archer invokes the "monk's tower" variation as he explains [[spoiler:his history with Harimao]] to Lupin. He ends the story right when [[spoiler:Harimao is about to tell Archer the secret to the treasure]], leaving Lupin hanging and understandably frustrated.

* {{Fanservice}}: Not as present as in most Lupin films, but it's there; particularly during the pool scene, where Sir Archer has his head in Fujiko's lap, nuzzling her thighs. Plus, the porn vids Lupin uses to bribe his way past the border patrol in Bangkok.

''The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure''[[labelnote:§]] (Japanese Title: ハリマオの財宝を追え!! ''Harimao no Zaihou wo Oe'')[[/labelnote]] was the seventh of the Anime/LupinIIIYearlySpecials, first airing on August 4th, 1995. Like the earliest specials, it was storyboarded and directed by Creator/OsamuDezaki, and is his final entry in the ''Lupin'' franchise. It is the first ''Lupin'' TV special where Kan'ichi Kurita voices the title character (Creator/YasuoYamada had died a few months earlier). Creator/{{Funimation}} dubbed and released this special in 2002 as the first entry in their block of ''Lupin'' anime.

The plot centers around [[PlotCoupons three statues]], an aging billionaire, and a hidden treasure. So it should come as no surprise that Lupin [[CaperCrew and his gang]] are out to claim it for themselves. This time, however, they may have met their match, as [[CulturedBadass Sir Archer]] and his granddaughter, [[DefrostingIceQueen Diana]], also have their sights on the treasure. As does The Neo Himmel, a group of neo-Nazis led by [[VillainousCrossdresser Herr]] [[PunnyName Mafroditte]].

* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: Take a wild guess… it begins with "F" and ends in "Ujiko".

* DiscretionShot: The scene shifts to the outside of the building when, [[spoiler: Russell makes out with one of his male subordinates.]] Fujiko's [[{{Squick}} expression]] likely mirrored most fans.

* EffeminateMisogynisticGuy: Herr Mafroditte in this film. The mere touch of a woman [[{{Squick}} repulses him.]] He openly states that he hates women, and when Fujiko kisses him [[spoiler:he has [[VillainousBreakdown a shit fit]], claiming he's been dirtied.]]

* LeftHanging: Okay, so Neo Himmel's defeated and Herr Mafroditte's arrested, but what about the £7,000,000,000 debt that's waiting for Diana back home? How's she supposed to pay it off when [[spoiler:the eighty billion plus Harimao treasure is resting on the ocean floor, since dear old granddad decided to take it with him?]] Somebody's gotta foot the bill for the reconstruction of the Euro Tunnel, and they aren't likely to get it from [[spoiler:Russell.]]

** Fujiko is the obvious one, since she's really working with Lupin, while pretending to be Sir Archer's personal aide. At least, until she spies a chance to get a better deal [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder for herself]] by teaming up [[spoiler:with Herr Mafroditte.]]

* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: Lupin delivers [[UnstoppableRage a brutal one]] to Herr Mafrodite when [[spoiler:he fatally shots Sir Archer.]]

* OhCrap: Goering's expression when Herr Mafroditte cites his failure to protect the eagle statue, and for allowing Lupin to escape with it. You can also hear it in his voice, and the way he was trembling, right before Herr Mafroditte [[NightmareFuel punishes him for it.]]

** We see them again, during the boat jump sequence. If you pause, [[FreezeFrameBonus at just the right time]], during the closeup, you'll see [[spoiler:his hands are under her skirt, grabbing her ass.]]

* RunningGag: Zenigata's love of ramen noodles. The train conductor chews him out, near the beginning of the film, for having an open flame onboard, to heat his noodles. Later, he even serves some to Lupin and Diana, while en route to Paris to have them incarcerated, in [[FriendlyEnemy genuinely good natured fashion.]] And, near the end, after reading him his rights, Zenigata can be heard asking Herr Mafroditte if he'd like some ramen noodles. He politely declines.

* SpyCatSuit: Lupin dons one, in the beginning, complete with night-vision goggles, when he swipes the bear statue. Fujiko wears hers to tail [[spoiler:Russell]] back to his suite, which how she learns he's [[spoiler:Herr Mafroditte.]]

* VillainousCrossdresser: The (genderless?) Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler:who's really Russell. He even uses a soundchip to alter his voice to sound like a woman's.]]

* WouldHitAGirl: Subverted. While it's true that Lupin decks Herr Mafroditte for threatening to shoot Diana, Herr Mefroditte is [[spoiler:[[VillainousCrossdresser Russel in drag]],]] not a woman. Not that Lupin knew this at the time.

* [[AdorablyPrecociousChild Precocious Kid]]: As part of the tour group in Amsterdam. We get this exchange:

''*kid lifts the tour guide's skirt, [[PantyShot revealing her panties]], garters, and stockings underneath*''\\

''The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure'' was the seventh MadeForTVMovie and 1995 entry for the ''Anime/LupinIII'' franchise. It received an English language release in 2002 by Creator/{{Funimation}}.

'''Complete spoilers below''' -- don't read further if you don't want to know how this caper turns out!

** Lupin suffers a bit of this, himself; between being forced to accept a 30/70 split (ouch!) and being made to do all the legwork while Archer calls shots. Not to mention, both times [[TheDragon Goering]] [[CurbstompBattle cleans his clock.]]
* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: Take a wild guess... it begins with "F" and ends in "Ujiko".

* CoolOldGuy: Sir Archer, who owns a private museum of spy memorabilia, [[spoiler: which were inspired by his actual exploits, during his time as [[RetiredBadass an agent of British Intelligence!]]]]

** Herr Mafroditte also counts, since he's really [[spoiler: Russell in drag]]; which explains how he knows so much about Archer's activities, and the Harimao treasure.

** We see them again, during the boat jump sequence. If you pause, [[FreezeFrameBonus at just the right time]], during the closeup, you'll see [[spoiler: his hands are under her skirt, grabbing her ass.]]

* VillainousBreakdown: Happens when Fujiko gets her revenge on [[EffeminateMisogynisticGuy Herr Mafroditte]] by kissing him... and it wasn't even a real kiss, it was just a peck!
* VillainousCrossdresser: The (genderless?) Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler:who's really Russell. He even uses a soundchip to alter his voice to sound like a woman's]].
* VisualPun: In the scene where Georing shreds Lupin's hang glider, Lupin saves himself by quickly stripping down to his boxers, then pulls them off just as a parachute [[Funny/LupinIIIThePursuitOfHarimaosTreasure deploys]] [[AssPull from between his ass cheeks.]]

* VisualPun: In the scene where Georing shreds Lupin's hang glider, Lupin saves himself by quickly stripping down to his boxers, then pulls them off just as a parachute [[Funny/ThePursuitOfHarimaosTreasure deploys]] [[AssPull from between his ass cheeks.]]

* VisualPun: In the scene where Goering shreds Lupin's hang glider, Lupin quickly strips down to his boxers, then pulls them down just as a parachute deploys [[AssPull from between his ass cheeks.]]

* VillainousCrossdresser: The (genderless?) Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler:who's really Russell. He even uses a soundchip to alter his voice to sound like a woman's.]]

It begins with a late night heist of a bronze bear statue, followed by the destruction of the Euro Tunnel, which lands Sir Archer's insurance company, Loyd Insurance, over seven billion pounds in debt. Despite this outstanding amount, Archer remains unfazed; convinced he can settle the affair by claiming the legendary Treasure of Harimao. Granddaughter Diana, almost as wily as her clever grandfather, decides to assist him. At first foils to each others plans, the Archers are forced to team up with Lupin and Company under a tenuous 70/30 agreement. But as the goal draws nearer, allegiances are changed, and it soon becomes a matter of who's playing who.

* AnimationBump: This special features possibly the smoothest animation of any ''Franchise/LupinIII'' related feature. Not a shock considering it was directed by the late, great Creator/OsamuDezaki. (an early entry in his long career was his run as a storyboard artist on [[Anime/LupinIIIGreenJacket "Green Jacket"]])

The plot centers around [[PlotCoupons three statues]], an aging billionare, and a hidden treasure. So it should come as no surprise that Lupin [[CaperCrew and his gang]] are out to claim it for themselves. This time, however, they may have met their match, as [[CulturedBadass Sir Archer]] and his granddaughter, [[DefrostingIceQueen Diana]], also have their sights on the treasure. As does The Neo Himmel, a group of neo nazis led by [[VillainousCrossDresser Herr]] [[PunnyName Mafroditte.]]

* ActionGirl: Diana. She's an experienced archeologist, an AcePilot, and a crack shot with a shotgun. She even nabs one of the statues before Lupin does, moments before he arrives, and escapes via jet pack.

** And, later in the film, Lupin clears a heavily guarded checkpoint by [[spoiler: supplying the soldiers with porn!]]
* AnimationBump: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure features possibly the smoothest animation of any ''Franchise/LupinIII'' related feature.

* BadassLongCoat: Goering wears his draped around his shoulders.
* BerserkButton: Lupin may be a thief, but that doesn't mean he's [[EvenEvilHasStandards without scruples.]] When Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler: fatally shoots Sir Archer]], Lupin goes into an UnstoppableRage, complete with FoeTossingCharge, and [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beats the tar out of him.]]

* EffeminateMisogynisticGuy: Herr Mafroditte in this film. The mere touch of a woman [[{{Squick}} repulses him.]] He openly states that he hates women, and when Fujiko kisses him [[spoiler: he has [[VillainousBreakdown a shit fit]], claiming he's been dirtied.]]
* TheFaceless: Harimao. In each of Archer's {{flashback}}s, excluding the last, he's either shown from behind, or with his [[FaceFramedInShadow face cast in shadow.]]
* {{Fanservice}}: Not as present as in most Lupin films, but it's there; particularly during the pool scene, where Sir Archer has his head in Fujiko's lap, nuzzling her thighs. Plus, [[spoiler: the porn vids]] Lupin uses to bribe his way past the border patrol in Bangkok.

* ForeignFanservice: Diana has striking pale blue eyes, a pronounced British accent, a stunning figure, and [[ShesGotLegs a beautiful pair of legs.]] Naturally, Lupin can't help himself and [[ChivalrousPervert tries to turn on the charm]] to win her over. [[DidNotGetTheGirl It doesn't work.]]
* FreezeFrameBonus: Pause at just the right moment, during the close-up of the boat jump sequence, just as Lupin and Jigen clear the ferry. You'll see the kid in the tour group [[spoiler: has his hands under the tour guide's skirt, grabbing her ass]].

* LeftHanging: Okay, so Neo Himmel's defeated and Herr Mafroditte's arrested, but what about the seven billion pound debt that's waiting for Diana, back home? How's she supposed to pay it off when [[spoiler: the eighty billion plus Harimao treasure is resting on the ocean floor, since dear old granddad decided to take it with him?]] Somebody's gotta foot the bill for the reconstruction of the Euro Tunnel, and they aren't likely to get it from [[spoiler: Russell.]]

** Fujiko is the obvious one, since she's really working with Lupin, while pretending to be Sir Archer's personal aide. At least, until she spies a chance to get a better deal [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder for herself]] by teaming up [[spoiler: with Herr Mafroditte.]]

* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: Lupin delivers [[UnstoppableRage a brutal one]] to Herr Mafrodite when [[spoiler: he fatally shots Sir Archer.]]
* [[NonActionGuy Non-Action Girl]]: Fujiko, making it a rare instance where she plays a passive role. Justified, since it's [[TheMole part of her cover.]] She does clock a {{mook}} with a champagne bottle though.

* [[PimpedOutCar Pimped Out Submarine]]: Lupin and the gang (with Archer) use one in the climax. [[spoiler: This is the fabled Harimao Treasure; a gold submarine with platinum covered portholes. According to Archer, it was Harimao's "gift" to him.]]

* PornStash: [[spoiler:Lupin brings a stash of {{Hentai}} VHS tapes along to bribe the security guards into letting them pass.]]

-->'''tour guide: (chipper)''' "You enjoying yourself, kiddo?"
-->'''*kid lifts the tour guide's skirt, [[PantyShot revealing her panties]], garters, and stockings underneath*'''
-->'''kid: (deadpan)''' "Yeah."

* SissyVillain: Nail polish, lipstick, [[spoiler: a voice chip to make him sound like a woman.]] Yep. Herr Mafroditte, all the way.
* SpyCatSuit: Lupin dons one, in the beginning, complete with night-vision goggles, when he swipes the bear statue. Fujiko wears hers to tail [[spoiler: Russell]] back to his suite, which how she learns he's [[spoiler: Herr Mafroditte.]]
* ToonPhysics: Lupin and Jigen fall, from over thirty stories on a washer trolley, and crashland through the roof of a paddy wagon without injury. And during their second bout, aboard his private chopper, Goering kicks Lupin, causing him to ricochet around the cockpit like a pinball.

* VillainousCrossdresser: The (genderless?) Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler: who's really Russell. He even uses a soundchip to alter his voice to sound like a woman's.]]
* WouldHitAGirl: Subverted. While it's true that Lupin decks Herr Mafroditte, for threatening to shoot Diana, Herr Mefroditte is [[spoiler: [[VillainousCrossdresser Russel, in drag]]]], not a woman. Not that Lupin knew this, at the time.

** ForeignFanservice: Diana has striking pale blue eyes, a pronounced British accent, a stunning figure, and [[ShesGotLegs a beautiful pair of legs.]] Naturally, Lupin can't help himself and [[ChivalrousPervert tries to turn on the charm]] to win her over. [[DidNotGetTheGirl It doesn't work.]]

* FirstKiss: Though not explicitly stated, the manner in which Diana caresses the area of her cheek, where Lupin kissed her, and the way she smiles, afterward, seems to imply it was her first. Remember, this is far more significant in Japan than in the West.
* {{Fanservice}}: Not as much as some Lupin films, but it's there. Mainly during the pool scene, and the many lingering shots of [[ShesGotLegs Diana's legs.]] [[spoiler: Plus, the porn vids that Lupin gives to the guards, in Bangkok.]]
* ForeignFanservice: Diana. In addition to having a pronounced British accent, she has a unique look, a stunning figure, and a [[ShesGotLegs great pair of legs.]]

** We see them again, during the boat jump sequence. If you pause, [[FreezeFrameBonus at just the right time]], during the closeup, you'll see [[spoiler: he's grabbing her ass.]]

* DirtyOldMan:
** Archer is a mild example, but still dirty. Near the beginning, Diana warns Fujiko about her grandfather, citing that "he's quick with his women." He spends his time during the pool scene with his head in Fujiko's lap, while nuzzling his cheek against her thighs; complete with lecherous grin.

* TheBrute: Goering fills this role in addition to being TheDragon. He's certainly built like one, and the way he [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown manhandles]] Lupin, each time, definitely fits the description.
* TheDragon: Goering, to Herr Mafroditte.
* TheFaceless: Harimao. In each of Archer's {{flashback}}s, excluding the last, he's either shown from behind, or with his [[FaceFramedInShadow face cast in shadow.]]
* TheMole:
** Fujiko is the obvious one, since she's really working with Lupin, while pretending to be Sir Archer's personal aide. At least, until she spies a chance to get a better deal [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder for herself]] by teaming up [[spoiler: with Herr Mafroditte.]]
** Herr Mafroditte also counts, since he's really [[spoiler: Russell in drag]]; which explains how he knows so much about Archer's activities, and the Harimao treasure.

* BackToBackBadasses: Lupin and Jigen, during the snowmobile chase sequence, at the beginning. They trade places, amidst casual conversation, while taking turns shaking their pursuers.

!!The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure contains examples of:

* ActionGirl: Diana. She's an experienced archeologist, an AcePilot, and a crack shot with a shotgun. She even nabs one of the statues before Lupin does, moments before her arrives, and escapes via jet pack.

* AnimationBump: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure features possibly the smoothest animation of any Franchise/LupinIII related feature.
* BackToBackBadasses: Lupin and Jigen, during the snowmobile chase sequence, at the beginning. They trade places, admist casual conversation, while taking turns shaking their pursuers.

* BerserkButton: Lupin may be a thief, but that doesn't mean he's [[EvenEvilHasStandards without scruples.]] When Herr Mafroditte [[spoiler: fatally shoots Sir Archer]], Lupin goes into an UnstoppableRage, complete with FoeTossingCharge, and [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beats the tar out of him.]]

* BlatantLies: When Diana asks [[ActionGirl Fujiko]] if she's knows how to use a gun, Fujiko replies she's never touched one, 'cuz they're too noisy. [[SarcasmMode Right.]]

** Lupin suffers a bit of this, himself; between being forced to accept a 30/70 split (ouch!) and being made to do all the legwork while Archer calls shots. Not to mention, both times [[TheDragon Goering]] [[CurbstompBattle cleans his clock.]]

* CurbStompBattle: Poor Lupin ends up on the receiving end nearly everytime he fights Goering.

* DidNotGetTheGirl: From the moment he sees her, Lupin turns on the charm and does his damndest to win [[DefrostingIceQueen Diana]] over. By the end, she agrees to dinner, but makes it clear that's as far as it goes.

** Archer is a mild example, but still dirty. Near the beginning, Diana warns Fujiko about her grandfather, citing that "he's quick with his women." He spends his time during the pool scene with his head in Fujiko's lap, while nuzzling his cheek against her thighs; complete with lecherous grin.

* DiscretionShot: The scene shifts to the outside of the building when, [[spoiler: Russell makes out with one of his male subordinates.]] Fujiko's [[{{Squick}} expression]] likely mirrored most fans.
* EffeminateMisogynisticGuy: Herr Mafroditte in this film. The mere touch of a woman [[{{Squick}} repulses him.]] He openly states that he hates women, and when Fujiko kisses him [[spoiler: he has [[VillainousBreakdown a shit fit]], claiming he's been dirtied.]]

* ForeignFanservice: Diana. In addition to having a pronounced British accent, she has a unqiue look, a stunning figure, and a [[ShesGotLegs great pair of legs.]]

* [[spoiler: KilledOffForReal: Sir Archer.]]
* LeftHanging: Okay, so Neo Himmel's defeated and Herr Mafroditte's arrested, but what about the seven billion pound debt that's waiting for Diana, back home? How's she supposed to pay it off when [[spoiler: the eighty billion plus Harimao treasure is resting on the ocean floor, since dear old granddad decided to take it with him?]] Somebody's gotta foot the bill for the reconstruction of the Euro Tunnel, and they aren't likely to get it from [[spoiler: Russell.]]

* [[NonActionGuy Non-Action Girl]]: Fujiko, making it a rare instance where she plays a passive role. Justified, since it's [[TheMole part of her cover.]] She does clock a {{mook}} with a champagne bottle though.

* [[spoiler: [[PimpedOutCar Pimped Out Submarine]]: The fabled Harimao Treasure turns out to be a gold plated submarine, with platinum covered portholes. According to Archer, it was Harimao's "gift" to him.]]

* PunnyName: Herr Mafroditte.

* ToonPhysics: Lupin and Jigen fall, from over thirty stories on a washer trolley, and crashland through the roof of a paddy wagon without injury. And during their second bout, aboard his private chopper, Goering kicks Lupin, causing him to ricochette around the cockpit like a pinball.

* [[spoiler: VillainousCrossdresser: Russell, who's really Herr Mafroditte. He even uses a soundchip to alter his voice to sound like a woman's.]]

* AnimationBump: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure features possibly the smoothest animation of any Manga/LupinIII related feature.

''The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure'' was the seventh MadeForTVMovie and 1995 entry for the ''Manga/LupinIII'' franchise. It received an English language release in 2002 by Creator/{{Funimation}}.

* EffeminateMisogynisticGuy: In some ways, Herr Mafroditte maybe worse than [[Anime/LupinIIITheSecretOfTwilightGemini Sadachiyo]], as the mere touch of a woman [[{{Squick}} repulses him.]] He openly states that he hates women, and when Fujiko kisses him [[spoiler: he has [[VillainousBreakdown a shit fit]], claiming he's been dirtied.]]
* FirstKiss: Though not explicitly stated, the manner in which Diana caresses the area of her cheek, where Lupin kissed her, and the way she smiles, afterward, seems to imply it was her first.
* {{Fanservice}}: Not as much as some Lupin fims, but it's there. Mainly during the pool scene, and the many lingering shots of [[ShesGotLegs Diana's legs.]] [[spoiler: Plus, the porn vids that Lupin gives to the guards, in Bangkok.]]

!!The Pursuit of Harimao's contains examples of: