While being a fantastic addition to Miyazaki?s exemplary body of work, The Castle of Cagliostro is also regarded as perhaps the best entry in the Lupin III franchise, boasting attentive animation, captivating vistas and witty dialogue. A fun watch for both long-time anime fans and those looking to familiarise themselves with the medium, the film is cited as influencing such western franchises as Indianna Jones, Disney?s Atlantis, and a slew of Pixar animations.

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