Lupin III/Recap/Crisis in Tokyo

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Crisis In Tokyo, released in Japan as Blazing Memories ~Tokyo Crisis~, is the 1998 Lupin III Made for TV Movie and the tenth in the series. It was released by FUNimation in 2005 as an individual film, and again in 2006 as part of the "Final Haul" box set.

Days before the opening of the massive new Tokyo theme park, Aquapolis, Zenigata is charged with the safety of two rare photographic plates of the last Tokugawa shogun to be displayed as part of the park's opening exhibit. The plates are rumored to contain the secret to the location of the missing Tokugawa treasure, so naturally Lupin III has taken a vast interest in them. Things are not going to be easy this time, however; the residence of millionaire park and plate owner Michael Suzuki is a tower of frighteningly advanced techonolgy. Complicating things, Jigen is suffering from a toothache that throws off his legendary aim, and Goemon has had his beloved sword stolen by collector Suzuki.

Even worse, Zenigata is taken off the case after blowing a key operation. Desperate to prove he can capture Lupin, he ends up enlisting the help of Maria, a reporter who has been following him as part of a story on ICPO operations. As the caper proceeds, the stakes grow high, and Suzuki proves to have far more up his sleeve than just his millions of dollars. Will Lupin escape with his life, let alone the legendary treasure?

Tropes used in Crisis in Tokyo include:
  • Absurdly Sharp Blade: Averted; it's been stolen and locked in a vault. And Goemon wants it back.
  • Car Meets House: Something tells me that's not how Jigen wanted to be picked up from his dentist appointment...
  • The Cassandra: Maria in the beginning of the film.
  • Defeat by Modesty: Goemon does this first thing after getting Zantetsuken back.
  • False Innocence Trick: Suzuki, who is "kidnapped" during the hostage crisis.
  • Fanfare: It plays whenever the basement entrance is successfully unlocked. Then gets a wonderful call back when Goemon finally retrieves Zantetsuken and Jigen gets his tooth knocked out.
  • Follow That Car!: Zenigata does this to Maria after Lupin escapes the convoy's trap; she's thrilled since she always wanted to be in a car chase.
  • It Got Worse: Lupin fails twice to steal the plates. Jigen's toothache leaves him unable to shoot straight. Goemon has no Zantetsuken. Zenigata's off the case. Suzuki has very powerful connections and burns down Lupin's hideout. It just keeps going downhill...
  • Luminescent Blush: Goemon, after Jigen (correctly) guesses that Zantetsuken was stolen by a woman.
    • Zenigata gets one later after Maria hugs him on the helicopter and Lupin jokingly speculates on their relationship.
  • Manly Tears: Goemon, when he gets Zantetsuken back. Complete with sword cuddle. Awww...
  • Marshmallow Hell: Zenigata accidentally is pushed into a bystander's bustline while chasing Lupin on the train.
  • Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner: Delivered by Jigen after he and Goemon are back to normal.
  • Slippery Skid: Lupin uses ball bearings on Zenigata, and later uses them again on the trucks in the security convoy, causing a massive accident.
  • Super Reflexes: Allows Goemon to open the vault when Jigen can't operate the safe-cracking mechanism. And later nets him a small fortune at the slot machines.
  • Troubled Backstory Flashback: Maria keeps having these.
  • Waif Prophet: Maria. She is much shorter than Zenigata, and has tiny flashes into the future she shouldn't be having. Naturally, it all ties into the climax.
  • Weaponized Car: Lupin has one, but he's interrupted before he can use it to its full potential.
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