I'd be an idiot if I didn't go!

ANIMONDAYS exists to exhibit great works of animation from all over the world (but mostly Japan). This month, it's international escapades with Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro!

Lupin III, gentleman thief extraordinaire, has just pulled off a major heist at a Monte Carlo casino. But what's this? The money is all counterfeit! As Lupin and his crew try to get the bottom of the situation, they discover a plot involving a nefarious Italian count, his unwilling bride-to-be, and heaps of glorious treasure waiting in the Castle of Cagliostro.

Released in 1979, this film is the feature-length debut for acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki (who would later create Studio Ghibli). This action-comedy is a James-bond style romp that helped cement Miyazaki's style and launch his career, in turn influencing animators all over the world. Rated PG* for smoking, occasional coarse language, and intense action.

*Japan uses a different rating system; this is our best approximation.