The special revolves around a fictional country, Vespania, which possesses a dangerous, highly valuable mineral known as "Queen Crown." The story begins with a plot involving the death of the Queen of Vespania and her heir, Princess Mira, leading Lupin to steal the crown while Conan (who is traveling with Ran Mouri) works to solve the murders. 2. Plot Synopsis

It remains a fan favorite, demonstrating the longevity and appeal of both Lupin III and Shinichi Kudo. 6. Where to Watch

A central plot point involves the two looking identical, allowing for humorous situations and a heartwarming subplot where Ran teaches the princess how to live with freedom.

(2009) is a monumental crossover television special that brought together two of Japan's most iconic and longest-running anime franchises. Produced to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Nippon TV and the 50th anniversary of Yomiuri TV, this 2-hour movie perfectly blends the high-stakes heist antics of master thief Arsène Lupin III with the analytical brilliance of teen detective Shinichi Kudo (Conan Edogawa).

The story opens with a tragic turn of events in the kingdom of Vespania, where Queen Sakura dies from an apparent gunshot wound while hunting. Shortly after, the heir to the throne, Princess Mira, dies from a suspected poisoning, plunging the country into a succession crisis.