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Kiyoshi Kobayashi has 11 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1970s through the 2010s.
Batman vs. Robin
2015
Crime · Action
The iconic "gentleman thief" Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colorful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich.
Dir. Takashi Yamazaki · With Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro
A yakuza boss hires Goemon Ishikawa, a modern day samurai, to protect him aboard his cruise ship casino. Everything goes sideways when the famous thief, Lupin the Third, tries to rob the vessel. Lupin's being hunted by a powerful and mysterious man: the so called “Ghost of Bermuda.” With Goemon's employer dead in the ensuing chaos, his honor is at stake, and the only way to preserve it is with blood. But this opponent is like no other, and to make things right, Goemon may need to sharpen not only his sword, but himself as well!
Dir. Takeshi Koike · With Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro
After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki · With Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama
as Daisuke Jigen (voice) · Voice
When a wealthy woman and her son die in a hunting accident, it's up to Conan Edogawa to solve the case. Meanwhile, Lupin the Third is after the Queen Crown, owned by the Vesparand royal family. When these two legendary characters meet, who will win the day?! Followed by “Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie” (2013).
Dir. Hajime Kamegaki · With Kanichi Kurita, Minami Takayama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Lupin & Jigen have their sights set on a treasure called the Little Comet, which is located in the heavily fortified country of East Doroa. During the heist, Jigen is almost killed by a sniper named Yael Okuzaki. His specialty is preparing tombstones for his targets before executing them. It's said that no one can survive after Yael makes their tombstone.
Dir. Takeshi Koike · With Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro
Fujiko Mine, the devastating femme fatale whose only loyalty is to her desire, befriends a young boy whose late father hid away a fortune. A killer is on the boy's trail and it's up to Fujiko to stop him: but where do her interests really lie?
Dir. Takeshi Koike · With Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro
as Daisuke Jigen (voice) · Voice
While attempting to win the affections of a beautiful rival, a master thief risks death to learn the secret intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.
Dir. Soji Yoshikawa · With Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama
Ten Years ago, Genichiro Izayoi died trying to stop the sorcerer Rebi Ra, and as a result Shinjuku became a playground for demons. And now, the day approaches when Rebi Ra will complete his decade-long ritual to plunge the rest of the world into chaos! As Genichiro's son, it falls to Kyoya to venture into the heart of Shinjuku and put an end to the sorcerer his father couldn't beat. Can Kyoya exceed his father's legacy, or will the demons of Shinjuku create Hell on Earth?
Dir. Yoshiaki Kawajiri · With Hideyuki Hori, Hiromi Tsuru, Kiyoshi Kobayashi
as Daisuke Jigen (voice) · Voice
Conan Edogawa sets out to apprehend Lupin the Third, the suspect of stealing a jewel called Cherry Sapphire.
Dir. Hajime Kamegaki · With Kanichi Kurita, Minami Takayama, Kappei Yamaguchi
as Daisuke Jigen (voice) · Voice
After robbing a Moscow casino right under Zenigata's nose, Lupin is given a job to return 6 treasures to their original areas for an old friend of his, so Lupin can receive an even better treasure to gain.
Dir. Jun Kawagoe · With Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama
Space Pirate Captain Harlock and his fearless crew face off against the space invaders who seek to conquer the planet Earth.
Dir. Shinji Aramaki · With Shun Oguri, Haruma Miura, Yu Aoi
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