He wants to use cloning to achieve true immortality and believes himself to be a god.
Naturally, it’s a ruse. Lupin is alive and well, already busy stealing the Philosopher’s Stone from an Egyptian pyramid. Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1
Unlike the more "family-friendly" versions of Lupin directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this film stays true to the Monkey Punch manga—meaning it’s heavy on adult humor, violence, and cynicism. He wants to use cloning to achieve true
The film is famous for its bizarre, almost fever-dream sequences. One moment you're in a car chase, the next you're in a Dali-esque landscape. Lupin III: Lupin vs. Fukusei-ningen Episode 1
It was the first time Lupin was seen in a high-budget theatrical format, paving the way for every movie that followed.