Code Of Cagliostro

The Code of Cagliostro manga adaptation, illustrated by Marine Hikawa, was released in the early 1980s following the international success of Hayao Miyazaki's debut feature film, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. The work was created to capitalize on the film's cult status, serving as a print companion that sought to capture the kinetic energy and romantic atmosphere of the animated production through the medium of sequential art.

Hikawa’s artistic approach prioritized the established character models of the Lupin III franchise while attempting to translate the film's elaborate chase sequences and gothic architecture into a static format. While the film eventually achieved legendary status among animation enthusiasts, the manga adaptation remains a niche item, valued primarily by collectors interested in the era of 1980s cinematic tie-ins and the evolution of the Lupin III brand across different media.