The third Lupin III theatrical film — set in New York City with all the 80s energy that implies. "manhattan joke" bookends the album, opening and returning. "broadway circus" and "railroad inferno" paint Manhattan as Lupin's playground.
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"funky monster party" delivers the groove that 80s Lupin soundtracks excelled at. "key of the ainolybab" — "babylonia" reversed — is a clever anagram tied to the film's Babylonian treasure hunt. "song of babylon" provides the ancient counterpoint to the modern New York setting.
"The Stone Hunters" and "god leaf shower" add mystical weight to the archaeological adventure. "sexy pink panic" and "police queen" bring the Fujiko and Zenigata energy respectively. "invitation to strange" sets the film's surreal tone.
"Gloria of the Liberty~Manhattan Joke~Song of Babylon" closes with a medley connecting the Statue of Liberty to the ancient world. "goodbye rosetta" bids farewell to one of the film's original characters. Peak 80s Lupin, when the films were experimental and wild.