An Unmade Film Shaped Hayao Miyazaki

A previously unmade film project by Hayao Miyazaki, a renowned Japanese filmmaker, has been revealed through a new book. The film, titled 'Lupin III vs. The Castle of Cagliostro's Nephew', was to be a sequel to the 1979 film The Castle of Cagliostro. The story would have followed the adventures of Arsène Lupin III, a charismatic thief, as he encountered a new villain. The film was pitched to the Italian animation studio, Telecom Animation Film, but ultimately fell through due to various reasons. The book, which explores Miyazaki's unmade projects, delves into the storyboards and concept art of the film, giving readers a glimpse into what could have been.