Lupin III (2015) (Lupin the Third)

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English: Lupin the Third

Synonyms: Lupin III: Part IV, Lupin III: L'avventura italiana, Lupin Sansei (2015), Lupin III (2015)

Japanese: ルパン三世

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Type: TV

Episodes: 24

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 2, 2015 to Mar 18, 2016

Premiered: Fall 2015

Broadcast: Fridays at 01:29 (JST)

Producers: None found, add some

Licensors: Discotek Media

Studios: TMS Entertainment, Telecom Animation Film

Source: Manga

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Seinen

Duration: 25 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 7.93¹ (scored by 13,076 users)

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Ranked: #623²

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Fall 2015TVTMS Entertainment, Telecom Animation Film

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Synopsis

Lupin is the main character in this series which takes place in Italy and San Marino.

Reflecting its setting, the anime debuted in Italy before it aired in Japan. Lupin III fans will note that the titular thief now dons a blue coat, following his earlier appearances in green (first series and some OVAs), red (the second series as well as most films and television specials) and pink (third series).

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Background

Lupin III (2015) first aired in Italy in August of 2015, more than a month before airing in Japan.

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Adaptation:	Lupin III (2015)
Prequel:	Lupin III: Part III
Side story:	Lupin III (2015): Italian Game, Lupin III (2015) Specials
Sequel:	Lupin III: Part 5

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Characters & Voice Actors

Lupin III, Arsene

Main

Kurita, Kanichi
Japanese

Jigen, Daisuke

Main

Kobayashi, Kiyoshi
Japanese

Mine, Fujiko

Main

Sawashiro, Miyuki
Japanese

Ishikawa XIII, Goemon

Main

Namikawa, Daisuke
Japanese

Zenigata, Kouichi

Main

Yamadera, Kouichi
Japanese

Rossellini, Rebecca

Supporting

Fujii, Yukiyo
Japanese

Da Vinci

Supporting

Inoue, Kazuhiko
Japanese

Nix

Supporting

Sakuya, Shunsuke
Japanese

Gotti, Elena

Supporting

Tanaka, Atsuko
Japanese

Belladona

Supporting

Shiraishi, Ryouko
Japanese

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Tomonaga, Kazuhide

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design, Key Animation

Yano, Yuuichirou

Director

Shimizu, Youji

Sound Director

Utsunomiya, Masamitsu

Episode Director

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"THEME FROM LUPIN III 2015" by You & Explosion Band

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"Chanto Iwanakya Aisanai (ちゃんと言わなきゃ愛さない)" by Sayuri Ishikawa

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Mar 10, 2016

26 of 24 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 10

ChubbyGoat (All reviews)

33 people found this review helpful

Honestly I have never seen any of the previous Lupin the thirds, but I can tell you this anime is absolutely stunning. Something I looked forward to every week, when it was airing.

Story: 9
The anime jumps from its one episode driven story to its overarching italian dream story. I enjoyed every single solo episode, thrilling, exciting, and overall masterpieces for style and the audacity Lupin brings to the table. When Lupin wasn't present, the characters still shined with their own unique personalities. Each episode had a small storyline or mystery to solve, and Lupin pretty much owned the stage every episode he was in. The read more

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May 7, 2016

24 of 24 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

Stark700 (All reviews)

19 people found this review helpful

Lupin is like a goldmine of potential when you’re fanatic of adventure. Taking place in the country of Italy with a diverse cultural background, the series invites anyone who is interested in a journey filled with daring risks. I’d like to see this series not just as a revisit of the franchise but also a show that recreates adventure as a whole. Lupin III (also known as Lupin the Third) is a series that is easily recommendable for anyone but those who is interested in adventure will be in for a big treat.

It’s truly like a miracle. The show takes place in the refreshing country of Italy and San Marino. Behind the beautiful mountainous landscapes lies a deeply cultured world ready to be explored. The main protagonist is the titular character, Lupin. Anyone who is familiar with the franchise will recognize him easily although Lupin now has a blue coat to make him look him even more fabulous. Known for his mischievous and lascivious personality, viewers will easily be able to see some of his intentions throughout the show. Of course, there are others that joins him on his adventures such Jigen, Goemon, Fujiko, and the new girl Rebecca. While some of these characters will be like a walk down memory lane, Rebecca is a new character that is a tricky pony to get used to.

The first episode establishes a bizarre relationship as Lupin and Rebecca is bounded by marriage. This may come as a bit peculiar as we hardly know anything about Rebecca. Until of course, we learn some of her true intentions. From there, we can dive into Lupin III like an episodic adventure. The structure of the show chronicles Lupin’s life style as he attempts to make daring getaways with his usual thieving habits, attempts to woo Fujiko, or otherwise occasionally helping out others. The show also establishes Lupin as a very crafty individual. What makes him fun to watch is that even though he is a mastermind of innovative stealth tactics, he sometimes lets his own personal agendas and weakness (such as women) get in the way of his goals. This often translates into a twisty scenario that gets much more complicated than it should be. But hey, that’s just the nature of Lupin and what makes him such a fun character to watch.

Despite Lupin’s thieving habits, he is a humble person and does not tolerate injustice. During his adventures, we see that he seeks to punish violent criminals or individuals who truly wishes to inflict harm to society. This makes him somewhat more of a hero but most people in the world sees him as the reputable #1 thief. His relationship with others has a wide range of diversity. The most complicated may be Fujiko as Lupin often finds himself trying to woo her yet she puts him into undesirable circumstances. On the other hand, we got Daisuke Jigen, a man who is loyal to Lupin. Unlike Fujiko, he helps Lupin and often times when he needs it the most. The two shares a bonding relationship while on the road and his skills of driving is invaluable to their missions. Goemen is also an interesting character with his silent presence yet packs a deadly arsenal of techniques with his sword.

Obviously, a show about a thief also has people hunting for them. The most significant character is Zenigata. His obsession to capture Lupin is very entertaining as the two are sometimes locked in a cat-and-mouse game. Think of it like Tom and Jerry but with a lot of more twists. The adventurous structure of the show sometimes pits them together in unlikely circumstances as well that really shows their relationship. I have to admit though, Rebecca is a character that I find hard to adapt with at first. Most people are probably more familiar with Fujiko so introducing Rebecca is somewhat of a risk. Plus, she has a spoiled personality and often hard to please. As time went on, I find more appreciation for Rebecca especially in the later episodes when we see a deeper side of her character. In a way, she is also like Fujiko with her crafty mind and ability to manipulate events in her favor.

A frequent question for fans is whether you can watch this show without any experience of the predecessors. It’s sort of a two-way sort of scenario. On one hand, you can watch it to enjoy this series as a standalone with the Italian adventures. Most episodes are standalone and easy to understand even with some of the background storytelling. On the other hand, you’ll probably get a better experience if you understand the characters better from the previous series. Honestly though, this show can sometimes be so entertaining that you’ll often forget about the story. It’s just that damn fun.

In terms of technical visuals, the show may seem lackluster at first. Don’t let it fool you. The show isn’t designed to look like a Makoto Shinkai-level type of blockbuster. Rather, it retains the classic feel and that’s what Lupin is about. It’s stylistic and very well done. Plus, the characters are designed in ways that feels nostalgic. They still retain what fans may be used to such as Fujiko’s seductive fashion, Goemon’s trademark samurai clothes, or Zenigata’s professionalism. The background and design of Italy is also filled with culture that really gives the adventurous feel. It’s spellbinding just seeing some of the architectural designs that almost makes you feel like you’re there yourself. Add that with the neat action and this show really is something to take home.

Did I mention classic already in this review? Let me mention it again then. The soundtrack is classic. No, not the type of classic like it’s remixed. Rather, it’s refreshing with how this show is done. From the theme songs to the jazz-beat music, this show can easily be put on repeat every episode with the music. Character voice mannerism is also stellar that matches with their performances. I’d often find myself laughing at the humor just because of Lupin’s role and his voice matches perfectly as a thief. That same goes for Fujiko, a woman that defines what manipulation is all about.

The waiting is definitely worth it. Even though the original series debuted many years ago, Lupin III still reminds us why adventure can be so much fun. From the thrilling action to the marvelous character performances, it’s a show that anyone can easily dive into. Rebecca can be a character that some may find irritating at first. However, I’d give it more time as she does get a decent amount of characterization later. While on the way, you’ll see just how bizarre Lupin’s adventure can really get in a world like no other.

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Apr 20, 2020

24 of 24 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 10

Riiakuma (All reviews)

5 people found this review helpful

Honestly Lupin III is a classic! The storyline and characters are really something. Lupin is a master thief but also a gentleman at heart. The storyline is clever and the endings are always unexpected each episode. Many anime have used Lupin as inspiration, heck Scooby Doo spent ages using Lupin III as inspiration. Lupin III pretty much has all my boxes ticked. Loveable main characters, loveable opposing characters and storylines that will take unexpected turns. Lupin is a huge and important anime in Japan and it should get much more attention outside the homeland. It’s like going back in time and seeing the history of read more

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Mar 18, 2016

26 of 24 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

Bleep_Bloop (All reviews)

13 people found this review helpful

It looks like I'm one of the first to get a review out of the finished series, which I am very pleased about. I want people to be able to read about the wonderful experience I had with this show first.

If you're already a fan of the Lupin series, then this should be nothing new for you. Jumping back in to the fun and colourful world of Lupin and his gang, along with the new additions, is easy. For first time Lupin viewers, I would recommend you start with a couple of Lupin specials and movies before you go into this, just to get a read more

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