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They were so unserious here. Another really light-hearted episode and I loved it. This is pure Lupin here. Like the very essence of the show.


Both of these were great, as they have been. And yeah, after having been completely exposed to the true essence of Zenigata I'm completely fine with him now, he was great in this episode. Despite how much I liked the dub for this episode, I still really prefer the sub. Mainly because of how insane everyone was in this episode, I swear they were making more sounds than actual words.


It's Pops's big break, if he can catch Lupin in this next heist, he can finally enjoy a nice vacation in Europe. Unfortunately for him, when a 300 million yen gold bust is on the line, Lupin's not passing that up. And while Zenigata pulls up all the stops, Lupin still gives him the runaround. Zenigata thinks he's caught Lupin, but really, he was just waiting for him to go to Europe so he could steal the bust, easy peasy. And it's all too late when Zenigata finally realizes that.
This is what I call some peak Lupin. Everyone one working together to out-dupe Pops. A super simple episode, most of it being spent on the gang figuring out a way to infiltrate. It thrives off the character interactions here


Everyone was perfect. Of course, Zenigata took the spotlight on this episode. His determination is stronger than ever, the lengths he goes, man. Seeing Zenigata genuinely think he's finally got Lupin, just warms my heart and makes me feel bad all at the same time. Like, I love Lupin, but sometimes I kinda just want Zenigata to finally get a victory.
Speaking of Lupin, he was great too. Bro really was acting like a monkey in this episode. The amount of silly things he did is too much to count. This episode also really, really let me appreciate part 1 Jigen. He was loving this job so much, he had so much fun. Honestly, it's rare to see him not smile in part one, which is ironic considering he's the complete opposite for basically everything after this. We. Need. More. Happy. Jigen. While serving fairly minor roles, Fujiko and Goemon are still great, I love having the four of them work as a team and get along, an extremely rare sight to behold.


I want to make it clear that when this show originally aired, it was not a hit. It was not well received. Mainly because of Oosumi that the rest of the show suffered. And yet, the man, the myth, the legend, and the complete sweat, Miyazaki was like, let's go WiLd! I've already mentioned how obvious it is when Miyazaki pitches in because of how good it is, but man this whole episode. The characters move with so much fluidity and expressiveness in everything that they do. One reason I've always liked Ghibli movies is the subtle attention to detail that people habitually do, and that is so obvious in this episode. I love all the little things that they include.



This threw me for a loop 💀 I had no recollection of Zenigata ever having a receding hairline, but I'm glad he got some implants or something now lmao




Some great expressions again. Especially when he got electrocuted, I couldn't stop laughing.




The subtleties here... I love that Lupin was slightly disoriented from the fall, and so he slips a little, which kind of hurts his foot. They did not need to include that, but they did and GOD I LOVE IT!!



THEY'RE DOING THE CAGLIOSTRO SYNCHRONIZED RUN!!!!!
These two bro, I love them, they're so close and I'm so happy they always have each other.




They made him run so fast here lmao I couldn't help but laugh. Zenigata you are an actual psychopath, never change.
Side note, in the first picture here, I don't know why but I miss how old anime used to have the characters always run with their arms up and out like this. It's so cute and goofy.



LOOK AT THE WAY HE'S SITTING! This is what I want, I just love this detail so much, this is just, so Lupin, how can I describe it? Yes, he would totally sit like that, I love you, sir.



"I will catch him, I won't catch him" Lupzeni fans, rejoice.




Jigen was so freaking excited about this job it's actually adorable, look how prepared my boy came 🥹



Our first encounter with Miyazaki's gummy smile Lupin, I dunno why he made him make this terrifying smile so much lmao.



Sweaty ahh Miyazaki making one of the funniest scenes here. His continually falling in all his hysteria is just great, love you Pops. You'll get him next time champ, go enjoy Europe you deserve it.












I need to make it clear how much I love this man. How I want him to have the world and more. He's just precious... LOOK AT HIM, HE IS SO FREAKING HAPPY AHAAAHHHHHH. He is so genuinely proud of himself, and everyone is giving him the proper praise he deserves. Jesus christ, Miyazaki you are spoiling me rotten with these Zenigata moments.




A few new songs here. And one namely "Zenigata Fanfare" and yes this episode was. Good job Zeni, just like in the song, I'm clapping for you!