| I'm shocked this has such a low rating and number of people who have watched it. Considering its brand appeal, art style and Bebop similarities I would have thought this would be much more widely appreciated (I've seen much more average anime get widespread acclaim). This anime does something very different, its portrayal of sexuality is something I've never seen in 12 years and over 400 anime watched (which I think is due largely to the series being directed by a woman). |
| You should watch it. Especially if you like the style of something like Cowboy Bebop. Its stylistically very cool. |
| Are you talking about Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna? I found it kinda boring compared to other things in the same franchise, and the art style was really off-putting. I gave it a 6. |
KruszerJul 30, 2015 5:57 PM
| "The name's Gambit. Remember it." -Gambit "X-Men '97"  |
offmodel said: Kruszer said: I found it kinda boring compared to other things in the same franchise and the art style was really off-putting. I gave it a 6. It's a throwback to the earlier Lupin III anime (pilot film and early Green Jacket series eps, Mamo, etc.) and the manga, it's way on the other end of the spectrum from the Miyazaki version of the characters. I get why people don't go for it if they are a fan of the more Miyazaki-esque Lupin. Well my favorites from the franchise were/are: The Castle of Cagliostro Secret of the Twilight Gemini The Secret of Mamo Lupin the 3rd TV 1 The Fuma Conspiracy Farewell to Nostradamus Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid Lupin the 3rd TV 2 (which reminds me I need to finish this at some point) ...so I don't know there's a bit of both there. I do agree that the characters in the Fuiko Mine series felt "off" though. |
KruszerJul 30, 2015 6:19 PM
| "The name's Gambit. Remember it." -Gambit "X-Men '97" |
| Been wanting to watch it, but it doesn't feel right if I haven't finished Lupin the Third first. Stuck at episode 7. Probably that's why people who new to the franchise reluctant to watch it? |
| I bought the domestic bluray and enjoyed it immensely. Shame so few people actually watched it. |
offmodel said: Impala said: Been wanting to watch it, but it doesn't feel right if I haven't finished Lupin the Third first. Stuck at episode 7. Probably that's why people who new to the franchise reluctant to watch it? It might be, but it's really a misconception. Lupin III is like James Bond, you can jump in anywhere and catch up quick. All you need to know is that Lupin III is a master thief and grandson of the legendary thief Arsene Lupin, Jigen is his film noir style, Chicago mobster partner and Fujiko is his femme fatale love interest. If you know that, you can start just about anywhere. The only one I don't recommend people start with is Cagliostro, because Cagliostro Lupin is actually 10 years older than the Lupin we're used to, and you miss out on what Miyazaki was doing by aging him in that movie (but people love Miyazaki, so they start with it anyway). Yep I get the gist of it after only 7 episodes of it. But I think I'm prioritizing Lupin first (not really a fan of Fujiko tbh) at least till I am familiarized with the characters' antics. Thanks for the info anyway. |
| The story does take a rather Gothic turn in the later episodes that I wasn't that fond of. Overall I found it an enjoyable if rather disjointed and sometimes disorienting show. I still like Okada Mari's script for AKB0048 better than this one. Having Okada and Yamamoto Sayo as the writer and director do make me feel less wary of recommending this show to female viewers though. I can always tell them the fanservice is what those ladies thought was appropriate, so who am I to complain? |
| I've yet to complete it, but from what I've seen I'd say very underrated indeed. It struck me as a zany hybridization of James Bond and Bebop, and while I've yet to be affected/invested in the characters like I'd hoped, its uniquely impressive style is a jaw-dropper. I really should finish it... |
| Has the Jigen OVA been subbed? Sadly it isn't available for purchase it seems. :( |
| Weekend sorted :D Still, no one's watched it! |
| I want to finish at least part II and part III before watching that series. |
| Saw some screens from Lupin shows, don't really like the artstyle. Thought about watching it because of some funny fanservice, but that's not enough reason. |
| I feel watching those first will just make it harder to get into this series. |
| Well it definitely got me into the series as I'm looking forward to the new lupin series. |
 "One must die and one must live. No victory, no defeat. The survivor will carry on the fight. It is our destiny... The one who survives will inherit the title of Boss. And the one who inherits the title of Boss will face an existence of endless battle." |
| It's been out for some time already, but for convenience: http://tinyurl.com/ThisLinkIsNotSuspciousAtAll And it's wiser not to make a Lupin thread lest you want them plebs like the first one. |
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