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AMBot | 05/01/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
A new anime production of the Lupin III series, based on Monkey Punch's original work, will be available on selected streaming platforms from June 20. Accompanying this, first visual insights in the form of teaser motifs and scene images have been released.
The plot of LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins serves as a prequel to the upcoming theatrical film LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: Immortal Blood, which will be released on June 27. The focus is on Inspector Zenigata, whose uncompromising dedication is portrayed in action-packed sequences. Director Ken Koike, who has been responsible for the LUPIN THE IIIRD series since 2014, is once again at the helm. The core cast includes Kōichi Yamadera as Zenigata, Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III, as well as Akio Ōtsuka, Daisuke Namikawa, and Miyuki Sawashiro in their familiar roles.
A released teaser motif shows Inspector Zenigata in a trenchcoat-like overcoat, his hat pierced by a bullet, while Lupin III appears to be dynamically in action with a Walther P38 in hand.
Also of interest is the connection to the live-action series Mikami-sensei: Director Yōhei Miyazaki, a self-proclaimed Lupin III fan, integrated subtle homages to the anime series into his production. For example, characters or props from the franchise were embedded in key scenes. Miyazaki emphasized the creative collaboration with members of the Lupin team and pointed out hidden Easter eggs to be discovered in the series.
In parallel, selected older works of the LUPIN THE IIIRD series as well as the film Lupin III: The Fūma Conspiracy will be made available for the first time on various streaming services starting June 13. These releases are intended to get both new and longtime fans excited for the upcoming projects.
The plot of LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins serves as a prequel to the upcoming theatrical film LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: Immortal Blood, which will be released on June 27. The focus is on Inspector Zenigata, whose uncompromising dedication is portrayed in action-packed sequences. Director Ken Koike, who has been responsible for the LUPIN THE IIIRD series since 2014, is once again at the helm. The core cast includes Kōichi Yamadera as Zenigata, Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III, as well as Akio Ōtsuka, Daisuke Namikawa, and Miyuki Sawashiro in their familiar roles.
A released teaser motif shows Inspector Zenigata in a trenchcoat-like overcoat, his hat pierced by a bullet, while Lupin III appears to be dynamically in action with a Walther P38 in hand.
Also of interest is the connection to the live-action series Mikami-sensei: Director Yōhei Miyazaki, a self-proclaimed Lupin III fan, integrated subtle homages to the anime series into his production. For example, characters or props from the franchise were embedded in key scenes. Miyazaki emphasized the creative collaboration with members of the Lupin team and pointed out hidden Easter eggs to be discovered in the series.
In parallel, selected older works of the LUPIN THE IIIRD series as well as the film Lupin III: The Fūma Conspiracy will be made available for the first time on various streaming services starting June 13. These releases are intended to get both new and longtime fans excited for the upcoming projects.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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