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Lupin the 3rd
(1977–1980)
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Yasuo Yamada | ... |
Arsène Lupin III
(155 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Kiyoshi Kobayashi | ... |
Daisuke Jigen
(112 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Gorô Naya | ... |
Inspector Kouichi Zenigata
(112 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Makio Inoue | ... |
Goemon Ishikawa XIII
(108 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Eiko Masuyama | ... |
Fujiko Mine
(107 episodes, 1977-1980)
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| Richard Epcar | ... |
Daisuke Jigen
(79 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Jake Martin | ... |
Inspector Kouichi Zenigata
(79 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Tony Oliver | ... |
Arsène Lupin III
(79 episodes, 1977-1979)
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| Lex Lang | ... |
Goemon Ishikawa XIII
(76 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Michelle Ruff | ... |
Fujiko Mine
(76 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Lupin the Third, grandson of the "gentleman thief," Arsene Lupin, traveles the world in search of challenging loot to steal, along with his companions: The sharpshooter Daisuke Jigen, the swordsman Ishikawa Goemon XIII, and the deadly beauty Fujiko Mine. Chasing them to the ends of the earth is the redoubtable ICPO officer Inspector Koichi (The Ol' Man) Zenigata. Whether it's a billion dollars' ransom menat to save the city of Pisa, Italy, a solid gold van, or the mask of Tutankamen, Lupin will go after it! Written by Pat Payne
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Country:
JapanRelease Date:
13 January 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Goemon: I guess he is just trying to prove that he is the master of his own soul.
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Trivia
The series, more parody-based than its predecessor, has referenced/satirized a number of international celebrities, such as Alan Delon, Pele, Jacqueline Kennedy,and Aristotle Onassis (to avoid legal repercussions, the names have intentionally been changed by home video distributor Geneon to Japanese romanized spellings), as well as frequently parodying 1970s American movies and TV shows. See more »Quotes
[Regarding Lupin the III]Goemon: I guess he is just trying to prove that he is the master of his own soul.
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Crazy Credits
The fourth season's opening credits is set in a jazzy cabaret performance:- Lupin performs some tricks with cards and balls, and especially on Zenigata
- Jigen makes a split-second appearance
- Goemon performs a dance in Japanese costume
- Fujiko appears in various dresses
- Zenigata takes part in a puppet show hosted by the gang... who promptly run away from him.
SSJAniFan explains the heart of the show. Lupin The Great (English Title) funneled through the Anime sub-culture until it made way to Adult Swim (most immediately).
This is one of the early greats, sweeping America from the 'China Towns' of San Fran, Toronto, Seattle and New York in 1975. Some have compared this show to "Scooby Doo", but the show is more sophisticated, with plenty of 'adult' content as earlier noted.
The one overlooked aspect of the show is it's English language cast, which includes the indelible Tony Oliver. Anthony or Antonio starred in some of the classic early Anime series, including the groundbreaking "Robotech". Along with his co-star on the show, Lia Sargent, Oliver never fails to appear in even the latest series, like "Last Exile".
Campy at times, but necessary in the sometimes overbearing world of Anime dramas. Maybe a live action version will be made someday, but I hope the charm of the show remains on the original cells.