Lupin III Part 5" begins airing in April 2018! This time Lupin uses digital tools to go after the treasure!

A new series of the popular anime "Lupin III" will begin airing in April 2018.

Lupin the Third" is a popular anime based on the manga by Monkey Punch, which has produced five TV series, numerous TV specials, and an animated feature film version.
The newly announced "Lupin III Part 5" follows "Part 4," which aired from 2015 to 2016. The series will be written and composed by Ichirou Okochi, who is extremely popular among anime fans for his work on the "Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion" series and the series composition and script for "Kabaneri the Iron Castle," as well as directed by Yuichiro Yano, continuing on from the previous work, with character The series will be directed by Yuichiro Yano, designed by Hisao Yokobori, and animated by Telecom Animation Films.
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This time, the story takes place in today's digital society. It is set in France, where Lupin III and the world's greatest thief, Arsène Lupin, have their roots.
The new Lupin, as in the past, drives a classic car and uses an old-fashioned pistol such as the Walther P38, but he also makes full use of digital gadgets such as the Internet and mobile devices in a modern way.

The key visual depicts Lupin wearing a monocle that makes use of the latest technology, as well as a mysterious man. What kind of action will he play in the film, with his fearless smile? ......

The full-length footage of the film will be shown for the first time in the movie "Lupin III: Cagliostro's Castle," which will be broadcast on January 19, 2018 (Friday) at 9:00 p.m. on "Friday Road Show!


Staff Information

Original Story: Monkey Punch
Director: Yuichiro Yano (Major works: "Lupin the 3rd Part 4", "Moyashimon", etc.)

Series Composition: Ichiro Okochi (representative works: "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion", "Kabaneri of the Iron Castle", etc.)

Character Design: Hisao Yokobori (representative works: "Lupin the 3rd Part 4", etc.)
Music: Yuji Ohno

Animation Production: Telecom Animation Films
Production, Copyright: Lupin the Third Part 5 Production Committee