Report on the Completion Screening of "LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Lie of Fujiko Mine" with Kanichi Kurita and Mamoru Miyano on stage! Kurita talks about his love for Monkey Punch..!

To celebrate the release of the anime film "LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Lie of Fujiko Mine," which is set for limited theatrical release on May 31, 2019, a completion screening of the film was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

LUPIN THE IIIRD MINE FUJIKO NO Uso" is the latest in the "LUPIN THE IIIRD" series, following "LUPIN THE IIIRD: Tombstone of JIKEMOTO Daisuke" and "LUPIN THE IIIRD: Blood Smoke of ISHIKAWA Gomon," which were produced in 2014 as "Lupin III" for adults. The director and animation director is Ken Koike, who also worked on the character design for "LUPIN the Third - The Woman Named Fujiko Mine"; the script is by Yuya Takahashi, who worked on the series composition and script for the fourth series of "Lupin the Third" broadcast in 2015; the creative advisor is Katsuhito Ishii, the film director; and the music The film will be released in limited theaters from May 31, 2019.
⇒Animation Film Screening Schedule

To commemorate the release of the film, a completion announcement screening was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on April 24 (Wed).
Kanichi Kurita, who plays Lupin, Mamoru Miyano, who plays Binkamu, Director Ken Koike, and Producer Yu Jozono took the stage and talked about their joy at the completion of the film, their thoughts on Monkey Punch, and the appeal of Fujiko Mine.

The release of the limited theatrical edition Blu-ray, Blu-ray & DVD, and original soundtrack was announced during the stage greeting, and will be introduced along with official comments from the speakers.

Official comments】 ※Titles omitted

Kanichi Kurita (Lupin III)

The last time I met him was about a year and a half ago in Hamanaka Town, where he is from. We had dinner and drank together, and unfortunately that was the last time I was with him at an event.
When I was asked to play Lupin III, it was my first time to do it in a world where I didn't know what was right or wrong, but I was impressed by the way the teacher always smiled at me through the glass and said "good job" when we were recording. I remember one time I said, "This is all I could do..." and he said, "No way, thank you for all your hard work.
Mr. Monkey once asked me how this work Lupin the Third came about. I heard that when the editor asked me if I had any ideas for a new work, I raised my hand even though I had nothing in mind, and I told him I was thinking of "007" and "Operation Spy," and that was the beginning of Lupin.
This time, from the moment I read the scenario, I felt as if Sawashiro Miyuki's world had moved a lot closer to Fujiko Mine. I was able to see Fujiko's pure love for her child, and the "poison of love" toward Binkamu, played by Miyano-kun, which I thought was a deep story.
Fujiko Mine is very erotic. I think that is her charm. Her fight with Binkamu was also erotic!
Thank you for watching. I also feel that this work is like Miyuki was fully immersed in the world of Fujiko Mine. I feel as if the houses are being built one by one, like "Tombstone of Daisuke Dimentional", "Ishikawa Gomon in the Smoke of Blood", and "Mine Fujiko's Lie". I would like to see Yamachan's Zenigata and my Lupin built side by side, even in a model room.
In this film, Fujiko Mine, whom Lupin loves, is glossed over. I, too, would like to continue to do my best in this work of Lupin entrusted to me by Mr. Monkey. I look forward to working with you.

Mamoru Miyano (Binkamu)

I am truly honored to be invited to play a guest character in "Lupin the 3rd," a work I have known and admired since childhood.
I was happy to see my close voice actor friends Mr. Sawashiro, Mr. Namikawa, and Mr. Yamadera, as I always saw them full of energy.
Moreover, Director Koike told me that "Binkam is a handsome character for an enemy in this series" (laugh).
Sexy!" I thought that Fujiko Mine's deep inner self is depicted in this film. I gave my all to play the role of Binkamu, who confronts Fujiko. I hope you will look forward to seeing the film in theaters.

Director Ken Koike

The last time I met Mr. Monkey Punch was when I received an award at the 2015 Anime Awards. He supported this series and gave me warm words of encouragement.
He was a warm and enveloping person who made me happy when I was with him.
Before starting this series, there was a series called "A Woman Called Fujiko Mine," which Director Yamamoto made challenging and fascinating, and I had a strong desire to make a film featuring Fujiko myself. I expressed this desire to producer Jouzono and the scenario team, and that was the beginning.
Fujiko is attractive because she is a mysterious woman. I incorporated the "beauty" and "gorgeousness" that everyone thinks of in the film, and then I made the cut to add a different value to the film.

Producer Yu Jouzono

We have finally reached the third film. I hope Mr. Miyano's fans will support this Lupin from now on! (laughs)

Until now, Fujiko has been a "strong woman," but it is hard to show her in a simple meat-and-potatoes fight. I think that director Koike took on a new challenge that only a woman could take on.
In the scenario, of course, I thought about how to make her look beautiful and how to portray "Fujiko's aesthetics.
This time, Fujiko unusually shows her emotions. I was so thrilled by scenes like the Jean scene, and I thought to myself, "I wish Miyuki would get angry with me. (lol).

[Various release information
■Theatrical limited edition Blu-ray

The Blu-ray will be released at theaters nationwide!
Thelimited theatrical edition Blu-rayincludes a collection of illustrations drawn bydirector Ken Koike for the "LUPIN THE ⅢRD series" asa bonus!
Theatrical Limited Edition Blu-ray: 4,800 yen (tax not included)

■Sell Blu-ray & DVD
will be released on August 23, 2019!
The limited edition is packed with gorgeous extras, such as a three-sided back box newly drawn by director Ken Koike, a collection of setting materials (approx. 100 pages), a collection of original drawings, and more!
Limited Edition Blu-ray: 7,800 yen (excluding tax) / DVD: 6,800 yen (excluding tax)
Normal Edition Blu-ray: 4,800 yen (excluding tax) / DVD: 3,800 yen (excluding tax)

■ "LUPIN THE IIIRD MINE FUJIKO NO Uso" Original Soundtrack

To be released on May 31, 2019!
James Underground
Price: 3,000 yen (tax not included)
Part Number: GBCL-0008
Label: good-beat.com

[Artwork information
LUPIN THE ⅢRD MINE FUJIKO NO Uso
Limited theatrical release in Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters from May 31, 2012 (Fri.)
Co-distributors: T-Joy, TMS Entertainment

＜Staff
Original Story : Monkey Punch
Director/Director/Character Design: Ken Koike/Screenplay: Yuya Takahashi/Music: JamesShimoji/Creative Advisor: Katsuhito Ishii

＜Voice Cast
Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Mamoru Miyano, etc.

<Production and copyright> TMS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
TMS Entertainment, Inc.

<Animation Production
Telecom Animation Film

<Story
Fujiko is on the run. Fujiko and Gene, the boy who holds the key to the $500 million embezzled by his father, are on the run. The two are targeted by Binkamu, the assassin who attacked Gene's father, Randy. Fujiko and Gene escape from Binkam, who manipulates people's minds with the power of a curse, but they are restrained. Binkam's sharp claws now attack Fujiko!

Original story: Monkey Punch (C)TMS