Lupin the Third is now celebrating its 50th anniversary and it has prepared something big for fans.
Aside from dropping the anime’s part six this fall, Lupin the Third is about to release an exclusive theatrical engagement. In collaboration with studio TMS, fans are about to see Lupin’s classic adventure on the big screen.
Lupin on the Big Screen
If fans thought the big surprise of the classic anime’s return is seeing Lupin taking on Sherlock Holmes, bigger stuff is about to occur.
Sentai Filmworks makes sure the franchise’s golden anniversary will be big by giving it an exclusive theatrical release.
According to Epic Dope, it will see the world premiere of the 1971 TV anime Lupin the Third Part 1 Episode 1 on Oct. 22.
“To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary LUPIN THE 3rd anime franchise,
the tweet begins. “Sentai and TMS Entertainment (TMS) are proud to host the world premiere of the English dub of LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1!”
Aside from the anime premiere, it will also feature the first two episodes of its upcoming Part 6, per Epic Dope.
Here, fans are about to see Lupin setting his eyes on the treasure the Raven has been hiding all along.
The mysterious organization that takes control of the British government has kept a single piece of art hidden, knowing it holds the key “to the prize.”
However, Scotland Yard, MI6, Inspector Zenigata and Sherlock Holmes himself will do everything to keep it from Lupin.
Anyhow, the theatrical event will only take place in select theaters, primarily in North America. It will run from Oct. 22 to 28
The registrations have now begun and fans can see if their cities are included in this list.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary LUPIN THE 3rd anime franchise, Sentai and TMS Entertainment (TMS) are proud to host the world premiere of the English dub of LUPIN THE 3rd PART 1, Episode 1! More info here: https://t.co/7uNdAPbfub pic.twitter.com/G1Ru676QBv
— Sentai 💚 (@SentaiFilmworks) September 24, 2021
Anime’s Official Synopsis and More
So far, Ani Trendz noted the upcoming installment has already dropped trailers for Goemon Ishikawa and Fujiko Mine.
Sentai Filmworks has also unveiled its official synopsis.
“Gentleman thief Lupin III is back and ready for his next caper— unless legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, has anything to say about it!” it reads. “When Holmes’ longtime partner, Dr. Watson, is murdered, none other than Lupin tops the suspects list.”
“With Holmes fast closing in, Lupin must prove his innocence and bring a shadowy organization called The Raven to heel if he wants to live to steal another day,” it continues.
Lupin the Third Part 1 was the first anime adaptation of the manga series. It was originally released in 1971 and introduced the character of Lupin III onto the world.
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