Lupin the 3rd Part I (1971)
- Original title
- ルパン三世
- Directed by
- Masaaki Ōsumi, Isao Takahata, Hayao Miyazaki
- Genre
- action anime and manga, adventure anime and manga, Adventure, Comedy
- Country
- Japan
- Length
- 6 seasons, 23 episodes
- Rated
- TV-14
- Rating
- 8.0 of 10 from 130 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A master thief named Lupin the Third pulls off heists around the world while staying ahead of a relentless detective. He leads a small crew of colorful accomplices, always ready for the next adventure.
playfulfast-pacedwittystyle-consciouslightheartedretrocoolepisodic
What happens
Lupin the 3rd Part I is a Japanese anime television series produced by Tokyo Movie. Part of the Lupin III franchise, it is the first anime television adaptation of the Lupin III manga series created by Monkey Punch. The series was originally broadcast as simply Lupin III (Japanese: ルパン三世, Hepburn: Rupan Sansei) on Yomiuri TV, Nippon Television and other stations between October 24, 1971 and March 26, 1972. Among English-speaking fans, the series was commonly known as the "Green Jacket" series in reference to Lupin's outfit, but more recently it is now known as "the first Green Jacket" series because of the outfit's return in Part 6. Production of the show began after the pilot film was approved by the committee, and was originally intended to be released as a stand-alone animated film. Notable industry veterans, including future Ghibli co-founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, were among the show's staff, with the show's animation being handled by A Production (now Shin-Ei Animation). The show received scrutiny during its run due to its mature themes, leading to director Masaaki Osumi's firing and replacement by Miyazaki and Takahata. The show was eventually cancelled when 23 out of the planned 26 episodes had been produced due to low ratings. Lupin the 3rd Part I has received positive critical reevaluation and higher ratings as reruns followed, and it is now considered one of the best installments in the series. Critics have highlighted the show's place in the animation medium, which was at its darkest age during the late 60s and early 80s, as well as influencing public perception of animation in Japan as catering to a general audience. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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One Piece (1999)
Lupin the 3rd Part III
Lupin III - Pilot Film (1969)- More like this series, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.