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title: "Lupin the 3rd: The Complete First Series"
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# Lupin the 3rd: The Complete First Series

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Hard-boiled, cocky, classy and silly. These words only begin to describe the amazing master thief Lupin the Third. With the help of some quick gunplay by his partner Jigen, Lupin takes on the world in elaborate heists, classic car chases, and nasty explosions. Fujiko, a buxom redhead with a penchant for betrayal, always gets tangled up in Lupin's capers. The stoic but swift swordsman Goemon is just as inclined to kill Lupin as he is to help him. And Lupin can never seem to lose the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata. What sort of trouble will this band of misfits get into next? This includes all 23 episodes of the original series in Japanese language with English subtitles!

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Lupin Begins
  

*by B***A on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012*

When we think of Lupin today, we think of a funny, amicable thief who has a heart of gold. That's why some fans were a little put off by the fact that the newest Lupin TV series, "The Woman Named Fujiko Mine", was incredibly dark and disparate in its approach to the franchise. What those fans may not remember, however, is that the latest series is actually closer to the master thief's beginnings than any of the entries released in the last 20 years or so. "Lupin the 3rd: Series One" is sinister and mysterious, and much of its humor is perverted or black. However, this is not a knock on the show. In fact, it is a complement, for it is undoubtedly a classic that anybody, anime fan or no, will enjoy.The shtick is pretty familiar at this point, so I'll keep it brief. Titular protagonist Arsene Lupin III is a master thief, known for his vivacious personality, ability to defy common logic, and weakness for women. His partner is Daisuke Jigen, a sharpshooter with a sharp wit to match; later, stoic master samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII joins his team. Throughout it all, femme fatale Fujiko Mine constantly seduces and subsequently undermines the main trio's heists. Unlike her appearances in later entries, this Fujiko is coldhearted, and is more of a villain than fans of the second series would be led to believe. Underscoring this groups exploits is the brave, bumbling Inspector Zenigata, who is always just ONE STEP AWAY from catching Lupin. Together, this motley crew of characters get into various tight spots, helping and hindering each other in varying amounts.While the routine is similar to contemporary entries, the direction is anything but. The first nine episodes helm closer to Monkey Punch's original manga than any series up until "The Woman Named Fujiko Mine", nailing effortless coolness and seedy undertones with the minimalist stylings of director Masaaki Osumi. Fan service and sex jokes, though tame by today's standards, abound in these episodes. Lupin is more carnal, and the plots are more intricate. In my opinion, the best of these episodes is the fourth, "One Chance To Break Out", in which Lupin makes one of his most daring and intelligent escapes in the history of the series for the sole purpose of humiliating Zenigata. It's a joy to watch, and strikes the perfect balance of grime and whimsy.The latter of those two traits takes over after episode nine, however, when Osumi was kicked off the show for refusing to make it more family-friendly. That's when little-known talents Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata (yes, THOSE guys) were brought in and given a chance to shine. The sensibilities and sense of wonder that would later define their Studio Ghibli films are all here; their episodes wash off excess grime and focus on crazy capers, turning Lupin into more of the lovable knucklehead we know him as today. While the early episodes are amazing in their own right, the series would have arguably not had its perpetual popularity without Miyazaki and Takahata's magic touch. It could be said that these two men defined the Lupin character as we know him today. Given that he is one of anime's definitive characters, this is no small accomplishment.What remains consistent are both the excellent voicework and jazzy soundtrack. Yasuo Yamada, who retained the role of Lupin (with one exception in "The Fuma Conspiracy") until his 1995 death, is wonderful here. Seeing him slowly get the feel for a character that would define his career is a joy to watch. The same goes for the other actors, who stayed on board until the latest film, "Blood Seal - Eternal Mermaid." The soundtrack is a prime slice of old school jazz by Takeo Yamashita and Charlie Kosei, made before composer Yuji Ohno came in and decided he wanted to stay on board for every single piece of Lupin animation from the second series onward. Music here is a clear inspiration for Yoko Kanno's soundtrack in the 1998 masterpiece, "Cowboy Bebop."The same goes for this whole series, as Shinichiro Watanabe has admitted in interviews before. Needless to say, a direct inspiration for such a stroke of brilliance can't be that bad. While some of the more hardcore Lupin fans (although I find it hard to imagine there are those more obsessed with the franchise than me) will argue which half of the show is better, I choose to sit back and take in the whole experience. This show is a true classic, and one of the first examples of true maturity and sophistication in Japanese animation. Lupin has stolen countless treasures in his forty-plus year run, but with this series, he manages to capture the hearts and minds of viewers. And that, as Zenigata puts it in the timeless "The Castle of Cagliostro", is the most precious treasure of all.Plot: A+Animation: A+Music: A+Voice Acting: A+Overall: A+

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The Birth of a Legand,Series,Franchise...& some consider Modern Adult Anime as well as Great Storytelling
  

*by W***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013*

THis is what not only started the Lupin3rd on Anime but also was the archetectect of Adult/Pop Culture in Anime-I mean 1970/1971 Having Robert Plant & Bonzo (no less!) of Led Zep(Back Then!!) as part of your opening titles &Lupin & my man Gigen all pimped out-I Must state that this is restored wonderfully it is dubbed so for hours you will be reading text-Some old schoolers prefer this-But I feel compelled to state this in a review.That aside this is the genises of not only Arguably -  the Oldest  /  consistant  creative & entertaining Franchise/series (case in point The Mind Bending/Eyeball melting re-amagining of Lupin3rd in last years wonderfully Dark & Delicious A Woman named Fujiko Mori)...This not only was the starting point of directors/production co.'s art directors,editors etc.etc. careers who would shape Anime as we know it /The storytelling is TOP Notch (minor neg. points a couple of spelling errors-thu w/ my dismal spell. skills I'm not complaining just giving an objective review-Even though there were a LOT of problems w/ budgets being pulled/poor ratings-ITs amazing they were able to finish this many ephisodes!-Also included are informative historical notes &Did I Mention Led Zeppellin are in the opening Credit's...in the early 70's!!!!I mean I think they played at the time in Japan twice (both sold out ) but still-&well I could go on &on about the amazing detail to details this (and most Quality )anime has...Enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Lupin the 3rd as he was
  

*by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2012*

To understand the Lupin megafranchise one must understand the first TV series. This series is not only historically significant but an interesting lesson on what happens when the directors get shifted in a TV series. This can be seen as representative of the entire Lupin franchise--It starts out harder-edged and violent but goes into a transition period where it gradually becomes more family-friendly and marketable. In a sense it has every interpretation of Lupin--the hard edge of the manga, the light-hearted but still violent Red Jacket series, and the wacky capers of the Pink Jacket series (by the way, Discotek--I would love you forever if you brought this over)and Discotek Media's wonderful set brings the original TV series over on DVD remastered and subtitled only.The extras are great, more than anime fans are used to but no doubt less than a fan of bigger blockbusters would expect.The series is a delight, the disc is a delight--everything's great! Buy this disc if you're a Lupin fan--and despite the dated animation, it's a great place to start if you're new to Lupin.Definitely one of the better sets in my collection!

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