Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner - A masterpiece anime depicting a touching farewell and a new journey

"Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner": A story of Lupin's new challenge and farewell

■Overview of the work

"Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner" is a TV special based on the original work by Monkey Punch, which was broadcast on Nippon Television on January 25, 2019. Each episode is 92 minutes long and self-contained, directed by Jun Kawagoe and produced by TMS Entertainment. This work is known as one of the most memorable episodes in the Lupin the Third series.

■ Story

When Jigen Daisuke tells Lupin III that the news reports state that the crimes committed so far have been orchestrated by Inspector Zenigata, an angry Lupin III appears on television to explain himself. To clear up the misunderstanding, Lupin brilliantly steals a special jewel called the "Time Crystal," but it is stolen by Jigen. This "Time Crystal" is a jewel used to activate the super quantum computer Emilka, and it is all a plot by Roy, an American politician. Meanwhile, in London, the leading candidate for the Chopin Competition is kidnapped, and Lupin and his friends become embroiled in the incident.

■Cast

The cast includes familiar faces such as Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III, Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen, Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa, Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine, and Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Zenigata. In addition, a stellar cast of voice actors includes Junichi Suwabe as Roy Forest, Minako Kotobuki as Alisa, Tsuyoshi Koyama as Norman, Youji Ueda as Kato, Risa Uchida as Emilka, Eriko Uchino as Riley, Tomoko Shiota as the President, Yuya Uchida as Chopin, and Shozo Sasaki as Kamille.

■ Main staff

The project is produced by Kato Shuhei, planned by Shimomura Tadafumi (Nippon TV) and Kato Ryota, produced by Hojo Nobuki (Nippon TV), Inage Hiroyuki (Nippon TV), Shiode Masaki (Nippon TV), Suzuki Shinya (Nippon TV Music), Yamamoto Takeshi (VAP), Nozaki Koji, scriptwriter Hata Kenhiko, character designer Marufuji Hiroki, art director Li Bonsun, color designer Yamagami Aiko, director of photography Tazawa Jiro, CG director Hoshino Shintasa, editor Yoshitake Masato, sound director Shimizu Hirofumi, sound effects by Kurahashi Hiromune, music by Ohno Yuji, associate producer Suzuki Tadashi, and animation producer Iuchi Tomoki, bringing together professionals from various fields.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "THEME FROM LUPIN Ⅲ 2019~classical piano ver.", performed by Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Six with Friends, composed and arranged by Yuji Ohno. The ending theme is "Kalanchoe Forever!", sung by Miyuki Sawashiro, with lyrics by Tomoko Miura, composed and arranged by Yuji Ohno, and performed by Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Six with Friends. These songs are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the Lupin III series.

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Lupin III: Goodbye Partner" is a work that depicts a particularly deep story and character growth among the Lupin III series. In particular, Lupin's relationship with Daisuke Jigen and his own conflicts are carefully depicted, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In addition, science fiction elements such as time crystals and the super quantum computer Emilka are skillfully incorporated, suggesting new possibilities for the series.

The voice acting for the characters is also excellent, especially the performances by Kan'ichi Kurita as Lupin III and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen, which will be very satisfying for fans of the series, and the guest characters are also excellent, adding depth to the story.

Visually, the character designs and art direction of the filmmakers stand out, beautifully portraying the world of Lupin III. The use of CG in particular is particularly effective, showcasing the evolution of modern animation technology. Yuji Ohno's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the series, capturing the hearts of viewers.

■ Recommendation points

"Lupin III: Goodbye Partner" is recommended not only for fans of the Lupin III series, but also for viewers who want to enjoy action, suspense, and science fiction elements. In particular, the story of Lupin's relationship with Jigen and his growth is one of the most moving episodes in the series. Other points not to be missed are the gorgeous voice actors, beautiful visuals, and Yuji Ohno's music.

This work brings out new charms in the Lupin III series and will impress viewers in a new way. Please enjoy the story of Lupin III's new challenge and farewell.

Related information

"Lupin III: Goodbye Partner" is based on the original work by Monkey Punch and occupies an important position in the Lupin III series. By enjoying the other works in the series together, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Lupin III. In addition, there are many fan events and goods for the Lupin III series, so there is a lot of information that fans cannot miss.

Furthermore, this work was broadcast as a TV special on Nippon Television, and the ratings and reactions at the time of broadcast were a big topic of discussion. There are also many comments and reviews from viewers, which can serve as a reference for understanding the evaluation and appeal of the work.

Conclusion

"Lupin III: Goodbye Partner" is a particularly touching episode in the Lupin III series, and the story of Lupin's relationship with Jigen and his growth leaves a strong impression on viewers. The gorgeous voice actors, beautiful visuals, and Yuji Ohno's music are also not to be missed, bringing out new charms in the Lupin III series. Please enjoy the story of Lupin III's new challenge and farewell through this work.