LUPIN THE IIIRD Fujiko Mine's Lie - A thorough review of the fascinating tricks and dramatic depth

"LUPIN THE ⅢRD Fujiko Mine's Lie": A masterpiece OVA that delves deeply into the charm of Fujiko and the world of Lupin

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

May 31, 2019

■Release and sales

Distributed by T-Joy, TMS Entertainment, released by TMS Entertainment, KADOKAWA

■Frequencies

57 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Monkey Punch

■ Director

Ken Koike

■ Production

Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film

■Works

Original work: Monkey Punch ©TMS

■ Story

Randy embezzled $500 million from Codfree Mining and was killed by a hitman. Fujiko, who is on the run with Randy's son, Gene, a sickly boy who holds the key to the $500 million, is pursued by Bincam, a mysterious man who can manipulate people's minds. He is a formidable enemy against whom her charms are ineffective. She is saved at one point by Lupin and Jigen, who show up looking to steal the large sum of money, but is eventually captured by the organization... How will Fujiko get out of this desperate situation?

■Cast

Lupin III: Kanichi Kurita / Daisuke Jigen: Kiyoshi Kobayashi / Fujiko Mine: Miyuki Sawashiro / Bincam: Mamoru Miyano / Jean: Tomoe Hanba and others

■ Main staff

Planning: Kato Shuhei, Kato Ryota / Screenplay: Takahashi Yuya / Music: James Shimoji / Creative Advisor: Ishii Katsuhito / Art Director: Onuki Yuji / Color Design: Mogi Takahiro / Title Design: Sekiguchi Nobuo / Director of Photography: Tazawa Jiro / Editing: Kasahara Yoshihiro / Design Works: Yamashita Toshiyuki / Sound Director: Shimizu Hiroshi / Sound Effects: Tokunaga Yoshiaki, Tomita Natsumi / Sound Adjustment: Marui Tsuneo / Planning and Development: Suzuki Tsuneyasu / Associate Producers: Nozaki Koji, Suzuki Yoshi / Producer: Jyoen Yu / Character Design, Storyboard, Direction, Animation Director: Koike Takeshi / Production and Copyright: TMS Entertainment

■ Theme songs and music

[ED] Song title: Innocent deceiver / Singer: TAKUMI iwasky / Lyrics: Takumi Iwasaki / Composer: James Shimoji

■ Background and production secrets of the work

"LUPIN THE ⅢRD Fujiko Mine's Lie" is an OVA produced to further deepen the worldview of Monkey Punch's masterpiece "Lupin the Third". This work is a story that focuses on Fujiko Mine in particular among the Lupin the Third series, and it succeeds in portraying Fujiko's charm and her complex inner world. Director Takeshi Koike is known to be a fan of the Lupin the Third series, and his passion and love have been poured into this work.

The production team was tasked with adding a new perspective without compromising the atmosphere of the original work. Screenwriter Yuya Takahashi suggested focusing on Fujiko's past and relationships in order to delve deeper into her character. James Shimoji, the composer, also provided beautiful melodies that reflected Fujiko's feelings, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the work.

■ The appeal and development of the story

The story of this film begins with Fujiko on the run with Gene, a sickly boy who holds the key to 500 million dollars. She is pursued by Bincam, a mysterious man who can manipulate people's minds, and finds herself in a desperate situation. However, Fujiko overcomes these difficulties with her wisdom and courage. This story plays a very important role in understanding Fujiko's character more deeply.

The story unfolds in a thrilling way, drawing the viewer in. In particular, the scenes where Fujiko is captured by Bincam and where Lupin and Jigen show up to rescue her are full of tension and excitement. As Fujiko's past and her relationships are revealed, the viewer's understanding of her character deepens, allowing them to empathize with her actions and decisions.

■Charm of the characters

The greatest appeal of this film is the character of Fujiko Mine. Miyuki Sawashiro's voice acting perfectly captures the charm and complexity of Fujiko. Fujiko is one of the most popular characters in the Lupin III series, and her charm is fully displayed in this film. Her wisdom, courage, and occasional vulnerability make a strong impression on viewers.

Mamoru Miyano, who plays Bincam, also gives a great performance, and his creepiness and ruthlessness make Fujiko's predicament feel even more real. Tomoe Hanba, who plays Gene, also carefully portrays the delicate emotions of a sickly boy. Kan'ichi Kurita, who plays Lupin III, and Kiyoshi Kobayashi, who plays Daisuke Jigen, also provide a sense of security with their familiar voices to fans of the series.

■Beauty of images and music

The visual beauty of this film is a testament to the high level of technical skill of Telecom Animation Films. In particular, the scenes where Fujiko escapes and the confrontation with Vincam are the result of the talents of color designer Takahiro Mogi and art director Yuji Onuki. In addition, the work of title designer Nobuo Sekiguchi also plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the film as a whole.

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. James Shimoji's beautiful melodies reflect Fujiko's feelings and stir the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the ending theme "Innocent deceiver" is an exquisite match between TAKUMI iwasky's singing voice and Takumi Iwasaki's lyrics, helping viewers to understand Fujiko's character more deeply.

■ Work evaluation and recommendation

"LUPIN THE ⅢRD Fujiko Mine's Lie" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Lupin III series, but to anyone who loves anime and suspense. The story that delves deeply into Fujiko's character, the beautiful visuals and music, and the performances of the wonderful cast make this a special work.

This film is a must-see for those who want to discover new charms of the Lupin III series and for Fujiko fans. It is also highly recommended for those who enjoy suspense and action. The dense story and charm of the characters packed into the short 57 minutes will surely satisfy the viewer.

■ Related works and series history

"Lupin the Third" is a manga that was first published by Monkey Punch in 1967. It was later adapted into an anime and many other series and movies. In particular, the 1971 TV series "Lupin the Third" was a huge hit, spreading the name of Lupin the Third around the world.

This work, "LUPIN THE ⅢRD Fujiko Mine's Lie," is an OVA released in 2019, and is a work that focuses on Fujiko Mine in particular among the Lupin III series. Knowing the history of the series will further deepen the appeal of this work.

■ Viewer reactions and ratings

This film has been highly praised by fans of the Lupin III series. In particular, the story that delves deeply into the character of Fujiko and the beautiful visuals and music have been highly praised. It has also drawn new viewers into the world of Lupin III through this film, sparking interest in the entire series.

Many viewers have responded with comments such as, "I was able to rediscover Fujiko's charm," "The creepiness of Bincam was impressive," and "The ending theme really touched my heart." These reactions show that this work left a strong impression on viewers.

■ Summary

"LUPIN THE IIIRD Fujiko Mine's Lie" is a masterpiece OVA that focuses on Fujiko Mine in particular, among the Lupin III series. The story that delves deeply into Fujiko's character, the beautiful visuals and music, and the performances of the wonderful cast make this work special. This work can be recommended not only to fans of the Lupin III series, but to all people who love anime and suspense. Please rediscover the charm of Fujiko and the world of Lupin through this work.