Lupin III: Prison of the Past review and detailsoverviewLupin the Third: Prison of the Past is a TV special that aired on Nippon TV on November 29, 2019. It is based on the manga by Monkey Punch, directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, and animated by TMS Entertainment. This is one of the most memorable episodes in the long history of the Lupin the Third series, depicting new adventures and challenges for Lupin and his gang. story■ Story Finnegan Corbett, a "world-famous righteous thief" who was once said to be on par with Lupin. Upon learning that his death sentence will be carried out, Lupin and his gang infiltrate the Kingdom of Druente, where the sentence will be carried out, in order to rescue Finnegan. Will Lupin be able to break into the impregnable prison "Herguile" and successfully steal Finnegan away? cast■CastLupin III: Kanichi Kurita/Daisuke Jigen: Kiyoshi Kobayashi/Goemon Ishikawa: Daisuke Namikawa/Fujiko Mine: Miyuki Sawashiro/Inspector Zenigata: Koichi Yamadera/Goro Yatagarasu: Nobunaga Shimazaki/Lorenza: Houko Kuwashima/Belte: Shinichiro Miki/Finnegan: Hiroaki Hirata/King Doruente: Kenichi Ogata/Announcer A: Eriko Watanabe (Asagaya Sisters)/Announcer B: Miho Kimura (Asagaya Sisters) Main Staff■ Main staffPlanning and producing: Kato Shuhei / Planning: Tanaka Hiroshi (Nippon TV), Kato Ryota / Producers: Inage Hiroyuki (Nippon TV), Shiode Masaki (Nippon TV), Suzuki Shinya (Nippon TV Music), Yamamoto Takeshi (VAP), Nozaki Koji / Associate producer: Suzuki Yoshi / Animation producer: Tokumaru Keiichi / Screenplay: Nishida Shatner / Character design, chief animation director: Marufuji Hirotaka / Art director: Lee Bonsun (BON.corp) / Color design: Yamagami Aiko / Director of photography: Tazawa Jiro / Editor: Yoshitake Masato / Sound director: Shimizu Hirofumi / Sound effects: Kurahashi Hiromune / Music: Ohno Yuji Theme songs and music■ Theme songs and music [OP] Song title: Lupin the Third Theme 2019 / Singer: Shigeru Matsuzaki / Lyrics: Kazuya Chika / Composer: Yuji Ohno / Arrangement: Yuji Ohno / Performer: Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Six with Friends review"Lupin III: Prison of the Past" is a must-see for fans of the Lupin III series. This special depicts Lupin and his gang taking on the impregnable prison "Herguiel". The story revolves around the rescue of Finnegan Corbett, a world-renowned thief who was said to be on par with Lupin. The scenes where each member of the Lupin gang uses their individual skills to try to escape from the prison are a must-see for fans of the series. Particularly impressive is the structure of the prison and the actions of Lupin and his gang within it. The process of how Lupin and his gang try to rescue Finnegan within the maze-like prison is extremely thrilling and has the power to draw the viewer in. In addition, the unexpected truth about the Kingdom of Druente is revealed, adding depth to the story. As for the cast, the voice actors, including Kan'ichi Kurita as Lupin III, performed superbly, bringing out the best in each character. In particular, Hiroaki Hirata's performance as Finnegan realistically portrayed the character's background and feelings, adding depth to the story. Ken'ichi Ogata's deep voice as King Druente is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the kingdom. In terms of music, Yuji Ohno's Lupin III Theme 2019 and Superhero 2019 enhance the tension and exhilaration of the story. In particular, the opening theme, Lupin III Theme 2019, is a song that can be said to be symbolic of the series and has the effect of lifting the viewers' spirits. Recommended pointsHere are some reasons why I recommend this work:
More Information"Lupin III: Prison of the Past" is a 92-minute TV special with a complete story. It is broadcast on Nippon Television, the original story is by Monkey Punch, the director is Hatsuki Tsuji, and the animation is by TMS Entertainment. The copyright is Original: Monkey Punch ©TMS. Conclusion"Lupin III: Prison of the Past" is a must-see for fans of the Lupin III series. It is a work that is full of the charm of the series, such as the exploits of the Lupin gang, a thrilling story, deep characters, and wonderful music. Be sure to watch it and enjoy the world of Lupin III. |
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