Monkey Punch’s classic manga series Lupin the Third is five decade old this year! In this special year, a new TV anime series Lupin the Third Part 5 (ルパン三世 PART５) will begin!
Lupin the Third Part 5 is set in modern digital high-tech France, where Lupin’s ancestor Arsene Lupin came from. Lupin will continue to wield his Walther P38 and drive a classic car, but with the addition of digital gadgets.
The visual released today shows Lupin with a mysterious character. Lupin is wearing a monocle – a look that resembles Arsene Lupin.
The series is written by Ichiro Okouchi (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion) and directed by Yuichiro Yano (Aikatsu! The Movie). The character design is done by Lupin the Third’s original key animator, Hisao Yokobori.
Lupin the Third Part 5 will air in April 2018. The first trailer will air this Friday.
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