Lupin the 3rd: A tribute to Monkey Punch
Japan Expo is organizing a tribute to Monkey Punch, the creator of Lupin the 3rd, who passed away earlier this year, with this screening event dedicated to his work, featuring the very first episode, an OVA and a film from the legendary saga!
Lupin the 3rd is one of the most recognized TV series in Japanese animation. The stories are action-orientated, and they have both slapstick and seriousness, featuring a good-willed gang of thieves: Lupin, Jigen, Goemon & Fujiko, all pursued by Inspector Zenigata who swears to capture them one day. Since the broadcast of the first episode in 1971, Lupin the 3rd TV Series have been entertaining many generations of fans. Notable episodes include the ones directed by Hayao MIYAZAKI.
The event organized by Japan Expo on Thursday, July 4 at 6 pm features the very first episode of the first series, an OAV realized for the 50th anniversary of Lupin, and the film Fujiko’s Lie: a tribute to its creator, Monkey Punch, who passed away last April.
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