Audience reviews
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Granola182
Amazing animation, terrible pretty much everything else. If you're getting into this to learn more about Fujiko Mine, I have to break it to you that the men get more meaningful story and emotional agency than her. The nonsensical ending acts like it is going to fix this and give Fujiko an arc or storyline only to rip it all away at the last second in one of the most jawdropping displays of "it was all a dream" BS I've ever seen. As my friend put it after we finished this pile of trash: the first anime ever to have negative character development. Only the fluid motion and stylized crosshatch shading kept me going thru this slog of a watch.
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Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is one of the most fascinating takes on the Lupin franchise I’ve seen to date. It presents itself as a pseudo-origin story for how our main quartet first comes into contact with each other in this particular canon, setting Fujiko at the focal point of these meetings, and this is by far one of the most complex and detailed looks at Fujiko we’ve gotten. Whether it’s the particulars of the code of conduct she follows as a seductive thief or the immensely disturbing back story gradually revealed to us over the course of the series, one that rings as particularly relevant in today’s current socio-political climate, this is easily one of my favorite interpretations of Fujiko. It also manages to strike a strong balance between maintaining the core ele…
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The Woman Called Fujiko Mine — The Sharpest Lupin Has Ever Been
The Woman Called Fujiko Mine takes everything familiar about Lupin and strips it down to something far more focused and deliberate.
The tone sets the foundation immediately. This is a serious take on the franchise, with almost no reliance on the usual comedic safety net. Humor appears occasionally, but it’s controlled and precise. The series stays grounded, creating a constant sense of tension that carries through every episode.
The characters benefit the most from this approach. Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, and Zenigata are all presented with a level of restraint that makes them feel more dangerous and calculated. Zenigata in particular stands out, dropping the exaggerated traits and becoming a genuinely formidable presence.
The…
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At first I thought this series would be really boring because Fujiko’s never been a very interesting character before, but this show made me like the character a lot more than I expected.
The other Lupin characters are mostly great, especially Goemon. Zenigata, however…too much of his character is spent dealing with his adoptive son/sidekick Oscar, an incredibly obnoxious character.
The series is at its weakest when it tries to be philosophical. Lupin III is all about romance and adventure, and I feel like the overarching plot of the show misses the mark slightly. The Egyptian episode and the train episode are the highlights for me.
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7.0/10 ~ Highly recommend this one just on the art style
Man this one was quite the treat to watch for the visuals alone. They really just made it feal like an oldschool manga or art book from the 70's come alive in animated form. The amount of work that went into each scene, every set piece, every episode is crazy to think of much akin to watching something like Red line, I wouldnt be surprised if there is overlapping staff there to be honest.
I may have grown up watching some Lupin iii, but I really do not have much love for it, that being said this did not have to be nostalgic to be good. Which I am always here for, as I can truly view this without some rose tinted glasses unlike so many.
The charecters were written to the T of how they are through out Lupin's series but here you g…
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This series is just what it says on the tin: a story about the femme fatale, what made her who she is and how she intersects with Lupin. It lacks much of the humor of the mainline series, though that does peek through in places. It’s a much more serious tale, and the art style does a lot of the heavy lifting in making you feel that, all harsh lines that make it seem like a noir, hard boiled detective story, which in some cases it most definitely is. The art didn’t always work for me, as I’m not the biggest fan of Lupin’s redesign, but for most of the characters it gives them a gravity they’ve never been able to show before, none more so than Fujiko herself.
The narrative really makes the series. Most episodes tie into it in some way, whether by bringing in major players or by tying in ele…
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[THIS WAS WRITTEN RIGHT AFTER WATCHING IT AND ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACC. KEEPING THIS HERE FOR AN ARCHIVE]
This is such a good fucking show and a really good lupin anime too. I really like how it was an origin story on top of a totally fujiko centered story. I have to say tho the ending was kinda underwhelming. I really expected the story to go in a different way aka the one they were hinting at THE ENTIRE RUNTIME OF THE ANIME. THEY TRY TO TELL US ONE THING AND THEN IN THE LAST 10 SECONDS THEYRE LIKE HMMM YEAH NO AHA TRICKED U!! ITS ACTUALLY NOT THAT! ITS SMART! That was a little mean of them to do!!! Another thing was Oscar. Bro what a strange character. The first gay man in lupin and he has to be a fucking weirdo. I have no grounds to make comments on how good of a gay rep he is but I can s…
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I really don't like Fujiko Mine.
Actually, it would be more honest to say I hate the "woman who just seduces every man she meets by touching his thigh cause all men are horny idiots" trope that Fujiko embodies.
This whole movie just feels like we got some Lupin fan service wrapped with a rejected Killer 7 level. Fujiko is in every scene and always has her breasts exposed, or she's saying something sexual to fuel someone's mommy fetish.
And it gets really dull, really fast.
The villain also feels more at home in JJBA or something. He's got some weird mind control powers and can create sandstorms by sweating because he ate a poison flower or something???????????
I get that its supposed to tie into the "assassin factory" plot arc but the other Assassins were somewhat believable. A sniper…
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I actually went into this series expecting to dislike it because of the things I'd read about it, but ended up enjoying it.
I'll start with the technical aspects: while lacking in the typical Yuji Ohno soundtrack, I think that the music suited the series perfectly fine, and, while not as memorable, was overall very solid. The art direction was very appealing, and I say this as someone who saw stills and was very concerned about the stylization -- the characters look very good in motion and tonally the art direction added to the series' appeal and is actually one of its best assets. The animation does offer up some fun sequences, and is overall very solid.
As for the rest...
I think, for the most part, characterization read as fine to me. I felt like I was missing something because I was…
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A woman called Fujiko is probably my favourite series within the Lupin the third sides. This story is really well articulated and definitely gives us some insight to the characters in the past. Before the Lupin gang was formed completely.
I have heard about people complaining about how Fujiko is a character that is despised as she always betrays Lupin and is known for having sex with a lot of people. Honestly, she didn’t really grow on me at first either. But this series definitely changed my view on Fujiko and it might have just been me. I think Fujiko is purposely made to fool Lupin and very sexualised because she’s meant to be a form of unexpectedness for Lupin. Lupin is attracted to Fujiko because of how she plays him. This series kind of shows how Lupin starts to show his interest i…
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The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, while it did go out of it's way to make Fujiko so much more than a femme fatale or eye candy, also loses what makes Lupin III such a great series.
Now first of all, I want to say that the art direction for this series is amazing. While other darker Lupin fare like Goemon's Blood Spray had artwork that looked downright uncanny at times, A Woman Called Fujiko Mine is consistent in looking amazing. The animation is fluid and the stylization and shading is really cool. It looks close to the original manga in some ways. Ditto with the soundtrack. Duty Fiend just might be one of the best songs in the franchise, and Lupin III is known for great music in general. When it comes to the animation and aesthetic, this series knows exactly what it wants to be and nails it,…
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Animated by Nippon Animation, which has made many movies and specials over the decades, the most famous being this one. Lupin the Third is historically speaking the first great action/adventure anime, and also one of the oldest still living franchises, over 50 years old and continuously making more entries every year. It stopped having many fans decades ago though, since it was always episodic and repetitive. It didn’t have much variety in its missions and nobody would develop, much less be killed if he is a major character, so this was expected. Furthermore, although you could always appreciate its zany comedy, spicy erotic humor, and lively characters, the whole 70’s feel with adult thieves running around and shooting at thugs while trying to steal treasure and feel some female flesh jus…
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I got into the lupin Series at part 4 three years after this came out, but I kept hearing good things about this series, So I finally knuckled down and watched and boy was I entertained. Lupin the third: the woman called Fujiko Mine ( Fujiko Mine) is a nice change of pace from the regular lupin format, and I can now see its influences on the following part 4 and five series.
Fujiko Mine's story is pretty impressive. We Follow Fujiko as the main lead for once for a more sordid tale and also an excellent development to her character. Though I will say it did not pan out exactly as I would have liked in the end.
Character-wise everyone is pretty much the same except for Zenigata who is a much more serious character in this series. I suppose he could say that about all the cast, but nowhere…
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Let my preface this review by saying that there are facts that make me biased in the case of The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. I have watched many Lupin releases including the original Miyazaki TV series, also know as "green jacket" Lupin, as well as the 155 episode Part II, variably known as "red jacket" Lupin, as well as many of the movies and specials.
I have not finished Part III, a.k.a. "pink jacket" Lupin, because the ugly art has given me trouble in caring about it, and I have completed Part IV, a.k.a. Lupin (2015) or "blue jacket" Lupin, so I am a pretty well-versed fan of the Lupin franchise. I know that Fujiko Mine is supposed to an alternate retelling of the original series, but this series is a disgrace and is disgusting in every possible way.
Another point that makes me dislik…
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Lupin III : Woman Named Fujiko Mine Mini Review/Thoughts Now that I finished it
It's freaking fun guys.This installment is my gateway to the franchise, and it's a pretty good gateway if you don't want to check out the older ones. It had Fujiko meeting the other characters from scratch for the first five episodes and it was a proper reboot. This installment had a unique art style too. The series is kind of similar to Masaaki's. Each of the episodes are really fun, adventurous and sexy. Fujiko is one of the hottest anime characters I've seen and the music is dope too. Going to start the rest of the series that aired after this one too.
My Overall Score : 9.0/10.0
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One of the most mature and violent additions to the Lupin series, taking cues from the early anime and, from what I can tell, the source manga in general. Its style is impeccable, its music fantastic, and its writing as compelling and passionate as the woman thief herself.
This Lupin story functions as a alternate universe prequel, taking many mature and “adult” concepts and vignettes to explore the different headspaces of the Lupin cast. While it does clearly have a focus on Fujiko, it also delves into all of the other character’s motivations and backstories, twisting how they met and why. Considering that every character has had at least 3 different “how they met” scenarios, this isn’t much of an issue, and it works pretty well I think!
The character’s designs are pretty much exactly t…
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A Woman Named Fujiko Mine is a sultry spin-off to Lupin the IIIrd - Japan's long-running international spy thriller franchise. Slightly downplaying its typical flair of adventure for a decidedly more cerebral tale, this iteration shifts the spotlight to our eponymous heroine. The intrigue usually surrounding Fujiko's personality and history is brought to light. In this way, the narrative is elevated by focusing in on the female perspective. Fujiko’s sexuality is prominent throughout the show as a rhetorical device. It unflinchingly delves into the power and pleasure she derives from it - though, the more macabre aspects of it are also raised. This is done through the accomplished direction of the series’ first female staff members - Sayo Yamamaoto (Yuri on Ice!, Samurai Champloo) and Mari…
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This is one of the worst animes I've ever sat through in my life.
Starting off with the good: The art, animation, and sound are all top quality. It's made of stuff that can hold, so I see it aging well in those areas. The action scenes are very in one's face, and for it to be so dark themed it's vibrant and colorful! The characters are serious, but very energetic and goal oriented. No one is really depressed for this theme, but it handles serious issue.
The story, plot, and characters are the terrible part. They do a retelling of how the crew met and center it around Fujiko. Everyone has sex with her, wants to have sex with her, or wants to be her. At the same time, they shame her for having sex. And, I got tired of hearing her name by the last 4 eps.
My leading problem is Fujiko is usu…
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I was having very interest of Lupin 3rd franchise and the first series that i see are this and then i don't have more interest Lupin 3rd franchise.
starting overview :
ART&SOUND:
IS AMAZING STYLE you don't need me to see AMAZING ART
the music is classic music that is really cool for the series
STORY :
The narrative is a mystery of the woman called Fujiko Mine .......also the Lupin and there other characters....... THE MYSTERY IS NON SENSE IF FIRST PART
I can divide the series in two parts
Part 1 ( first 5 episodes) :
On this first part of the story they establish that Fujiko Mine is a super mystery women but ........ the characters don't do really nothing only acting super cool the series is episodic in this part and mysteries are establish in one episode and solve in the same
but in def…
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To call Lupin The 3rd important is a severe understatement, it's influenced many anime. Pretty much any western style anime about a bunch of crazy characters going on adventures and getting into trouble owes something to Lupin The 3rd but that does that mean it's still relevant? It's still popular in Japan sure but with how many stagnant specials and how silly it can be, The franchise was started to get pretty stale, it definitely needed a change of pace to keep things interesting.
The result was to change Lupin from a cartoony comedy to a gritty Film Noir and to have the main character not be Lupin but Fujiko Mine and with a great team behind this as well, it had alot going for it but did it pay off or was Lupin just grandpa anime? This answer is most certainly Yes, this thief still get…
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