Audience reviews
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deathunderadoor
I just don't understand how you anyone could not like this. Ozamu Dezaki, I knew you invented the harmony cel, but I still wasn't familiar with your game. That was nuts. So fun, so much crazy shit. All the gadgets reminded me Inspector Gadget was literally Lupin at first, they just couldn't get the licensing rights, so they had to rip him off. By the last act, it's almost hard to believe this was the same movie that started with them stealing the entire Statue of Liberty, so crazy.
The direction is awesome, just tons and tons of cool scenes that surprise you, with shots from angles you very rarely see in anime. This movie looks amazing, especially for a TV movie. The nice scan made it even more beautiful, felt like a giant leap up from the DVD rip of Fuma Conspiracy we just saw. The open…
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[THIS WAS WRITTEN RIGHT AFTER WATCHING IT AND ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACC. KEEPING THIS HERE FOR AN ARCHIVE]
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. BRO IDK WTF IT WAS I JUSY WATCHED BUT I REALLY FUCKING HAD A GOOD TIME
I find it really interesting how ppl either never talk abt this movie, say it’s weird, or say how it’s kinda shit and honestly I can’t deny that I had as much fun watching this one as I did mamo and Tokyo crisis. Objectively this one does not come even close to either of them BUT ITS JUST REALLY FUN. It has the mamo-like character designs with some really REALLY cool editing and at times really good animation and the dub is just straight up fucking hilarious. I was totally expecting to come out like yeah it was ok! But naw I love this one. If I had some critiques it would be that the plot itself is…
Read at the sourceTutylicious
The film was quite enjoyable although it was made in the late 80's. But there was one character that stands out the most in my eyes, Michael(yes the kid of this film haha). I don't know why he looks very similar with Child Emperor from One Punch Man(correct me if I'm wrong). From the clothes, his demeanor, the knowledge and the use of computer, no doubt that is the character design of OPM. Does this mean one of the characters of OPM is inspired by Lupin? I hope so that this is a hidden easter egg from OPM. Nevertheless, since I'm on the journey of watching all Lupin films, I won't comment much but to enjoy and search some easter egg that all the future anime might take reference from the Lupin franchise.
Read at the sourceInuyoujo
It was recorded in 1989, so I'm going to be here nor there on recording quality. They did what they did back then, but I can say it's not bad. I was in it for the storytelling and plot, and I was not disappointed! This story is around a heist, that takes some unexpected emotional turns with the characters involved with the event.
The storytelling isn't ground breaking, but it's what you would expect from Lupin. If you're in it as a Lupin fan, I suggest it! If you want to watch this offhandedly, I don't suggest it. I see this one as more for people already in the know about the characters.
I caught a case of the feels at the end.
Read at the sourceAnimeObasan
I went into this anime special as a loyal Lupin fan, watching it strictly out of loyalty and not expecting much at all. Boy was I surprised! For an animation made in 1989, it was such a delightful treat and easy to see why it sparked annual Lupin specials from then on!
ANIMATION: It's hard to believe this was made in 1989, technically part of the pink jacket series (thought Lupin wears red, as he does in most specials). The DVD/BD release's animation is better done than a lot of stuff released today. Many of the animation sequences seemed to have quite a bit of detail, featuring movements and tricks that you still see today. This movie was the one that sparked the yearly Lupin special, so it's no surprise. Wow, just wow! If you watched this right now without knowing that it's a remastered…
Read at the sourcePsycho_Sanji
Lupin III: Bye Bye Liberty Crisis from 1989 is the first annual Lupin TV movie special, which they've continued doing every year since. Unfortunately, starting that great tradition is pretty much the only good thing about this particular Lupin tale.
It starts out with Lupin retired, slumming it, watching TV. Pretty different way to start a Lupin story, and it does lead to a fun reuniting with Lupin and his gunslinger sidekick Jigen. Their classic characters, and their great dynamic together are one of the bright spots of this story. These characters are classic no matter what.
Pretty much, this has one of the more nonsensical Lupin plots. I enjoy some surreal craziness, it can be fun and has suited Lupin from time to time. Here, it's just a muddled mess.
Lupin and Jigen set out to liter…
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