Audience reviews
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whiteflame55
I liked this season quite a bit. I think it was a little more consistently solid than Part IV by having a plot that felt like it very naturally built on itself over the course of the season, though it notably lacked the stylized animation that made that series pop as well as the layered plots. Its best episodes didn't quite rise to the level of the best that series had to offer, either. What this series did have was some solid emotional investment. In particular, how this series portrayed the dynamic between Fujiko and Lupin was absolutely excellent, and making that the core of the season makes it easy to love. I have issues with how Goemon behaved later in this season (his readiness to attack his friend just felt like it was there to create end-of-season tension and came at the cost of so…
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I don't wanna give a simplified over-appraisal for Part 5 because it does have some flaws- no show is perfect. But what Part 5 does and how it does it is not just a treat for longtime Lupin fans but feels like a big thank you letter to everyone who's kept the franchise alive.
Part 5 tackles territory we've never seen in the series: a commentary on these characters, their exploits, and us as an audience. It doesn't go uncreatively meta like so much media now but it's plot proposes questions and answers for why we enjoy the franchise so much. It takes these characters to places we haven't seen before and it's all earned due to the events the story sets up.
So, in modern day times how does a thief operate? Cameras everywhere, mindless social media usage, the concept thieving as a dated st…
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Firstly, sorry for my English, it's not my native language.
Lupin III is a work created in mid-1967 by the late Monkey Punch, who ended up several television anime adaptations; theatrical and special films. In 2018, the fifth part of the anime premiered, having its 24 episodes and becoming the best part so far.
Structure: Earlier parts of Lupin III did not focus on a single continuous plot, but rather were "episodic" episodes where one did not influence the other. This changed from the fourth part, but it still contained at least half of the anime, the episodic system, already in part five, this focus on linearity is almost 100%, with some episodes honoring previous parts, taking up less than 1/4 of the anime.
Worldbuilding: Part five manages to bring a depth that was not explored in pr…
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It should be noted that I'm going into this review as someone who binged Part IV and Part V one after the other and I feel like I'm nuts for liking this season less than Part IV. This isn't to say that Part V is bad, but I do feel like it's a lot easier for me to say that I enjoyed Part IV as opposed to Part V. I have a lot of conflicting feelings on Part V: what it does well, it does really well, but the rest is more of a mixed bag.
I'll start with what I liked.
While I felt like the art direction read as more generic as opposed to its predecessor, the backgrounds in particular were gorgeous and the animation was clean. The soundtrack was wonderful as always, though admittedly this season's version of the theme wasn't my favorite.
When it comes to the plot episodes focusing on the main…
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While watching this, I couldn't shake the thought: "did the people behind Lupin III Part 5 secretly hate Lupin III?"
On the surface, probably not. There are a lot of blink-and-you'll-miss them references splashed liberally throughout. Clearly, they have seen this show, or at least looked up all the movies and picked some characters from each to revive.
But Part 5 is just such a fucking slog with no energy at all after the first arc. I watched the first 6 episodes weekly in 2018, and I thought they were a good time then. Ami was an excellent addition to the series. Everyone played an interesting role in that story. And episode 6 was a filler that I vaguely recall, so it couldn't have been all bad. Nonetheless, I found I didn't want to keep going then, so I put the series on hold.
Holy sh…
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I've watched a lot of Lupin III seasons and films over the years and I'm happy that after 50 years since the original Pilot film from 1969 it still gets a lot of love and attention. It really shows what a masterpiece the legendary Monkey Punch came up with.
So... why the low score?
Animation:
1) I absolutely love how the art style manages the capture the "old school" look.
2) no CGI usage is a plus
3) hated the OP and ED visuals
4) I love how the show begins with a brief showcase of the animation's evolution over the 50 years of Lupin III's series
5) SPOILER from the 19th episode: Lupin and Zylberstein are sitting across each other. Behind Zylberstein is Mirage with a sniper aimed at Lupin's face. As Jigen, who was behind Lupin at that time, shoots the sniper rifle, Mirage shot en…
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Honestly the Lupin series never fails to keep me on my feet. Part 5 is very well written and gives old fans service by bringing back red jacket Lupin in a couple of episodes. If you are new to Lupin the Third series, starting at any part is absolutely fine. You’ll get the gist of all the loveable characters and how they fit into the whole picture.
However, don’t be scared to give part 1 or 2 a go first! Although the animation between 1 and 5 is a big jump, it’s good to see where Lupin first began and why they did give nostalgic feelings of red jacket Lupin.
Overall, part 5 is really well made and the soundtrack is beautiful. Every Lupin soundtrack is classical and I definitely listen to the soundtracks when going for a drive or going about my day. Lupin the third has amazing storyline…
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Lupin the 3rd part 5 is another fine addition to the franchise. This part stands out because it feels like a celebration of everything the series is, as well as being a modernized take on the franchise. Technology is at the forefront of this part you see, and it has changed the world greatly. Now Lupin and his crew have to deal with new threats from social media tracking where they are, face recognition technology and bio-metric security among others. But Lupin himself hasn't fallen behind the times, his kit has been updated to keep up. His main tool is his new monocle that is basically just an incredibly advanced computer allowing him to keep up with the constant stream of information. New technologies such as 3D printers and smartphones help round out his kit. The modernization of the se…
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Anime’s most popular robber, Arsene Lupin III, continues his escapades with this new show. And while he reaches fifty years, changing times have not changed his enthusiasm for impossible thefts. With that said, the world has evolved and become tougher for him.
This adaptation puts Lupin against the current world, specifically the aspect of information technology that has become so much of current culture: cellphones, social services, digital money, hacking and surveillance. It’s a long way from Lupin’s origins in the late 1960s, when all he seriously needed was his wit. The challenge is whether he can still hold up, after all these years. To his credit, Lupin realizes he needs a tech-savvy ally and brings in Ami Enan, a hacker who wants to experience the world.
The story isn’t a simple…
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The famous Lupin's gang, 50years now, after 3 years came back with a new series. The first introduction story presents a new character and probably the most infurious hunting of the most famous thief in the world, Lupin III. Τechnology seems to be one of the most dangerous enemies. Lupin follows italian fashion and wears the blue jacket one more time. Part 5 doesnt have the same story line as the previous part in Italy, arcs with 5 or 6 episodes, flashbacks and from the first moment give us the feeling that going to be more emotional than ever.
Characters' relationships are strong, often recollect moments from the past, joking about their age and in addition to their struggle they have with texhnology recall ages when their life wasn't that hard. Ami was a fresh addition and strengthen t…
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The other reviews for Lupin III Part 5 are overwhelmingly positive, so I decided to offer a different opinion that explains why I found the series pretty disappointing. I've seen quite a lot of Lupin over the years, so I've learned to identify which elements of the characters and their adventures I enjoy the most. Perhaps the most frustrating thing about Part 5 is that all through its run, it looked like it was aiming for the exact flavour that I love, but something was always missing.
In Part 5, Lupin and his gang are having adventures in France, the home country of Lupin's famous grandfather. Technology and especially social media play a big part this time. While Lupin has always adapted to the technology available, this is the first time that it's getting such a focus. I wasn't sure ho…
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So I don't have the full background when it comes to the Lupin series. I picked up this series in part 4, and that was good but nothing special, but part 5 is definitely something special.
Lupin's characters are very familiar to the point where you can pick up any part and still get a conventional understanding of their roles. Lupin is the zany but brilliant thief, Fujiko is the fem fatal who has an ongoing on and off relationship with Lupin. Jigen a crack shot and Lupin's bro who always has his back, Goemon is the stoic samurai who can slash through anything, and Zentigata is the detective who was still chasing Lupin but is always one step behind him. In addition, they have been at this chase so long they kind of have a proxy friendship or at the very least mutual respect for each other.…
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I’m glad that Lupin III still attracts enough of an audience to fund the steady output of shows and films. I wouldn’t give the label “masterpiece” to much in the Lupin III franchise—maybe to The Castle of Cagliostro and a few of the specials from the 90’s—but I can always count on enjoyment no matter how corny the writing. I grew up on the Miyazaki film and so was destined to become a certified Lupin III fanboy. I can say I enjoyed the hell out of this season.
I struggled with Lupin III Part 5 for the first few episodes. I believe the words I used to describe the pilot to friends were “horseshit” and “garbage writing.” The whole livestreaming plot that this season begins with is corny as hell, but I think I was primarily pissed off by the panty shot of the teenage girl and the subsequent…
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TL;DR
It's great...watch it.
For everyone else:
There's this tendency among Lupin enthusiasts to praise every iteration, giving it special treatment, regardless of it's faults.
I'm one of those enthusiasts so forgive my sense of bias.
What makes a Lupin III series fun is in capturing the magic of watching the titular character and his crew of thieves do whatever the hell they want and getting away with it. Parts 1-3 as well as the specials and movies used this in episodic adventures about kinetic fast paced heists and rescuing princesses and saving/destroying countries.
Part 4 is where that format changes and I'd say for the better with an overarching plot.
And don't get it twisted, those episodic adventures are fun, but each episode feels like a slightly different Lupin depending…
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This latest installment of the Lupin III franchise adds some new elements to Lupin's thieving adventures that helps freshen up the now 50 year old franchise. First, it explores Lupin dealing with the challenges of modern technology such as the Internet and smartphones. This adds some new challenges for Lupin to deal with as technological elements like hackers, webcams, drones, and social media serve to complicate Lupin's crimes in the modern era. Yet in spite of this and unlike his companions who feel overwhelmed by the changing times at points, Lupin is shown to be quite adaptable in changing technologies and gains a new companion in the form of teen hacker Ami who aids him at a number of points throughout Lupin III: Part V.
The second element that helps make this series a unique one in…
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Damn, what a love letter to Lupin this series has been.
We got Lupin as he adjusts to a modern age of thievery, having to deal with modern technology as it's used to thwart him at every turn.
The main episodes are truly brilliant, balancing humour, action and violence around amazing stories.
The side episodes have the obligatory Goemon & Jigen one off episodes, and odes to former parts with episodes based on Lupin’s past, shown by his change in jackets. All of which are truly brilliant, honestly there isn’t a single episode I don’t love.
The main cast are delightful as always, especially when showing the relationship and humorous interactions between Lupin & Jigen, and Lupin & Zenigata. The relationship between Fujiko and Lupin is also explored, which shows there really is more to them, o…
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