Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone

Meet Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone (LUPIN THE IIIRD 次元大介の墓標), an action, adventure and comedy anime by TMS Entertainment and Telecom Animation Film (2014). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: By bringing her voice to West Doroa, the East Doroan singer Queen Malta hoped that she could heal the rift between the two countries. Instead, her murder on stage by an unknown assassin only served to increase the tension between the two countries.

More of the story: Already a country known for its incredibly low crime rate, East Doroa increases security in preparation for war--but security is nothing to the likes of super-genius thief Lupin III! Still, when he and partner Jigen Daisuke swipe the Little Comet gemstone from an embassy in East Doroa, it's a little convenient that the police seem to know their every move. Worse, before they can even make their getaway, the pair find themselves under the crosshairs of a certain hitman--the same one that killed Queen Malta!

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TMS Entertainment and Telecom Animation Film, so the studio's house style defines how Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Kanichi Kurita voicing Arsène Lupin III gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.