Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins

Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (ルパン三世ワルサーP38) blends action, adventure and comedy by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1997). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-colored Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle.

Along the way, after joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new allies and adversaries as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?

As an action title, 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. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, which means the visual identity of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 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 1997, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.