Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files

If you are hunting for a new action series, Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files (ルパン三世『愛のダ・カーポ ～Fujiko's Unlucky Days』) deserves a look (1999). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: When Fujiko secures a file that documents the location of the fabled Columbus Egg– a mystical relic found by Christopher Columbus which can be harnessed to control the weather– she rapidly recruits Lupin and the gang to track. To prevent a sinister villain from finding the Egg, Fujiko memorizes the file and destroys it.

Another thread: Unfortunately, in the process, she contracts amnesia, changing her personality and wiping her memory of Lupin and his allies almost entirely. Can they restore Fujiko back to normal before the Egg falls into the hands of a madman?

With action at the core, 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. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Tokyo Movie Shinsha is the studio behind Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kanichi Kurita voicing Arsène Lupin III gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.