Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins

Meet Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (ルパン三世ワルサーP38), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1997). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by an enigmatic 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 foes 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?

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. Think of it as a pick for 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. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1997, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.