Lupin the 3rd Part 2 English Sub & Dub

About Lupin the 3rd Part 2

Looking for background on Lupin the 3rd Part 2 (新・ルパン三世)? This action, adventure and comedy series by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1977) starts out like this. The setup: Stealthy, smug, sharp, and silly. These words only begin to describe the greatest thief in the realm, Lupin the Third.

More of the story: Ever at his side are the quick-draw sharpshooter Daisuke Jigen and the deadly, honor-bound swordsman Goemon Ishikawa Besides the countless fabulous treasures and priceless gems he pursues across the realm. Getting away with the gold and the girl is rarely as simple as it first seems. The clever Fujiko is eager to run off with the treasure for herself.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yasuo Yamada 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. The run is 155 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, so the studio's house style defines how Lupin the 3rd Part 2 looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yasuo Yamada as Arsène Lupin III, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1977, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.