Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine(Japanese:LUPIN the Third～ Mine Fujiko という nữ ～,Hepburn:Rupan za Saado ~Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna~)is a Japaneseanimetelevision series produced byTMS Entertainment.Part of theLupin IIIfranchise,it is the fourth anime television adaptation of theLupin IIImangaseries created byMonkey Punch.Directed bySayo Yamamoto,it aired onNippon Televisionfrom April to June 2012. It focuses on the franchise's heroine,Fujiko Mine,as she undergoes various missions and encounters the rest of theLupin IIIcast for the first time. Unlike the franchise's previous three televised anime,The Woman Called Fujiko Mineis more sexually oriented in order to capture the "sensuality" present in the original manga, as well as darker and more serious. It is also the only installment in the franchise to be directed by a woman and the first in whichLupin IIIis not the protagonist.
| Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine | |
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| LUPIN the Third～ Mine Fujiko という nữ ～ (Rupan za Saado ~Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna~) | |
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| Created by | Monkey Punch |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Sayo Yamamoto |
| Produced by | Naoki Iwasa Toshio Nakatani Yu Kiyozono |
| Written by | Mari Okada |
| Music by | Naruyoshi Kikuchi |
| Studio | TMS/Po10tial |
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| Original network | Nippon TV |
| Original run | April 4, 2012–June 27, 2012 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Anime film | |
| Jigen's Gravestone | |
| Directed by | Takeshi Koike |
| Produced by | Yu Kiyozono |
| Written by | Yuuya Takahashi |
| Music by | James Shimoji |
| Studio | Telecom Animation Film |
| Licensed by |
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| Released | June 21, 2014 |
| Runtime | 51 minutes |
| Anime film | |
| Goemon's Blood Spray | |
| Directed by | Takeshi Koike |
| Produced by | Yu Kiyozono |
| Written by | Yuuya Takahashi |
| Music by | James Shimoji |
| Studio | Telecom Animation Film |
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| Released | February 4, 2017 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Anime film | |
| Fujiko's Lie | |
| Directed by | Takeshi Koike |
| Produced by | Yu Kiyozono |
| Written by | Yuuya Takahashi |
| Music by | James Shimoji |
| Studio | Telecom Animation Film |
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| Released | May 31, 2019 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
VAPreleased the anime on home video in four-disc DVD and Blu-ray box sets in September 2012.Funimationsimulcastedthe series, with English subtitles, on their website andNico Nicofor North American audiences as it aired in Japan. They releasedThe Woman Called Fujiko Minein Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD sets in August 2013, including an English-language dub.Manga Entertainmentreleased a similar set in the United Kingdom in September, whereas Hanabee released it in Australasia in two parts, in October and November 2013.
The Woman Called Fujiko Minereceived generally positive reviews from critics. It won the New Face Award at the 16thJapan Media Arts Festivalin 2012.
Background and production
editIn April 2011, it was reported that a newLupin IIIanimated television series would air in the fall on Nippon TV.[2]However, Nippon TV then said the project was only a TV special (Blood Seal – Eternal Mermaidwhich aired in December), not a series.[3]In 2012,TohoCinemas announced that a promotional video for a "new television series premiering in April" would be shown at a Lupin 40th Anniversary event on March 18.[4]Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Minewas announced a week later as a thirteen episode serial.[5]The series was part of the 40th Anniversary of the Lupin animated series, and the 45th Anniversary of the original manga.[6]
The series was directed bySayo Yamamotowho was given full creative control. Yamamoto wanted to use the originalLupin IIImanga and its adult themes as a basis for the series.[6]Takeshi Koikewas the character designer and animation director and Yamamoto requested he use the original manga character designs as a starting point.[5][6]The visual approach to the series has been compared toValkyria Chronicles.[7]
Mari Okadawas the main writer of the series,[5]although Itsuko Miyoshi (ep 2),Dai Satō(ep 3, 7, 10),[8]Shinsuke Ōnishi (ep 5) andJunji Nishimura(ep 8) served as episode writers. It was reported that the series would capture the "sensuality" present in Monkey Punch's originalLupin IIImanga in its "daring interpretation" of the franchise.[5]The promotional video first shown at Toho Cinemas began being streamed by TMS Entertainment onYouTubeon March 26.[9]
The music ofLupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Minewas composed by Naruyoshi Kikuchi, leader of the Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden band.[8]Shinichirō Watanabe,known for directingCowboy BebopandSamurai Champlooand who collaborated with Yamamoto several times in the past, served as music producer.[10]
Voice cast
edit| Character | Japanese | English[11] |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiko Mine | Miyuki Sawashiro | Michelle Ruff |
| Lupin III | Kanichi Kurita | Sonny Strait |
| Daisuke Jigen | Kiyoshi Kobayashi | Christopher Sabat |
| Goemon Ishikawa XIII | Daisuke Namikawa | Mike McFarland |
| Inspector Koichi Zenigata | Kōichi Yamadera | Richard Epcar |
| Lieutenant Oscar | Yūki Kaji | Josh Grelle |
| Count Luis Y. Almeida | Kanji Furutachi | Bill Jenkins |
| Owl Head | Katsumi Chō | Kent Williams |
| Dr. Fritz Kaiser | Binbin Takaoka | Jerry Russell |
| Aisha | Sanae Kobayashi | Stephanie Sheh |
Release
editThe series was broadcast for thirteen episodes onNippon Televisionbetween April 4 and June 27, 2012. The opening theme song is "New Wuthering Heights"(Tân ・ lam が khâu,Shin Arashi ga Oka)by Naruyoshi Kikuchi and Pepe Tormento Azucarar feat.Ichiko Hashimoto(reading the opening monologue in Japanese, withMichelle Ruffreading the opening monologue in English), while the ending theme is "Duty Friend" by NIKIIE.[12]Funimationlicensed the series and provided an English subtitledsimulcastof the series on both their website andNico Nico.[13]
In Japan the series was released byVAPas DVD and Blu-ray boxsets on September 19, 2012.[14]In North America, Funimation originally announced a date of July 30, 2013 for the home release of the series, with an art book included with a limited edition.[12]However the art book was later cancelled and the release rescheduled to August 20, 2014 on Blu-ray or DVD and Blu-ray combo pack.[15]Manga Entertainmentlicensed the series for the United Kingdom and released separate DVD and Blu-ray boxsets on September 16, 2013.[16]In Australia the series was published by Hanabee as two DVD and Blu-ray combo sets on October 16 and November 20, 2013.[17][18]They later released a four disc Blu-ray and DVD box set on December 3, 2014.[19]On December 12, Jason DeMarco onTwittersaid thatLupin III: The Legend of Fujiko Minewas considered to be aired onToonami,but they could not make it work due to the show having too much nudity for their censors.[20]It was later announced that Funimation's license for the anime series expired in August 2018.[21]On September 14, 2020,Discotek Mediaannounced that they had acquired the license forThe Woman Called Fujiko Mineand they re-released the series on March 30, 2021.[22]
Other media
editMusic
editThe official soundtrack of the show was released on December 19, 2012, and features 42 tracks.[23]It was released on USiTuneson January 29, 2013.[24]
Lupin the IIIrd
editJigen's Gravestone
editIn March 2014, it was announced thatThe Woman Called Fujiko Mine's animation director and character designer,Takeshi Koike,was directing an animated film that serves as a "continuation spin-off" to the TV series. Yu Kiyozono also returned to produce the film,Lupin the IIIrd: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone(LUPIN THE IIIRD thứ nguyên đại giới の mộ tiêu,Jigen Daisuke no Bohyō),that focuses on the character Jigen and tells how he and Lupin became partners.[25]Koike's fellow-RedlinecreatorsKatsuhito Ishiiand James Shimoji served as adviser and music composer respectively. The film was split into two parts and had a limited screening at the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater from June 21–27, 2014.[26][27]
It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 28, 2014, with an art book included in the limited edition.[28]The 30-track soundtrack to the movie was released on December 10, 2014.[29]On December 21, 2014,Discotek Mediaannounced their acquisition of the North American distribution rights to the film, which was retitledLupin III: Jigen's Gravestonefor the American market. Their Blu-ray and DVD of the film, released on April 5, 2016, includes the company's first original English dub,[30]which was produced in cooperation withBang Zoom! Entertainment.TMS Entertainmentmade the dubbed and subtitled versions of the film available for viewing onHuluon April 25, 2015.[31]
Film cast
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lupin III | Kanichi Kurita | Keith Silverstein |
| Daisuke Jigen | Kiyoshi Kobayashi | Dan Woren |
| Yael Okuzaki | Akio Hirose | Taylor Henry |
| Fujiko Mine | Miyuki Sawashiro | Cristina Vee |
| Queen Malta | Marika Minase Beverly Staunton(singing voice) |
Erica Lindbeck |
| Mamo | Kanji Obana | Kirk Thornton |
| Inspector Koichi Zenigata | Kōichi Yamadera | Richard Epcar |
Goemon's Blood Spray
editA follow-up toJigen's Gravestoneby the same staff, entitledLupin the IIIrd: Goemon Ishikawa's Blood Spray(LUPIN THE IIIRD huyết yên の thạch xuyên năm ェ môn,Chikemuri no Ishikawa Goemon),was released on February 4, 2017.[32]It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 26, 2017, with an art book included in the limited edition.[33]Discotek Media released the film in North America asLupin III: Goemon's Blood Sprayon October 29, 2019.
Goemon is hired as a bodyguard by Yakuza Boss, Makio Inaniwa, who runs a gambling boat and is being threatened by internal factions. At the same time, Lupin attempts to steal the proceeds of the gaming vessel and meets Fujiko who had the same intention. Lupin and Fujiko decide to divide sales proceeds, but suddenly the boat explodes. Goemon heads for the engine-room and encounters the huge and powerful Hawk or "Bermuda ghost" with his twin axes who is seeking Lupin. While Goemon is fighting Hawk, Inaniwa dies in the flames, abandoned by his men. To avenge his father, Inaniwa Jr. sends Goemon to kill Hawk. Goemon finds Hawk but is easily beaten, and undertakes a punishing ordeal to understand why he lost. He returns to Inaniwa Jr. to take his punishment, but explodes at his men's insensitivity and brutality, and attacks them, leaving only Inaniwa Jr. standing. Goemon eventually finds Hawk again as he is pursuing Lupin and Daisuke. Goemon intervenes and confronts and defeats Hawk in a final bloody battle.
Film cast
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lupin III | Kanichi Kurita | Keith Silverstein |
| Goemon Ishikawa XIII | Daisuke Namikawa | Lex Lang |
| Daisuke Jigen | Kiyoshi Kobayashi | Dan Woren |
| Fujiko Mine | Miyuki Sawashiro | Cristina Vee |
| Inspector Koichi Zenigata | Kōichi Yamadera | Richard Epcar |
| Hawk | Takaya Hashi | Kirk Thornton |
| Makio Inaniwa | Takayuki Sugō | Richard Epcar |
| Inaniwa Jr. | Atsushi Miyauchi |
Fujiko's Lie
editA follow-up toGoemon Blood Sprayby the same staff, entitledLupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine's Lie(LUPIN THE IIIRD Mine Fujiko の hư,Mine Fujiko no Uso),was released on May 31, 2019. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 23, 2019. Discotek Media released the film in North America asLupin III: Fujiko's Lieon March 31, 2020.
A young boy called Gene holds the key to $500 million that his father embezzled. The two are being targeted by the assassin Bincam who attacked Gene's father, Randy.
Film cast
| Character | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiko Mine | Miyuki Sawashiro | Cristina Vee |
| Lupin III | Kanichi Kurita | Keith Silverstein |
| Daisuke Jigen | Kiyoshi Kobayashi | Dan Woren |
| Bincam | Mamoru Miyano | Billy Kametz |
| Gene | Tomoe Hanba | Erika Harlacher |
| Randy | Masato Ohara | Ben Lepley |
Lupin the IIIrd: The Movie
editA film set in theLupin the IIIrduniverse was announced on November 29, 2024 scheduled for a release sometime during the following year. The film will be the first traditionally animated feature-length soloLupin the 3rdfilm in over 30 years and the first not to feature Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen in any capacity of theLupin the IIIrdsaga, following his retirement from the role in 2021 and his death the following year. The staff from the previous three films will return, including director Koike, screenwriter Takahashi and Telecom as the animation studio.[34]
Other
editSeveral different pieces of merchandise based on the series have been produced. Figures of Fujiko and Lupin from the show were created,[35]while one of Jigen from theJigen's Gravestonefilm was released at the end of 2014. Fujiko's and Jigen's came in different color schemes depending on the retailer.[36][37]An artbook featuring original drawings of the TV series selected by Takeshi Koike was published as well.[38]
Reception
editThe Woman Called Fujiko Minewon the New Face Award at the 16thJapan Media Arts Festivalin 2012;[39]and was named one of the best anime of 2012 byOtaku USA,who called the animation the most innovative of any series that year.[40]The Japanese DVD release of the series was the fifth best-selling Japanese Animation DVD of its first week having sold 1,404 copies, while the Blu-ray version was the ninth best-selling on its respectiveOriconchart with 2,802 copies.[41][42]
Kotaku's Richard Eisenbeis hailed the series as "one of—if not 'the'—most beautiful anime ever made."[43]Rebecca Silverman ofAnime News Network(ANN) wrote a mostly positive review of the anime. She praised its darker tone and the tragic past of Fujiko, but particularly the overall plot; "Simply put, this is a series that has been very well planned, right down to the last scene." She notes that if the viewer is only familiar with the North AmericanGeneonrelease of the second televised anime they will be surprised; "If you're going into this expecting wacky hijinks or crazy exploits, you will be disappointed.Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mineis a mature, slightly dark take on the franchise, and it succeeds in bringing new life to it while still remaining faithful to Monkey Punch's original. "The only negative aspects she wrote were on the series' odd title opening and the amount of unjustified nudity.[44]However, her colleague Jacob Hope Chapman disagreed with this, believing that the audio stands out in the opening and that the sexuality is completely in-line with the show's "aesthetic and never seems excessive or ill-fitting." Chapman also stated that "Fujiko's constant objectification" surprisingly builds to one of the mostfeminist-positive anime in years.[45]Dallas Marshall ofTHEM Anime Reviewsgave the series 4 out of 5 stars, praising the anime for being closer to the original manga's style in both story and animation.[1]
In his review of theJigen's Gravestonefilm, Paul Jensen of ANN had strong praise for the animation; stating that the film is worth watching at least once for the visuals alone. His biggest complaint was that the plot is essentially a cat-and-mouse game between the heroes and villains, with little else, but said "I'll take simple and focused over sloppy and complicated any day."[46]Matt Schley ofOtaku USAwrote that it "feels a bit restrained compared to the psychedelic madness that was[The Woman Called] Fujiko Mine."While he said the film is a" competent Lupin tale with more flair than the average Lupin TV special, "he felt as if it was simply going through the motions.[47]Reviewing theGoemon's Blood Sprayfilm, Schley felt it improved onJigen's Gravestoneand saw more of director Takeshi Koike's personal touch reminiscent ofRedlineandTrava: Fist Planet.[48]Kim Morrissy of ANN was surprised by how much action and emotional dramaFujiko's Liefeatured despite its short runtime. She praised it for its "in-depth examination of Fujiko's character" and her interactions with Gene, but felt the villains were underdeveloped.[49]
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