With some artwork to show off for it, Discotek Media updated at Otakon about the “Italian Cut” of the series that’s different from the Japanese edition, reminding us of the days of international cuts and the like. The distributor has revealed that this edition, which is English-only, is now available as separate DVD and Blu-ray editions. They are looking at Japanese edition with plans for that for a winter 2019 release as they deal with putting it together.
Check out our review of the UK release of the series.
The series has Kazuhide Tomonaga working as the chief director on the property, which is welcome as he was involved in some of the best parts of previous films, while Yuichiro Yano will be directing based on scripts by Yuuya Takahashi. The series is animated at Telecom Animation Film. They’re not exactly a really well-known production company, but they’re heavily involved in backgrounds, finishing animation and a lot of secondary production assistance. They worked on the Inuyahsa TV series and were involved in the Brave Story feature as the primary animation production company. They have experience with this franchise as well, having been involved in several of the specials and a couple of the movies as well.
Plot Concept: LUPIN IS BACK AND THIS TIME HE’S…MARRIED?!
There’s a message from Lupin the Third, but this time, he’s not announcing a heist. Instead, it’s an invitation to his wedding. He is marrying the young and famous tabloid queen, Rebecca of the wealthy Rosselini conglomerate. Lupin’s true motive behind his nuptials is to steal the Libertas crown, also known as San Marino’s national treasure. The crown is only brought out during their marriage ceremony.
But as Lupin attempts to steal the crown, his arch-nemesis Inspector Zenigata is ready to pounce, having been tipped off on Lupin’s attempted heist. But who tipped him off, and why?
The story that begins in San Marino will reach all over Italy as Lupin pursues love and freedom in this exciting new adventure.
