Lupin III Returns to Cinema in 2025 with New 2D Animated Film
A new Lupin III animated film, the first in 2D in thirty years, is set for release in 2025. Titled 'Lupin the IIIrd. The Movie,' it is produced by Telecom Animation Film and distributed by TOHO. Directed by Takeshi Koike with a screenplay by Yuya Takahashi, the film will feature the classic characters: Lupin, Fujiko, Jigen, Goemon, and Inspector Zenigata. The last 2D Lupin film was 'Lupin: Trappola mortale' in 1996. The character, created by Monkey Punch in 1967, is loosely based on Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. A teaser trailer has been released, promising an adrenaline-filled experience.
Key facts
- New Lupin III 2D animated film titled 'Lupin the IIIrd. The Movie'
- First 2D Lupin film in 30 years, since 1996's 'Lupin: Trappola mortale'
- Produced by Telecom Animation Film and distributed by TOHO
- Directed by Takeshi Koike, screenplay by Yuya Takahashi
- Features classic characters: Lupin, Fujiko, Jigen, Goemon, Inspector Zenigata
- Character created by Monkey Punch in 1967, based on Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc
- Teaser trailer released with tagline 'Non avete ancora visto il vero Lupin III'
- Film scheduled for release in 2025
Entities
Artists
- Monkey Punch
- Maurice Leblanc
- Takeshi Koike
- Yuya Takahashi
Institutions
- Telecom Animation Film
- TOHO
- Netflix
- Artribune