On May 20, legendary voice actress Eiko Masuyama passed away at the age of 89. Prior to Miyuki Sawashiro taking up the role in 2011, Masuyama was the unmistakable voice of Fujiko Mine, the more-than-friendly rival of Lupin the 3rd. And while this is quite …Read more »
We’ve talked in the past about fun anime crossovers, from Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman to that dual birthday celebration for Gundam and Hello Kitty. Since then, even more have come out… and one, Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura, is coming to Netflix this summer! So it’s the perfect …Read more »
HIDIVE continues to establish itself as the go-to place to stream all of the various Lupin the 3rd incarnations over the years, and the latest to join the streaming service is 1984’s Lupin the 3rd Part III. The first two episodes are set to debut …Read more »
HIDIVE is currently streaming the latest entry in the LUPIN THE 3rd TV anime series—which adapts the manga by the late Monkey Punch—but that’s not all that’s in store. In addition to PART 6, HIDIVE announced that it has acquired streaming rights to the entire …Read more »
This year is a big one for the Lupin the 3rd anime, which first took Monkey Punch’s manga to the small screen 50 years ago on October 24, 1971. With the actual broadcast anniversary approaching, Sentai Filmworks announced a special theatrical event that will bring …Read more »
Ever had a friend or family member ask for you anime recommendations? Ideally, you know what kind of shows they like already — which makes recs easier. But sometimes, there’s not a lot to go on. So what kind of starter anime do you hand …Read more »
There’s so much anime out there, we’re constantly celebrating anime anniversaries! But if you’re looking for big special reasons to celebrate, there are some major ones coming in 2021. Sounds like a good excuse for a movie marathon (or a first watch) to us! Here …Read more »
What’s better than watching your anime faves onscreen? Watching all of them together at once! Anime crossovers have always been a thing, but these days they’re getting more commonplace. From isekai expanded universes to studios bringing together their top-tier stars, it all means more fun for …Read more »
Discotek Media has already announced that it was bringing Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle of Cagliostro out on Blu-ray this January. But in a new Twitter thread, Discotek revealed how much they have to offer in this new release, including multiple dub options, art galleries, and linear …Read more »
Lupin the 3rd has been going strong for more than 50 years. Originally created as a manga by Monkey Punch, it now exists across innumerable series, films, specials, games, and other media. Discotek is always on the ball, regularly bringing out home video releases of …Read more »
Media Blasters and Discotek Media have both announced new Blu-ray anime releases. Media Blasters had previously released Shrine of the Morning Mist on DVD back in the 2000s, but now they’re making it available for Blu-ray. Since we are on the Shrine of the Morning …Read more »
GKIDS is bringing Lupin the 3rd: The First—the legendary gentleman thief’s first full CGI outing—over to North America, and some classic cast members are coming along for the ride. Among the main cast are long-time dub mainstays like Tony Oliver as Lupin III and Richard …Read more »
Many in Japan and around the world are reeling after the May 23 death of Hana Kimura, the young professional wrestler whose suicide was prompted by hate comments she received online. One response by veteran voice actor Toshio Furukawa shows how painful hate comments can …Read more »
If you were hoping to catch the world’s greatest thief in the act, you’ll get your chance thanks to GKIDS. The distributor announced the acquisition of the North American rights to CG anime movie Lupin the 3rd: The First, with plans to bring it to …Read more »
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