I recently watched the original 23-episode Japanese anime 🇯🇵 television series Lupin the Third (1971) on Tubi. The storyline follows a legendary thief and his friends as they execute heists, evade the police, and overcome various other robbers, supernatural elements, and distractions...
Created by Monkey Punch, this series features a brilliant blend of characters: Lupin, who resembles James Bond; his partner, a Yakuza-like henchman; a young lady involved in love and deception; and a samurai. The series also includes supernatural elements and humorous cop elements. While some antics are over the top, the overall premise kept me smiling from beginning to end. The banter, jokes, and character behavior add to the enjoyment. The action scenes are excellent, offering a nice mix of car chases, boat escapes, aerial shots, shootouts, and everything in between. The plots are straightforward, but there are some nice twists and unexpected turns of events. This is early, classic anime that's a lot of fun to watch unfold. I'll definitely watch the next season.
In conclusion, Lupin the Third is a delightful blend of espionage, action, comedy, and hijinks. It's a carefree anime series that's a lot of fun. I would score it an 8/10 and highly recommend it.
