Magnetic Press teams up with TMS Entertainment USA!
A tabletop Lupin III RPG and an anniversary history book are both coming to the United States, courtesy of Magnetic Press in partnership with TMS Entertainment!
Both companies are joining forces to release a range of Lupin III goodies within the United States as part of the original animated shows 50th anniversary, which is taking place during October, 2021.
The tabletop role-playing game will give players the unique opportunity to participate in fast-paced Lupin III adventures set all around the globe. Containing a unique open-world quest system, the game is to be filled with rewards and challenges reminiscent of both collectible card games and video game RPGs.
The game will be published under Magnetic’s gaming imprint, Magnetic Press Play, and will utilize their unique “Magnetic Variant (D6MV)” ruleset built upon the classic D6 System made popular by West End Games with their original Star Wars and Ghostbusters RPGs.
More details about the game will be revealed in October as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
Check out the quote from senior vice president of TMS Entertainment USA, Masami Tokunaga:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Magnetic Press to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LUPIN THE 3rd franchise,” said Masami Tokunaga, Senior Vice President of TMS Entertainment USA, Inc. “Having grown up with the series, I cannot begin to describe how incredibly exciting it has been to have watched the LUPIN THE 3rd universe expand and evolve throughout the years. I am greatly looking forward to the release of these new offerings from Magnetic Press, as they will provide fans the ability to experience Lupin in a capacity like never before; I cannot think of a better way to celebrate this momentous anniversary.”
In addition, a 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book is also to be released.
The book is set to detail both the birth and evolution of the Lupin III franchise, and will also contain a comprehensive look at each episode, feature and season produced by TMS Entertainment throughout the years.
The book will also include a near-encyclopedic look at the central characters and supporting cast throughout the series, as well as various media adaptations and a gallery of artwork certain to entertain fans both old and new.
Check out the quote from Magnetic Press’ Mike Kennedy:
“As a lifelong anime fan, LUPIN THE 3rd has always been a standout favorite,” said Mike Kennedy, Founder and Publisher of Magnetic Press. “The charm, wit, and thrills of that entire series, from LUPIN THE 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro to the latest Lupin III: The First, have transcended the test of time to become an evergreen of fun entertainment. We’re excited to not only capture that storied history in a beautiful Anniversary Coffee Table book, but to offer a doorway into that universe through a new tabletop RPG.”
More details on both are due to release this October, so stay tuned.
Some of the information included in this article has been directly taken from the official press release posted by TMS Entertainment USA, found here.
