Monkey News - Summer Fair
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Ōtsuka’s latest art book, named Lupin III, Cars and Locomotives, releases in Japan on the 31st of July, 2020.
A Yasuo Ōtsuka Fair is currently taking place at Shosen Grande!
The Shosen Grande in Tokyo is running a special fair dedicated to the works of Yasuo Ōtsuka from July 19th until August 21st, 2020.
In anticipation of the famous artists new book, fans can visit the fair to pre-order themselves a copy as well as check out his various other works. Coloured prints will be on show, along with a large number of DVDs and other miscellaneous goods.
The fair is taking place on the 2nd floor of the Shosen Grande, which is located around one minute walk away from the A7 exit of the Jimbocho subway / train station.
Read up on all the details (in Japanese) on the Shosen website.
Takeshi Koike pens illustration for upcoming Lupin the IIIRD exhibition in Tokyo!
Takeshi Koike has pulled out his finest ink pens and coloured crayons again this week.
The artist come director has been creating a Lupin themed illustration in preparation for the upcoming Lupin the IIIRD celebration in the Yurakucho Marui shopping mall.
From the 23rd of July until the 10th of August, fans of the spin-off series will be able to purchase merchandise such as shirts, DVDs and more at a pop-up stall in the mall.
The special illustration will feature at the event, and going by the above image, looks to feature all of the main cast members from the show.
Check out the official website for the event for more details, and if you have an account, be sure to give the illustration a like on Twitter!
… and don’t forget, new Lupin III: The First details have been revealed for North America!
The biggest news of the past week has undoubtedly been in regards to Lupin III: The First.
Distributor GKIDS have broken their silence and shone the spotlight on some familiar voice talent, who are to star in the film once it comes stateside later this year. The films first poster has also been revealed, along with a press-kit featuring interviews, fact files and more.
You can read up on all the details by visiting our post here.
