Monkey News - 22.10.19
Welcome to this weeks edition of Monkey News, the news roundup for everything Lupin III!
Lupin III: Goodbye Partner to get US release and English dub!
The 26th Lupin III TV Special Goodbye Partner is getting localised for a release in the US!
Zenigata is under arrest, a one of a kind diamond needs stealing and Jigen has betrayed Lupin!? Goodbye Partner features plenty of the usual Lupin action along with an absolute banger of an OST by Yuji Ohno.
The special originally aired on NTV in Japan during late January, 2019. Details on when it will release commercially in the US are not available just yet, however it will appear first as part of a one-off cinema showing at AnimeNYC. The convention takes place in New York between Nov 15th - 17th.
Thanks to Twitter user Schmullus (Logan) for spotting this!
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Lupin III: The First gets preview screening at TOHO Cinemas in Tokyo!
To celebrate the completion of Lupin III: The First, a special preview screening will be held at the TOHO cinema in Tokyo, Japan on the 11th of November!
The listing reveals that the films total run time clocks in at 93 minutes. The advance showing will also be book-ended with greetings / messages from production staff and performers - an exciting opportunity for fans of the show.
The cinema is limited to 200 seats and TOHO are operating a lottery system, so book before October 30th to be in with a chance of getting a space!
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Lupin's latest calling card announces that he plans to steal… Godzilla's treasure?!
A mysterious calling card has appeared at the Godzilla statue outside of the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya cinema!
I will steal Godzilla’s treasure on the 3rd of November - Lupin III.
Lupin has announced that he is to show up and steal Godzilla's treasure on November 3rd, which just happens to be the very same day as the 65th anniversary Godzilla celebration in Tokyo! The celebration is to take place at the same location, at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
The calling card is part of a promotional campaign between the Hibiya cinema festival and Lupin III: The First, which releases in Japan on December 6th.
In addition to witnessing his crimes, festival goers will also be able to take part in the Lupin III: The First interactive theatre. This sees Lupin and the gang jumping out of a special AR enabled screen and posing for the camera! A dedicated Hibiya Cinema Festival app is required to witness the “magic”, so be sure to give it a download if you plan on visiting.
What could Godzilla consider his treasure? Perhaps an expensive watch, family heirloom, enormous hat?! Check back on November the 3rd to find out. SKREEONK!
Lupin is expected to show up on November 3rd, we hope Zenigata will be on hand to help catch him!
Don't forget… Prison of the Past airs in November!
A brand new Lupin III TV special, titled Prison of the Past is due to air on NTV in Japan on Friday, November the 29th.
The special has been rumoured since August, as this was when Yuji Ohno and VAP released information regarding the soundtrack to the film (due out in Japan on October the 23rd).
Check out our full article for more details.
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