Loo-pawn for me XD EDIT: I also have a deep, dark confession to make. A big reason I never got into the series was...I had no idea his name was "Lupin the Third"; I always assumed the "III" meant there were two other seasons/series/movies that I had missed, and I had no interest starting so "late" XDXD
I think another reason why the CGI worked so well in this film is that it didn't fall for the common mistake where things need to behave and move "realistically."
It felt incredibly natural Like the scene where lupin is just running his fingers across a chair or something for no apparent reason It feels very human
@@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947 1, in animation, like theater, actions need to be exaggerated slightly due to the reduction in visual detail. See, bulging eyes, very red faces, comically large sweat drops. 2, a corner often cut is the lack of inertia/squash and stretch, characters are often animated like they're plastic shells about as light as a feather. Making something with no weight _feel_ like it has weight is hard.
This was the approach of Guillermo Del Torro in his version of Pinocchio and it did well. He did even quoted Hayao Miyazaki's in Jimmy Kimmel show stating that the more a character has mistakes, the more it became realistic
Can we also take a moment to appreciate the character designs in the movie? They did such a good job translating those iconic designs into 3D. They look very polished while still retaining that original Lupin charm
I can kind of feel a hint of the budget constraints in the animation by comparison, but that makes me like it even more. Its so well done you can predict the ending because it just felt like the characters were nearby.
Yeah, it’s great because they adapted lupin to look just like he does in 2D but making it work but then also Jigen’s character design is very different from his cartoon counterpart yet it still looks just like him and gives off his same vibe.
It obviously looks good, for all the reasons mentioned in the video. However, it kind of just looks like Pixar made a Lupin III movie. The quality is very good, but I'd prefer it to be doing its own thing. Something like Land of the Lustrous, where the style elevated the source material.
Maybe I'm just crazy, but if you want a good example of how Lupin has shaped Japanese pop culture, look at Luffy and his first crewmates... silent swordsman, cool guy in a suit, redhead thief with big... assets
it's true! even without being directly named as a lupin iii offshoot, you can see the lupin cast have become full blown reoccurring archetypes in anime to this day! it's really important for any anime or animation buff to be familiar with it. the zenigata type character established a beloved archetype too, just looking at ace attorney's gumshoe and final fantasy's Steiner. i'd compare it to how "han solo" became a character archetype type in hollywood because of star wars cultural longevity.
The crew of the Cowboy Bebop is also heavily based on Lupin. Jet Black is Jigen, Spike is Lupin (even has similar build and shoes), Faye is Fujiko and Vicious is Goemon but evil.
"It remains niche internationally" makes me realise that you might have an interesting video idea about how views of "international" tend to only mean "America". Because you're wrong- Lupin's been super successful in multiple places such as Italy or France, to the point some of the recent anime series the franchise has had have been financed by European TV Stations. But because it's kind of niche in the Anglosphere, it's often considered from Asian sources as "this is not known outside here".
tl;dring it, there might be a video concept in here about how asian creators expect the attention of the anglosphere in particular to the detriment of other markets that might actually have more common elements- like how doraemon might be unknown by and large in the US, but was huge in Europe and South America and Arab countries, etc
I mean, that kind of attention seems largely because doing well in the U.S., or Anglosphere at large, means a LOT more revenue and profitability. We can wax lyrical about a broader, more diverse appeal, but at the end of the day, it's no coincidence that the lingua franca we're sharing on this platform is English (and not French lol), anymore than how the rest of the world zooms in on Hollywood, while the reverse is not often true.
@@rmn4 and yet it was Italy and not the US financing new lupin animations. Of course the US can be the bigger market- but often the focus on that can become myopic. Other markets are lucrative too especially when it's multiple of them together, and getting money from then and none from the US is preferable to getting none from anywhere
@@marsf6080 I assumed he was talking about notoriety as a whole. Being successful in Europe is still niche on a broad scale. Breaking into the American market is merely a marker of the reach of a particular film since Hollywood is notoriously resistant to foreign films from anywhere *other* than Europe. If your film is breaking into American, Chinese, Indian and European markets then the film's reach is *billions* of people across nearly every continent even if not all of them see it. I don't know anything about the film industry across the African continent with exceptions for extremely niche things like some Ugandan projects so I can't speak to that. If Dragonball was extremely popular, but only in Japan and Central+South America it would still be niche internationally albeit very successful (Mexico LOVES Dragonball). If Lupin III is gaining reach then it may eventually become a mainstream property internationally.
@@kylegonewild if a franchise is known in Asia and Europe and South America, it's not "niche" just for not being known in the US. The US is a big market but it's not so disproportionately big that it's the ONLY market. Calling it niche is just factually wrong
I had never considered Lupin III being a "folklore"-esque character before, but your comparisons w the ever-evolving Robin Hood and James Bond seem spot on, especially considering their recent reincarnations (Egerton and Craig respectively, for now ;). Happy to add this to my personal watchlist this Xmas. Thanks, and have a festive year-end as well!
I work with one of the guys that worked in the lighting department of this movie! It was nice to see how it was the first thing you praised! It's one of the myriad specialized crafts that go into 3D animation and so often overlooked by productions to disastrous effect and invisible to most watchers when it's actually done right. Regards from Argentina! Love your channel : D
I am a freelance subtitle editor. And I got introduced to Lupin III in a project which made me fall in love with the character immediately. The show felt very nostalgic and fresh even though I hadn't watched it till I claimed the project. A charismatic and funny protagonist with his funny sidekick and love interest being so "cliche" still didn't fail to make you laugh and enjoy them.
Wow that's an interesting job, I have so many questions if you don't mind answering as I might wanna do that! How do you find jobs? Do they give you the script and when the actor changes it is it better to go with the original lines or the new ones? What do you do if you can't understand what the person is saying? Do you do translations? Is it a per word or per project? (Or other/all situation that depends on the project for payment) Do you know of any live subtitle gigs? Do thy even still have those? How do you feel about AI? Has it made your job easier since now you're just fine tuning? AI is going to shake up the concept of wage labor in the next few years so it's important, and frankly we just need to end wage labor, as people will still find work that needs doing and humanity likes to do stuff that they value, I know this is off topic but the question of AI can be scary and the answer is simple, just end the concept of wage labor and move to basic needs satisfied and let people work on top where they are needed/wish to Thank you for your work and I hope to hear back form you about the questions :)
_"The company fired the original director and hire newbie directors, _*_Hayao Miyazaki_*_ and _*_Isao Takahata_*_ ."_ I love how nonchalant mention of those name.
One thing I find consistent in all the Lupin incarnations is the cars. Every animator did the cars in such great detail, you can identify the model and make. For a car enthusiast, it is great to see iconic cars take stage in the Lupin-verse. Like the Fiat 500 making several appearances.
This is great step forward for CG Anime. I think they just need to refine the clothing materials so they're not all to plasticity. The way the characters are animated is very true to the 2D style
@@HerMi.T They came out the same year I think. I think they both have unique styles that works for them but I do think Lupin captured the perfect style of a more premium CGI animation while still maintaining it's 2D style. Again, not just the look but the way the character move is just like how it was on the show
I do think that the movie suffers from editing and story issues but it still really feels like a movie that understands how to use its medium to a tee.
Having watched it a few times, I think most of the issue stems from ambition crippled by run-time and budget. Writer/director Yamazaki clear has a lot of ideas and want to tell a complex story, but doesn't have enough room to stretch his wings. Hopefully he gets another round with a higher budget.
Wow. I'm passingly familiar with Lupin III having watched a few properties, but man that animation actually seems to capture the energy and aesthetic for the franchise in a 3D space very well. It doesn't look like some half-baked animation rushed out to Netflix. Also shout-outs to Detective Conan, one of my favorite anime as a child.
We are in such a Renaissance period for stylized 3D animation right now and it's so invigorating to see. Lupin III, Arcane, Into the Spider verse, so many great and exciting movies that hit a perfect blend between realism and stylization!
As a 3-D animation and 2-D animation fan, a Japanese fan...how the heck did I miss this release?! Thank you so very much for bringing this to my attention! You're the best and happy holidays!
I remember when i first heard of this project I was very worried of how it would come out given the usual 3D animation movie issues but then when the first trailer came out all my worries were gone. The slick movements, the exagerrations of them, the style of everyone. It was clear that they focused first on making a visually pleasing movie first and just happened to be doing it in 3D. It worked so well and anytime I see anything from it I get that warm feeling and just smile at whatever is happening. A great movie I do think and should be the standard example from now on of how to make a 3D animation movie.
My sister and I went to see this movie together in the theatre. (They had screenings in Japanese w/ subtitles) We had a blast! It was great fun. Neither of us is familiar with the series at all, and I have only watched Castle of Cagliostro otherwise. I can definitely recommend this one!
One of my favourites part of the film is definitely the camerawork and exaggeration of things. They aren't afraid to stretch limbs or use clever cuts and cameras to hide potentially hard to animate sections. It gives the movie flair in a way I wish live actions and other 3D animated movies have.
Never had been a fan, nor exposed much to Lupin III before, but I was instantly intrigued when I first saw the trailer to this movie 2 years ago. Working as an 3D animator at the time, I knew I had to see it because it was the first time I felt 3D anime could be achieved and boy, not only did the movie aced, but surprised me even more with its heartful story and well-rounded cast of characters. I was able to jump into the world of Lupin III without any prior knowledge of the IP and enjoyed it immensely (and I'm always in for a good heist movie). It was obvious that the there was a lot of love, respect and care put into the movie and it's a great addition to the Lupin III legacy.
You make absolutely amazing video essays. Ive seen about 20 now and i am loving it. I like your humor, presentation, human touches, red and black colour accent and the same for the captions available message, the sponsorship declaration slide. I love this channel now, this is up there with Every frame a painting, nerdstalgic and many other big cinema channels
Miyazaki's Lupin III is one of my favourite movies ever, and I was instantly attracted to this movie when it was announced. I still go back and watch the trailer when I want that bombastic vibe
Excellent overview of a character wisely known but of varied "takes". Yes, you knew where we were looking. some nits/details. 1. While Lupin III is definitely a fruit of the James Bond craze of the 60s. I'd call Golgo 13 Japan's most direct James Bond lift (another character that's been around forever, if not in as many movies). He first appeared right after the unauthorized James Bond Manga was shut down. 2. The visual look of this movie has another debt to Spielberg, I'd say they took a lot of notes while watching "Tintin". 3. You never mentioned how the various Lupin incarnations are usually divided (jacket color). Pink, Red, Green, and Blue. Heck one of the movies is called "Red versus Green". "Cowboy Bebop is what happened when Crusher Joe and Lupin III got drunk in the bean-bag chair in Quentin Tarentino's den".
Studio orange's animes also have one of the best 3d looking animations I've ever seen in my life. Check out land of the lustrous. When I saw one of its fight sequences I was flabbergasted beyond words
Yeah I was surprised why Accented didn’t talk about studio orange, they’ve been known in the industry for being really good at using 3D animation to its advantages
my roommate discovered this film because the animation team was associated with some sonic games. i watched it in cinemas without the context of the series and didn't love it at first despite enjoying the animation. but it's grown on me now having involuntarily seen a decent amount of the old series' and a few of the movies with my roommate. i can say with confidence that this animated film really does nail the vibe of the anime in general. it's a great jumping on point! i'd never say i'm a huge lupin fan, but i respect the series. a video like this really helps newcomers!! glad you've made it!! also i'm now even more excited for mission impossible dead reckoning because it literally looks like a live action lupin!
11:14 Lupin III: Castle of Caliostro was my first introduction to Lupin anime two years ago because I'm a huge studio Ghibli fan. Then in this year I decided to watch the new 3D movie, which of course, I loved.
This was my first exposure to Lupin III and it honestly couldn't have been better. Personally, I love 3D anime, no matter how iffy it looks (though I have limits, Ex Arms) cause there's so many great ones out there that people won't even bat an eye at simply cause it's CG. Ajin, Knights of Sidonia, Dorohedoro; and (most importantly) anything by Studio Orange: Beastars, Godzilla, and the best looking CG anime series period, Land of the Lustrous. They're all phenomenal. I don't think any series will be as good looking as this movie or the Dragon Quest movie since the budget would have to be MASSIVE, but I hope to see more and more anime that look like Hollywood CG movies.
I heard about this movie through your weekly update and Mastodon post, and that convinced me to try watching in “preparation” for this video 😛 I’m so glad I did! It really was a comfort movie :)
Wehen i saw the trailer of this film it cought my full attention and i went watch the movie. And was at that moment i felt in love for Lupin III. It took me 2 months the watch all the series and movies and even tought how big it is, it is a master piece of a character. And for me, he is and always will be the best Gentleman Thief.
Lovely sentiment, and an excellent summary of a huge volume of material! I'll have to look around for someone providing this film now. Thanks again for your though-provoking insight!
It's incredible because it never strayed from the source material, it's truly a perfect 3D manifestation. In my opinion, the 2015 Peanuts movie also did this masterfully (and the Adventures of Tin Tin movie too) It looks so good because it looks exactly as it would in its original 2D form, only it's beautifully crafted into 3D.
Lupin the 3rd and Doraemon The Movie proves that anime can be translated into 3D very well. This is something that Earwig cannot do (even though, it should've been stop-motion as what originally intended to).
Not gonna lie I can picture a stop-motion Lupin The 3rd movie being a thing like all the character's designs give off a cartoony vibe you get when reading Mad Magazine (Yes I know Monkey Punch said he was inspired by mad magazine when working on the Lupin manga)
As someone who binged most of the Lupin III over covid I can honestly say it's usually a fun time. This movie is exactly as described light and fun with just the right amount of anime nonsense
I've have known about Lupin III for many years but just never actually watched any film or episode of the anime series or even read any of the manga. But, this video is what finally convinced me to watch Lupin III: The First and I had a blast! It was such a thrill and an absolute joy to watch. Thanks for the fantastic recommendation. I'm definitely moving onto Castle Of Cagliostro next!
"I am What I Am" is the best animated movie for me this year! Very fluid animation, Detailed visuals and the story is just too good!! I think you should make a list/explore underrated animated movies
I enjoy I Am What I Am, especially as someone who grew up where the movie is set in. But the film got so wrapped up in controversy in China, I don't even know where to begin talking about it.
@Accented Cinema Wanna talk about it? Easy. Refer to politics, lightly. Then, move onto how after all this time, China may have actually started to put out something. Chinese.
This! I was so blown up with the "I am what I am" that I immediately wrote a request on an older video to make a review for that film. I am not even aware that the film follows some political controversies. Why do we watch movies through a political prism? I am a grown up European and I find that the story has a valuable lesson and an interesting theme. I found some scenes very sad but also so realistic. Life in China is definitely not an easy life, which makes the story even more interesting. You are literally on the side of our main characters, you empathize with them and their suffering.
Did not expect to see Lupin the 3rd mentioned here and happy to see it recommended to others, i forgot he might be "niche". I meanwhile wait for the new Lupin project announced myself but i might rewatch this film it was fun the first time. "Lu-PAN? or Lu-PIN?" I think is how i usually pronounce it i think myself btw.
You've got to check out Houseki no Kuni, aka Land of the Lustrous. Came out in 2017 and utilizes CG to it's fullest, making it probably the best CG anime of its time. It's a show, not a movie, but my god does it hit most of your notes, utilizing the unique qualities of CG to a great degree - lighting, fluid movement/strong key frames, a super dynamic camera. And the themes and the soundtrack are the cherry on top.
Yeah I don't see people talking about it much, but Marza Planet Animation, the studio behind this film, are most notable for their work on just about all of the CGI for the Sonic the Hedgehog series. They've had 3D CGI nailed down for a very long time. I highly HIGHLY recommend going and watching the cutscenes for Sonic Unleashed, as well as the Night of the Werehog short just for the animation alone. Marza is the masterclass definition of understanding how to use smaller budgets to the absolute fullest extent to create Disney-level animations.
3:25. Expected a joke, instead was called out and slapped with a "check yourself" instead. Amazing video with outstanding editing and formatting and very good points made! I knew nothing of this film but learned to appreciate it the more I watched this video. I'll definitely check it out sometime.
Fun fact: The director of Lupin 3 The First co direct Stand By Me Doraemon back in 2014,and later the sequel in 2020. So,you could thanks to Stand By Me Doraemon for Lupin 3 The First exist.
I watched this for the first time a month or so ago and had a big, dumb smile on my face almost the entire time. Having never seen the other Lupin movies, it made me want to seek them out and watch them all. Also, you caught me. 3:24
I think the reason Lupin III is one of my all times favorite franchises is definitely its diversity. It can go from a very childish and cartoonish Lupin in Part 3 to a very dark, mature and violent Lupin in Takeshi Koike's work, and in no world would I consider it an bad thing, but rather one of the defining characteristics of this franchise. The only constancy in Lupin is its iconic cast of characters, anything else is completely and freely malleable by each of the many directors that put their hands on it, and it's precisely this liberty that makes Lupin as a whole so fun to watch, even tho the quality of it can be inequal. Anyway I remember watching this movie in theaters right before the pandemic, I really had a blast.
This was such a simple joy of a movie to watch. Nothing groundbreaking as far as the script goes, but a sparkling polished success of the 3D medium. Love your breakdown as always!
Ah, Lupin the 3rd was one of the first amines that really stole my attention. I was nothing more than a little potato when I was first introduced and I've been loving this thief ever since!
This video inspired me to do something that I am dumbfounded, baffled, befuddled, thunderstuck, and/or confounded as to why I have not already begun to do so: BUY ALL of the Lupin Franchise on DVD, Laserdisk, Blu-Ray, and anything I can get on iTunes or Amazon Video. I have done this with GITS, the Thin Man, James Bond, Battlestar Galactica (all versions), Jonny Quest, everything by Miyazaki save for his Lupin contributions, Sailor Moon (YES! Sailor Moon - Including the new Sailor Moon Crystal, which is a brilliant retelling), Uchū Senkan Yamato (Star Blazers) and the newer reboots, Casshern (and Casshern Sins), Last Exile, Appleseed, Gundam, Evangelion, Captain Harlock (and connected Series), Gatchaman, Speed Racer, Astro Boy, Blondie and Dagwood, Animated and Live-Action Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman (The original Max Fleischer Animated Series), Digimon (everything), Farscape, Lexx, … And I could continue: Obscure Anime, 1930s/40s/50s Movie Serials, Obscure American Cartoons (The Tick, as an example) or TV Series, etc. etc. But despite being obsessed with Lupin San-sei, I have not yet purchased any of his movies or series, given that I subscribe to literally every Anime Streaming Service on Earth (that I can legally subscribe to - US Sanctions or Foreign Laws about VPNs or US Citizens make some streaming services inaccessible) I have had access to nearly everything “Lupin-Related” that exists. I need to correct this dire oversight.
Lupin III makes an easy entry point the way Castle of Cagliostro does because it's the characters at their best without being sappy and cloying. (I'd argue CoC isn't very Lupin at all, but part of that is because everyone's take on Lupin varies, as you've pointed out.) It helps that the show is very episodic and doesn't require much in the way of background lore (although I still think The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is incredible and I loved every minute of it for its differences).
I never knew there was a throughline from Lupin III to Solid Snake and Spike from Cowboy Bebop. Fascinating. Also thanks for pointing out the Gentleman Thief concept. It's nice to have a name for it
Regarding the "the first" in the title: its because of the relation of the movies plot to arsene lupin I, the grandfather of arsene lupin III Lupin the third is getting an acutal prequel series in 2023 called Lupin zero If anyone has a correction to make you're welcome to do it Btw: lupin the third is so popular in japan that he appeared in a McDonalds commercial
throwback to that time that i watched the dubbed version of this film in a completely empty theater on a saturday afternoon. that day altered my brain chemistry for the better. and yet, i was still horribly paranoid that i'd get yelled at for quoting parts of the film out loud!
This was one of my main introductions to the franchise, and I absolutely love Lupin's character. The goofy monkey man has fantastic comedy and I think that's the main draw. Very much Tom and Jerry.
Nostalgia Critic probably said it best. 3D and 2D have it's own strengths and weaknesses. You can get away with static background characters/action in 2D, but not 3D. 3D on the other hand can feel industrialized or artificial. Character can be added or removed with simple linework, something which 3D lacks and 2D excels in. This is why a lot of cartoons and anime hardly translates well into 3D (especially if the CG Animation used is crap) and even live action. However, the 3D animation in this movie is quite literally /chefs kiss/ perfection. It has character due to its visuals, style and plot, making up for the lack of that *anime style*. It's basically Disney-esque 3D, but for Lupin III.
When I was in college, I only heard Lupin III but never watched it. I even heard that Lupin's personality is based on the jacket he wears. My first Lupin III series would be The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. With no prior experience for other Lupin III series, this is the most adult-oriented Lupin you will ever see. It is very vulgar - full of sex, drugs, and violence - so much that it can become disturbing to watch sometimes. It is also coincidentally an origin story, telling how the Lupin gang forms up but from the perspective of Fujiko. I still remember how the fans went crazy midway, as Fujiko's secapades was implied to be her LSD-induced fantasy caused by mysterious people with owl heads. Shit was crazy. It is pretty successful that it kickstarted the Takeshi Koike (of Redline fame) movie trilogy which also centers on adult stories.
The studio that made this is SEGA’s CGI animation department, and they also made the animation in the Sonic movies, Sonic Prime, and most of the cutscenes from every Sonic game since Sonic Unleashed (and the animators’ backgrounds go back even further than that, as early as Sonic Adventure 1 on the Dreamcast). They also animated Space Pirate Captain Harlock, RE: Vendetta, and provided support for Earwig and the Witch (Nintendo, of all companies, also provided support for Earwig, a few years before the Mario movie). P.S: It’s cool that Ghibli is so big that they hire Nintendo to help with their CGI, when it’s usually Nintendo that does the hiring.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the animation studio behind the film, Marza Animation Planet, who were well known for various SEGA related projects such as the pre-rendered cinematics for Sonic Unleashed. As far as I'm concerned, with their technical animation talent, they're pretty much the Pixar of Japan.
Speaking of good CGI Japanese films, Gantz: O comes to mind. Though it's more photorealistic animation and less visually distinct than Lupin of course.
Thank you for making this video!! I completely agree with you. It’s only when animation studios embrace the idea of adapting the story into a style that actually benefits their 3D work that the final project ultimately turns out looking good. There is still yet to be a single 3D anime where I haven’t thought that it would’ve looked infinitely better in 2D… That is, until Lupin III: The First
I liked it but the results of Beastars pleased me more, I think after Arcane and Love Death and Robots I realize that 3D with 2D paint blends is the current CG that I love.
Fun fact: director Yamazaki is also making the new Godzilla film set to release next November! Ergo, I gotta watch this movie along with his Yamato movie and Parasyte!
Watched this movie last year. This and the 3D Tin Tin movie are my fave 3D animated films of recent vintage. As a Lupin III fan it was made my jaw drop. I give it a 120/100 visually.
Fun fact: I watched this movie last year during christmas time (around new year i think) and i liked it so much it got me into the franchise. Agree with all of your points. Thank you for the video!
Of all the characters in the Lupin-verse. The character who is most popular with viewers and with calls for her own standalone movie or series is Fujiko the femme fatale.
Internationally? No. In Italy? He's one of THE anime characters, you are more likely to see people having Lupin III (or any of the other main characters of the series) on their T-shirts than a Batman logo.
I would slightly push back on the idea that Lupin III is fully niche internationally, in Italy it's one of the most beloved IPs period. So much so that the movies were played in primetime slots every time they came out, with huge promotional TV campaigns preceding them. The popularity is so recognized that in 2015 they came out with "Lupin the Third: Part IV Adventures in Italy," a series which premiered in Italy before Japan, and was dubbed in Italian before Japanese, (the English version is in fact a dub of the Italian.)
Lu-PIN? Lu-PAN? Lu-PON? Lu-PUN?
How do you pronounce his name?
Loo-pawn for me XD
EDIT: I also have a deep, dark confession to make. A big reason I never got into the series was...I had no idea his name was "Lupin the Third"; I always assumed the "III" meant there were two other seasons/series/movies that I had missed, and I had no interest starting so "late" XDXD
Lu-PAaAaAaN. Just as zenigata does lol
Loo Paun
@@ORANGEBOTTLe8268 But I don't know how to speak in ALL CAPS
depends on if you're saying it in French, Japanese, English, or English trying to be Japanese trying to be French
I think another reason why the CGI worked so well in this film is that it didn't fall for the common mistake where things need to behave and move "realistically."
It felt incredibly natural
Like the scene where lupin is just running his fingers across a chair or something for no apparent reason
It feels very human
Although many human beings move "realistically".
@@ouo5634 it's exactly what walt Disney thought when they were making Steamboat Willie
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1, in animation, like theater, actions need to be exaggerated slightly due to the reduction in visual detail. See, bulging eyes, very red faces, comically large sweat drops.
2, a corner often cut is the lack of inertia/squash and stretch, characters are often animated like they're plastic shells about as light as a feather. Making something with no weight _feel_ like it has weight is hard.
This was the approach of Guillermo Del Torro in his version of Pinocchio and it did well. He did even quoted Hayao Miyazaki's in Jimmy Kimmel show stating that the more a character has mistakes, the more it became realistic
Can we also take a moment to appreciate the character designs in the movie? They did such a good job translating those iconic designs into 3D. They look very polished while still retaining that original Lupin charm
I can kind of feel a hint of the budget constraints in the animation by comparison, but that makes me like it even more. Its so well done you can predict the ending because it just felt like the characters were nearby.
Yeah, it’s great because they adapted lupin to look just like he does in 2D but making it work but then also Jigen’s character design is very different from his cartoon counterpart yet it still looks just like him and gives off his same vibe.
didnt he do that in the video 🤯
It obviously looks good, for all the reasons mentioned in the video. However, it kind of just looks like Pixar made a Lupin III movie. The quality is very good, but I'd prefer it to be doing its own thing. Something like Land of the Lustrous, where the style elevated the source material.
@@akamesama This film looks nothing like pixar films. It has that standard cgi detail that's been established for years at this point.
Maybe I'm just crazy, but if you want a good example of how Lupin has shaped Japanese pop culture, look at Luffy and his first crewmates... silent swordsman, cool guy in a suit, redhead thief with big... assets
it's true! even without being directly named as a lupin iii offshoot, you can see the lupin cast have become full blown reoccurring archetypes in anime to this day! it's really important for any anime or animation buff to be familiar with it. the zenigata type character established a beloved archetype too, just looking at ace attorney's gumshoe and final fantasy's Steiner. i'd compare it to how "han solo" became a character archetype type in hollywood because of star wars cultural longevity.
The crew of the Cowboy Bebop is also heavily based on Lupin. Jet Black is Jigen, Spike is Lupin (even has similar build and shoes), Faye is Fujiko and Vicious is Goemon but evil.
"It remains niche internationally" makes me realise that you might have an interesting video idea about how views of "international" tend to only mean "America". Because you're wrong- Lupin's been super successful in multiple places such as Italy or France, to the point some of the recent anime series the franchise has had have been financed by European TV Stations. But because it's kind of niche in the Anglosphere, it's often considered from Asian sources as "this is not known outside here".
tl;dring it, there might be a video concept in here about how asian creators expect the attention of the anglosphere in particular to the detriment of other markets that might actually have more common elements- like how doraemon might be unknown by and large in the US, but was huge in Europe and South America and Arab countries, etc
I mean, that kind of attention seems largely because doing well in the U.S., or Anglosphere at large, means a LOT more revenue and profitability. We can wax lyrical about a broader, more diverse appeal, but at the end of the day, it's no coincidence that the lingua franca we're sharing on this platform is English (and not French lol), anymore than how the rest of the world zooms in on Hollywood, while the reverse is not often true.
@@rmn4 and yet it was Italy and not the US financing new lupin animations. Of course the US can be the bigger market- but often the focus on that can become myopic. Other markets are lucrative too especially when it's multiple of them together, and getting money from then and none from the US is preferable to getting none from anywhere
@@marsf6080 I assumed he was talking about notoriety as a whole. Being successful in Europe is still niche on a broad scale. Breaking into the American market is merely a marker of the reach of a particular film since Hollywood is notoriously resistant to foreign films from anywhere *other* than Europe. If your film is breaking into American, Chinese, Indian and European markets then the film's reach is *billions* of people across nearly every continent even if not all of them see it. I don't know anything about the film industry across the African continent with exceptions for extremely niche things like some Ugandan projects so I can't speak to that. If Dragonball was extremely popular, but only in Japan and Central+South America it would still be niche internationally albeit very successful (Mexico LOVES Dragonball). If Lupin III is gaining reach then it may eventually become a mainstream property internationally.
@@kylegonewild if a franchise is known in Asia and Europe and South America, it's not "niche" just for not being known in the US. The US is a big market but it's not so disproportionately big that it's the ONLY market. Calling it niche is just factually wrong
I had never considered Lupin III being a "folklore"-esque character before, but your comparisons w the ever-evolving Robin Hood and James Bond seem spot on, especially considering their recent reincarnations (Egerton and Craig respectively, for now ;). Happy to add this to my personal watchlist this Xmas. Thanks, and have a festive year-end as well!
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I work with one of the guys that worked in the lighting department of this movie! It was nice to see how it was the first thing you praised!
It's one of the myriad specialized crafts that go into 3D animation and so often overlooked by productions to disastrous effect and invisible to most watchers when it's actually done right. Regards from Argentina! Love your channel : D
I am a freelance subtitle editor. And I got introduced to Lupin III in a project which made me fall in love with the character immediately. The show felt very nostalgic and fresh even though I hadn't watched it till I claimed the project. A charismatic and funny protagonist with his funny sidekick and love interest being so "cliche" still didn't fail to make you laugh and enjoy them.
Wow that's an interesting job, I have so many questions if you don't mind answering as I might wanna do that!
How do you find jobs?
Do they give you the script and when the actor changes it is it better to go with the original lines or the new ones?
What do you do if you can't understand what the person is saying?
Do you do translations?
Is it a per word or per project? (Or other/all situation that depends on the project for payment)
Do you know of any live subtitle gigs? Do thy even still have those?
How do you feel about AI? Has it made your job easier since now you're just fine tuning?
AI is going to shake up the concept of wage labor in the next few years so it's important, and frankly we just need to end wage labor, as people will still find work that needs doing and humanity likes to do stuff that they value, I know this is off topic but the question of AI can be scary and the answer is simple, just end the concept of wage labor and move to basic needs satisfied and let people work on top where they are needed/wish to
Thank you for your work and I hope to hear back form you about the questions :)
@@smileyp4535 hope he can answers
_"The company fired the original director and hire newbie directors, _*_Hayao Miyazaki_*_ and _*_Isao Takahata_*_ ."_
I love how nonchalant mention of those name.
One thing I find consistent in all the Lupin incarnations is the cars. Every animator did the cars in such great detail, you can identify the model and make. For a car enthusiast, it is great to see iconic cars take stage in the Lupin-verse. Like the Fiat 500 making several appearances.
This is great step forward for CG Anime. I think they just need to refine the clothing materials so they're not all to plasticity. The way the characters are animated is very true to the 2D style
did you watch newer anime which does a fantastic job with 3d cgi like beastars.
@@HerMi.T They came out the same year I think. I think they both have unique styles that works for them but I do think Lupin captured the perfect style of a more premium CGI animation while still maintaining it's 2D style. Again, not just the look but the way the character move is just like how it was on the show
@Jarz houseki no kuni is another great example imo, and they're both created by the same studio
I do think that the movie suffers from editing and story issues but it still really feels like a movie that understands how to use its medium to a tee.
Having watched it a few times, I think most of the issue stems from ambition crippled by run-time and budget. Writer/director Yamazaki clear has a lot of ideas and want to tell a complex story, but doesn't have enough room to stretch his wings. Hopefully he gets another round with a higher budget.
Wow. I'm passingly familiar with Lupin III having watched a few properties, but man that animation actually seems to capture the energy and aesthetic for the franchise in a 3D space very well. It doesn't look like some half-baked animation rushed out to Netflix. Also shout-outs to Detective Conan, one of my favorite anime as a child.
have you seen their crossover? it's pretty good, from what i saw
We are in such a Renaissance period for stylized 3D animation right now and it's so invigorating to see. Lupin III, Arcane, Into the Spider verse, so many great and exciting movies that hit a perfect blend between realism and stylization!
As a 3-D animation and 2-D animation fan, a Japanese fan...how the heck did I miss this release?! Thank you so very much for bringing this to my attention! You're the best and happy holidays!
I remember when i first heard of this project I was very worried of how it would come out given the usual 3D animation movie issues but then when the first trailer came out all my worries were gone. The slick movements, the exagerrations of them, the style of everyone. It was clear that they focused first on making a visually pleasing movie first and just happened to be doing it in 3D. It worked so well and anytime I see anything from it I get that warm feeling and just smile at whatever is happening. A great movie I do think and should be the standard example from now on of how to make a 3D animation movie.
My sister and I went to see this movie together in the theatre. (They had screenings in Japanese w/ subtitles) We had a blast! It was great fun. Neither of us is familiar with the series at all, and I have only watched Castle of Cagliostro otherwise. I can definitely recommend this one!
One of my favourites part of the film is definitely the camerawork and exaggeration of things. They aren't afraid to stretch limbs or use clever cuts and cameras to hide potentially hard to animate sections. It gives the movie flair in a way I wish live actions and other 3D animated movies have.
I was blown away hy Jigen's design. Overall reaction of characters and minor movements were felt so alive in this movie.
I also love how they kept his iconic lip thing and still kept him stylistic but not stand out from the crowd aswell
Probably the best film review I’ve ever seen
+ the fact that you added the time stop for the sponsor, I mean come on, respect.
Never had been a fan, nor exposed much to Lupin III before, but I was instantly intrigued when I first saw the trailer to this movie 2 years ago. Working as an 3D animator at the time, I knew I had to see it because it was the first time I felt 3D anime could be achieved and boy, not only did the movie aced, but surprised me even more with its heartful story and well-rounded cast of characters. I was able to jump into the world of Lupin III without any prior knowledge of the IP and enjoyed it immensely (and I'm always in for a good heist movie). It was obvious that the there was a lot of love, respect and care put into the movie and it's a great addition to the Lupin III legacy.
You make absolutely amazing video essays. Ive seen about 20 now and i am loving it. I like your humor, presentation, human touches, red and black colour accent and the same for the captions available message, the sponsorship declaration slide.
I love this channel now, this is up there with Every frame a painting, nerdstalgic and many other big cinema channels
Miyazaki's Lupin III is one of my favourite movies ever, and I was instantly attracted to this movie when it was announced. I still go back and watch the trailer when I want that bombastic vibe
So glad you made a Lupin III essay video!
You made my day
Excellent overview of a character wisely known but of varied "takes". Yes, you knew where we were looking.
some nits/details.
1. While Lupin III is definitely a fruit of the James Bond craze of the 60s. I'd call Golgo 13 Japan's most direct James Bond lift (another character that's been around forever, if not in as many movies). He first appeared right after the unauthorized James Bond Manga was shut down.
2. The visual look of this movie has another debt to Spielberg, I'd say they took a lot of notes while watching "Tintin".
3. You never mentioned how the various Lupin incarnations are usually divided (jacket color). Pink, Red, Green, and Blue. Heck one of the movies is called "Red versus Green".
"Cowboy Bebop is what happened when Crusher Joe and Lupin III got drunk in the bean-bag chair in Quentin Tarentino's den".
Studio orange's animes also have one of the best 3d looking animations I've ever seen in my life. Check out land of the lustrous. When I saw one of its fight sequences I was flabbergasted beyond words
Yeah I was surprised why Accented didn’t talk about studio orange, they’ve been known in the industry for being really good at using 3D animation to its advantages
my roommate discovered this film because the animation team was associated with some sonic games. i watched it in cinemas without the context of the series and didn't love it at first despite enjoying the animation.
but it's grown on me now having involuntarily seen a decent amount of the old series' and a few of the movies with my roommate. i can say with confidence that this animated film really does nail the vibe of the anime in general. it's a great jumping on point!
i'd never say i'm a huge lupin fan, but i respect the series. a video like this really helps newcomers!! glad you've made it!!
also i'm now even more excited for mission impossible dead reckoning because it literally looks like a live action lupin!
11:14 Lupin III: Castle of Caliostro was my first introduction to Lupin anime two years ago because I'm a huge studio Ghibli fan. Then in this year I decided to watch the new 3D movie, which of course, I loved.
Yeh I thought COC is what inspired indiana jones, too?
This was my first exposure to Lupin III and it honestly couldn't have been better. Personally, I love 3D anime, no matter how iffy it looks (though I have limits, Ex Arms) cause there's so many great ones out there that people won't even bat an eye at simply cause it's CG. Ajin, Knights of Sidonia, Dorohedoro; and (most importantly) anything by Studio Orange: Beastars, Godzilla, and the best looking CG anime series period, Land of the Lustrous. They're all phenomenal.
I don't think any series will be as good looking as this movie or the Dragon Quest movie since the budget would have to be MASSIVE, but I hope to see more and more anime that look like Hollywood CG movies.
I heard about this movie through your weekly update and Mastodon post, and that convinced me to try watching in “preparation” for this video 😛 I’m so glad I did! It really was a comfort movie :)
Wehen i saw the trailer of this film it cought my full attention and i went watch the movie. And was at that moment i felt in love for Lupin III. It took me 2 months the watch all the series and movies and even tought how big it is, it is a master piece of a character. And for me, he is and always will be the best Gentleman Thief.
Lovely sentiment, and an excellent summary of a huge volume of material! I'll have to look around for someone providing this film now. Thanks again for your though-provoking insight!
THIS is how you do 3D right. Looking at you, Earwig
Why does everyone hate earwing? Me and my mom enjoyed it.
@@supersonicsaga For as much as I disliked it, I gotta admit that theme song really thumps and also a couple of good jokes
It's incredible because it never strayed from the source material, it's truly a perfect 3D manifestation. In my opinion, the 2015 Peanuts movie also did this masterfully (and the Adventures of Tin Tin movie too) It looks so good because it looks exactly as it would in its original 2D form, only it's beautifully crafted into 3D.
3d tintin is very cool! enjoyed it a lot
Lupin the 3rd and Doraemon The Movie proves that anime can be translated into 3D very well. This is something that Earwig cannot do (even though, it should've been stop-motion as what originally intended to).
Fun fact, Both Doraemon Movies and Lupin III are directed by the same dude.
Also, yes, I'd love it so much more if Earwig is stop motion, or puppetry.
Not gonna lie I can picture a stop-motion Lupin The 3rd movie being a thing like all the character's designs give off a cartoony vibe you get when reading Mad Magazine
(Yes I know Monkey Punch said he was inspired by mad magazine when working on the Lupin manga)
@@Lupin_The_Third Imagine if MAD parodied Lupin the 3rd.
For me, Lupin III was the best movie for me, it was very nostalgic. Btw Merry Christmas!!🎄🎄💝
What a blessing right before Christmas, thank you a lot from a big Lupin the 3 fan and keep up the good work.
As someone who binged most of the Lupin III over covid I can honestly say it's usually a fun time. This movie is exactly as described light and fun with just the right amount of anime nonsense
I've have known about Lupin III for many years but just never actually watched any film or episode of the anime series or even read any of the manga. But, this video is what finally convinced me to watch Lupin III: The First and I had a blast! It was such a thrill and an absolute joy to watch. Thanks for the fantastic recommendation. I'm definitely moving onto Castle Of Cagliostro next!
"I am What I Am" is the best animated movie for me this year! Very fluid animation, Detailed visuals and the story is just too good!!
I think you should make a list/explore underrated animated movies
I enjoy I Am What I Am, especially as someone who grew up where the movie is set in. But the film got so wrapped up in controversy in China, I don't even know where to begin talking about it.
@Accented Cinema
Wanna talk about it?
Easy. Refer to politics, lightly.
Then, move onto how after all this time, China may have actually started to put out something.
Chinese.
Starting point? Kung-fu Panda.
This! I was so blown up with the "I am what I am" that I immediately wrote a request on an older video to make a review for that film. I am not even aware that the film follows some political controversies. Why do we watch movies through a political prism? I am a grown up European and I find that the story has a valuable lesson and an interesting theme. I found some scenes very sad but also so realistic. Life in China is definitely not an easy life, which makes the story even more interesting. You are literally on the side of our main characters, you empathize with them and their suffering.
Heard of this character but haven't get to know it in depth. Thanks to your introduction, it's worth to watch and enjoy.
Did not expect to see Lupin the 3rd mentioned here and happy to see it recommended to others, i forgot he might be "niche". I meanwhile wait for the new Lupin project announced myself but i might rewatch this film it was fun the first time. "Lu-PAN? or Lu-PIN?" I think is how i usually pronounce it i think myself btw.
You've got to check out Houseki no Kuni, aka Land of the Lustrous. Came out in 2017 and utilizes CG to it's fullest, making it probably the best CG anime of its time. It's a show, not a movie, but my god does it hit most of your notes, utilizing the unique qualities of CG to a great degree - lighting, fluid movement/strong key frames, a super dynamic camera. And the themes and the soundtrack are the cherry on top.
Spy x Family is another successful new anime that leverages this history with Loid Forger’s character. Great video as always!
Yeah I don't see people talking about it much, but Marza Planet Animation, the studio behind this film, are most notable for their work on just about all of the CGI for the Sonic the Hedgehog series. They've had 3D CGI nailed down for a very long time. I highly HIGHLY recommend going and watching the cutscenes for Sonic Unleashed, as well as the Night of the Werehog short just for the animation alone. Marza is the masterclass definition of understanding how to use smaller budgets to the absolute fullest extent to create Disney-level animations.
1:55 they got the physics nailed
Love this old series keep trying something new and make it go hard every single time
3:25. Expected a joke, instead was called out and slapped with a "check yourself" instead. Amazing video with outstanding editing and formatting and very good points made! I knew nothing of this film but learned to appreciate it the more I watched this video. I'll definitely check it out sometime.
Fun fact: The director of Lupin 3 The First co direct Stand By Me Doraemon back in 2014,and later the sequel in 2020. So,you could thanks to Stand By Me Doraemon for Lupin 3 The First exist.
I watched this for the first time a month or so ago and had a big, dumb smile on my face almost the entire time. Having never seen the other Lupin movies, it made me want to seek them out and watch them all.
Also, you caught me. 3:24
We appreciate your analysis on Lupin III. Happy Holidays, Accented Cinema. Keep up the good work.
I think the reason Lupin III is one of my all times favorite franchises is definitely its diversity. It can go from a very childish and cartoonish Lupin in Part 3 to a very dark, mature and violent Lupin in Takeshi Koike's work, and in no world would I consider it an bad thing, but rather one of the defining characteristics of this franchise. The only constancy in Lupin is its iconic cast of characters, anything else is completely and freely malleable by each of the many directors that put their hands on it, and it's precisely this liberty that makes Lupin as a whole so fun to watch, even tho the quality of it can be inequal.
Anyway I remember watching this movie in theaters right before the pandemic, I really had a blast.
I thought Harlock looked good, but Lupin is on another level. Such a beautiful movie.
This was such a simple joy of a movie to watch. Nothing groundbreaking as far as the script goes, but a sparkling polished success of the 3D medium.
Love your breakdown as always!
Ah, Lupin the 3rd was one of the first amines that really stole my attention. I was nothing more than a little potato when I was first introduced and I've been loving this thief ever since!
This video inspired me to do something that I am dumbfounded, baffled, befuddled, thunderstuck, and/or confounded as to why I have not already begun to do so:
BUY ALL of the Lupin Franchise on DVD, Laserdisk, Blu-Ray, and anything I can get on iTunes or Amazon Video.
I have done this with GITS, the Thin Man, James Bond, Battlestar Galactica (all versions), Jonny Quest, everything by Miyazaki save for his Lupin contributions, Sailor Moon (YES! Sailor Moon - Including the new Sailor Moon Crystal, which is a brilliant retelling), Uchū Senkan Yamato (Star Blazers) and the newer reboots, Casshern (and Casshern Sins), Last Exile, Appleseed, Gundam, Evangelion, Captain Harlock (and connected Series), Gatchaman, Speed Racer, Astro Boy, Blondie and Dagwood, Animated and Live-Action Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman (The original Max Fleischer Animated Series), Digimon (everything), Farscape, Lexx, … And I could continue: Obscure Anime, 1930s/40s/50s Movie Serials, Obscure American Cartoons (The Tick, as an example) or TV Series, etc. etc.
But despite being obsessed with Lupin San-sei, I have not yet purchased any of his movies or series, given that I subscribe to literally every Anime Streaming Service on Earth (that I can legally subscribe to - US Sanctions or Foreign Laws about VPNs or US Citizens make some streaming services inaccessible) I have had access to nearly everything “Lupin-Related” that exists.
I need to correct this dire oversight.
Lupin III makes an easy entry point the way Castle of Cagliostro does because it's the characters at their best without being sappy and cloying. (I'd argue CoC isn't very Lupin at all, but part of that is because everyone's take on Lupin varies, as you've pointed out.) It helps that the show is very episodic and doesn't require much in the way of background lore (although I still think The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is incredible and I loved every minute of it for its differences).
I never knew there was a throughline from Lupin III to Solid Snake and Spike from Cowboy Bebop. Fascinating. Also thanks for pointing out the Gentleman Thief concept. It's nice to have a name for it
I love your work,
you've brought real joy into my life.
I wish only the best for you and your loved ones.
“I know what you are looking at” … opps ! PS I really love your voice narration, so smoothing.
I really liked this movie. Such a great looking animation film. Unfortunately it was so hard to watch in Europe.
I absolutely fell in love with the animation of Lupin the third. Its the same awesomeness as "the bad guys". I love this animation, fluid as heck!
*"RUPAAANNN!!"* -Zenigata ossan, probably
This 3D CG Lupin III movie is just so beautiful. I hope Lupin will do more like this!
Regarding the "the first" in the title: its because of the relation of the movies plot to arsene lupin I, the grandfather of arsene lupin III
Lupin the third is getting an acutal prequel series in 2023 called Lupin zero
If anyone has a correction to make you're welcome to do it
Btw: lupin the third is so popular in japan that he appeared in a McDonalds commercial
OMG ive been a fan of this series for a long time, glad to see some recognition for this.
throwback to that time that i watched the dubbed version of this film in a completely empty theater on a saturday afternoon. that day altered my brain chemistry for the better. and yet, i was still horribly paranoid that i'd get yelled at for quoting parts of the film out loud!
Excellent video. I wasn't even aware this movie existed; I immediately ordered a copy for myself and one as a gift to a fan of the series. Thank you!
This was one of my main introductions to the franchise, and I absolutely love Lupin's character. The goofy monkey man has fantastic comedy and I think that's the main draw. Very much Tom and Jerry.
This was one of the few movies I ever was exited enough to buy on Amazon when it came out. The style was so masterfully done.
This video is perfection as a tutorial.
Nostalgia Critic probably said it best. 3D and 2D have it's own strengths and weaknesses. You can get away with static background characters/action in 2D, but not 3D. 3D on the other hand can feel industrialized or artificial. Character can be added or removed with simple linework, something which 3D lacks and 2D excels in. This is why a lot of cartoons and anime hardly translates well into 3D (especially if the CG Animation used is crap) and even live action.
However, the 3D animation in this movie is quite literally /chefs kiss/ perfection. It has character due to its visuals, style and plot, making up for the lack of that *anime style*. It's basically Disney-esque 3D, but for Lupin III.
3:24 bro called us all out 💀
When I was in college, I only heard Lupin III but never watched it. I even heard that Lupin's personality is based on the jacket he wears.
My first Lupin III series would be The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. With no prior experience for other Lupin III series, this is the most adult-oriented Lupin you will ever see. It is very vulgar - full of sex, drugs, and violence - so much that it can become disturbing to watch sometimes. It is also coincidentally an origin story, telling how the Lupin gang forms up but from the perspective of Fujiko.
I still remember how the fans went crazy midway, as Fujiko's secapades was implied to be her LSD-induced fantasy caused by mysterious people with owl heads. Shit was crazy.
It is pretty successful that it kickstarted the Takeshi Koike (of Redline fame) movie trilogy which also centers on adult stories.
The studio that made this is SEGA’s CGI animation department, and they also made the animation in the Sonic movies, Sonic Prime, and most of the cutscenes from every Sonic game since Sonic Unleashed (and the animators’ backgrounds go back even further than that, as early as Sonic Adventure 1 on the Dreamcast).
They also animated Space Pirate Captain Harlock, RE: Vendetta, and provided support for Earwig and the Witch (Nintendo, of all companies, also provided support for Earwig, a few years before the Mario movie).
P.S: It’s cool that Ghibli is so big that they hire Nintendo to help with their CGI, when it’s usually Nintendo that does the hiring.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the animation studio behind the film, Marza Animation Planet, who were well known for various SEGA related projects such as the pre-rendered cinematics for Sonic Unleashed. As far as I'm concerned, with their technical animation talent, they're pretty much the Pixar of Japan.
3:27 - damn u got me
This movie works because it is honest in what it is trying to be, a non stop comedy adventure. I love Lupin III.
Both this channel and the movie is so underrated
3:27 "I know where you were looking at" 😂😂😂
Speaking of good CGI Japanese films, Gantz: O comes to mind. Though it's more photorealistic animation and less visually distinct than Lupin of course.
Thank you for making this video!! I completely agree with you. It’s only when animation studios embrace the idea of adapting the story into a style that actually benefits their 3D work that the final project ultimately turns out looking good. There is still yet to be a single 3D anime where I haven’t thought that it would’ve looked infinitely better in 2D… That is, until Lupin III: The First
I liked it but the results of Beastars pleased me more, I think after Arcane and Love Death and Robots I realize that 3D with 2D paint blends is the current CG that I love.
Fun fact: director Yamazaki is also making the new Godzilla film set to release next November! Ergo, I gotta watch this movie along with his Yamato movie and Parasyte!
Watched this movie last year. This and the 3D Tin Tin movie are my fave 3D animated films of recent vintage. As a Lupin III fan it was made my jaw drop. I give it a 120/100 visually.
Feels like they've got inspiration from Disney, pixar and other great 3d studio animation which fits really well.
Technically, The First wasn't the first time Lupin 3rd has been in 3D. There was a short made in 3D that impressed Monkey Punch.
Ever heard of Gantz: O? Digital frontier spent 10 years making it apparently
man this is a crossover of the century LITERLY
Fun fact: I watched this movie last year during christmas time (around new year i think) and i liked it so much it got me into the franchise. Agree with all of your points. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for this angle to a great series. Just sub now. I like your channel title. Is the "accented" Cantonese?
3:27 fine, you got me.
Of all the characters in the Lupin-verse. The character who is most popular with viewers and with calls for her own standalone movie or series is Fujiko the femme fatale.
Internationally? No.
In Italy? He's one of THE anime characters, you are more likely to see people having Lupin III (or any of the other main characters of the series) on their T-shirts than a Batman logo.
This franchise is even part of inspiration of Dreamworks The Bad Guy.
That movie is Lupin meets Ocean's 11 meets Pulp Fiction. It's a great movie.
I would slightly push back on the idea that Lupin III is fully niche internationally, in Italy it's one of the most beloved IPs period. So much so that the movies were played in primetime slots every time they came out, with huge promotional TV campaigns preceding them. The popularity is so recognized that in 2015 they came out with "Lupin the Third: Part IV Adventures in Italy," a series which premiered in Italy before Japan, and was dubbed in Italian before Japanese, (the English version is in fact a dub of the Italian.)
Dragon Quest: Your Story was another great looking CGI anime movie
Also from the same director Takashi Yamazaki!
3:26 you got me bro🤣🤣🤣
I flipping love this film, Lupin III the First is absolutely gorgeous, fun, action pack and easy the best CGI film ever made from Japan.
Their Dragon Quest movie was also very good and stunning visually.