Lupin The 3rd has been a major fixture in the anime world for decades, first hitting the scene in the 1960s. Garnering quite a few anime series and movies in the past, it should come as no surprise that the Gentlemen Thief and his cohorts have received live-action projects in the past. Thanks to the cast of colorful characters that are a part of Lupin’s life, there are plenty of thieves to choose from when it comes to solo projects, as a new live-action movie is set to arrive later this year focusing on one of Lupin’s allies.
The last time that Lupin The 3rd received its own live-action movie was in 2014, with the Gentlemen Thief being played by actor Shun Oguri. Following this portrayal of the popular anime figure, a live-action television series was created to follow Inspector Zenigata, the bumbling detective who is constantly attempting to arrest Lupin and his band. This October, Amazon Prime is looking to give a live-action film to Daisuke Jigen, Lupin’s gun-slinging ally who has been a part of the series for more adventures than we can count. Played by actor Tetsuji Tamayama, who previously took on the role in the 2014 film, the live-action anime adaptation has dropped a new trailer for its upcoming release.
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Lupin The 3rd: Jigen Daisuke Film
Jigen Daisuke’s new film will center on the gun-slinger making a comeback to Japan in order to fix his trusty sidearm. Arriving on October 13th, Amazon Prime Video is aiming to bring the live-action anime adaptation to the world, as TMS Entertainment is producing the movie. The film’s screenplay was written by creator Yoshimasa Akamtsu with Hajime Hashimoto directing.
Aside from live-action, Lupin The 3rd recently made the leap to CGI animation in its well-received film, Lupin III: The First. With the franchise continuing to find success with numerous projects, there’s sure to be more films and television series in the future for the Gentleman Thief.
What other Lupin The 3rd characters deserve their own live-action film? What has been your favorite movie that has followed the Gentleman Thief in his long anime history? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of the Gentleman Thief.
