"LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: The Immortal Bloodline" official trailer released

劇場版アニメ「LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE 不死身の血族」の本ビジュアル 原作:モンキー・パンチ (C)TMS
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劇場版アニメ「LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE 不死身の血族」の本ビジュアル 原作:モンキー・パンチ (C)TMS

It has been announced that Kataoka Ainosuke Kataoka and Aoi Morikawa will appear as guest voice actors in the all-new theatrical version of the popular anime series " Lupin the Third, " based on the manga by the late Monkey Punch. Kataoka will play Muom, an immortal man who becomes Lupin's greatest enemy, and Morikawa will play Sarifa, a mysterious girl who serves Muom.

The official trailer featuring Muom and Sarifa has been released on YouTube. The video begins with Lupin saying, "You're tired of waiting, aren't you?" and shows Lupin and his friends arriving at a mysterious island that is not on the map, aiming for the enormous treasure hidden there. They must defeat their enemies, steal the treasure, and escape within 24 hours. In the process, they are pursued by Muom, an immortal enemy who is relentlessly pursuing Lupin and his gang, and a mysterious girl named Sarifa. The trailer also includes a scene of Lupin sinking into the water, along with Sarifa's ominous line, "Your clan will end with you." At the end, the meaningful words, "He is trying to steal something incredible again," are displayed. The official visual, drawn by director Takeshi Koike, was also released.

Kataoka, who plays Muom, commented, "I was surprised and very happy to be asked to take on this role through my connection with the kabuki play 'Ryuuhakuranami Sansei.' I've been watching Lupin the Third since I was a child. I am honored to be involved in the first 2D animated film in 30 years. During the recording, it was a dreamlike experience, and I couldn't believe my eyes, thinking, 'Oh, I'm talking to Lupin!'"

"The character I played this time, Muom, is an immortal creature, or perhaps the strongest artificially created immortal creature. There are lines that are words but not words, like a growl, and they don't really say anything clearly. There is a lot of mystery, so I wanted to give the character depth, and I created it through trial and error until I settled on this, ``Okay, this is it!'' I felt like I gave it my all! Also, the theme song is by B'z, who I've always loved, so I feel a connection in many ways. I hope everyone will experience it on the big screen in the theater."

Morikawa, who plays Sarifa, said, "When I heard about the role, I was so happy I jumped for joy. However, as the recording date approached, I began to feel anxious and pressured about the weight of participating in such a classic Lupin. In this version of 'Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline,' Lupin is more manly than the humorous image I had previously had. I think that this version of Lupin will appear attractive and fresh to everyone."

"When playing the role of Sarifa, I was careful to keep my emotions in check while always maintaining a cheerful and carefree demeanor. I tried to create a presence that subtly manipulates Lupin, rather than standing on an equal footing with him. I think I was able to play the role while respecting Sarifa's own core. I hope you will also keep an eye on the interactions between Muom and Sarifa!" she said.

The new film will be the first 2D animated film in about 30 years since Monkey Punch's first directorial work, "Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive" (1996), and will be directed by Koike, who has worked on the "LUPIN THE IIIRD" series. This new film will depict the "ultimate"Lupin the Third, which is the origin of the series.

Lupin the Third and his friends head to a mysterious island that does not exist on the world map in order to uncover the identity of the mastermind who has been sending assassins to them and the enormous treasure hidden there. It is an island of death, filled with poison that will bring death within 24 hours and where "garbage men" who were once used as weapons and discarded roam. Lupin faces off against Muom, the ruler of the island and an immortal enemy, in a battle of wits that puts his past, his pride, and his pride as a thief on the line... This is the story. Release date: June 27th.

「LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE 不死身の血族」本予告

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