When I heard of this, I was both really curious, but also cautious, given how I didn't really feel like we needed to exactly know this kind of story.
But nevertheless, I watch most of the LUPIN related works, and at the end I can easily say this is a very interesting take on the LUPIN III lore.
It manages to be both fresh, but also totally faithful to the series' spirit.
The young Lupin is perfectly built, and you can really recognize him, despite the younger and still immature aura, but already prone to challenge everything and everyone, especially those closer to him.
Finally we take a closer look to his more personal life, and what brought him to take the path of the greatest thief in the world.
His relationship with Jigen is also greatly staged, as both try to push each other to embrace their true potential, but also to stay out of trouble
The only, major nitpick is that as a whole series, it is way too short, despite still being absolutely entertaining and full of all the true elements of the series.
I hope they'll eventually make a second season, but even without that this is a more than worthy watch, for diehard fans like myself and also for newcomers.
But nevertheless, I watch most of the LUPIN related works, and at the end I can easily say this is a very interesting take on the LUPIN III lore.
It manages to be both fresh, but also totally faithful to the series' spirit.
The young Lupin is perfectly built, and you can really recognize him, despite the younger and still immature aura, but already prone to challenge everything and everyone, especially those closer to him.
Finally we take a closer look to his more personal life, and what brought him to take the path of the greatest thief in the world.
His relationship with Jigen is also greatly staged, as both try to push each other to embrace their true potential, but also to stay out of trouble
The only, major nitpick is that as a whole series, it is way too short, despite still being absolutely entertaining and full of all the true elements of the series.
I hope they'll eventually make a second season, but even without that this is a more than worthy watch, for diehard fans like myself and also for newcomers.