LUPIN THE 3rd: THE FIRST Announced as Part of Annecy Festival’s Official Selection

Written By Ryo Tanaka

The highly prestigious international animation film festival Annecy Festival has announced its main Feature Fiilm selection today. Among the nominees were our very own LUPIN THE 3rd: THE FIRST!

Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, LUPIN THE 3rd: THE FIRST is set for North American release some time this year.

ABOUT LUPIN THE 3rd: THE FIRST

The iconic “gentleman thief” Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colorful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich. The gang undertakes trap-filled tombs, aerial escapades and daring prison escapes with the trademark wit and visual finesse that have made LUPIN THE 3rd one of the most storied animation franchises in the world, in a thrilling new caper that is sure to delight fans old and new.

Ryo Tanaka
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