It is a piece of good news for all the fans of the Lupin The Third anime franchise. The sixth and the most-anticipated part of the anime finally has a release window. Recently, the official website of the franchise updated its page with exciting news about the upcoming season. Previously, when the trailer of the anime was released, it gained a lot of traction within days. The latest visuals may follow the same trail this time. So, when is Lupin The Third Part 6 releasing? Is there a delay? Here is all you need to know about the latest developments in the project.
Lupin The Third anime franchise happens to be the longest-running anime series of all time. The popular crime manga first came out in the year 1967. Monkey Punch is the original creator of the entire franchise. In 1971, the anime wing of the franchise was launched by TMS Entertainment. Now, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the anime franchise, the sixth part will be released in the coming months.
Lupin The Third Part 6: New Plot Details
On Wednesday, the official website of Lupin The Third anime series was updated with the latest details of the plot. The updates give a clearer picture of what fans can expect from the upcoming season. So, the new season will follow the master criminal Arsène Lupin The Third, who has long surpassed the events of the Misadventures of France. After a successful heist, Lupin will try to get his hands over the hidden treasure of Britain. An underground dealer that goes by the name of The Raven is the man who Lupin is after.
The most striking takeaway from the plot details was the mention of detective Sherlock Holmes. The plot details suggest the Lupin is likely to meet the famous detective in Britain while he chases The Raven. Moreover, fans can also expect to see the two masterminds work together in order to get The Raven behind bars. It will be interesting to see how the writers and animators portray Sherlock Holmes in Lupin The Third Part 6.
Cast & Crew Updates
The website has not yet updated the list of voice actors who will be working on the anime. But many names have been added to the list of staff members, including many guest writers. So, Eiji Suganuma will be the director of the sixth edition. Takahiro Ōkura will be looking after the series composition department. Moreover, Hiroki Marufuji will be composing the music for the series.
Now, the new list of team members includes guest writer Mamoru Oshii, Masaki Tsuji, mystery novelist Taku Ashibe and writer Kanae Minato. Lastly, Masato Yoshitake will be editing the sixth series.
Lupin The Third Part 6: Release Date
The official Twitter handle of the anime series shared the release window of the 6th part with the fans. With newer arcs, Lupin The Third Part 6 is all set to mark the coming year in its name. So, the new series will premiere on October 9, 2021. The series will release on the NTV channel at 24:55 JST. Moreover, the series will also be available on Hulu once the television serialization comes to a halt. Later on, Sentai Filmworks will release the home videos of the season all across western territories.