1971 Anime Arrives June 26th Source: Discotek Media

On June 26th, distributor Discotek Media will release a 4-Disc DVD set of the first LUPIN THE 3RD (?????, Rupan Sansei, 1971) anime series based on the long-running manga franchise by Monkey Punch. LUPIN THE 3RD: THE COMPLETE FIRST TV SERIES contains all 23 episodes -- including episodes directed by Studio Ghibli founders Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki -- plus both the widescreen theatrical and alternate television versions of the LUPIN THE THIRD Pilot Film from 1969. Hard-boiled, cocky, classy and silly. These words only begin to describe the amazing master thief Lupin the Third. With the help of some quick gunplay by his partner Jigen, Lupin takes on the world in elaborate heists, classic car chases, and nasty explosions. Fujiko, a buxom redhead with a penchant for betrayal, always gets tangled up in Lupin`s capers. The stoic but swift swordsman Goemon is just as inclined to kill Lupin as he is to help him. And Lupin can never seem to lose the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata. What sort of trouble will this band of misfits get into next? Voice Cast Lupin the Third: Yasuo Yamada Daisuke Jigen: Kiyoshi Kobayashi Goemon Ishikawa: Chikao Ohtsuka Fujiko Mine: Yukiko Nikaido Inspector Zenigata: Goroh Naya DVD: Region 1 SRP: $59.95 Release Date: June 26, 2012 Discs: 4 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 - 4:3 Full Frame (OAR) Audio: 5.1 and 2.0 Japanese Subtitles: English Running Time: 575 Minutes Extras: Both versions of the LUPIN THE THIRD Pilot Film Extensive notes written and compiled by Reed Nelson (Lupinthe3rd.com) Audio commentaries on select episodes by Lupin enthusiasts and experts Essays by Daniel Thomas MacInnes (The Ghibli Blog) A wealth of data including weapons, vehicles, song lyrics, and more!