The new spin-off anime “LUPIN ZERO” of “Lupin the Third” will reach its final episode on January 13, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To coincide with this, non-credit opening and ending videos have been released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“LUPIN ZERO” is a new six-episode anime that depicts the boyhood of the world-traveling thief Lupin III.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The work, which began distribution on DMM TV last December, is characterized by its setting in Japan in the 1960s, a time of rapid economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening and ending images released this time are based on the content of the anime, and have both a new and nostalgic feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening song is “AFRO “LUPIN’68,” composed by Takeo Yamashita, who worked on “Lupin the Third Part 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The arrangement is by Otomo Yoshihide, who is also known for his work on the TV drama “Amachan” and the animated film “Inu-Oh,” creating a collaboration of new and old talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The video itself also shows a strong respect for the “PART 1” era, with the title card at the beginning of the film and the use of many stop-motion pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, it is refreshing to see not only scenes of a glittering city, but also scenes of a developing city in the midst of its high-growth period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ending of the film is even more reminiscent of “PART 1” with the image of Lupin and Dimentoku riding their motorcycles against the setting sun. In the background, a factory area emitting black smoke can be seen, which is also full of the atmosphere of the high-growth period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The music is “Lupin III Theme Song II. The song was also composed by Takeo Yamashita and arranged by Yoshihide Otomo, but sung by singer-songwriter Tabito Nanao, giving it a unique feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n