Lupin the Third: The Gravestone of Daisuke Jigen

Looking at the fan reaction, I realize I am in the minority when it comes to my opinion of this incarnation of the famous thief. But I call it the way I see it.

I don't like the animation, but on a technical aspect, I acknowledge it is smooth movement. But the character designs are unappealing.

I don't like the voices they have for the characters. The voice actors are doing well, they are just miscast for the voices they are doing.

And, to have a complete Lupin adventure, you got to have the full cast. That includes Goemon and Zenigata, who are notably absent for this entry.

Part of the charm of this series is the chemistry and likability of the main cast. But when you take out all the humor, a lot of that charm is lacking. My suspension of disbelief is lessened when the story is taking itself so seriously. The way the movie plays its titular "gravestone" feels very contrived.

The villains are the main highlights of these Lupin specials. They do feel like legitimate threats to our heroes.

Clearly other people are enjoying these films, but I am the one Lupin the nerd who feels this movie does not hit its target.