In 1967, a comic strip called Lupin III began serialization. 52 years later, like the "undead bird", this work is still constantly extending into new theatrical versions, TV, OVs, live-action movies, stage plays, books and games. Unfortunately, its author, Monkey Punch, also known as Kazuhiko Kato, died of pneumonia on April 11 this year at the age of 81.
Screenshot of the TV anime title of Lupin III
Many people have heard of this work because it has a cross-plot with Detective Conan, but as an independent work, Lupin III is not inferior to any anime. Many of those involved in its animation have become world-class masters, such as Hayao Miyazaki and his best friend Takahata, who in 2009 also directed a special release of Lupin III.
Because of the long age of birth and the variety of works, many people are discouraged and pass by a series of masterpieces. Here, as someone who knows a little bit about the series, I recommend this work to all those who love life, yearn for adventure, and yearn for romance, and the pit works are all for you, which is this 2012 broadcast of "Lupin III: The Woman Named Feng Fujiko".
<h1>The ultimate romance of an adventurer</h1>
We say that Japanese anime has a lot of facial and labeled things, but to do these things to the extreme, it becomes the romance itself: the gentleman who is equally perfect in skill and IQ but is inferior to the female color, the sharpshooter Daisuke Who is silent but can't shoot the target without wearing a hat, the Imakawa Goemon who is also an enemy and friend - and the goddess in the heart of many of our old otaku men: the enigmatic beauty Feng Fujiko.
Screenshot of "The Woman Named Feng Fujiko"
From their names, you can feel some of the essence of this work. However, the background setting has always been Japan's strong point and does not expand. The biggest reason I recommend the Lupin III series is because it's extremely romantic. There is a classic work that can be compared: "Star Cowboy" is deeply influenced by "Lupin III", and even the action of Spike at the beginning of the film is also a tribute to the former. "Interstellar Cowboy" is known as a "god work" because of its perfect combination of tragedy and romance.
As a predecessor, "Lupin III" is more pure, and its romance is endless adventure, and the entanglement between each other is like a concoction, and only the next collection, the next destination, is the eternal destination of these adventurers. This point has been most profoundly reflected in the TV work "The Woman Named Feng Buji" since the Heisei era.
<h1>Feng Bu'er son: the ancestor of the imperial sister and a senior goddess</h1>
The reason why I don't like the 2014 live-action version of Lupin III is not that I don't like Oguri Shun — in fact, his restoration of Lupin is exquisite; I just think that Kuroki Akira can't play Feng Fujiko.
Kuroki Akira's live-action version of Mine Fujiko (I don't like it)
Oguri played the live-action version of Lupin III
That kind of woman who is particularly feminine is revered as the Royal Sister. So who was the first royal sister type character in ACG? It was her— a woman named Feng Fujiko. She was completely different from the mainstream girl image at that time, with a mature but full of infinite mystery temperament, into the creative circle, from then on, in the ACG world, the royal sister category officially appeared.
Then, in the TV series with her as the clue, we can really appreciate the charm of "Lupin World". The main plot is buried in a small story, and it is not until the last two episodes that we learn the truth about Feng Buji's son from Lupin's mouth. Affection, brainwashing, black science, lies, when the truth ends, we see the price of risk. In the end, you will find that there is no more appropriate title than "The Woman Named Feng Buzi". No spoilers, really push. But because of some color cast, mind friends stay.
<h1>If you still have a dream in your heart</h1>
The recently deceased Monkey Punch once said:
"Lupin III's adventurous spirit was his lifelong pursuit. As a cartoonist, my job is to create, so I will leave all my dreams to Lupin III to complete for me. ”
On this point, it can only be said that the old man finished it too well. Even in a work with a dark tone like "The Woman Named Feng Buji", the protagonist Lupin III is just as positive, righteous, and cool, but the weakness is very obviously involved in many thought-provoking events. The world is never simple, but we can have dreams to touch it, this is a certain episode of Luban's line, I think it is very appropriate to use here.
This work is suitable for adults who still have dreams, but still hope for distant and unknown. Everyone can be Lupin III, with their own adventures, even at their desks, on construction sites, in the crowded subway. Think of the countless treasures in the world, why can't you be the strange thief who drives the Fiat 500? Ask Ding Zhenbao, fight with "The Woman Named Feng Bu'erzi", what does the husband ask for? This spirit is conveyed by the work, so I warmly recommend this work on this sad day, hoping that everyone will always have a dream in their hearts.