Unlike the previous episode this again was a fairly straight-forward episode centered around just one of the members of the side-cast. But it really made upfor that with the backdrop it chose: a very loose version of Cuba’s role in the cold war. I’ve said before that I love it when anime takes place in a place other than Japan, and even though this episode was full of Japanese references with taht samurai, it’s still very refreshing to see a country like Cuba pop up here.
This episode was this weird thriller about this over the top prevention of World War 3. It’s obviously heavily simplified with a lot of creative liberties taken, but the suspense for this episode was really well done Mine Fujiko again had some great interplay with the people around her, which overall again lead to a very enjoyable episode.
At this point of the series though, we should start seeing more things about the overarching plot, mostly about Mine Fujiko’s issues. The creators do have some sort of ending planned, but the only hints about that that we’ve seen so far are about her troubled past. We’ve entered the second half now, so it’s time for this show to evolve.
Rating: ** (Excellent)
You should watch the second series Lupin III.
EVERY episode is set in a different place around the world.
I had issues comprehending the ending, I couldnt tell whether the ‘oil fields’ were the wonderful tourist beaches, the oil was under the beaches, or it was just a metaphor for a dream.
Obligatory nipple shot!
I am beginning to wonder about all the times that Mine gets abused.
I find it disconcerting, and I’m not sure if it links to an overall plot and that there’s a reason for it, or if the makers just really like seeing a woman getting beat up.