Lupin III Returns to 2D After 30 Years in Madrid
Lupin III returns to 2D animation after 30 years with "The Immortal Lineage."
After nearly three decades, Lupin III: The Immortal Lineage is bringing the master thief back to hand-drawn animation. Directed by Takeshi Koike and produced by Telecom Animation Film, the film screens September 18 at 22:30 across Verdi Cinemas in Madrid and Barcelona as part of the Anime Day cycle.
This is the first 2D Lupin III film in roughly 30 years—a significant return to the franchise's traditional aesthetic. The story follows Lupin and his crew hunting treasure on a mysterious island, keeping the series' core formula of heist-driven adventure intact.
The late-night screening slot and theatrical release through Verdi's network signal a deliberate positioning toward anime enthusiasts willing to seek it out. For a character who's been animated continuously since 1971, a return to 2D after such a long gap reads as both nostalgic and deliberate—a statement that hand-drawn Lupin still has room to breathe in cinema.
Source: Ramen Para Dos
