US Premiere of LUPIN THE 3RD: ITALIAN GAME at AX 2017
Source: Anime Expo press release, TMS The US premiere of the special LUPIN THE 3RD: ITALIAN GAME (????? ?????????, Rupan Sansei Itarian Geimu, 2016) is coming to Anime Expo 2017, July 3rd (Day 3), 2:00PM-4:00PM at the JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom/ Room Video 2. There will be a giveaway at the screening of free exclusive T-shirts, specially designed by character designer Hisao Yokobori. Synopsis There`s message from Lupin the Third, but this time, he`s not announcing a heist. Instead, it`s an invitation to his wedding with the young and famous tabloid queen, Rebecca of the wealthy Rosselini conglomerate. Lupin`s true motive behind his nuptials is to steal the Libertas crown, also known as San Marino`s national treasure. The crown is only brought out during their marriage ceremony. But as Lupin attempts to steal the crown, his arch-nemesis Inspector Zenigata is ready to pounce, having been tipped off on Lupin`s attempted heist. But who tipped him off, and why? Meanwhile in Rome, a skilled spy from the English secret service, MI-6 finally manages to corner Lupin. During these proceedings, it`s revealed that MI-6 has been secretly investigating something known as the Dream of Italy, which is somehow related to a tragic hidden love affair from Rebecca`s past. The story that began in San Marino expand all over Italy as Lupin pursues love and freedom in this exciting new adventure.
Image courtesy of Anime Expo. Original comic books created by Monkey Punch © TMS