Toshimichi Ohkawa (writer for lupin iii: sweet lost nights; Green vs Red; Part 3) and franchise vet Junichi Lioka had a secret pitch with TMS about a new lupin the third series set during the 1920s-1930s era America back in the early 90s.
LUPIN THE THIRD: ONCE UPON A TIME.
(Concept art and character design by Toshihiko Masuda)
The series was set during the years Babe Ruth and AL Capones fame were at their hight, Having the gang scheme up heists around new York while zenigata was set to track down lupin and his cohorts with the newly established F.B.I
Only 3 concept episodes were written
"The Miracle Of Bambino"
"The Man Who Killed Dillinger"
"Angel With Broken Wings" (which would have had lupin meet a female pilot who crashed during her transatlantic flight)
Sadly, the series never got the green light to go into production and remained a secret until today.
The 20th Lupin III television special, Sweet Lost Night, is coming to Blu-ray in the United States during 2024!
First aired in Japan on July 25th 2008, the 92-minute film contains an exciting adventure across Southeast Asia. When Lupin comes across the legendary Aladdin’s Lamp treasure and swipes it for himself, imagine his surprise when be discovers not only a genie waiting inside - but a beautiful babe! It turns there’s much more to this dame than meets the eye, as after their first encounter, Lupin wakes up at 7am… with no memory of the night before! Rough night, huh?
It’s a race against time to beat the evil Colonel Garlic and his forces, while also solving the mysteries of the lamp. Quick, Lupin, time is running out - and not only your memory is at stake!
The release will come in 1080p video format on Blu-ray, and will contain Japanese language audio only.
Discotek Media, who are behind the release, are paying close attention to video quality, and will be fixing up footage to ensure it’s presentable for modern 2024 displays.
idc the context, if my google translate is even a little right Yuji Ohno knew what he was doing
"It'd be nice if it was just a dream, but I feel like I've fallen in love. While looking up at the sky after the rain, I'm calling for you, No one can see it. That's a Lie. When my hot cheeks cool down a little, I'll chase after you. You're a strange person, you're a strange person; appearing like the wind. Wherever you come from, wherever you disappear, I find you.
I wish it was a dream, but I feel I've fallen in love. Don't let it end vaguely. You are right. I am left for some reason. Even so, it's still a round earth. I'll meet you on the way.
Let me sigh, in my sweet aching chest. It's up to you to row the boat. It's hateful but you're a jerk, but I love you more than anyone else.
I want to catch you but I can't catch you. I'm really in trouble, I wish it was a dream but I feel I've fallen in love. Don't end it vaguely, I want you by my side. Just say you love me, I'll keep you company"
One of my favorite themes from Part 3, and I think this variation of Zenigata’s theme suits his character very well. More noticeably in the later half of the song, the lead instrument, which I assume represents Zenigata, tries its best to play the main melody, but the other instruments, like the Lupin gang, keep drowning it out and interrupting the lead instrument. The lead instrument comes back each time louder than before to struggle against the chaos, which I think makes for a perfect theme for Zenigata in his goals of capturing Lupin and keeping order with the law. Also damn is it a banger.
(Just some albums from the past 10 years, plus some recent ones i've come across)
Basically albums that i associate with winter that have no reference to chr*stmas, but nonetheless have great songs for walking around in the snow, in a mall or taking the bus through the city when its pitch black and/or cold out