Lupin The Iiird: Goemon's Bloodspray [Blu-ray]

Wow, wasn't expecting this to be as good as it is. Right out of the gate the theme song on the menu blew me away, just like a great Bond theme. Like all The Woman Called Fujiko Mine-related works, the animation is some of the best ever. This is also the most explicitly violent animation that I can recall seeing. The yakuza aspects were cool with their good character designs and cool fight scenes. It is too short, but the most negative thing is the main villain's design; he's a fat lumberjack. How lame! It is a shame, as otherwise this is as perfect a REAL Lupin film as we will probably ever get.

Very impressive outing with the gang and Goemon being the principal protagonist as he attempts to avenge his failure as a yojimbo for a mob boss and does some soul searching on his otherworldly abilities. One of the shorter outings of the TV specials at an hour, great animation and makes one yearn for a longer runtime. Picture quality and sound on the BD were excellent. Recommended. (j4.)

WOW! The are and story suck you right in! - I’m not familiar with the other Lupin movies in the series but this one was dope and can’t wait to pick up the others. Awesome fight scenes with axes, swords, and guns OH MY! It was a blast all the way through!!!

I cannot stress this enough. Goemon’s Bloodspray is a MUST WATCH for every Lupin fan

The animation in this short film is excellent and reminded my quite a bit of the stylized action from Redline. Fair warning this does feature one of the most visceral bits of violence I've ever seen animated.

An Underrated Gem. In My Opinion, The Best Non-Fantasy Anime I've Seen...

I always enjoy lupin the 3rd movies

I’m use to the Lupin Franchise being more of a comedic based anime focusing on the main character “Lupin the 3rd” as a master thief. There is the same comedic elements in this Lupin movie anime but the mood is much more serious. The main character in this Lupin feature is his loyal friend and partner in crime, the samurai, Goeman. There’s literally more blood and violence in this movie than any previous Lupin feature I’ve viewed so it’s truly “not for kids”!! However it is definitely worth a watch and adds a serious addition to the Lupin Franchise that will make most fans view the anime is a significantly different way!