The world’s greatest thief really is shooting for global appeal!
Earlier today, voice actor Richard Epcar (Ghost in the Shell, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders) hinted at a return to his role as Jigen in an English adaptation of Lupin the 3rd Part 4.
Very busy directing and voicing on an old friend of a project. Can you guess what it is? pic.twitter.com/KrpG5CxDno
— Richard Epcar (@RichardEpcar) January 14, 2016
Epcar later replied to a fan’s questions, noting that Tony Oliver will return as Lupin, Michelle Ruff will again portray Fujiko, and Lex Lang will voice Goemon.
@Capt_Herlock yep!
— Richard Epcar (@RichardEpcar) January 14, 2016
@Capt_Herlock Yep
— Richard Epcar (@RichardEpcar) January 14, 2016
According to Epcar, Dan Lorge will not return to voice Zenigata in the new dub.
@SlackerWriter Dan is the only one who won't be returning
— Richard Epcar (@RichardEpcar) January 14, 2016
Lupin The 3rd Part 4 is the first mainline entry into the Lupin anime franchise in thirty years. While Lupin and company did appear in numerous films and spinoffs like 2012’s Lupin The Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, this is the first actual Lupin TV series since the second title ended on September 28, 1985.
The series aired on Italian network Italia 1 from August 30 through November 30. The series started airing on Japanese TV on October 5. Lupin the 3rd Part 4 is currently slated to run for 24 episodes on Japanese TV.
Crunchyroll is currently streaming Lupin the 3rd Part 4 as it airs in Japan.
Source: Twitter (Richard Epcar)