I am new to the franchise, lupin the third. I have always heard about it and seen the gifs but it never actually watched an episode. When I saw the art and trailer for part five, I knew I had to watch it.
Part five focuses on how thieves like lupin could steal not just the traditional way, but now they can steal information, digital currency, etc. Now lupin and the gang have the benefit of technology to aid them in their antics,but so does their opponents. I love how each little arc tells a self contained story but at the same time, they all tie into each other.
I normally don't gravitate to supporting cast, but lupin makes everyone lovable in their own way. Ami has a great voice and personality, after first I just thought she was just a random hacker who does it because she learned of her talent at an early age, but turns out she is a girl who never experienced love or positive emotions towards her. She seeks out love but literally has no idea how to love someone or tell her crush how much he means to her, which makes a lot of sense she's young and didn't have the brightest backstory.
I'm a sucker for a good story and characters with great backstories, lupin gives me just that. Lupin isn't a type of story of good versus bad, it's more of a story of playing to your strengths. When I first started watching, I kept thinking why don't they retire from this dangerous life before they get caught or killed,each and every time, the characters explained this is the life they chose and they want to keep the things the way they are. Even if you haven't seen the previous installments of the series, you still will get flashbacks and details letting know how these characters changed over time. Foes old and new return to battle with lupin and his friends, lupin will come out in the end yet it's exciting to see how lupin will win. I normally don't watch anime based on criminals or thieves, something bout lupin makes me watch each and every week. Lupin isn't a good guy but he just takes whatever he can just like a main character should, he's aware how people perceive him. Lupin comes off as an asshole, but to me, he's just one of those guys who does whatever he thinks it's interesting and fun. All in all, lupin the third part five is one of my new favorite shows due to back to back consistently great episodes.