Lupin III: Angel Tactics

TMS Entertainment Summer 2005
ActionAdult CastAdventureComedyMysterySeinen
7
Quality Score
0.06 (Mixed)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
3,345
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Stolen from the famous "secret" Air Force base, Area 51, Lupin's most recently stolen treasure holds a secret. Four "Bloody Angels," the toughest women Lupin has ever faced, want the treasure for their own terrorist purposes. Meanwhile Zenigata teams up with a female police officer to hunt Lupin and the terrorists down. (Source: ANN)

Audience Consensus

Audience opinions are polarized. Some praise the classic Lupin elements like the action, comedy, and character dynamics, along with the animation and music. However, others strongly criticize the villain design, jarring tonal shifts with gore, and overall story quality, leading to a divisive reception.

Strengths

  • Engaging story with nice twists
  • Classic cast in top form with fun dynamic
  • Great comedy, cool action, and solid drama
  • Terrific animation and a very cool jazz soundtrack

Weaknesses

  • Badly designed villain cast with appalling motivation and voice acting
  • Random gore and death scenes feel out of place
  • Story is an abomination, like eating a chocolate cake with rat poison