Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin
7
Quality Score
0.64 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
776
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
It's an animated variety show featuring the works of Monkey Punch that aired on WOWOW with the episodes being 52 minutes long. 12 episodes were aired between July 31, 2004 to June 25, 2005 and received a DVD exclusive 15 minute long special called Crime Mate. (Source: Wikipedia, Lupin III Wiki)
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin" is a funny and enjoyable anime for fans of Monkey Punch's humor and episodic storytelling. However, its explicit content and reliance on Japanese wordplay may limit its appeal. Lupin III fans should be aware that the character's appearances are minimal. The show is best enjoyed as a casual viewing experience, one episode at a time.
Strengths
- Funny and enjoyable independent stories with varied characters.
- Episodic format is good for casual viewing.
- Art style is reminiscent of Monkey Punch's other works.
Weaknesses
- Heavy reliance on Ecchi content may not appeal to all viewers.
- Lupin III appearances are limited and mute, which may disappoint some fans.
- Repetitive music.
- Many jokes are based on Japanese wordplays, which are lost in translation.