ルパン三世 the Last Job

"Lupin the 3rd: The Last Job" is the 21st TV special in the "Lupin the 3rd" series, which aired on February 12, 2010, on Nippon TV. The story follows Lupin and his gang as they battle a mysterious ninja organization and its leader, Morgana, in their quest for an ancient power called "Fujin." In a twist of events, Inspector Zenigata is critically injured during Lupin's theft of a Buddha statue. A female ninja named Asuka Kagurazaka joins the fray, adding more complexity to the battle for "Fujin." This special is notable for being the last one broadcast via terrestrial analog signals and for attempting a cross-media collaboration linking the characters to a related manga and pachinko game. It also marks the last time veteran voice actors Makio Inoue, Eiko Masuyama, and Goro Naya voiced Goemon Ishikawa, Fujiko Mine, and Inspector Zenigata, respectively, and the last project of recording director Satoshi Kato. The special mixes action, suspense, and comedy with a fast pace and exciting fight scenes. It showcases the unique charm of the Lupin the 3rd series, incorporating elements of character design, backstories, and art style. The special's broadcast achieved a high viewership, with ratings reaching 17.6%.