Lupin III: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid

Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid is the twenty-second Lupin III television special, which premiered on December 2, 2011. The story revolves around a gemstone called the "Mermaid's Scale," which Lupin is coerced into stealing by a crime boss. He soon discovers that the gem is a fake, and the real Mermaid's Scale hides a riddle leading to immortality. At the same time, a fourteen-year-old girl named Maki wants to become Lupin's apprentice in thievery, and a mysterious girl named Misa with the ability to be immortal gets involved. Lupin and his crew must face many dangers to uncover the secrets behind the Mermaid's Scale and stop a conspiracy that seeks to exploit the power of immortality. This special marks a significant change in voice cast, injecting new energy into the Lupin III series while also commemorating the 40th anniversary milestone of the series.