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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thanks so much to Tim for coming back on the show (he's a really cool guy if you didn't already know). We're super excited to help spread the word about the doc. If you haven't yet, fill out the survey here: iconsofanimedoc.com

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Have Your Say On Our Upcoming Icons of Anime Documentary

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW EPISODE! Returning guest @timeldred.bsky.social joins us to talk about his upcoming project @iconsofanimedoc.bsky.social a documentary helmed by Tim all about the rise of anime and its impact in the west. 🎧 thirdimpactanime.com/2026/09/28/t...

Third Impact Anime Episode #171 - Tim Eldred & Icons of Anime

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨 ICYMI MEMO FROM THE DESK OF INSPECTOR ZENIGATA🚨 Sideburns & Cigarettes' review of Part II, Ep. #10: "Steal the File M123" is currently AT LARGE. We recommend you apprehend this episode immediately, if you have not done so already. Links will be provided below. Thank you for your cooperation.

ICYMI

Screencap of three Zenigatas and a very troubled police chief.

SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: THE TOP 50(ish) EPISODES OF LUPIN III: PART II

EP. #10: "Steal the File M123" (or "ZenigataCon")

REVIEW AT LARGE

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fowl play is afoot as both Lupin and Zenigata find themselves Walken directly into a trap! Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II continues as we review Episode 10, “Steal the File M123” (or “ZenigataCon”)! 🔽LINKS BELOW🔽

Case file folder with a screenshot of Inspector Zenigata yelling angrily at another, unimpressed Inspector Zenigata, labeled as "EVIDENCE." Underneath is text that reads "SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "CASE FILE: Episode #10: "Steal the File M123" (or "ZenigataCon"). LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two promotional posters of Lupin III: Part II. One features Lupin holding his Walther P-38 and winking, the other features Fujiko with her hand on her hip.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/09/2026

Written and translated by @williambabey.bsky.social, this interview contains insight into how the pair came up with the latest Lupin tale, as well as including some brand-new high-quality cover, chapter, and page artwork from the upcoming graphic novel. Don't miss it! ❤

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/09/2026

New INTERVIEW article now available on lupincentral.com! 🤩 We’ve sat with author Kid Toussaint and artist José-Luis Munuera, who graciously told us about how “The Wonder” was born! ✨ www.lupincentral.com/home/intervi... 🌐

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Why don't you roll me in the clover? Over." 🛩️ Our slow but steady coverage of The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II continues next week with our review of Episode 10: "Steal the File M123" (or "ZenigataCon")!

The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes). Ep. 10: "Steal the File M123" (or "ZenigataCon"). Fri, Sept. 25th.

Screenshot of a bunch of Zenigatas gawking at each other in an office.

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Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.com · 10/09/2026

RIP Mike McFarland, voice actor known for his many iconic roles: Master Roshi & Yajirobe in Dragon Ball, Buggy in One Piece, Jean in Attack on Titan & Fullmetal Alchemist, George in Case Closed, Goemon in Lupin III, and many more

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Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56

McFarland had brain tumor removed in January 2025, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in August 2025

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Coop @riderstrike.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And we're kicking things off with a boob—I mean, bang. In today's edition of Beside Myshelf, I can't look away from The Woman Called Fujiko Mine. mediaocd.com/beside-myshe...

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Beside Myshelf: What Was Her Name Again? - MediaOCD.com

Cease what you are doing and gaze at the one and only Fujiko Mine.

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🦇Listen to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts: thirdimpactanime.com/2026/08/25/t... 🦇Preorder Daniel's book: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

Third Impact Anime Episode 170 Batmanime feat. Daniel Dockery

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

OUT NOW!! Special guest @dandock.bsky.social joins us to talk about the anime studios (specifically TMS) who worked on some of the best episodes of B:TAS, like "Feat of Clay, Part II" Thanks so much to Daniel for coming on the show. Preorder his book that releases on September 1st!

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: We remember actress Yukiko Nikaido, who passed away this year on July 3rd at the age of 87, and her iconic turn as Fujiko Mine in Lupin III: Part I. 🔽LINKS BELOW🔽

Case file folder with an image of Yukiko Nikaido. Underneath is text that reads "Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "Case File: Remembering Yukiko Nikaido (1938-2026). LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two other photos of Yukiko Nikaido. One features Nikaido and her husband Hiroshi Yagyū sitting on boat, the other features Nikaido standing on a walkway at the Yatsugatake Club.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This Friday, we take a moment to look back at the life and career of Yukiko Nikaido, the talented actress who introduced audiences to the woman called Fujiko Mine.

Remembering Yukiko Nikaido. Friday, Aug. 21st.

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New episode out now! @arsarcantum.bsky.social and @worstwaifu.bsky.social are joined by returning friend @drewhunter15.bsky.social to talk about Animazement 2026 + some BONUS MINI INTERVIEWS with Reagan Murdock (Chainsaw Man) and Kamen Casey (Blue Lock) Available wherever you get your podcasts~

Third Impact Anime Episode 169 Con-versations Animazement 2026 feat. Drew from Sideburns & Cigarettes + Binus Interviews with Reagan Murodck and Kamen Casey

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Coming SOON! @drewhunter15.bsky.social joins us to talk about going to @animazement.bsky.social, his very first anime convention. We talk panels, pals, and poor financial decisions. PLUS some very special mini-interviews with voice actors Reagan Murdock (Chainsaw Man) and Kamen Casey (Blue Lock)

Third Impact Anime Episode 169 (nice) Con-versations Animazement 2026 Featuring Drew from Sideburns and Cigarettes + Bonus Interviews with voice actors Reagan Murdock and Kamen Casey

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What better way to follow along with our coverage of The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Part II than with a shiny new SD-BD release from Discotek Media? Pre-order your copy today!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 03/08/2026

Fantastic news, red jacket fans! The classic 1977 - 1980 released animated television series is coming to Blu-ray in the United States this October, 2026. ✨ Full story: www.lupincentral.com/home/part-2-...

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“Part 2” complete collection Blu-ray coming to U.S! — Lupin Central

Fantastic news, red jacket fans! The classic 1977 - 1980 released animated television series is coming to Blu-ray in the United States this October, 2026. Announced by Discotek Media at their recent ...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 03/08/2026

Discotek Media have announced that the 2025 released short film Lupin the IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupin’s is due to release in the United States on Blu-ray in 2026! ✨ Full story: www.lupincentral.com/home/zenigat...

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“Zenigata and the Two Lupin’s” coming to Blu-ray in the U.S! — Lupin Central

Discotek Media have announced that the 2025 released short film Lupin the IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupin’s is due to release in the United States on Blu-ray in 2026!

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

NEW EPISODE~ Bill built up a stockpile of brand-new, mind-melting anime trivia questions to stump his fellow co-hosts– and stump he did. Bill, Austin, and Tori are joined by returning friend and new trivia victim, @nidokorn.bsky.social from @taiikupodcast.com! Out now!

Third Impact anime Episode 168 - Bill's Trivia Gauntlet The Return feat. Kory from the Taiiku Podcast

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 22/07/2026

Big news: lupincentral.com now has an off-topic section! ✨ This optional section of the website can be found using the "Off-Topic" link in the header. This area of the site is not related to Lupin III, so reading it is entirely optional! www.lupincentral.com/offtopic

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🚨 ICYMI MEMO FROM THE DESK OF INSPECTOR ZENIGATA🚨 Sideburns & Cigarettes' review of Part II, Ep. #8: "Venetian Super Express" is currently AT LARGE. We recommend you apprehend this episode immediately, if you have not done so already. Links will be provided below. Thank you for your cooperation.

ICYMI

Screencap of Lupin crashing through a train car window while holding his Walter P-38

SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: THE TOP 50(ish) EPISODES OF LUPIN III: PART II

EP. #8 "Venetian Super Express" (or "Disorient Express")

REVIEW AT LARGE

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

NEW EPISODE: It's burglary on the Orient Express! Our journey into The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II continues as we discuss the horsepower, horseplay, and horse(!!) of Episode 8: “Venetian Super Express" (or "Disorient Express"). 🔽LINKS BELOW🔽

Case file folder with a screenshot of Zenigata lunging out a train door past Lupin, who is also dressed as Zenigata, labeled as "EVIDENCE." Underneath is text that reads "SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "CASE FILE: Episode #8: "Venetian Super Express" (or "Disorient Express"). LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two promotional posters of Lupin III: Part II. One features Lupin holding his Walther P-38 and winking, the other features Fujiko with her hand on her hip.

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Raddy Billy (commissions open) @williambabey.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#RIP Yukiko Nikaido (1938-2026)

actress and voice-actress Yukiko Nikaido in her youth

Fujiko Mine wearing a pink dress from Lupin III part I (1971-1972), voiced by Yukiko Nikkaido

actress and voice-actress Yukiko Nikaido in her later years

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 17/07/2026

Yukiko Nikaido, the second Japanese voice talent for the character Fujiko Mine, has passed away on July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 87. Her passing was confirmed by her son, Sōsuke Yagyū, via his Facebook account, and the cause was cited as “old age / senility”. www.lupincentral.com/home/yukiko-...

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Yukiko Nikaido, voice of Fujiko Mine in "Part 1", passes away aged 87 — Lupin Central

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Emma Lou @emmawolfe227.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Before I was even on @lupinpod.bsky.social as a cohost, one of the episodes I was on I mentioned: - Bam Margera's butt brand - the amount of feet shots in the episode - if mummification in ancient Egypt was akin to taxidermy - said stealing from Target was probably okay

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Burglar on the Disorient Express. Our review of Part II, Episode #8: “Venetian Super Express” (AKA “Disorient Express”) will be on your podcast feeds this Friday!

THE TOP 50(ish) EPISODES OF LUPIN III: PART II
Ep. #8: “Venetian Super Express” (AKA “Disorient Express”)
FRIDAY, JULY 17th!

Inspector Zenigata corners Inspector Zenigata in a very green train car interior.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

ICYMI: We looked back at the life, career, and endlessly catchy tunes of the legendary Yuji Ohno. SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/lupinpod/rem... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WXc... Podbean: www.podbean.com/ei/dir-9kp2d...

Yuji Ohno with Akira Ishikawa and Jiro Inagaki.

Yuji Ohno smiling and holding a piece of paper.

Yuji Ohno with the Lupintic Six and Fujikochans.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

NEW EPISODE: We remember the life and career of veteran composer and jazz pianist Yuji Ohno, who passed away on May 4th this year at the age of 84. SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/lupinpod/rem... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4WXc...

Case file folder with, on one side, an image of Yuji Ohno playing the piano. Underneath is text that reads "Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "Case File: Remembering Yuji Ohno (1941-2026). LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two photos of Yuji Ohno. One features a young Ohno sitting while wearing headphones, the other features Ohno sitting at the piano and looking at the camera.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Next week, we honor the life and career of the late, great Yuji Ohno.

Photo of Yuji Ohno.

TEXT: Remembering Yuji Ohno. Friday, June 19th.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We will be recording our tribute to the late, great Yuji Ohno next week. What are some of your favorite songs and albums from The Boss? We'd love to hear what his music means to you.

Yuji Ohno smiling and playing the piano.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We will be recording our tribute to the late, great Yuji Ohno next week. What are some of your favorite songs and albums from The Boss? We'd love to hear what his music means to you.

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Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast @lupinpod.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us here at Sideburns & Cigarettes. BE GAY, DO CRIMES!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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RaD Adventures @radadventures.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#LupinTheThird is one of our all-time favorite anime and it was great to attend the excellent "Renaissance of Lupin the Third" panel at #Animazement by @ThirdImpactAnime.bsky.social and @LupinPod.bsky.social and our good friend Jorel was in cool #LupinIII cosplay at the convention.

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Auskeleton @arsarcantum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

During the Shino Kakinuma and Toshio Furukawa panel at Animazement, I asked Furukawa-sensei what it was like to return to Lupin the Third in Lupin Zero after having been away from the franchise for so long since he played Lupin in The Fuma Conspiracy (1/6)

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Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.com · 15/05/2026

Rest in Peace, Yuji Ohno. The theme song to Lupin III never gets old.

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RTL3 @russelllatshaw.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

There was only ever one Yuji Ohno

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YouTube video by Yuji Ohno - Topic

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Tsushi's Lupin Land @jiglup.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The series absolutely would not be what it was without him. The music of Lupin III is essential and memorable. I know I'll be listening to his music for many more decades, and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. Rest in peace Ohno-san, your music will live on for millions of people all over the world.

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Discotek Media @discotekmedia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Yuji Ohno. A legendary musician who was the heart & soul of most of the music of Lupin the Third for nearly 50 years will certainly live on as his music & themes will continue to be synonymous with the famous thief.

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The Third Impact Anime @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Coming soon to @animazement.bsky.social!! Lupin the Third has had an explosive reinvention over the last decade+ with new and varied takes and a surge in popularity. Join us with special IRL guest @drewhunter15.bsky.social for a look at the recent revitalization of an anime classic.

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SJDeamBSc @sjdeambsc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I wanted to thank the hard-working hosts of @lupinpod.bsky.social : @drewhunter15.bsky.social @emmawolfe227.bsky.social @amazingchrisgodbey.bsky.social @williambabey.bsky.social @captainlihellsing.bsky.social But I couldn't find the right words. Thankfully, Inspector Zenigata could:

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Drew You Read Sutter Cane? @drewhunter15.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you're attending Animazement this year, come by and see the panel on Saturday at 3:30 PM! Also make sure to catch all of Third Impact Anime's panels! They know their stuff and they're the kindest, most insightful folks around. Can't thank Austin, Bill, and Sully enough for asking me to join.

Eyecatch from Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012).

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Drew You Read Sutter Cane? @drewhunter15.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I've been kindly invited by @arsarcantum.bsky.social, Bill, and Sully of @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social to co-host the Renaissance of Lupin III panel at Animazement 2026! It's my first ever anime con, and I'm honored to join these awesome folks to discuss the last 14 years of the monkey-faced thief.

Lupin III, wearing a stiped onesie bathing suit, sitting on a fold out chair on a cruise ship and looking at his phone.

Lupin looking at the Third Imapact Anime: Renaissance of Lupin the Third panel information on his smartphone. The text reads:

"Renaissance of Lupin the Third. Friday, May 22, 2026. 3:30-5:30 PM. Fan Panel. 305AB. It's a new millennia for the monkey-faced thief! Lupin the Third has had an explosive reinvention over the last decade+ with new and varied takes and a surge in popularity. Join Third Impact Anime and Drew of the Sideburns & Cigarettes podcast for a look at the recent revitalization of an anime classic."

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