Lupiniiipartvi_ep_09_ita.mp4 Guide

The series is known in Italy as "Lupin III - Una storia senza fine" ("An Endless Story"). The Italian dub for Part 6 notably recast almost the entire main cast except for the voice of Jigen.

While most of Part 6 focuses on a central mystery involving Sherlock Holmes, this episode is part of a series of guest-written standalone stories. This particular episode was written by Shigeru Murakoshi , though the following episode (Episode 10) was written by the legendary Mamoru Oshii ( Ghost in the Shell ). Review: Part 6 “Episode 9 ~ The Jet-black Diamond”

This episode is a standalone "filler" caper that shifts the action from London to Brazil, centering on a legendary pirate treasure and a clever subversion of a classic heist trope. LupinIIIPartVI_Ep_09_ITA.mp4

This episode continues Part 6 's theme of integrating modern technology into thievery. Lupin even uses an army of drones to lure Inspector Zenigata away by spraying a specialized "Lupin powder" that contains his scent. Notable Highlights and Trivia

The plot follows Lupin as he seeks a map hidden within an old kokeshi doll to find the legendary treasure of the "Pirate King" Sieg. The series is known in Italy as "Lupin

The ending features Zenigata with a turtle, which is a subtle nod to a similar scene from the classic Lupin III Part 2 .

In a classic Lupin-style irony, the "Jet-Black Diamond" is revealed to be black pepper . A century ago, pepper was so valuable that it was nicknamed the "jet-black diamond," making the "treasure" worthless in the modern day. This particular episode was written by Shigeru Murakoshi

Fans have jokingly compared this episode to One Piece due to its focus on pirate treasure and a scene where Goemon is seen training by slicing a giant squid .