KFR 8: Monkey Punch and Lupin the 3rd

This episode we’re taking a special look at an incredible figure in the Japanese manga and anime industry – Kazuhiko Katō, also known by his pen name Monkey Punch.

 

Kato worked on a range of manga over his years but he’s best known for his longest running series – Lupin the 3rd.

 

He unfortunately passed away on April 11th at the age of 81 due to Neumonia.

 

This episode we’ll be looking at who Money Punch was and the influence he had on the manga and anime industry!

 

EPISODE SEGMENTS

00:07:06 – Anime News for April 28th, 2019

00:13:24 – Manga-Kai: Monkey Punch

00:23:27 – Now Featuring: The importance of Lupin with Associate Professor Rebecca Suter

00:35:33 – Back Catalogue: Lupin IIIrd

00:49:55 – Cinema Club: Secret of Mamo and The Castle of Cagliostro

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