Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro Is a Perfect Movie, and Here's Why

I spent a year watching Lupin the Third and now you have to listen to me talk about it
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i used to pray for times like this

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[@marblemunkey]

And on one of my favorite movies.

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I don’t think we can articulate it enough the same way you feel. The humanity combined with the insight make these so eye opening even when it is already known and so touching even when it is mundane. So, so we’ll done. Thank you.

[@Demongunner7]

The best and last line of the film gets me every time, "That thief Lupin stole the most precious thing of all your highness... your heart." Really shows the true goal Miyazaki and the team had in the making of the movie, to sweep us off our feet and lose our hearts to this puckish rouge and his everlasting found family. Yet another great documentary Bread. I understand imposter syndrome getting you, but you create such detailed and factual stuff I find it impossible that anyone could copy your style.

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Lame ass line. Literally the worst line in an otherwise golden script

[@NAJ0202]

And I love how, when Zenigata says that Lupin stole something again, Clarice instantly turns to him and says no, he's an awesome hero who fought against the Count and saved the day. Just the wonderful fearlessness of her, always standing up to help others, no matter what.

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[@DoctorOak-dj8lp]

so corny yet so true

[@davidrevillii5353]

Tips for anyone trying to have a Ghibli movie marathon, watch the Castle of Cagliostro along with it. It’s effectively the prototype to what would be.

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[@nickl2854]

Honestly caligostro is one of my favorite Miyazaki film’s, I love the rougher edges that you don’t see as ghibli goes on

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[@Ntlcstr]

I kinda just started bawling at how Clarisse and Fujiko are based on Hayao Miyazaki’s mom cause I could just see all the characters based on them and how his mom now has a near immortal legacy now cause so many characters will just be an echo of her

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I can’t believe it’s been almost a whole year since this video. Hoping to hear you again in the future❤

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Top tier + heart warming + smoothly delivered and edited + Denzel tear + nostalgia for something I have never even watched + existential crisis about are own marks on this world and legacy = a baller master peace

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[@seerai-42]

This video... Actually made me cry, I remember my parents grabbing this film because they saw the name Hayao Miyazaki as the director and thinking it was a ghibli movie and getting it for me, and it opened my eyes to what animation and art could be, that it can always be something more. Thank you for this, even months later after this video's release. 💜

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I let out a literal gasp when I saw this was finally uploaded. Can I just say the random jokes you make all always get me. I appreciate how unapologetically yourself you make these videos and it legitimately gives me more courage to be more confident and assertive in social situations! Thank you for being you and thank you for sharing with us!

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[@TheMightyPika]

The Lupin crew are best described as four demigods who come to earth periodically to goof around.

[@Smell-Of-The-Game]

Alternatively they're a team comprised of DND bards who always roll Nat 20s no matter what

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[@m.p.2534]

Know what ? That essay was as good as The Castle of Cagliostro itself. I mean, your dedication is so admirable it warmed my heart. And let me reassure you, your hard work paid off at the end. So much that you have just gained a new fan. Considering you also just inspired me to follow my dreams even more, le me give you a big thank you !!!

[@bloo12356]

Your discussion at the end about passing the torch and igniting passions from lost creators, genuinely, brought me to tears. I have no connection to Lupin III but thank you for this video

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HE'S ALIVE AND HIS INTRO IS BETTER THAN EVER. Thank you for all your effort in making these videos, the amount of editing you put into it makes it enjoyable not just to watch but to actually learn about the history of the franchise! Also A+ reaction to the redjacket opening lol

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The 48 hours after watching this video were spent diving into Lupin the 3rd, watching the movies and a bunch of episodes and telling everyone I know about how fantastic it is, and its influence. It involved getting them all to watch this too. I don't think anything fake or weak could've ever done that. Your work has consistently been unparalleled, and I'll look forward to it forever!

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[@alianne92]

The section around 1:33:00 about the impact on other creatives makes me think of the quote that floats around about one of the Velvet Underground’s albums (to paraphrase): “not a lot of people bought it, but everyone who did buy it started a band.” Maybe not enough people experienced this movie, but it seems like everyone who did was inspired to create something, too. I love the idea of art perpetuating itself through sheer inspiration. Just a silly thought on this absolute masterpiece of a video.

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Such a true quote! Love love love Velvet Underground and absolutely see the throughline re: creative impact. Also thank you

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[@thomasffrench3639]

1979 was a crazy year for anime. Gundam, Rose of Versailles, and Castle of Cagliostro all were hugely influential works that were released in that year. The talking about the history of Lupin III reminded me about when this stuff was released.

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1979 was a good year for cinema overall. On the animated side, we got the movies you mentioned - in the live-action world, we got The Warriors, Alien, Apocalypse Now, Rocky 2, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. :)

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@@OnafetsEnovap although I agree, the anime works I’m talking about are more than just “great tv or movies,” they pretty much set up the next decade or two of anime which would later be dubbed the golden age of anime. Although I would say that Apocalypse Now and Alien are pretty influential although not on the same level of the anime.

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thank you so much for the kind words! :3

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[@Antifearn]

I never knew until now that someone could make me love one of my favorite films of all time even more. The Castle of Cagliostro is my favorite 2D animated film of all time, and my favorite film directed by Miyazaki. I even named my cat Clarisse after the princess of the film.

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I watched The mystery of Mamo and Castle of Cagliostro like a billion times on vhs as a kid, as well as the compilation of episodes on 1 vhs tape. I have been wondering what they were called for the longest time. I knew it was Lupin the third, but my memory was foggy of the specific names and details until I saw some footage of it recently. You did a great job with this video, i'm glad I came across it.

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You have quickly become my favorite video essayist on KZbin. The quality you bring from your scripts to your editing is off the charts. Very glad to hear that your health has recovered, and I hope you feel proud of the work that you've done. This video is one of your best so far.

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The film is so underrated, I’m truly a fan of Miyazaki’s work, and all of the Japanese animation industry. I believe that Castle Of Cagliostro is one of my favourite works. It’s something about the characters, the landscapes and adventure of this film. And that can be seen in a lot of Miyazaki films, and in that, delivering a message. This film is just amazing, I suggest anyone to watch who adore animation

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I think. All I could ever ask is that you try. That's what really reflects some of the most insane, one of a kind moments you give in your retrospectives. What an insane video. Thanks for stickin it out man, I'm so excited for the next one.

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The ending bit about the long Covid is so real to me, especially as someone who is a writer/creative. Like for weeks after getting it, I couldn’t put together sentences I found coherent. Almost all of my hobbies took a back seat to the brain fog. (I got back to doing the things I love, slowly, and happily but still slowly). Wishing you the best as you continue to create ❤

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So glad you're feeling better! I'm grateful that others can relate to that part haha it was definitely such a weird strange period of just "brain go brrrrr" and I'm stoked to be past it :b

[@nestle365]

I can still recall the first time I saw this film; as a young child it impacted me beyond what words could express.

[@BREADSWORD]

same! it's such a fantastic movie!

[@domidextrus]

I am absolutely blown away. This has to be the most wonderful near-2-hours-long love letter to a film I've ever seen. As an unabashed Lupin III fan, I came into this video being all "Hell yeah, let's gooooo!", and then came out of it like "I think I'm gonna cry because my heart is so full of rainbows!". I already love this movie and consider it among my top favorites of all time, but somehow you singlehandedly made my love for Lupin III grow even more, which is saying a lot. I love how beautifully you described the intricate parts that make the whole of this underrated masterpiece, and there were even parts that actually made me choke up a bit because of the raw emotion you put in your writing. No matter what your anxieties may have told you, I'm beyond glad that you pulled through, finished making this, and put it out there. It was absolutely worth it.

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This was an incredible experience. I almost wept at work three times listening to this. The downright exhaustive amount of detail on points and aspects of ananimation I'd never even considered. The obvious care and enthusiasm in the performance. Easily the best video essay I've had the privilege of listening to in my time here on KZbin. I won't say something grandiose like 'this is your seminal work' but damn if it don't make a strong case for itself. Thank you so much for making this beautiful work of art for others to enjoy and learn from. ❤ Now I better stop typing before I gush too much more. There's a movie I need to watch.

[@timidphotos685]

You talked a lot about the cars but I find all of the weapons to be incredible as well. A of them were used in ww2 from the famous mg34 and luger, to the rare ppd40. And all of the armor is beautifully illustrated as well. The true passion for the mechanics and weapons of our world is shown in nearly every scene.

[@BREADSWORD]

Yesss I love the guns too! I had a whole section about it that I ended up taking out bc the runtime was getting too long but Yasuo Otsuka in particular has a super interesting insight into firearms from his time working a bureau job and having field officers show him how they shoot! Super sick how much history knowledge went into Lupin III's development

[@timidphotos685]

@@BREADSWORD really good job on the video, this movie is easily up there with my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing your love for the film. It's really sad to see quantity and not quality rewarded on KZbin when masterpieces like this video existed. Keep up the great work for as long as you want to. You really made my day.

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What an absolute masterpiece. Breadsword, I want you to know you bring me more happiness than you'll ever know. Your videos are a blessing from The Holy Light of Creation itself. You have a talent, sir. You can take something that is already beloved and somehow find a way to make it shine brighter than ever. Like polishing a flawless diamond. Honestly, every video you release has brought me to tears at least once. Your soft, somber delivery speaking such eloquently worded phrases... I can't describe the experience it is watching your content. Other long-form video makers I will often put on in the background. But I can't do that, with you. You engage me to no end with your relentlessly interesting context, the pacing making two hours seem like a mere five minutes. Breadsword, I wish I were at a loss for words, but I have so many. You're wonderful, don't you dare ever think that just because something took a while that it means you didn't try your hardest. Your passion and love for the things you talk about is so unquestionable I almost can't comprehend the concept itself. Now don't mind me while I grab your horn and toot the hell out of it, you son of a bitch. You're an amazing writer, an amazing speaker, and an amazing person. You're fucking awesome. As long as you keep finding things to talk about, I'll be here waiting with bated breath. ❤❤❤

[@HenkTheStenk]

You took 8 months to make this video because you felt you needed to give Lupin III, and more importantly, everyone who had a hand in creating it, the effort and love it deserves... I waited 3 months to watch this video because I wanted the atmosphere I watched it in to be perfect, so I could give you and your work the respect you deserve. You're an artist, you seem like a really cool dude, and you're a real one. Take your time, we'll be here when it's ready. I hope you're happy, because you make me happy. Have a good one.

[@thehman2271]

My favourite part of this essay (and I hope you’ll trust me when I say there is a LOT!) is how you always seem to tie points back together: the choice of cars of the characters coming back to when Lupin has a change of character between his past flashback self and present self, the conflicting yet symphonic dynamics of the characters reflected in the score and the theme of legacy at the start coming back to the end through the revealing of the underneath architecture and your own life experience! TLDR: Amazing work to you!

[@BREADSWORD]

this vid got blocked like 3 hours after it dropped and was just un-blocked a week later so sorry if the re-up is confusing :b PATREON: bit.ly/3KBzZSw TWITTER: bit.ly/3I4hap4 TWITCH: bit.ly/3CvXeKR DISCORD: bit.ly/3KEMWeh

[@bixmcgoo5355]

hey uhhhh just so you know, since you said you were using it out of respect, you straight up mispronounced Kato's name over and over and over. If you see the letter "a" in a japanese name, it's pronounced "ah" not "ay" every time. the "ay" sound would typically only come from "e" or "ei". it's especially glaring considering how much effort you put into correctly pronouncing names from other languages, tbh

[@BREADSWORD]

​@@bixmcgoo5355 lmfaooo good catch! I was mostly just going off of what I'd heard other English speakers pronounce it as when they introduced him in older interviews/panels but it's def my bad for not double checking

[@bixmcgoo5355]

@@BREADSWORD yeah i get it, and it could be worse lol, there are tons of people who say "studio jibbly" and you don't so it's clear you don't skimp out on effort lol

[@foamystorm8577]

omg i missed you so much..

[@modernmilkmage]

we getting twitch bread streams back? 🥺

[@SpookySkellyman]

I never really understood impostor syndrome until this past year when I felt it myself, so the last part of this video really resonated with me. For your channel it literally doesn't matter how long these projects take to make and release, because we know theyll always be certified bangers

[@AlbinMyhrman]

The passion in your voice in every single sentence of this video puts me in the verge of tears. Here at the end, as you monologue about the value of your own work, I am crying. I'm sick myself, and I just wish I had grewn up with Lupin III. I have my own favorites, but most of them haven't aged nearly as well as all of this clearly has.

[@Astrhal]

26:55 In France, the country of origine of Arsène Lupin, Lupin III was renamed to "Edgar de la Cambriole", to avoid lawsuits, and it's the funniest name ever, in french cambrioler means to burglarize, so Lupin became Edgar of the Burglary in France

[@EnjoyableGolem]

I've missed you so much my guy, you mean so much for storytellers. I'm so excited to see another breakdown for such a classic, not to mention a work from Miyazaki that was at the start of his career. I don't know another youtube whose as genuine and thoughtful as you, and you've save my life knowing there's someone who thinks and loves stories like you. PLEASE keep doing your beautiful work!!!

[@BREADSWORD]

aaaa thank you so much!

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I hope all future viewers come to learn the BREADSWORD lore behind this one video. can't stop this man

[@BREADSWORD]

god gives his silliest battles to his goofiest soldiers fr fr

[@Kg-Fi]

I do remember reading comments with people telling him to do this Lupin movie. This was the 1st solo Lupin film I ever saw, the 1st Lupin media I watched was the cross over between him an Deceptive Conan

[@lexmori9356]

This is an amazing essay about my favorite film of all time. It’s been the most nostalgic comfort in my life since I was an elementary school kid who popped in the VHS every time I had to stay home sick. Thank you for covering it so well.

[@ConfusionPlus2]

Thanks for the video, I spent a long time waiting for this video to come out, and then saved it in my watch later playlist for 3 months waiting for a rainy day, and it was perfect! Take any time you need to make a video, it'll always be evergreen and worth it! This video got me interested in Lupin III, so I appreciate that.

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[@HeisenbergFam]

Always a great year when Bread casually returns after a year

[@BREADSWORD]

lmfaooo my b for the absence! :b

[@tietheguy0]

As a artist and a creative myself, the last 15 minutes of this video hit incredibly hard. Looking at one’s own art and not knowing whether it is good enough is a struggle I don’t know if I will ever get over. What I do know is that this video is more than an essay on Lupen the 3rd, it stands as a monument to art itself. From start to finish, this video oozes an amount of quality and care that I’ve not seen in quite a while. Thank you for making this.

[@indy544]

You managed somehow to get me tearing up just recapping the film. The love that you have for the film is genuinely moving, and even though I've seen this movie dozens of times you still managed to make me feel like an excited kid again just talking about it

[@kenedynjiru2609]

Words cannot describe how I missed this man😭

[@BREADSWORD]

ayyyy I missed y'all too!

[@prismmxrose]

Ok. I couldn't speak enough how great this video is. And that I relate to the struggle at the heart of this production, and the comfort that Lupin can bring. This movie is one of my comfort movies, and well.. This is glorious work. Thank you, Bread.

[@BREADSWORD]

ayyy thank you!!!

[@Artemus_Gordon]

We miss you and still think about you.❤

[@user-ti9ir2hw7w]

I recently rewatched a lot of Miyazaki movies after rewatching a bunch of your video essays - I'm really glad you could share another banger with us, your work has been equal parts inspiring, insightful, humorous, and just disgustingly high-quality (Commenting before finishing bc I know it's already gonna be a hit lmao)

[@BREADSWORD]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@mathiasmauno7961]

Welcome back bread, your vids have gotten me through some real hard times and have really inspired how I look at art and the art I want to make. It’s amazing to see you upload again, I know the vids gonna go crazy

[@BREADSWORD]

ayyy thank you so much for the kind words!

[@yathomaheads]

yet another beautiful love letter to art and passion. your essays bring me joy, and i'm glad you're back.

[@DoctrBlumpkin]

An artist who’s canvas is the imagination of his listeners, whether it took half a year or a decade, your work brings me to tears, el dorado, treasure planet, scooby doo and fucking tintin!? All perfection. Lupin the third isn’t something I’ve ever been exposed to before, but your passion has pushed me to take a step into its colourful canon. thank you for your work, it’s dedication is really a monument to the legacy of all these works and is greatly appreciated

[@twiggimus_prime]

Breadsword, you are one of my favorite creators on this platforms, and I always look forward to your amazingly insightful deep dives. Thank you for all of your hard work

[@BREADSWORD]

ayyyy thank you!

[@manamapaul109]

I just got into Lupin, and I will never live down the amount of joy I’ve had watching Castle of Cagliostro

[@BREADSWORD]

fr it's so good! one of my fav movies of all time for sure

[@Tuning3434]

@@BREADSWORD I am honestly surprised you didn't cover CoC before, with all your Miyazaki reviews. CoC was my first Miyazaki film, but one of the last Lupin III content I've seen. It's a magical entry. Miyazaki was stil finding his way whey he was producing the Lupin III part 1 series (athough it definitely had something consistent that to many part 2 episode's didn't have) but his 2 episode's in part 2 and this movie are one of my favorite portrayals of Lupin III.

[@lawthedreamer]

Genuinely one of, if not my favorite video essayist on KZbin. Insightful, entertaining, emotional, and relatable. Your optimism and takes on legacy are genuinely inspiring. Fantastic video, my dude!

[@Trixiethegoldenwitch]

I didn't know that detail about Ponyo and I burst into tears just hearing you describe it. Awesome video. Your value is intrinsic, and thanks for sharing it. I think the fact you even CAN get lost in Lupin is core to making this video so great (contrast Shaybs, who I love, binging Lupin and ruining it for himself). Those who cherish something most often find it hardest to box the whole thing into a set of words, but no one else can really celebrate the work right.

[@picaropunk4096]

As a hardcore lupin fan, I just want ya to know I think you did an incredible job explaining the soul of this series. Don't know how much that really means to you, but it means a lot to me seeing you put so much passion and care in all of your videos. You're doin great dude, fuckin 10/10 banger yo!

[@graemebloodworth8991]

God. Like. I wish I could communicate the feelings this has inspired in me after watching. Genuinely you are one of the most passionate creators I have ever come across online. It is a joy to experience the things you put out. I know part of this video is devoted to talking about how nervous you were to put it out and all the hard times you had working to get it done and ready. ON TOP of all the copyright stuff you had to deal with post release. But the love drips from every line. Each video you put out is a distinct part of your soul and I gain so much from every one. I'm amazed at your dedication to this project and could only ever hope to one day create even one thing this monumental much less have a whole catalog of things like this. an inspiration and an icon truly.

[@graemebloodworth8991]

like it truly re-ignites my sens of wonder in the world to watch your videos. i have a boring ass office job, but this on a monday morning puts a little fire back in my soul.

[@memnun5615]

my brother died july of 2021, and you were easily one of his favorite video essayists - any time a new video would drop, he'd come over to my place at one in the morning and we'd pile up on the couch and watch together. something about this work of yours keeps drawing me back, rewatching it for the fifth or sixth time, and i just know nick would have absolutely loved it. thank you for making this, despite all the pain and anxiety it caused you, for the chance to have a couple hours with my brother again when i need it.

[@Llew-]

Holy crap, this genuinely blew me away, the editing and the sound and the genuineness of everything was just beautiful, I’m definitely glad your back

[@JuliusCaesar103]

Damn, finally this underrated masterpiece getting some love. Hopefully more people give it a shot now.

[@BREADSWORD]

fr Cagliostro truly the biggest banger of all time

[@snarrlord8950]

You are one of the most beautiful definitions for what a human is. Creating an incredible work of art and then beating yourself up over the fact that it took "too long" to make. Not a lot of beautiful things come to us quickly and I would be lying if I said I didn't get impatient waiting for this to come out but it was entirely worth it. You are the artist and we are the audience and the only thing we can do is see what you have made and form our own opinions on it. Completely useless opinions to anyone other than ourselves which is to say that you shouldn't worry too much about what we think which I know is something easier said than done but it's true. This is all over the place but I do want to say I appreciate that you have made some of the most beautiful works of art I have seen and it is a privilege to have seen them. Thank you.

[@danielleroberts6299]

I am so happy to hear your voice. I've had a rough couple days, and when i needed comfort i reached for your channel, knowing i would find it, and i was right. Thank you for every video you've made. Every one has brought new joy and understanding to stories i already love or introduced me to ones i cannot wait to love.

[@therealpisceskid]

just. how. how do you drop such a casual masterpiece and expect me to come out the other side completely unchanged. there are no words i can sift through to try and make you understand the amount of laughter and tears you brought me to several times. you talk about lupin III with such delicacy and respect and love for the franchise that i don't think i've seen anyone else express, except for maybe myself... to myself. _the castle of cagliostro_ isn't even my favorite piece of lupin media - i've only ever seen it once, somehow! - but you've made me understand it and appreciate it on a level i never did before. there's not much else i can say besides: thank you.

[@ibiyashev]

So glad you finally covered this underrated gem of a movie!

[@BREADSWORD]

[@stormjara]

you've been a creative inspiration for years, i stumbled upon you in my freshman year and now I have graduated and envy your storytelling skills even more with each passing upload. No matter how much expectation you put on yourself, you can always be assured that your effort and heart put into your videos make them instantly classics that I return to marathon every other week. Thank you for your art and thank you for inspiring me and others to become better artists.

[@skeltonstein4916]

Cannot emphasize how much I feel at home watching your videos. Nostalgic bliss. Be safe, be yourself

[@UrzaWeatherlight]

Having not even watched the video yet, seeing one of my favorite video essayists doing a piece on another of my favorite movies of all time immediately filled me with excitement.

[@UrzaWeatherlight]

As a followup, post viewing. BREADSWORD. This was great, and you are a great creator. I don't know how many times I've watched this film and you were pulling out facts and details I never knew and which only makes me appreciate it even more than I already did. Don't be hard on yourself for being sick. It happens. And you are legitimately one of my top favorite content creators on this platform.

[@tensai.productions]

Breadsword swooping in with a 2 hour video about Lupin III. We call that an instant classic. Edit: Finished the whole thing. Might be crying. Now have the sudden desire to rewatch the entire Lupin III franchise and reflect on my place in the world and the art I create idk

[@BREADSWORD]

[@TheDippop1]

I have to drop a comment, because this immediately became one of my favorite videos, even among your fabulous catalog. This video, a video of someone ranting passionately about something they care about for nearly two hours, made me realize how much I truly missed being passionate about stuff. This video is freaking fantastic, and I love it. Also, I know that no reassurance from some random person will silence the voice that tells you your doubts (definitely been there), so instead I will say only this: This video was exactly what I needed, and didn't know I wanted, it to be. I love that it exists, and will now be making time to watch every piece of Lupin material I can get my hands on because of it. So, thank you for making it. :)

[@skyfightsonic]

Every time I decide to watch one of your videos on a topic I enjoy, you make me enjoy that subject a million times more.

[@lailedcat]

This is not relevant to the content of the essay but in case folks are not aware, 31:23 does show a car that looks like the Cabinenroller BUT! One crucial detail is off. One of the most delightful things about that particular bubble car is that rather than having a door that opens outward, as shown in the anime, it’s actually more like a cockpit - it’s a canopy. The whole top lifts off and to the side! I’m not a car person, but I’ve seen one of these in real life before and once you see the way the ‘door’ works, it sticks with you, haha. I’ve learned so much already from this video, and I’m excited to learn more! EDIT: okay now that I have watched more of the video I want to make it super clear that I made this comment out of enthusiasm, and not out of a desire to nitpick, that I just thought it was a neat little thing about that particular car that I think is really neat. This creation of yours is a tour de force. I am gonna rewatch Lupin III and then probably watch this again too. I am sorry for your battle with covid and its fallout. When you spoke about maybe not wanting to finish work on something because once it is finished, it will be judged for better or worse, that really resonated. Thank you for putting this out there. I can’t quite put words on it, but this has really meant something to me. I hope you’re well, and if you’re not feeling it, I hope you will see better days very soon. They’re coming. Thanks.

[@lancesaunders6413]

Let’s do this again, one last time.

[@Goku__]

I haven't seen anyone reference or mention the Pagemaster in literally over a decade of watching untold thousands upon thousands of videos, and of course, it's you that does it. Love your art, you are truly a poet. I'm gonna go watch all of Lupin the Third now.

[@jordanspencer2157]

I miss you and the love you shine upon my early life and childhood as if you somehow knew me. Please keep giving the things YOU care about the light you think they deserve. You've already earned my trust and devotion. I'll still be here watching the same dozen videos from you even if you never upload again (though I'd love it if you did)

[@dta60taylor22]

He’s back!!! I’m so excited! Breadsword, you’ve gotten me through the hardest times in my life. Thank you so much for everything you do.

[@MemoryPhaseStudios]

You never miss somehow, despite your fears about it. Clear words, excellent research, and this full heart towards what you decide to do a topic about. This is super awesome, I gotta now watch Lupin myself! And dig out that old dvd of this particular movie too.

[@BREADSWORD]

thank you so much!

[@waywardwriter2953]

I don’t care how many times this video keeps getting taken down then re-uploaded, I’ll still watch it every time and enjoy it cause this video is awesome and you feel every ounce of passion Breadsword put into this video. And the Scooby Doo part still gets me.

[@BREADSWORD]

yooo thank you sm!

[@waywardwriter2953]

@@BREADSWORD You’re welcome!

[@Squwible]

it took me 2 months to watch this all the way through and omfg, you're doing so much. The ending hit, I have rewatched so many of your videos and this one is getting one. You've done amazing again, hope you're doing well king.

[@reagansido5823]

That part near the end of all the iconic things inspired by lupin is, well, a pretty good reason to give it all the credit in the world and then some.

[@perfectlyhopeless]

My dude this was a wonder, I admire you so much for the work and effort you put into all of your vids. It doesn't matter to me how long you take on one of these because I know I'm gonna enjoy it. I come back to this channel almost constantly for the comfort of sharing love for works of art, with gorgeous insights and passion poured into every single frame. It's so easy to say, take care of your health, but there's still a guilt that comes with a lack of productivity. We constantly hear that our worth is reliant on what we do, and it's such bullshit. Whether you're writing a script or watching a comfort show for the seventeenth time in a fugue state at 3am, you're still beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us

[@leoui1085]

Blessed be the BRAINSWORD viewers🙏

[@BREADSWORD]

BLESS

[@Twilight_Researcher]

There’s a part of me that resonates with your work. As someone else said, it feels like soul food, but I think it’s the passion of it. Something about that passion, your whole heart out in these videos, hits such a chord that it grabs hold and makes you feel like you just sat through both a biography and a cinematic treasure each time. It’s the reason I backed you on Patreon and haven’t left. It’s the reason why even though I’m a perpetual lurker at times due to my own mental states, I still make time for your work. I make time for how you inspire me, how you remind me of the passion, intelligence, and compassion given into each piece. Just like running big circles in the sand, some things, some feelings, are a fixed point in our minds. Just like that, some people help remind us of it. I may not personally know you, but I feel I understand you, in so many ways that matter. Thank you once more, friend.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

This is one of my favorite Miyazaki films. It's just so confident in everything it wants to be, and is one of those films I can always put on and be enthralled by. And this was his feature film debut too!

[@TylerJMacDonald]

Welcome back king, hope you're having a restful day after finally releasing this

[@BREADSWORD]

THANK YOOUUUUUU