Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast

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 (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues as Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume review Episode 10: “Steal the File M123” (or “ZenigataCon”).

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Recorded on: April 17th, 2026.

----No generative AI was used in the production of this episode----

In this episode, Drew, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume 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.

Sources cited:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukiko_Nikaido

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%8C%E9%9A%8E%E5%A0%82%E6%9C%89%E5%B8%8C%E5%AD%90

https://originalnews.nico/395162

https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/2811456?display=1

http://yatsugatake-club.sakura.ne.jp/www.yatsugatake-club.com/eng/

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It's burglary on the Orient Express! Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues!

Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume as they discuss the horsepower, horseplay, and horse(!!) of Part II, Episode 8: “Venetian Super Express” (or “Disorient Express”).

"Why Are Movies So Obsessed With Trains?" by Patrick (H) Willems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjcx295mI2c

"The Infinite Possibilities of Train Action Scenes | Blue Flame Special" by Patrick (H) Willems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqDs6xpi7Y

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In this episode, Drew, Emma, Natalie, and Guillaume 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.

ARBAN interview with Ohno: https://www.arban-mag.com/article/11166

Natalie interview with Ohno: https://natalie.mu/music/pp/ohnoyuji

Sankei interview with Ohno: https://www.sankei.com/article/20211022-RAX3WXBTFBPULMCLUA7W37S5FU/

Lee's obituary for Ohno on Lupin Central: https://www.lupincentral.com/home/rest-in-peace-yuji-ohno

If your buddies' sword is clouded with the shadow of death and one's feet start itchin' outta nowhere, maybe DON'T steal the death mask of King Tut.

Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues! Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume as they discuss the spooky antics and historical/cultural context of Part II, Episode 7, “Tutankhamen's 3000-Year-Old Curse” (or “Cursed Case Scenario”).

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We've finally begun our long journey into the Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II, which means it's too late for us. We're knee-deep in the red. Join your debonair host Guillaume as he breaks down the history and symbolism of Lupin's most iconic attire: The Red Jacket.

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After our many pleads and thinly-veiled threats to TMS and GKIDS, Takeshi Koike's feature film conclusion to his LUPIN THE IIIRD series received a three-day theatrical release in the United States. Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume as they take a deep, SPOILER-FILLED dive into Stupid Sexy Lupin's final adventure, "The Immortal Bloodline." Did the film blow us away like a giant bullet courtesy of Yael Okuzaki, or did it slowly eat away at us like a deadly airborne poison? You'll just have to listen and find out!

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It ain’t quite Christmastime until we s t r e t c h the definition of what qualifies as a holiday-themed Lupin III episode. ‘Tis the season for The Fifth Annual Sideburns & Cigarettes Holiday Special!

Once again joined by two illustrious members of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, Bill and Sully, we’ll decipher just how the art of Chūshingura by way of Lupin III relates to the most wonderful time of the year. There’ll be scary(?) ghost stories and tales of Naganori as we dive into Episode 113 of Part II, “Operation: Chūshingura.”

47 RŌNIN - The True Story Behind Japan’s GREATEST VENDETTA by ANIKI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQ8ynkCgBU

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Pump up those pepper balloons and beware of sexy mannequins! Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues!

Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume as they painstakingly paint an entire gold van and also discuss Episode 5 of Part II, “I’ll Teach You How to Transport Gold Bars” (or “Gold Smuggling 101”).

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We've finally made it to Lupin's second TV outing. Arguably the most iconic series in the entire franchise. However, we aren't covering all 155 episodes. Did you see how long it took us to review Part I? We came up with a very fun solution, though. With the help of our listeners, we've chosen a wide selection of episodes that we feel best represents the wild variety that Part II has to offer.

Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume, as they dive into The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) with the series' first episode, "The Gallant Return of Lupin the Third" or ("The Return of Lupin the 3rd").

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