A Few Sideburns More: The Red Jacket

About this episode

Guillaume explores the history and symbolism of Lupin's iconic Red Jacket in the first episode of their journey through the Top 50 Episodes of Lupin III: Part II.

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. Guillaume's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/williambabey.bsky.social Guillaume's DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/shinreddear Guillaume's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/shinreddear Keep up with the latest Lupin news, reviews, and exciting editorials only at https://www.lupincentral.com/ Follow us on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/lupinpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sideburns-cigarettes-a-lupin-iii-podcast/id1478541296 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BP4ku5resMwg6CkjHcmMB Find our various social media accounts in one place at https://lupinpod.carrd.co/ You can also follow us on Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/lupinpod Donations are not required or expected, but appreciated. All funds go to our SoundCloud hosting and, if possible, recording equipment.

People in this episode

Host: Guillaume

Topics covered

• Lupin III
• anime
• symbolism
• fashion

Keywords

• Red Jacket
• Lupin III: Part II
• iconic attire

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Red Jacket

Books & works: A Few Sideburns More, Lupin III: Part II, Lupin

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