Possible New Details on Pioneer’s Lupin Acquisition

Although unconfirmed by other sources, Anime News Service reports that Pioneer USA has in fact licensed all of the remaining Lupin III animation from TMS that has not already been licensed by AnimEigo, Manga and FUNimation. This includes 5 movies/specials and all 228 TV episodes.

Pioneer is scheduled to officially announce their distribution agreement and reveal exactly what they will be distributing at the L!censing 2002 International trade show in New York City opening June 11th.