Ep. 9: Blackholepin combines Black Hole and Lupin in a title lost in translation
Aired on December 19, 2012
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The episode title Blackholepin is a portmanteau formed by combining the Japanese words for Black Hole and Lupin. This specific linguistic construction is unique to the original Japanese version and is lost when the title is translated into other languages. This etymological detail is confirmed by the Lupin III Wiki, highlighting how the original naming convention relies on a blend of concepts that does not survive international localization efforts.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Tropical Lupin arrives in Honshu while Takeshi and Zenigata prepare for the storm
- Ep. 6 · Lupin III targets a Shimane village while Grandfather Tomiko permits the theft
- Ep. 7 · Tommy searches the forest for his girlfriend and a raccoon, finding a trapped Lupin III.
- Ep. 8 · Mazurka moves to a new home next to the Lupin gang's Western-style house.
- Ep. 9 · Blackholepin combines Black Hole and Lupin in a title lost in translation
- Ep. 10 · Inexperienced Thief Teacher Lupin Arrives During Exam Period