The film was in actuality a straight adaptation of Sans Famille, a classic French novel by Hector Malot that was published in 1878 that served as Ie Naki Ko Remi's supply, and had nothing to do with the anime in any way. Worldwide, extra people today are significantly additional common with the Lighter and Softer anime adaptation recognized as Lupin III: Part II (Or New Lupin III) than the initial Darker and Edgier manga.