Edward Snowden sees his anime self cameo in Lupin III: Goodbye Partner TV Special

Edward Snowden, American whistleblower known for having leaked highly-classified information from the National Security Agency, became aware of his anime self making an appearance in the Lupin III: Goodbye Partner TV special.

Though the special made its debut on January 25 in Japan and on November 17 in American digital platforms, it seems like Snowden just found out Lupin III mentioned him in the anime, where he is known as Edward Znoden. Snowden’s first reaction: “is this real.”

is this real https://t.co/rb4Udiu49O

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 29, 2019

After a quick reply by Mike Toole (Editor-at-large, Anime News Network), Snowden said: “It’s like a lifetime achievement award. Lupin is one of my favorite series.”

It's like a lifetime achievement award. Lupin is one of my favorite series.

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 29, 2019

Snowden also did a quick reply to Parker Higgins, director of special projects @FreedomofPress, with the following statement: “let us give thanks that anime is a thing now.”

let us give thanks that anime is a thing now

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 29, 2019

If you want to check out the video, take a look at the trailer starting at 1:27 minutes.

[Sources]: Anime News Network: Edward Snowden Reacts to His Cameo in Lupin III: Goodbye Partner. @Snowden: is this real.