Lupin the 3rd

ルパン三世

Follow the exciting adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin. Together with Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa and his love interest Fujiko Mine, he carries out the greatest…

1971–2022 25 min 6 Seasons 300 Episodes

★ 8.0 / 10 129 ratings

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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Synopsis

About

Lupin the 3rd premiered on October 24, 1971. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 6 seasons and 300 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on YTV. and concluded its run on March 27, 2022.

Why viewers enjoy Lupin the 3rd

Lupin the 3rd targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Lupin the 3rd was animated by TMS Entertainment, Telecom Animation Film, Tokyo Movie, and broadcast on YTV.

Critical reception

Lupin the 3rd holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 129 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Lupin the 3rd include: detective, treasure, samurai, anti hero, thief, travel, fugitive, based on manga. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Yasuo Yamada
Gorō Naya
Eiko Masuyama
Makio Inoue
Kanichi Kurita
Miyuki Sawashiro
Daisuke Namikawa
Koichi Yamadera
Akio Otsuka

Production credits

Direction: Shigetsugu Yoshida · Hayao Miyazaki · Kyosuke Mikuriya
Writing: Tadaaki Yamazaki · Yutaka Kaneko · Yasushi Hirano

Release dates

Premiered

October 24, 1971

Last aired

March 27, 2022

Seasons & episodes

Season1

Part I

October 24, 1971·23episodes

Follow Lupin III as he embarks on elaborate heists and classic car chases; all the while staying one step ahead of relentless Inspector Zenigata with the help of his gunslinging partner Daisuke Jigen, the buxom femme fatale Fujiko Mine, and the stoic but swift swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII.

Season2

Part II

October 3, 1977·155episodes

Five years after Lupin and his gang made their daring escape out of Japan and went their separate ways, Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko each receive an invitation from Lupin for a reunion aboard the luxury liner Sirloin… Thus begins the new adventures of Lupin III.

Season3

Part III

March 3, 1984·50episodes

Everyone's favourite master thief Lupin returns! And this time he’s sporting an exceptionally fashionable pink jacket. Join Lupin and his gang as he goes on zany, colourful adventures across the globe as they vie for hidden treasures and face deadly foes. Topped with some wild animation and classic Lupin antics, each episode is an exciting rollercoaster ride!

Season4

PART4

October 1, 2015·24episodes

Master thief Lupin the Third is poised to marry the danger-loving, Italian superstar Rebecca Rossellini. But his high-profile wedding finds him in the crosshairs, both from his eternal rival Inspector Zenigata and the super-powered MI6 agent Nyx. Lupin travels across Italy and beyond, chasing treasure with the loyal gunslinger Jigen and the ace swordsman Goemon, while his beautiful partner-slash-rival Fujiko Mine keeps him on his toes.

Season5

PART 5

April 4, 2018·24episodes

International thief Lupin the Third and his gang update their classic arsenal of tricks with cutting-edge technology to pull off capers in France while agents from multiple government organizations tirelessly pursue them.

Season6

Part 6

October 16, 2021·24episodes

Set in London, Lupin targets a treasure said to be hidden by the Raven, a mysterious organisation that pulls the strings of the British Government from its shadows. A single piece of art holds the key. But Scotland Yard and MI6 will do whatever it takes along with Inspector Zenigata and none other than Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective, to stop Lupin. Has the world’s greatest thief met his match?