Arsène Lupin III
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 23
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 35 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 24, 1971 – March 26, 1972
- Season
- Fall 1971
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Original creator
- Monkey Punch
- Music
- Takeo Yamashita
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
9h 35m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen100%Anti-Hero97%Fugitive94%Episodic91%Crime87%Male Protagonist80%Guns78%Primarily Adult Cast76%Mafia66%Police60%
overview details
Synopsis
Hard-boiled, cocky, classy and silly. These words only begin to describe the amazing master thief Lupin the Third. With the help of some quick gunplay by his partner Jigen, Lupin takes on the world in elaborate heists, classic car chases, and nasty explosions. Fujiko, a buxom redhead with a penchant for betrayal, always gets tangled up in Lupin's capers. The stoic but swift swordsman Goemon is just as inclined to kill Lupin as he is to help him. And Lupin can never seem to lose the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata. What sort of trouble will this band of misfits get into next? (Source: Discotek Media)
Should you watch Lupin the 3rd?
Lupin the 3rd has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 51% of 7,685 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 15K AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 10.2K have finished it.
At about 9 h 35 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy — especially seinen, anti-hero, fugitive, episodic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
23 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Monkey Punch
- Character design
- Yasuo Ootsuka
- Music
- Takeo Yamashita
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Lupin ZERO (2022)
- Watch next: Lupin the 3rd Part 2 (1977)
- Optional extras: Lupin the 3rd: Alcatraz Connection, Lupin III: Angel Tactics, Lupin the 3rd: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty, Lupin III: Dead or Alive, Lupin the 3rd: Dragon of Doom, Lupin the 3rd Episode 0: The First Contact
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“Lupin Sansei Sono 1” by Charlie Kosei · eps 1-3, 9
- OP2“AFRO LUPIN '68” by Charlie Kosei · eps 4-8, 10-15
- OP3“Lupin Sansei Sono 3” · eps 16-23
Endings (1)
- ED1“Lupin Sansei Sono 2” by Charlie Kosei
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Lupin the 3rd FAQ
How many episodes does Lupin the 3rd have?
Lupin the 3rd has 23 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 9 h 35 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Lupin the 3rd?
About 9 h 35 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Lupin the 3rd finished?
Yes. Lupin the 3rd has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 1972.
Is there a season 2 of Lupin the 3rd?
Yes — the story continues in Lupin the 3rd Part 2 (1977).
What should I watch before Lupin the 3rd?
Watch Lupin ZERO first — Lupin the 3rd is a direct sequel.
Is Lupin the 3rd based on a manga?
Yes. Lupin the 3rd adapts the manga by Monkey Punch.
Who animated Lupin the 3rd?
Lupin the 3rd was animated by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
Who sings the opening of Lupin the 3rd?
The opening, "Lupin Sansei Sono 1", is performed by Charlie Kosei.
Where can I watch Lupin the 3rd?
Lupin the 3rd is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, HIDIVE, Crackle. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.