Arsène Lupin III
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6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2004 – June 25, 2005
- Season
- Summer 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Director
- Shunji Ooga
- Original creator
- Monkey Punch
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Nudity82%Parody79%Episodic79%Seinen70%Primarily Adult Cast70%Crime60%Samurai30%Ensemble Cast20%
TVFINISHED2004 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
Mankatsu
モンキー・パンチ 漫画活動大写真• Monkey Punch Manga Katsudou Dai Shashin
Synopsis
It's an animated variety show featuring the works of Monkey Punch that aired on WOWOW with the episodes being 52 minutes long. 12 episodes were aired between July 31, 2004 to June 25, 2005 and received a DVD exclusive 15 minute long special called Crime Mate. Each episode is divided into Mini Stage lasting 15 minutes and Grand Stage lasting 30 minutes mixed with 60 second segments. The Lupin characters appear in small 60 second segments called The Lupin Gang however they are voiceless as it relies on visual gags, they also appear in the Mankatsu Monkey segments featuring a monkey that only says "Mankatsu".
Should you watch Mankatsu?
Mankatsu has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 54% of 206 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #65 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #97 most popular anime of 2004, and #10 highest-rated anime of Summer 2004 on AniList.
Of the 457 AniList users who started it, 17.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 282 have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi — especially nudity, parody, episodic, seinen.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Monkey Punch
- Director
- Shunji Ooga
- Character design
- Toshihiko Masuda
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Monkey Punch Manga Katsudou Dai Shashin: Crime Mate Special
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Mankatsu
Mankatsu FAQ
How many episodes does Mankatsu have?
Mankatsu has 12 episodes of about 52 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Mankatsu?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Mankatsu finished?
Yes. Mankatsu has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Mankatsu?
No sequel is listed for Mankatsu as of October 2026.
Is Mankatsu based on a manga?
No. Mankatsu is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Mankatsu?
Mankatsu was animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Shunji Ooga.
Who sings the opening of Mankatsu?
The opening, "I Get Lost in Your Eyes", is performed by an uncredited artist.