Lupin the 3rd 1971
★ 8.0/10 · 130 votes TV-14 AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 6 seasons · 300 eps Ended
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What is Lupin the 3rd?
Lupin the 3rd is an animated television series that follows the adventures of Arsene Lupin III. As the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin, the protagonist works to execute the greatest robberies of all time.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 300
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 24, 1971
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- YTV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
Lupin the 3rd is an animated television series that follows the adventures of Arsene Lupin III. As the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin, the protagonist works to execute the greatest robberies of all time. He is accompanied in these endeavors by his associates, Daisuke Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa, as well as his love interest, Fujiko Mine. Throughout their criminal exploits, the group must constantly evade the persistent pursuit of Inspector Koichi Zenigata. The series focuses on the high-stakes activities of this group of thieves as they navigate various challenges and conflicts while attempting to successfully carry out their plans. The narrative centers on the dynamic between the thief and the inspector who is dedicated to his control and capture. The provided sources regarding other media titled Lupin, such as the 2021 French mystery thriller series starring Omar Sy or pharmaceutical and botanical references, are distinct from this specific 1971 animated production.
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Should you watch it?
“Arsene Lupin III and his skilled team pull off legendary heists while evading a persistent inspector.”
Reasons to watch
- exciting adventures
- ensemble cast
Keep in mind
- cat and mouse chase
Watch it if you enjoy classic animation centered on high-stakes robbery and daring escapes.
The series features themes of theft and pursuit.
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Cast
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Yasuo Yamada
Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Gorō Naya
Inspector Kōichi Zenigata (voice)
Eiko Masuyama
Fujiko Mine (voice)
Makio Inoue
Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Kanichi Kurita
Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Fujiko Mine (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Inspector Kōichi Zenigata (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Yukiyo Fujii
Rebecca Rossellini (voice)
Jin Yamanoi
Robson Zuccoli (voice)
Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Is Lupin Burning...?! Oct 24, 1971
- E2 The Man They Called a Magician Oct 31, 1971
- E3 Farewell My Beloved Witch Nov 7, 1971
- E4 One Chance for a Prison Break Nov 14, 1971
- E5 The Coming of Goemon the Thirteenth Nov 21, 1971
- E6 Rainy Afternoons are Bad Nov 28, 1971
- E7 A Wolf Calls a Wolf Dec 5, 1971
- E8 The All-Together Playing-Card Operation Dec 12, 1971
- E9 Killer Sings the Blues Dec 19, 1971
- E10 Hunt Down the Counterfeiter! Dec 26, 1971
- E11 When the Seventh Bridge Falls Jan 2, 1972
- E12 Who Had the Last Laugh? Jan 9, 1972
- E13 Beware the Time Machine! Jan 16, 1972
- E14 The Emerald's Secret Jan 23, 1972
- E15 Let's Catch Lupin and Go to Europe Jan 30, 1972
- E16 Operation Jewel Snatch Feb 6, 1972
- E17 Lupin Caught in a Trap Feb 13, 1972
- E18 Keep an Eye on the Beauty Contest Feb 20, 1972
- E19 Which of the Third Generation Will Win! Feb 27, 1972
- E20 Catch the Phony Lupin! Mar 5, 1972
- E21 Rescue the Tomboy! Mar 12, 1972
- E22 The First Move Wins Computer Operation! Mar 19, 1972
- E23 The Great Gold Showdown! Mar 26, 1972
Season 2 · 155 episodes
- E1 The Return of Lupin the 3rd Oct 3, 1977
- E2 Buns, Guns, and Fun in the Sun Oct 10, 1977
- E3 To Be or Nazi Be Oct 17, 1977
- E4 50 Ways to Leave Your 50-Foot Lover Oct 24, 1977
- E5 Gold Smuggling 101 Oct 31, 1977
- E6 Shaky Pisa Nov 7, 1977
- E7 Cursed Case Scenario Nov 14, 1977
- E8 Disorient Express Nov 21, 1977
- E9 Now Museum, Now You Don't Nov 28, 1977
- E10 ZenigataCon Dec 5, 1977
- E11 Who's Vroomin' Who? Dec 12, 1977
- E12 The Sleight Before Christmas Dec 19, 1977
- E13 I Left My Mind in San Francisco Dec 26, 1977
- E14 Curse of the Jumbo Juju Jan 9, 1978
- E15 The Case of the Risible Dirigible Jan 16, 1978
- E16 Crude Reproduction, Perfect Frame Jan 23, 1978
- E17 Sheik-Down Jan 30, 1978
- E18 My Birthday Pursuit Feb 6, 1978
- E19 A Safe Bet Feb 13, 1978
- E20 Hell Toupee Feb 20, 1978
- E21 The Last Mastery Feb 27, 1978
- E22 Lupin in Paradise Mar 6, 1978
- E23 Auntie Ballistic Mar 13, 1978
- E24 Rats to You Mar 20, 1978
- E25 The Lair of the Land-Shark Mar 27, 1978
- E26 Shot Through the Heart Apr 3, 1978
- E27 The Little Princess of Darkness Apr 10, 1978
- E28 Revenge of La Nerd Apr 17, 1978
- E29 Fry Me to the Moon Apr 24, 1978
- E30 Morocco Horror Picture Show May 1, 1978
- E31 Twins Pique May 8, 1978
- E32 Lupin the Interred May 15, 1978
- E33 A Rumble Royal May 22, 1978
- E34 But Your Brother was Such a Nice Guy May 29, 1978
- E35 Gorilla Tactics Jun 5, 1978
- E36 The Riddle of Tsukikage Castle Jun 12, 1978
- E37 Khan Job Jun 19, 1978
- E38 Happy Betrayals to You Jun 26, 1978
- E39 Pretty Cluckin' Insane Jul 3, 1978
- E40 Payload Jul 10, 1978
- E41 Heroes and Vixens Jul 17, 1978
- E42 Crusin' in Drag Jul 24, 1978
- E43 Jumpin' the Bones Jul 31, 1978
- E44 Lion, Cheatin' and Stealin' Aug 7, 1978
- E45 Diamonds and Minx Aug 14, 1978
- E46 The Island of Dr. Derange Aug 21, 1978
- E47 Crownin' Around Aug 28, 1978
- E48 Vault Assault Sep 4, 1978
- E49 Snake Charmer Sep 11, 1978
- E50 The Second Time Around (1) Sep 18, 1978
- E51 The Second Time Around (2) Sep 25, 1978
- E52 Emmanuelle in Bangkok Oct 2, 1978
- E53 I Melt with You Oct 9, 1978
- E54 Mercy Mercy Me Oct 16, 1978
- E55 Kooky Kabuki (1) Oct 23, 1978
- E56 Kooky Kabuki (2) Oct 30, 1978
- E57 Alter-Ego Maniac Nov 6, 1978
- E58 Gettin' Jigen with It Nov 13, 1978
- E59 Madame Prefers Them Hand-Dipped Nov 20, 1978
- E60 Holy Cow Nov 27, 1978
- E61 The Yam is Mightier Than the Sword Dec 4, 1978
- E62 Church of the Poison Mind Dec 11, 1978
- E63 Charity Begins at Home Dec 18, 1978
- E64 Christmas at Tiffany's Dec 25, 1978
- E65 Return of the X Factor Jan 8, 1979
- E66 Beauty and the Deceased Jan 15, 1979
- E67 Monkey King Business Jan 22, 1979
- E68 Games of Chance Jan 29, 1979
- E69 Zenigata Getcha into My Life Feb 5, 1979
- E70 Can't Beat the Classics Feb 12, 1979
- E71 Dangerous Dreamers Feb 19, 1979
- E72 You're Sapphired! Feb 26, 1979
- E73 It's a Purloin-a-Palooza! Mar 5, 1979
- E74 For Larva or Money Mar 12, 1979
- E75 The Bride Came D.O.A. Mar 19, 1979
- E76 Dark Charade Mar 26, 1979
- E77 Lupin's Psychic Fiend Apr 2, 1979
- E78 Ice, Robot Apr 9, 1979
- E79 Baton Death March Apr 16, 1979
- E80 The Last Meal Is Cup Ramen Apr 23, 1979
- E81 Fujiko! Men Are Tough Apr 30, 1979
- E82 The Old Man Hostage Rescue Operation May 7, 1979
- E83 Lupin's Big Western May 14, 1979
- E84 Leave Revenge to Lupin May 21, 1979
- E85 ICPO Secret Directive May 28, 1979
- E86 The Mysterious Nightlight Mask Appears Jun 4, 1979
- E87 When the Devil Beckons to Lupin Jun 11, 1979
- E88 Lupin's Big South Pole-North Pole Adventure Jun 18, 1979
- E89 Play the Thieves' Symphony Jun 25, 1979
- E90 Bad Guys Are Truly Big Villains Jul 2, 1979
- E91 The Girl Who Travels Through Time Jul 9, 1979
- E92 Madame and a Thieves' Quartet Jul 16, 1979
- E93 Operation Great Wall of China Invader Jul 23, 1979
- E94 Lupin vs Superman Jul 30, 1979
- E95 From the Ghost Ship with Love Aug 6, 1979
- E96 Lupin's Gourmet Heaven Aug 13, 1979
- E97 Find the Treasure of Lupin I Aug 20, 1979
- E98 The Day the Old Man Died Aug 27, 1979
- E99 The Combat Magnum Scattered in the Wasteland Sep 3, 1979
- E100 The Famous Painting Theft Ultra Operation Sep 10, 1979
- E101 Versailles Burned with Love Sep 17, 1979
- E102 Lupin Is Fond of Chanel Sep 24, 1979
- E103 The Wolf Saw an Angel Oct 1, 1979
- E104 The Most Dangerous Golden Bed Oct 8, 1979
- E105 Horror - A Woman Disappeared on Devil's Head Island Oct 15, 1979
- E106 You're a Cat, I'm a Dried Tuna Oct 22, 1979
- E107 A Wedding Ring Is an Accursed Trap Oct 29, 1979
- E108 Zantetsuken's Lament Nov 5, 1979
- E109 Lupin's Toughest Battle Ever Nov 12, 1979
- E110 Hot Shot: This Is Fujiko Nov 19, 1979
- E111 Is the Invader Safe Open? Nov 26, 1979
- E112 Goemon's Close Call Dec 3, 1979
- E113 The Name of the Operation Is Chuushingura Dec 10, 1979
- E114 The Secret of the Mystery Painting, 'The First Supper' Dec 17, 1979
- E115 Mona Lisa Smiles Twice Dec 24, 1979
- E116 Have the 108 Bells Rung Dec 31, 1979
- E117 The Chewing-Gum Disguise Operation Jan 7, 1980
- E118 The Southern Cross Looked Like Diamonds Jan 14, 1980
- E119 Lupin, Who Killed Lupin Jan 21, 1980
- E120 Frankenstein Attacks Lupin Jan 28, 1980
- E121 The Treasure My Grandfather Left Behind Feb 4, 1980
- E122 Rare Find: Napoleon's Fortune Feb 11, 1980
- E123 Paris Is for Thieves Feb 18, 1980
- E124 1999: A Popcorn Odyssey Feb 25, 1980
- E125 The Big Oildollar Plot Mar 3, 1980
- E126 Together with Lupin to Hell Mar 10, 1980
- E127 Direct Hit! Operation Dead Ball Mar 17, 1980
- E128 The Old Woman and Lupin Thievery Contest Mar 24, 1980
- E129 In Jigen, I Saw the Gentleness of a Man's Soul Mar 31, 1980
- E130 Lupin Vs. the Mystery Man with Two Faces Apr 7, 1980
- E131 Two Goemons - the Mystery of Zantetsuken Apr 14, 1980
- E132 The Himalayan Holy Mountain Thieves' Cult Apr 21, 1980
- E133 Keep Your Hands Off the Hot Treasure Apr 28, 1980
- E134 The Climactic Lupin Arrest Operation May 5, 1980
- E135 Poison and Magic and Lupin III May 12, 1980
- E136 Revenge of the Gold Butterfly May 19, 1980
- E137 The Magnificent Team-Play Operation May 26, 1980
- E138 The Treasure of Pompeii and Venomous Snakes Jun 2, 1980
- E139 Steal Everything of Lupin's Jun 9, 1980
- E140 Wolf, Run, Pig, Fall Down Jun 16, 1980
- E141 1980 Moscow Revelation Jun 30, 1980
- E142 The Big Favorite Disappeared at the Grand Race Jul 7, 1980
- E143 The Miami Bank Raid Anniversary Jul 14, 1980
- E144 Fujiko's Close Call Rescue Operation Jul 21, 1980
- E145 Wings of Death - Albatross Jul 28, 1980
- E146 Lupin's Splendid Failure Aug 4, 1980
- E147 The Mermaid That Disappeared in the Midnight Sun Aug 11, 1980
- E148 The Target Is 555 Meters Aug 18, 1980
- E149 The Treasure of Mecca Wore a Veil Aug 25, 1980
- E150 Piano Symphony 'Zoo' Sep 1, 1980
- E151 The Arrest Lupin Highway Operation Sep 8, 1980
- E152 Jigen and a Hat and a Pistol Sep 15, 1980
- E153 The Bills That Came from God Sep 22, 1980
- E154 The Hexagon's Great Legacy Sep 29, 1980
- E155 Farewell My Beloved Lupin Oct 6, 1980
Season 3 · 50 episodes
- E1 The Gold Is Beckoning Lupin Mar 3, 1984
- E2 Expose The Great Trap Mar 10, 1984
- E3 Good Afternoon, Hell's Angel Mar 17, 1984
- E4 Telepathy Is Love's Signal Mar 24, 1984
- E5 Goemon Daydream Apr 7, 1984
- E6 Lupin Has Come With A Tank May 19, 1984
- E7 The Man Is Called The Death Garb May 26, 1984
- E8 Virgin Mary's Getaway Strategy Jun 9, 1984
- E9 The Copy-Man Comes Expensive Jun 16, 1984
- E10 Lay a Plot with the Treasure Jun 23, 1984
- E11 The Ruby Sheds Bloody Tears Jul 7, 1984
- E12 The Prisoner of a Valtan Palace Jul 28, 1984
- E13 Play a Joke on the Variation Oct 20, 1984
- E14 Let's Play the Abduction Oct 27, 1984
- E15 The Killer Comes Along Quietly Nov 3, 1984
- E16 The Golden Apple has Poison Nov 10, 1984
- E17 Are You Really Getting Married? Nov 17, 1984
- E18 Show Time Is Death Feeling Nov 24, 1984
- E19 An Act of Betrayal Dec 1, 1984
- E20 Cross His Name Off the List Dec 8, 1984
- E21 Farewell, Golden Legend Dec 15, 1984
- E22 The Fire Is Not Suitable for a Diamond Dec 22, 1984
- E23 The Strategy of Beirut Mobile Bank Robbery Dec 29, 1984
- E24 Pray for the Repose of Your Soul Jan 12, 1985
- E25 We Are not Angels Jan 19, 1985
- E26 The Ghost of New York Jan 26, 1985
- E27 Code Name Is Alaska Star Feb 2, 1985
- E28 The Alaska Star Is a Ticket to Hell Feb 9, 1985
- E29 Let's Go to the Honey-Moon Feb 16, 1985
- E30 The Name of the Cocktail Is Revenge Feb 23, 1985
- E31 Reversal. Reversal and Again Reversal Mar 2, 1985
- E32 10 million Dollar Key Mar 9, 1985
- E33 A Boy Genius Plays a Dangerous Game Mar 16, 1985
- E34 Manhattan Crisis Mar 23, 1985
- E35 Target Was Gone Beyond the Snow Field Mar 30, 1985
- E36 The Eagle Alights on the Glory Apr 6, 1985
- E37 Pops Boils over with Rage Apr 20, 1985
- E38 Letiethia Loved Me Apr 27, 1985
- E39 Give the Gold to the Rival May 11, 1985
- E40 In a Panic over the Treasure May 25, 1985
- E41 A Night under Martial Law Jun 8, 1985
- E42 Plunder the Pyramid of Insurance Jun 22, 1985
- E43 Farewell, Cinderella Jun 29, 1985
- E44 Our Papa Is a Thief Jul 6, 1985
- E45 A Toast to the Con-Game Jul 20, 1985
- E46 Worn-Out Wings Jul 27, 1985
- E47 A Famous Picture Aug 17, 1985
- E48 Tears Stood in Hades' Eyes Aug 31, 1985
- E49 Pops Was Adopted into the Family Sep 28, 1985
- E50 Kill the Atomic Submarine Ivanov Nov 6, 1985
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Wedding of Lupin the Third Oct 1, 2015
- E2 The Fake Fantasista Oct 8, 2015
- E3 0.2% Chance of Survival Oct 15, 2015
- E4 With a Gun in My Hand Oct 22, 2015
- E5 The Magician's Left Hand Oct 29, 2015
- E6 Until the Full Moon Passes Nov 5, 2015
- E7 The Zapping Operation Nov 12, 2015
- E8 Welcome to the Haunted Hotel! Nov 19, 2015
- E9 Requiem for the Assassins Nov 26, 2015
- E10 The Lovesick Pig Dec 3, 2015
- E11 The Dream of Italy (1) Dec 10, 2015
- E12 The Dream of Italy (2) Dec 17, 2015
- E13 The End of Lupin III Dec 24, 2015
- E14 Don't Move the Mona Lisa Jan 8, 2016
- E15 High School Undercover! Jan 15, 2016
- E16 Lupin's Day Off Jan 21, 2016
- E17 The Murdering Marionette Jan 28, 2016
- E18 The First Supper Feb 4, 2016
- E19 Dragons Sleep Soundly Feb 11, 2016
- E20 To Hear You Sing Again Feb 18, 2016
- E21 From Japan with Love Feb 25, 2016
- E22 I'm Going to Get You, Lupin Mar 3, 2016
- E23 World Dissection (1) Mar 10, 2016
- E24 World Dissection (2) Mar 17, 2016
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Girl in the Twin Towers Apr 4, 2018
- E2 The Lupin Game Apr 11, 2018
- E3 The Killers Gather in the Wasteland Apr 18, 2018
- E4 Zenigata's Pride and the Desert Dust Apr 25, 2018
- E5 A Crook's Resolve May 2, 2018
- E6 Lupin vs the Smart Safe May 9, 2018
- E7 His Name Is Albert May 16, 2018
- E8 Who Has the Black Notebook? May 23, 2018
- E9 The Man Who Abandoned "Lupin" May 30, 2018
- E10 Thief and Thief Jun 6, 2018
- E11 Get Pablo's Collection Jun 13, 2018
- E12 The Extravagance of Goemon Ishikawa XIII Jun 20, 2018
- E13 The Bow, the Princess, and the Terrorist Jul 4, 2018
- E14 How to Steal a Kingdom Jul 11, 2018
- E15 Her Relationship with Lupin Jul 18, 2018
- E16 Let's Talk About First Loves Jul 25, 2018
- E17 Introducing Detective Jim Barnett III Aug 1, 2018
- E18 Fujiko's Gift Aug 8, 2018
- E19 A 7.62mm Mirage Aug 15, 2018
- E20 Zenigata, Gentleman Thief Aug 22, 2018
- E21 An Outdated Master Thief Aug 29, 2018
- E22 Answer Me, Zantetsuken Sep 5, 2018
- E23 Just Then, An Old Buddy Said Something Sep 12, 2018
- E24 Viva Lupin III Sep 19, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Arsene Lupin III, the grandson of the world's greatest thief.
Who accompanies Lupin on his adventures?
He is joined by Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, and Fujiko Mine.
Who is trying to stop Lupin?
Inspector Koichi Zenigata is dedicated to evading and controlling Lupin's activities.
What is the primary focus of the series?
The series focuses on the execution of the greatest robberies of all time.
Is this series related to the French Netflix show?
No, this is a separate animated series featuring the character Arsene Lupin III.