TV / Fall 1971
Lupin III
The story
Synopsis
A charismatic, quick thinking thief leads a motley crew on daring heists that span cities and borders, blending slick action with sly humor. His longtime partner, a sharpshooter with steady nerves, provides both firepower and dry wit as they outmaneuver rival crooks and elaborate traps. Constantly on their trail is a tenacious international inspector whose…
Characters
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Lupin III
Main | Japanese VA: Yamada, Yasuo
Daisuke Jigen
Main | Japanese VA: Ginga, Banjou
Fujiko Mine
Main | Japanese VA: Sawashiro, Miyuki
Goemon Ishikawa XIII
Main | Japanese VA: Namikawa, Daisuke
Kouichi Zenigata
Main | Japanese VA: Yamadera, Kouichi
Lupin II
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kitagawa, Yonehiko
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Lupin III before opening the full watch-order flow.
Lupin Zero
Prequel
Lupin III: Part II
Sequel | 1977
Lupin III vs. Meitantei Conan
Side Story
Lupin III: $1 Money Wars
Side Story
Lupin III: Alcatraz Connection
Side Story
Staff
Meet the people behind Lupin III.
Oosumi, Masaaki
Director
Takahata, Isao
Director
Monkey Punch
Original Creator
Yamatoya, Atsushi
Script, Series Composition
Ootsuka, Yasuo
Animation Director, Character Design
Yamashita, Takeo
Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Music
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Lupin III.
Episode 12: Who Had the Last Laugh?
Aired Jan 9, 1972
Episode 11: When the Seventh Bridge Falls
Aired Jan 2, 1972
Episode 10: Hunt Down the Counterfeiter!
Aired Dec 26, 1971
Episode 9: Killer Sings the Blues
Aired Dec 19, 1971
Episode 8: The All-Together Playing-Card Operation
Aired Dec 12, 1971
Episode 7: A Wolf Calls a Wolf
Aired Dec 5, 1971