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Lupin The Third

What is lupin the third?

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Key facts

Japanese title ルパン三世 / Rupan Sansei[2]
Creator Monkey Punch[2]
Original manga debut August 10, 1967[2]
Protagonist Lupin III[2]
Protagonist's relation Grandson of Arsène Lupin[2]
Source type Japanese media franchise[2]

Lupin the Third is a Japanese manga and anime franchise about Arsène Lupin III, a master thief and grandson of the fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. It began as a manga by Monkey Punch in 1967 and expanded into multiple anime and film adaptations.

Context

Lupin the Third is a Japanese media franchise created by Monkey Punch, centering on the master thief Lupin III, grandson of the fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin [2]. The original manga debuted on August 10, 1967, in Weekly Manga Action [2]. The series follows Lupin III's criminal adventures, often featuring recurring characters like Daisuke Jigen, Fujiko Mine, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, and Inspector Zenigata [2]. Over time, the franchise expanded into multiple anime and film adaptations [2].

Documented claims

  • The series follows Lupin III's criminal adventures as a thief. [2]
  • The franchise includes anime adaptations. [2]
  • The story commonly includes characters such as Daisuke Jigen, Fujiko Mine, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, and Inspector Zenigata. [2]
  • The original manga appeared in Weekly Manga Action. [2]

Questions and answers

What is Lupin the Third about?

It follows the master thief Lupin III on his criminal adventures, often involving heists and chases, with a recurring cast of allies and rivals [2].

Is Lupin III worth watching?

The franchise is well-regarded for its mix of action, comedy, and stylish heists, with a long-running anime history [2].

Is Lupin 3 on Netflix?

Some Lupin the Third titles are available on Netflix, but availability varies by region and title [1].

Is Lupin the Third a good guy?

Lupin III is a thief, not a traditional hero, but he often steals from corrupt or villainous targets, making him an anti-hero [2].

Sources

  1. Watch Lupin the Third — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Lupin the 3rd (2014) - IMDb — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture