Lupin III Anime Watch Guide Part 2 (Modern Era)
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Lupin III is a Japanese media franchise created by Monkey Punch. The series follows the endeavors of master thief Lupin III, grandson of gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, joined by his criminal gang.
This is a complete Anime Guide for all the animation produced for Lupin the 3rd. As of January 2023, the series currently consists of 315 Episodes (through 6 Parts and 1 spin-off series), 7 OVAs, 2 ONAs, 27 TV Specials, 6 Movies and 3 Crossovers with Detective Conan anime and Cat's Eye.
Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46874
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46875
This is a complete Anime Guide for all the animation produced for Lupin the 3rd. As of January 2023, the series currently consists of 315 Episodes (through 6 Parts and 1 spin-off series), 7 OVAs, 2 ONAs, 27 TV Specials, 6 Movies and 3 Crossovers with Detective Conan anime and Cat's Eye.
Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46874
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46875
TV Special, 2013,
1 ep
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>>End of the TV Specials Era (1989-2013)<<
TV Special, 2009,
1 ep
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A crossover television special between the Lupin III and Detective Conan franchise. It is the only Lupin TV Special not to be numbered.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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The second crossover between the Lupin III and Detective Conan series and takes place after the 2009 television special Lupin the 3rd vs Detective Conan. It incorporates various elements from its predecessor in its plot.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
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>>Start of the Lupin the IIIrd Universe<<
Unlike the franchise's previous three televised anime, The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is more sexually oriented in order to capture the "sensuality" present in the original manga, as well as darker and more serious. It started off a more mature oriented universe of the franchise known as "Lupin the IIIrd".
Unlike the franchise's previous three televised anime, The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is more sexually oriented in order to capture the "sensuality" present in the original manga, as well as darker and more serious. It started off a more mature oriented universe of the franchise known as "Lupin the IIIrd".
Movie, 2014,
1 ep
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Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 1/3
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
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Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 2/3
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
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Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 3/3
>>End of the Lupin the IIIrd Universe<<
>>End of the Lupin the IIIrd Universe<<
TV, 2015,
24 eps
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>>Start of the Soft Reboot Continuity<<
The series serves as a soft reboot of the franchise. The previous Parts 1-3 was episodic, and the content of the past episodes had little effect on the next episodes, but in this series, each episode of this story, predicts the connection with the next stories and the structure of the story is built in the whole series. While still having stand-alone episodes here and there, it generally follows an overarching story.
The series serves as a soft reboot of the franchise. The previous Parts 1-3 was episodic, and the content of the past episodes had little effect on the next episodes, but in this series, each episode of this story, predicts the connection with the next stories and the structure of the story is built in the whole series. While still having stand-alone episodes here and there, it generally follows an overarching story.
Special, 2015,
2 eps
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Note: Episodes 6 & 23
Episodes 6 & 23 only aired in Italy and in the USA. In Japan, they were released as bonus content on Vol. 4 and Vol. 8 respectively of the DVD and Blu-Ray.
Episodes 6 & 23 only aired in Italy and in the USA. In Japan, they were released as bonus content on Vol. 4 and Vol. 8 respectively of the DVD and Blu-Ray.
TV Special, 2016,
1 ep
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The special extensively recycles footage from "Lupin III Part 4 Episodes 1, 3, 23". The story ties together several plotlines established in these episodes.
TV, 2018,
24 eps
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This series continues the style of Part 4 and is divided into four arcs called "EPISODE" and seven stand-alone episodes where Lupin III wears his jackets from the four previous Parts (respectively green, red, pink, and blue). Each arc has its own mini-story introducing new characters and events for the main plot.
OVA, 2018,
1 ep
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Anniversary special serving as a remake of the very first episode of the franchise.
Watch after Episode 12 of Part 5
Watch after Episode 12 of Part 5
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
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It is the first full CGI animated movie of the series. The story is inspired by The Castle of Cagliostro.
TV Special, 2021,
1 ep
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Note: Episode 0 of Part 6
The introduction episode of Lupin the 3rd Part 6. This takes place after the events of Part 5 and before the events of Part 6.
The introduction episode of Lupin the 3rd Part 6. This takes place after the events of Part 5 and before the events of Part 6.
TV, 2021,
24 eps
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Following Part 5, this series will develop a story in two seasons centering around two major story arcs "Lupin vs. Holmes" & "Witch and Gentleman" with some stand-alone episodes here and there.
ONA, 2022,
6 eps
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The series is centered around Lupin III's days as a youth and loosely based on the "Confession Series" chapters from the original manga by Monkey Punch.
ONA, 2023,
1 ep
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The crossover between Monkey Punch's Lupin III franchise and Tsukasa Hojo's Cat's Eye franchise, prior to the latter series' 40th anniversary.
