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(TV Version): Created in 1969. It is the first animated adaptation of the Lupin III manga series, created by Monkey Punch in 1967. The 12-minute film was created by Tokyo Movie and intended to generate interest and secure funding for a larger production.

(CinemaScope Version): A remastered version of the Pilot film, realised in 1978, re-photographed in cinemascope and re-dubbed for being screened in cinema before of 1st movie [Mamoo's 1st copy]. In 1989, it was included on the Lupin III - Secret File OVA.

Initially under the direction of Masaaki Ōsumi, the series remained faithful to dark tone of the manga. Ōsumi was replaced by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who took the show in a markedly more light-hearted and family-friendly direction that would become the blueprint for later Lupin III series.

After Lupin the Third Part I became popular during reruns, a new series was created. In contrast to the dark tone and violence of the more serious first series, this series made use of a lighter tone and more exaggerated animation to create a crime caper. Pop culture references appear frequently. Two movies were released during the original broadcast: The Mystery of Mamo and The Castle of Cagliostro.

Season 1 (Episodes 1-26)
Season 2 (Episodes 27-51)
Season 3 (Episodes 52-103)
Season 4 (Episodes 104-155)

The Mystery of Mamo was produced while the second Lupin III television series was being broadcast, and was created with the intention of making a film that was aesthetically and thematically faithful to Monkey Punch's original manga.

Watch after Episode 51

The film was Miyazaki's feature directorial debut after having previously worked as an animator for Toei Animation and Telecom Animation Film, and directing several animated television series, including Lupin III Part I. It become the most popular and well-regarded entry in the entire Lupin III franchise mostly because of its ties with Hayao Miyazaki as Cagliostro in his directorial debut.

Watch after Episode 103

The initial character designs of the Pink Jacket Series were much more grounded and gritty. Towards the later half of the series, the production team decided to headed towards a more cartoonish nature more closer to Western animation. During the series run, The Legend of the Gold of Babylon was produced at the same time with the same staff.

Season 1 (Episodes 1-26)
Season 2 (Episodes 27-50)

Made by the same staff as the Part III Series. This film is the only Lupin film where he wears the pink jacket from the third TV series.

Watch after Episode 50

Due to budget concerns, TMS decided not to employ the regular voice cast for the OVA, instead going for a slightly less-expensive yet still well-known Aoni Production cast. The regulars were reinstated with the first television special, Bye-Bye Liberty - Close Call!.

>>Start of the TV Specials Era (1989-2013)<<

In a tradition that began in 1989 with Bye Bye, Lady Liberty, every year since until 2013 featured a new 90 minute Lupin III anime television special that aired on NTV at 9:03 on Friday evening. Since then, they have been released irregularly.

Released ten years after The Legend of the Gold of Babylon, the film was produced due to the success of the TV Specials that were aired on NTV.

Monkey Punch, the original creator of Lupin III, was the director of the movie. He only directed the opening and ending sequences; the rest of the film was primarily handled by assistant directors.

It was created as part of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Lupin III TV series. The special depicts the first meeting of Lupin and the rest of his gang.

This OVA was made exclusively for the 40th Anniversary of the franchise.

>>End of the TV Specials Era (1989-2013)<<

>>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".

Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 1/3

Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 2/3

Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIrd Trilogy 3/3

>>End of the Lupin the IIIrd Universe<<

>>Start of the Soft Reboot Continuity<<

This series acts as a soft reboot of the franchise. The previous parts 1-3 were in an episodic format, but in this series, each episode of this story foreshadows the connection to the next story, and a narrative structure is built throughout the series. While still having stand-alone episodes here and there, it generally follows an overarching story.

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.

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.

Note: Episode 12.5

Anniversary special serving as a remake of the very first episode of the franchise.

Watch after Episode 12 of Part 5

It is the first full CGI animated movie of the series. The story is inspired by The Castle of Cagliostro.

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.

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.

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.