Lupin the Third ranks #3 among 58 Japan seriess released between 1970–1972.
Synopsis
ルパン三世
Follow the thrilling adventures of master thief Lupin the Third, quite possibly the world's greatest thief. Along with Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa and his on-off love interest Fujiko Mine, he pulls off the greatest heists of all time while always escaping the grasp of Inspector Koichi Zenigata.
The 1970–1972 Japan Window
58 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Lupin the Third sits at position #3.
Other Titles From TMS Entertainment
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Lupin the Third premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #574 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #482 of 2,532 (top 19%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TMS Entertainment, Telecom Animation Film, Tokyo Movie, Tokyo Movie Shinsha, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 6 / 300 |
| Release Date | October 24, 1971 |
| Official Site | lupin-3rd.net |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Lupin the Third end?
Lupin the Third finished its run with its final episode airing on March 27, 2022.
Where did Lupin the Third air?
Lupin the Third aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.