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Arsène Lupin III is the grandson of world-famous thief Arsène Lupin, and he's living up to his grandfather's memory as a high-profile thief himself. Due to his infamy, Lupin III attracts the attention of the persistent Inspector Zenigata of the ICPO, as well as rival criminals. Lupin III's criminal lifestyle even seeps into his love life. The main woman in Lupin III's world is femme fatale Fujiko Mine, who Lupin III can never tell is working with or against him.
Follow Lupin and his gunman partner Daisuke Jigen on their quest to own the world－or at least the valuable bits!
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Why is the character called Lupin III?
He is presented as the grandson of Arsène Lupin, the gentleman thief created by French author Maurice Leblanc. Manga creator Monkey Punch turned that literary connection into a modern globe-trotting criminal hero.
Who are the main members of Lupin III's crew?
Lupin commonly works with expert gunman Daisuke Jigen, swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII, and elusive thief Fujiko Mine. Inspector Koichi Zenigata of Interpol pursues them across most versions of the franchise.
Which Lupin III anime is the easiest place to start?
The 1971 first television series introduces the core cast, while the 1977 second series established much of the franchise's colorful caper style. Hayao Miyazaki's 1979 film The Castle of Cagliostro is another accessible entry, although its Lupin is gentler than in many other installments.
Do the different Lupin III jacket colors mean separate continuities?
Jacket colors often identify production eras, such as green for Part I and red for Part II, but they do not create one perfectly rigid continuity. Most Lupin stories are episodic adventures that can be enjoyed without tracking every previous theft.
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