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Lupin the Third: Part 1

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Lupin the Third: Part 1 is a Japanese television anime series that began broadcasting in 1971 and was produced by Tokyo Movie. It is the first animated television adaptation of Monkey Punch's manga about Arsène Lupin III, a master thief who works with allies including Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, and Fujiko Mine while being pursued by Inspector Zenigata.

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How many episodes are in Lupin the Third: Part 1?

Part 1 ran for 23 episodes on Japanese television beginning in 1971, produced by Tokyo Movie (the studio that later became TMS Entertainment). It was the first anime adaptation of Monkey Punch's manga, which had debuted in 1967.

Did Hayao Miyazaki direct the original 1971 Lupin the Third anime?

Yes, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata took over the production midway through Part 1's run, softening the tone from the darker early episodes. Miyazaki later returned to the character to direct the acclaimed 1979 film The Castle of Cagliostro.

Where should I start watching Lupin the Third?

Part 1, sometimes called the 'green jacket' series for Lupin's jacket color, is the starting point from 1971. The franchise is largely episodic, so newcomers often jump to Part 2, the 1977 'red jacket' series with 155 episodes, or directly to The Castle of Cagliostro film.

Who are Lupin III's crew in Part 1?

Master thief Arsène Lupin III works with marksman Daisuke Jigen, the swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII, and the scheming Fujiko Mine. They are relentlessly pursued by Inspector Koichi Zenigata of Interpol, whose obsession with arresting Lupin drives much of the comedy.

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