Lupin the Third Part 3

About Lupin the Third Part 3

Lupin the Third Part 3 (ルパン三世 - Part III) blends adventure and comedy by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1984). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Lupin III chronicles the adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the world's greatest thief, and his partners in crime: master marksman Daisuke Jigen, beautiful and scheming Fujiko Mine and stoic samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII. Lupin and his gang travel around the globe in search of the world's greatest treasures and riches and always keeping one step ahead of the tireless Inspector Zenigata, who has vowed to bring Lupin to justice.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Yasuo Yamada as Arsène Lupin III and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen.

This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 50 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, which means the visual identity of Lupin the Third Part 3 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Yasuo Yamada as Arsène Lupin III, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1984, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.