Lupin III: The First (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 310 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Released: 2019-12-06
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Lupin III: The First
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The iconic "gentleman thief" Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colorful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich.
Lupin III: The First parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lupin III: The First is an animated adventure-comedy about a gentleman thief racing rivals including a dark cabal tied to Nazi resurrection themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Action-adventure sequences and confrontations with a dark cabal occur, but in a comedic animated tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice)
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
- Suzu Hirose as Laetitia (voice)
- Kotaro Yoshida as Lambert (voice)
- Tatsuya Fujiwara as Geralt (voice)
- Kazuaki Ito as Bresson (voice)
- Mitsuru Takakuwa as Adolf Hitler (voice)
Lupin III: The First FAQ
Is Lupin III: The First good?
Lupin III: The First has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 310 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lupin III: The First?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Lupin III: The First OK for kids?
Lupin III: The First is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lupin III: The First is an animated adventure-comedy about a gentleman thief racing rivals including a dark cabal tied to Nazi resurrection themes.
What movies are like Lupin III: The First?
If you liked Lupin III: The First, try The Castle of Cagliostro, An Egg Rescue, Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue and Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper.