Lupin the 3rd (1971)
Kernel Score: 83% · 123 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1971-10-24
Seasons: 6 · 300 episodes
Where to watch Lupin the 3rd
- Stream: Prime Video, Crunchyroll, HiDive
- Free with ads: Pluto TV, Retrocrush, Cineverse, Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Follow the exciting adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin. Together with Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa and his love interest Fujiko Mine, he carries out the greatest robberies of all time, all the while evading the control of Inspector Koichi Zenigata.
Lupin the 3rd parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lupin the 3rd is a TV-14 anime comedy about a gentleman thief pulling off heists, with crime glamorized for laughs.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Heist and chase action typical of a TV-14 comedic thief-adventure series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice)
- Akio Otsuka as Daisuke Jigen (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
- Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Kōichi Zenigata (voice)
Lupin the 3rd FAQ
Is Lupin the 3rd good?
Lupin the 3rd has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 123 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lupin the 3rd?
In the US you can stream Lupin the 3rd on Prime Video, Crunchyroll and HiDive and watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Retrocrush, Cineverse and Tubi.
Is Lupin the 3rd OK for kids?
Lupin the 3rd is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lupin the 3rd is a TV-14 anime comedy about a gentleman thief pulling off heists, with crime glamorized for laughs.
What shows are like Lupin the 3rd?
If you liked Lupin the 3rd, try Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Naruto Shippūden, Samurai Jack and Fullmetal Alchemist.