Lupin the 3rd (1971)
Lupin the 3rd is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Lupin the 3rd landed among the stronger Japanese series of its release window. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 134 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — Japanese animation with action & adventure threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 134 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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