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Quick Answer
- Lupin III(TV · 23 eps)
- Lupin III: Part II(TV · 155 eps)
- Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro(Movie · 1 eps)
- Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy(Movie · 1 eps)
- Lupin III: The Hemingway Papers(TV Special · 1 eps)
- Lupin III: Napoleon's Dictionary(TV Special · 1 eps)
- Lupin III: Voyage to Danger(TV Special · 1 eps)
- ...and 33 more below
Total: ~286 episodes / 114h watch time
Lupin III Watch Order(2026)
The Lupin III franchise has 40 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
40 entries ~114h total6 series5 movies7 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
6.94TV Special1 eps~24min1995Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing9
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Lupin III: Operation Return the Treasure
7.33TV Special1 eps~24min2003TMS Entertainment
Finished Airing17
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Lupin III: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid
7.27TV Special1 eps~24min2011Telecom Animation Film
Finished Airing25
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Lupin III: The Secret Page of Marco Polo
6.83TV Special1 eps~24min2012TMS Entertainment
Finished Airing28
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Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata and the Two Lupins
7.31ONA1 eps~24min2025Telecom Animation Film
Finished Airing40
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline
6.82Movie1 eps~24min2025Telecom Animation Film
Finished AiringTips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Many older TV specials are weak or repetitive and not required — you can skip around in the long list of episodic TV episodes
Common mistake
Assuming strict season-by-season continuity and trying to complete everything in order instead of jumping to strong entry points
Short on time?
Lupin the Third Part IV, Lupin the Third Part V, and The Castle of Cagliostro
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Lupin III?
Release order. Start with Lupin III and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Lupin III?
About 114 hours total across 286 episodes and 40 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 82 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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