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Quick Answer
- Lupin III(TV · 23 eps)
- Lupin the 3rd Part 2(TV · 155 eps)
- Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine(TV · 13 eps)
- Lupin the IIIrd: Jigen's Gravestone(Movie · 1 eps)
- Lupin the 3rd Part IV(TV · 24 eps)
- Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon's Blood Spray(Movie · 1 eps)
- Lupin the 3rd Part V(TV · 24 eps)
- ...and 36 more below
Total: ~301 episodes / 120h watch time
Lupin III Watch Order(2026)
The Lupin III franchise has 43 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.
43 entries ~120h total7 series7 movies7 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline
6.82Movie1 eps~24minTelecom Animation Film
Finished Airing15
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Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
6.94TV Special1 eps~24minTokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing32
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Lupin III: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid
7.26TV Special1 eps~24minTelecom Animation Film
Finished Airing38
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43
Tips 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 120 hours total across 301 episodes and 43 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 86 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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