Quick Answer

  1. Lupin III(TV · 23 eps)
  2. Lupin III 3DCG(Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~24 episodes / 10h watch time

Lupin III 3DCG Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Lupin III 3DCG? There are 2 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

2 entries ~10h total1 series1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

1
Lupin III

Lupin III

7.63TV23 eps~9h1971Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing

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 3DCG?

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 3DCG?

About 10 hours total across 24 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 7 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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