Quick Answer

  1. Lupin III(TV · 23 eps)
  2. Cat's Eye(TV · 73 eps)
  3. Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye(ONA · 1 eps)

Total: ~97 episodes / 39h watch time

Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye Watch Order(2026)

With 3 entries across the franchise, Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

3 entries ~39h total3 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

1
Lupin III

Lupin III

7.63TV23 eps~9h1971Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing
2
Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye

7.26TV73 eps~29h1983Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Finished Airing

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye?

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 the 3rd vs Cat's Eye?

About 39 hours total across 97 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 28 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.

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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