# Where to Watch Lupin III **Lupin III begins with a compact, finished television run from 1971, so the franchise's starting point is easy to sample without a huge commitment. Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video, and Tubi carry the original series legally. Its 23 episodes run about 25 minutes each and mix adventure with comedy, shifting easily between clever thefts and gleeful disorder. Watch it if you enjoy episodic capers, a cocky lead who often has to improvise, and recurring allies or rivals who can complicate a plan as quickly as they can help. The early style is part of the appeal, and the short run makes this a practical entry into Lupin's world.** ## Where to Watch - [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07SW1P4G9) - [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/lupin-the-third-part-1) - [HIDIVE](https://www.hidive.com/tv/lupin-the-3rd-part-1) - [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/lupin-the-third-part-1) - [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/series/3872/lupin_the_3rd_part_1) Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video, and Tubi all list the original Lupin III. Tubi provides a free, legal option with ads, while the other services let you choose whichever subscription already fits your viewing setup. ## Synopsis Lupin III follows a supremely confident thief who treats every difficult target as an invitation. His schemes bring him together with the sharpshooter Jigen, the elusive Fujiko, and the swordsman Goemon, while Inspector Zenigata keeps chasing the group from one escapade to the next. A job may begin with careful planning, but conflicting motives and Lupin's appetite for risk usually send events in a wilder direction. The series keeps its stories light on continuity and gives each episode room for a fresh pursuit, escape, or reversal. Its comedy comes from the crew's clashing personalities as much as the capers themselves, while the adventure supplies momentum without demanding a long serialized investment. ## Fast Facts - **Format:** TV - **Episodes:** 23 - **Premiered:** 1971 - **Studio:** Tms Entertainment, Tokyo Movie Shinsha - **Score:** 7.4 ## Watch Order Start with this 1971 television series if you want to meet the central crew in their original screen outing. Its episodic structure also makes the franchise easy to approach out of order, so The Castle of Cagliostro can work as a self-contained film introduction before you explore later television entries such as Part IV or Part V. - Lupin III: Alcatraz Connection (side\_story) - Lupin III: Tenshi no Tactics - Yume no Kakera wa Koroshi no Kaori (side\_story) - Lupin III: Bye Bye Liberty - Kiki Ippatsu! (side\_story) - Lupin III: Dead or Alive (side\_story) - Lupin III: Moeyo Zantetsuken! (side\_story) - Lupin III: Episode 0 "First Contact" (side\_story) - Lupin III: Kutabare! Nostradamus (side\_story) - Lupin III: Russia yori Ai wo Komete (side\_story) - Lupin III: Hemingway Paper no Nazo (side\_story) - Lupin III: $1 Money Wars (side\_story) - Lupin III: Napoleon no Jisho wo Ubae (side\_story) - Lupin III: Otakara Henkyaku Daisakusen!! (side\_story) - Lupin III: Part II (sequel) - Lupin III: Ikiteita Majutsushi (side\_story) - Lupin III: Nusumareta Lupin - Copycat wa Manatsu no Chou (side\_story) - [Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-castle-of-cagliostro) (side\_story) - Lupin III: Fuuma Ichizoku no Inbou (side\_story) - Lupin III: Babylon no Ougon Densetsu (side\_story) - Lupin III: Harimao no Zaihou wo Oe!! (side\_story) - Lupin III: Twilight Gemini no Himitsu (side\_story) - Lupin III: Honoo no Kioku - Tokyo Crisis (side\_story) - Lupin III: Lupin Ansatsu Shirei (side\_story) - Lupin III: Walther P38 (side\_story) - Lupin III: Kiri no Elusive (side\_story) - Lupin III: Green vs. Red (side\_story) - Lupin III: Seven Days Rhapsody (side\_story) - Lupin III: Sweet Lost Night - Mahou no Lamp wa Akumu no Yokan (side\_story) - Lupin III: Pilot Film (side\_story) - Lupin III vs. Meitantei Conan (side\_story) - Lupin III: The Last Job (side\_story) - Lupin III: Chi no Kokuin - Eien no Mermaid (side\_story) - Lupin III: Lupin Ikka Seizoroi (side\_story) - Lupin III: Touhou Kenbunroku - Another Page (side\_story) - Lupin III vs. Meitantei Conan: The Movie (side\_story) - Lupin III: Princess of the Breeze - Kakusareta Kuuchuu Toshi (side\_story) - Lupin III: Ai no Da Capo - Fujiko's Unlucky Days (side\_story) - Lupin III: Goodbye Partner (side\_story) - Lupin the IIIrd: Mine Fujiko no Uso (side\_story) - Lupin III: Prison of the Past (side\_story) - Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye (side\_story) - Lupin Zero (prequel) - Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku (side\_story) ## If You Liked This - **[The Castle of Cagliostro](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-castle-of-cagliostro)**: The Castle of Cagliostro places Lupin and his familiar crew in a self-contained feature, making it the most direct next pick for viewers who want another polished adventure with the same thief. - **[Cowboy Bebop](https://hozuna.com/anime/cowboy-bebop)**: Cowboy Bebop suits viewers drawn to Lupin's episodic jobs, effortless cool, and a crew whose personal friction is as entertaining as the score they are chasing. - **[Outlaw Star](https://hozuna.com/anime/outlaw-star)**: Outlaw Star shifts the rogue-adventurer energy into a space western, pairing dangerous work with sharp banter and companions who repeatedly land in trouble. - **[Black Clover Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/black-clover-season-2)**: - **[One Piece](https://hozuna.com/anime/one-piece)**: - **[Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/dr-stone-science-future-part-2)**: - **[Delicious in Dungeon](https://hozuna.com/anime/delicious-in-dungeon)**: - **[Samurai Champloo](https://hozuna.com/anime/samurai-champloo)**: ## FAQ ### Which services have the original Lupin III? The 1971 series is carried legally by Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, Amazon Prime Video, and Tubi. Tubi offers it free with ads, so a paid subscription is not the only route. ### How long is the first Lupin III series? The original television series has 23 episodes, with each episode running about 25 minutes. Its finished run is compact enough to watch without taking on one of the later entries at the same time. ### Should I begin Lupin III with the 1971 series? Yes, this is the original television starting point and introduces the crew through mostly episodic adventures. You can also begin with the self-contained film The Castle of Cagliostro if a single feature feels more inviting. ### Is the original Lupin III finished? Yes, the 1971 television series is finished. You can watch all 23 episodes as a complete run rather than waiting for another installment. ### Do I need to read the manga before watching Lupin III? No prior reading is required to follow this television adaptation of a manga. The episodic setup establishes Lupin, his associates, and their ongoing pursuit directly on screen.