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[Lupin III]


Alternative title:
Lupin Sansei (Japanese)
ルパン三世 (Japanese)
루팡 3세 (Korean)
Objectionable content: Significant
Comment:
Lupin III began as a parody of a novel series by French author Maurice LeBlanc, creator of the original Arsène Lupin. This led to legal problems, as Monkey Punch did not seek permission to use the name Lupin from the estate of LeBlanc. The estate decided not to seek legal action against Monkey Punch, on the condition that the use of the Lupin name was to remain in Japan.
To compensate for this legal issue, anime licensors released various Lupin III titles under different names. Streamline Pictures' releases had Lupin renamed "Wolf." AnimEigo released two films as Rupan III. In France, Lupin was known as "Edgard de la Cambriole."
In the early 1990s, the Lupin name went into public domain, thus allowing the use of the name on the anime franchise outside Japan.
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Amazon Prime Video Adds Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye Anime with Hindi Dub (Jan 27, 2023)
Lupin III, Cat's Eye Get CG Crossover Anime in 2023 (Sep 21, 2022)
Lupin III Isekai Spinoff Manga's 1st Season Ends, 2nd Season Debuts on February 24 (Dec 3, 2021)
Lupin III Anime's Current U.S. English Dub Cast Confirmed (Oct 25, 2021)
Voice Actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi Retires as Lupin III's Jigen After 52 Years (Sep 6, 2021)
Lupin III Gets Isekai Manga Spinoff on August 26 (Updated) (Aug 17, 2021)
Japan's Animation TV Ranking, November 25-December 1 (Dec 6, 2019)
Lupin III Gets New TV Anime Special on November 29 (Oct 18, 2019)
Lupin III Gets 1st CG Anime Film by Stand By Me Doraemon's Takashi Yamazaki (Jul 10, 2019)
Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, March 18-24 (Mar 27, 2019)
Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, March 18-25 (Mar 27, 2019)
Lupin III Gets New Mine Fujiko no Uso Anime Film in May (Mar 7, 2019)
Lupin III Gets New Film in Winter 2019 (Jan 18, 2019)
Lupin III's 5th Anime Series Reveals Staff, April Debut, Modern Setting (Jan 16, 2018)
Lupin III Gets 50th Anniversary Project With Monkey Punch as Chief Director (Dec 19, 2017)
Lupin III Gets 5th Anime Series Set in France (Jul 6, 2017)
Lupin III's Inspector Zenigata Gets His Own Live-Action Show (Sep 29, 2016)
Crunchyroll to Stream Comet Lucifer, Fafner Exodus Season 2 (Oct 1, 2015)
1st TV Anime Show Starring Lupin III in 3 Decades to Launch in Italy (Oct 14, 2014)
Live-Action Lupin III's 1st Character Visuals Unveiled (Apr 8, 2014)
Lupin III's ZenigataRobo Project Website Opens (Dec 14, 2013)
Lupin III vs. Detective Conan The Movie's Full Trailer Streamed (Sep 20, 2013)
Paper: Live-Action Lupin III Casts Shun Oguri, Arashi's Sakurai, Satoshi Tsumabuki (Jun 21, 2013)
Eagle Talon/Thermae Romae's Frogman, TMS Make Lupin III Parody Anime (Oct 31, 2012)
Discotek Plans More Lupin III Releases (Mar 15, 2012)
Lupin III Event Lists 'New TV Series Premiering in April' (Mar 1, 2012)
Japan's Animation TV Ranking, April 25-May 1 (May 14, 2011)
Fate/Zero, HoshiKaka, Lupin Promo Videos Streamed (May 9, 2011)
New Lupin III TV Project to Be a Special This Fall (May 6, 2011)
New Lupin III Project to Air This Fall (Apr 29, 2011)
Anime with Disaster Scenes Face Changes After Quake (Mar 14, 2011)
Xiao Bai's Si loin et si proche Wins 4th Int'l Manga Award (Jan 12, 2011)
Director: Key Animator Shojuro Yamauchi Passes Away (Aug 25, 2010)
Dragon Quest Item Hunt Held in Japanese Theme Park (Jun 4, 2010)
Lupin III's TMS to Stream Susume! Gachimuchi 3-Kyōdai (May 18, 2010)
Japan's Animation TV Ranking, February 8-14 (Mar 1, 2010)
Sega Sammy Launches CG Animation Studio in Japan (Jan 5, 2010)
Lupin III: the Last Job TV Special to Air in February (Dec 21, 2009)
Namie Amuro, Gundam's Amuro Make Joint Music Video (Dec 14, 2009)
Lupin 'Steals' Statue, 'Obama' Attends Afro Samurai Show (Dec 8, 2009)
Sony Hints at Ultraviolet: Code 044's U.S. Release Soon (Sep 3, 2009)
Japanese Anime TV Ranking, June 15-21 (Jul 9, 2009)
Sunrise Animates Tokyo Panic Cruise Ride Attraction (May 2, 2009)
Japanese Anime TV Ranking, March 23-29 (Apr 6, 2009)
Dezaki's The Tale of Genji Anime Commercial Posted (Jan 6, 2009)
Dezaki's The Tale of Genji Anime to Debut in January (Nov 10, 2008)
Lupin III Theme Attraction to Open in Tokyo in Spring (Oct 21, 2008)
Fiat to Launch Limited-Edition Lupin III Car (Sep 28, 2008)
Hokkaido Graduate Students Launch Free Manga Paper (May 8, 2008)
Anime of Jovovich's Ultraviolet Film Confirmed (Update 3) (Mar 27, 2008)
Japan's Foreign Ministry to Hold Manga, Anime IP Panels (Mar 24, 2008)
More Lupin III: Green vs Red's Pencil Test Videos (Mar 24, 2008)
Lupin III: Green vs Red's Pencil Test Videos Streamed (Mar 18, 2008)
Ghost in the Shell 2 Artist Posts Decade-Old Debut Work (Nov 20, 2007)
Anime Bento Festival to Show 4 Movies in 250 Theaters (Jul 27, 2007)
1980s Idol Miki Imai Sings Lupin III TV Special Theme (Jul 18, 2007)
Funimation Doubles Syndicated TV Package (Aug 24, 2006)
Manga Entertainment Wants Lupin Cosplay Photos (Apr 27, 2006)
Anime Poster Art book from DH (Aug 4, 2003)
More on Lupin Game (Jun 19, 2003)
Evangelion Live Action (May 20, 2003)
Otakon 2002: Pioneer Music Panel (Jul 29, 2002)
AX 2002: TOKYOPOP Panel (Jul 6, 2002)
Lupin III Movies Licensed, Retitled (Feb 27, 2002)
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Lupin III Won't Bother Stealing Your McDonald's (Dec 5, 2022)
Lupin III Gang Drives Through McDonald's in Anime Ad (Sep 27, 2022)
Lupin III Partners With MetaSamurai 3D NFT Project For Virtual Sneakers (Jun 24, 2022)
Lupin III Will Steal Away Your Tired Eyes (Apr 16, 2022)
Universal Studios Japan's Detective Conan, Lupin III Attraction Detailed (Nov 17, 2018)
Lupin III Anime Franchise's New Concert Streams Live on May 26 (May 23, 2018)
Lupin III's Fujiko Supports Bras in Lingerie Brand Collaboration (Mar 9, 2018)
Curry Restaurant Launches Lupin III Collaboration on April 1 (Mar 13, 2017)
Funds Raised for English Lupin III Board Game Expansion (Oct 31, 2012)
Italian Lupin III Board Game Translated for U.S. Release (Apr 17, 2012)
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