Lupin III

"Lupin III" is a classic action-adventure anime series that has been a staple of Japanese animation since the 1970s. Based on the manga of the same name by Monkey Punch, the series follows the adventures of the world's greatest thief, Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the famous French thief, Arsène Lupin. Lupin is clever, charming, and quick-witted, capable of stealing anything he sets his eyes on. He's usually joined by his loyal comrades Daisuke Jigen, a sharpshooter; Goemon Ishikawa, a master swordsman; and Fujiko Mine, a femme fatale and Lupin's love interest, who often manipulates the situation to her advantage. Constantly pursuing them is Inspector Koichi Zenigata of the ICPO, who has made it his life's mission to capture Lupin. Over the years, the "Lupin III" franchise has produced multiple anime series, films, and specials. Each iteration often presents standalone adventures, offering a mixture of humor, action, heists, and intrigue, though some recent entries like "Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine" and "Lupin the Third Part 5" have delved into more continuous storytelling.