Music
The official soundtrack of the show was released on December 19, 2012, and features 42 tracks.[22] It was released on US iTunes on January 29, 2013.[23]
Lupin the IIIrd
Jigen's Gravestone
In March 2014, it was announced that The Woman Called Fujiko Mine's animation director and character designer, Takeshi Koike, was directing an animated film that serves as a "continuation spin-off" to the TV series. Yu Kiyozono also returned to produce the film, Lupin the IIIrd: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone (LUPIN THE IIIRD 次元大介の墓標), that focuses on the character Jigen and tells how he and Lupin became partners.[24] Koike's fellow-Redline creators Katsuhito Ishii and James Shimoji served as adviser and music composer respectively. Yūya Takahashi wrote the screenplay. The film was split into two parts and had a limited screening at the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater from June 21–27, 2014.[25][26]
It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 28, 2014, with an art book included in the limited edition.[27] The 30-track soundtrack to the movie was released on December 10, 2014.[28] On December 21, 2014, Discotek Media announced their acquisition of the North American distribution rights to the film, which was retitled Lupin III: Jigen's Gravestone for the American market. Their Blu-ray and DVD of the film, released on April 5, 2016, includes the company's first original English dub,[29] which was produced in cooperation with Bang Zoom! Entertainment. TMS Entertainment made the dubbed and subtitled versions of the film available for viewing on Hulu on April 25, 2015.[30]
Film cast
Goemon's Blood Spray
A follow-up to Jigen's Gravestone by the same staff, entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon Ishikawa's Blood Spray (LUPIN THE IIIRD 血煙の石川五ェ門), was released on February 4, 2017.[31] It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 26, 2017, with an art book included in the limited edition.[32] Discotek Media released the film in North America as Lupin III: Goemon's Blood Spray on October 29, 2019.
Goemon is hired as a bodyguard by Yakuza boss, Makio Inaniwa, who runs a gambling boat and is being threatened by internal factions. At the same time, Lupin attempts to steal the proceeds of the gaming vessel and meets Fujiko who had the same intention. Lupin and Fujiko decide to divide sales proceeds, but suddenly the boat explodes. Goemon heads for the engine-room and encounters the huge and powerful Hawk or "Bermuda ghost" with his twin axes who is seeking Lupin. While Goemon is fighting Hawk, Inaniwa dies in the flames, abandoned by his men. To avenge his father, Inaniwa Jr. sends Goemon to kill Hawk. Goemon finds Hawk but is easily beaten, and undertakes a punishing ordeal to understand why he lost. He returns to Inaniwa Jr. to take his punishment, but explodes at his men's insensitivity and brutality, and attacks them, leaving only Inaniwa Jr. standing. Goemon eventually finds Hawk again as he is pursuing Lupin and Daisuke. Goemon intervenes and confronts and defeats Hawk in a final bloody battle.
Film cast
Fujiko's Lie
A follow-up to Goemon Blood Spray by the same staff, entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine's Lie (LUPIN THE IIIRD 峰不二子の嘘), was released on May 31, 2019. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 23, 2019. Discotek Media released the film in North America as Lupin III: Fujiko's Lie on March 31, 2020.
A young boy called Gene holds the key to $500 million that his father embezzled. The two are being targeted by the assassin Bincam who attacked Gene's father, Randy.
Film cast
Zenigata and the Two Lupins
A follow up to Fujiko's Lie and a prequel to The Immortal Bloodline by the same staff entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata and the Two Lupins (LUPIN THE IIIRD 銭形と2人のルパン), was released on June 20, 2025 on Japanese streaming platforms and in English on March 2, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video.
An airport bombing in the Roviet Union, a land of extreme cold. The suspect emerges as Lupin the Third. However, the “other Lupin,” whom Zenigata has cornered, insists on his innocence. Zenigata, a man of justice, confronts the mysterious "fake Lupin."
Film cast
The Immortal Bloodline
A film set in the Lupin the IIIrd universe was announced on November 29, 2024. The film is the first traditionally animated feature-length solo Lupin the 3rd film in over 30 years and the first not to feature Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen in any capacity of the Lupin the IIIrd saga, following his retirement from the role in 2021 and his death the following year. The staff from the previous four films returned, including director Koike, screenwriter Takahashi and Telecom as the animation studio.[33]
On April 3, 2025, the title of the movie was revealed as Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline, and it was released on June 27 in Japan.
Jigen's Gravestone
In March 2014, it was announced that The Woman Called Fujiko Mine's animation director and character designer, Takeshi Koike, was directing an animated film that serves as a "continuation spin-off" to the TV series. Yu Kiyozono also returned to produce the film, Lupin the IIIrd: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone (LUPIN THE IIIRD 次元大介の墓標), that focuses on the character Jigen and tells how he and Lupin became partners.[24] Koike's fellow-Redline creators Katsuhito Ishii and James Shimoji served as adviser and music composer respectively. Yūya Takahashi wrote the screenplay. The film was split into two parts and had a limited screening at the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater from June 21–27, 2014.[25][26]
It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 28, 2014, with an art book included in the limited edition.[27] The 30-track soundtrack to the movie was released on December 10, 2014.[28]
Goemon's Blood Spray
A follow-up to Jigen's Gravestone by the same staff, entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon Ishikawa's Blood Spray (LUPIN THE IIIRD 血煙の石川五ェ門), was released on February 4, 2017.[31] It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 26, 2017, with an art book included in the limited edition.[32] Discotek Media released the film in North America as Lupin III: Goemon's Blood Spray on October 29, 2019.
Goemon is hired as a bodyguard by Yakuza boss, Makio Inaniwa, who runs a gambling boat and is being threatened by internal factions. At the same time, Lupin attempts to steal the proceeds of the gaming vessel and meets Fujiko who had the same intention. Lupin and Fujiko decide to divide sales proceeds, but suddenly the boat explodes. Goemon heads for the engine-room and encounters the huge and powerful Hawk or "Bermuda ghost" with his twin axes who is seeking Lupin. While Goemon is fighting Hawk, Inaniwa dies in the flames, abandoned by his men. To avenge his father, Inaniwa Jr. sends Goemon to kill Hawk. Goemon finds Hawk but is easily beaten, and undertakes a punishing ordeal to understand why he lost. He returns to Inaniwa Jr. to take his punishment, but explodes at his men's insensitivity and brutality, and attacks them, leaving only Inaniwa Jr. standing. Goemon eventually finds Hawk again as he is pursuing Lupin and Daisuke. Goemon intervenes and confronts and defeats Hawk in a final bloody battle.
Film cast
Fujiko's Lie
A follow-up to Goemon Blood Spray by the same staff, entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine's Lie (LUPIN THE IIIRD 峰不二子の嘘), was released on May 31, 2019. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 23, 2019. Discotek Media released the film in North America as Lupin III: Fujiko's Lie on March 31, 2020.
A young boy called Gene holds the key to $500 million that his father embezzled. The two are being targeted by the assassin Bincam who attacked Gene's father, Randy.
Film cast
Zenigata and the Two Lupins
A follow up to Fujiko's Lie and a prequel to The Immortal Bloodline by the same staff entitled Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata and the Two Lupins (LUPIN THE IIIRD 銭形と2人のルパン), was released on June 20, 2025 on Japanese streaming platforms and in English on March 2, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video.
An airport bombing in the Roviet Union, a land of extreme cold. The suspect emerges as Lupin the Third. However, the “other Lupin,” whom Zenigata has cornered, insists on his innocence. Zenigata, a man of justice, confronts the mysterious "fake Lupin."
Film cast
The Immortal Bloodline
A film set in the Lupin the IIIrd universe was announced on November 29, 2024. The film is the first traditionally animated feature-length solo Lupin the 3rd film in over 30 years and the first not to feature Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen in any capacity of the Lupin the IIIrd saga, following his retirement from the role in 2021 and his death the following year. The staff from the previous four films returned, including director Koike, screenwriter Takahashi and Telecom as the animation studio.[33]
On April 3, 2025, the title of the movie was revealed as Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline, and it was released on June 27 in Japan.
Other
Several different pieces of merchandise based on the series have been produced. Figures of Fujiko and Lupin from the show were created,[34] while one of Jigen from the Jigen's Gravestone film was released at the end of 2014. Fujiko's and Jigen's came in different color schemes depending on the retailer.[35][36] An artbook featuring original drawings of the TV series selected by Takeshi Koike was published as well.[37]
