- The Series -

Original Airdate:
October 24, 1971 - March 26, 1972

Production staff:
Ootsuka Yasuo - Animation Director
Yamashite Takeo - Music Score
Charlie Kosei - Vocal Performer
Osumi Masaaki - Director
Miyazaki Hayao - Director
Takahata Isao - Director

Cast:
Arsène Lupin III - Yamada Yasuo
Jigen Daisuke - Kobayashi Kiyoshi
Mine Fujiko - Nikaido Yuukiko
Ishikawa Goemon - Otsuka Chikao
Inspector Zenigata - Naya Goro

History:
More commonly known as the "Green Jacket" Lupin series, the original Rupan Sansei aired on Japan's YTV from 1971 - 71. It was one of the first anime series to be marketed towards a more mature audience and featured many real world aspects (guns, vehicles, etc.). However, the series did poorly in ratings and as a result was cancelled after only airing 23 of 26 proposed episodes. However, the show enjoyed a surge of popularity through syndication and paved the way for a second and third Lupin series, films and yearly television specials. It is also considered one of the most influential anime series of all time.

- Fanlistings -

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