On October 24th, 1971, an exciting new anime premiered based on the hitmanga "LUPIN III" by legendary creator Monkey Punch. For 50 years, the exploitsof master thief Lupin III and his gang of outlaw pals have thrilled andentertained audiences worldwide, spawning over 300 serialized episodes, morethan 10 feature films, dozens of standalone specials and OVAs, with even moreadventures currently in the works. As one of the most popular and prolificanimated franchises, it has evolved through the decades, capturing the hearts ofseveral generations. It has inspired and launched the careers of film makers,storytellers, and animators around the world, most notably providing thedirectorial debut of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, PrincessMononoke) who directed perhaps the most recognized LUPIN THE 3^rdfeature film, The Castle of Cagliostro.

A celebration of thebeloved anime sensation LUPIN THE 3rd with a look back at 50 years of adventuresstarring the world''s greatest gentleman thief created by the legendary authorMonkey Punch. Produced in cooperation with TMS Entertainment and Monkey PunchStudios for the 50^th Anniversary, this deep comprehensive retrospectfeatures page-after-page of original, never-before-seen production designs,behind the scenes tales, creator spotlights, a complete episode guide to everyseason and animated feature produced, and a gallery of tribute artwork by anarray of notable fan creators from around the world. Over 200 pages offull-color artwork and design. A must for any Lupin III fan, or anime/animationfans in general.