Animation Works "Lupin the IIIRD" Book coming this March!
A new book themed around Lupin the IIIRD is coming to Japan on March 25th, 2026!
The book is releasing as part of the original animated television shows 55th anniversary, which is also due this year. It details the series' "return to its roots" via the Takeshi Koike directed Lupin the IIIRD spin-off, covering all five films in the series.
Included is a summary of each film, along with character / concept artwork, story boards, original drawings, interviews, and more. The book is 216 pages in length and is due to retail at around 3,850 Japanese yen (around $25).
Animation Works "Lupin the IIIRD" Official Complete Book will release on March 25th, 2026. Amazon and other bookstores within Japan are currently accepting pre-orders - so get yours now if you want to secure a copy. If outside of Japan, you may be able to snag it from Play Asia - but please be aware there may be additional postage and import fees.
