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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 30/09/2026

Here is a comparison of the previous Blu-ray release (left) and the new 4K restoration (right).

Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 30/09/2026

Lupin III: Part 1 is getting a 4K Blu-ray release in Japan in 2027! Releasing on January 27th for ¥29,700, the three disc set contains all 23 episodes. The original 35mm film has been maintained, and shaking has been reduced, along with improvement to image quality. store.vap.co.jp/syousai.asp?...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 29/09/2026

This was difficult to do! I see this going around a lot, currently, and wanted to join in. 😁

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/09/2026

@gavtrdq.bsky.social Gav, does this random Scottish Trainline guy just sound like you, or is that actually you? I thought I'd switched podcasts for a second and it shit me up.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/09/2026

Finally, some pieces by Jun Inagawa, who helped create the stores key visuals.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/09/2026

Here is what you will be able to buy with their prices in yen — there's lots on offer!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/09/2026

Higher quality artwork from the Lupin III: Part 1 55th anniversary pop-up store!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/09/2026

Written and translated by @williambabey.bsky.social, this interview contains insight into how the pair came up with the latest Lupin tale, as well as including some brand-new high-quality cover, chapter, and page artwork from the upcoming graphic novel. Don't miss it! ❤

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/09/2026

New INTERVIEW article now available on lupincentral.com! 🤩 We’ve sat with author Kid Toussaint and artist José-Luis Munuera, who graciously told us about how “The Wonder” was born! ✨ www.lupincentral.com/home/intervi... 🌐

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 21/09/2026

✨ New article coming THIS WEEK! ✨ We have an exciting interview with Kid Toussaint and José Luis Munuera about their brand new Kana published story, “Lupin III: La Merveille” (translates to Lupin III: The Wonder), which is due to hit shelves in France later this week!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 21/09/2026

My partner is currently in Japan and has just passed by the Lupin III Kabuki play, currently located in Kyoto until the end of this month!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 18/09/2026

Neat new artwork for the Lupin III 55th Anniversary Pop-up Store, which is opening in Japan this October. Expect to find Part 1 themed clothing, artwork, and more!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 14/09/2026

Lupin III "La Merveille (The Wonder)" is a new comic based on the works of Monkey Punch, and it is hitting shelves in France on the 25th of September! A new preview is now online, with an in-depth look at the first chapter: www.kana.fr/lupin-3-la-m...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 11/09/2026

A new 55th anniversary figurine has been announced, featuring designs and colours from Lupin III: Part 1! The figurine will retail for 16,500 Japanese yen and will release during March 2027. More details: www.toy-people.com/en/?p=114192

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 26/08/2026

"Big Press Don" sounds like a special guest from the @backpagepod.bsky.social

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 24/08/2026

Just saving everyone the heartache of discovering this game ain't cheap. 🥲

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 24/08/2026

A pop-up store commemorating the 55th anniversary of Lupin III: Part 1 is due to appear in Tokyo, Japan, later this year! TMS are also teaming up with ZOZOTOWN for exclusive apparel based on both the event, and The Castle of Cagliostro. lupinnewseason.tumblr.com/post/8257960...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 10/08/2026

I have recently become absorbed in the world of The Drifter for Nintendo Switch 2, and I think fans of both Lupin III and classic Point and Click Adventure titles should check it out. Check out our new off-topic article to find out why! ✨ www.lupincentral.com/offtopic/why...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 02/08/2026

Excellent news for Lupin III fans in the United States! Blu-ray releases for both Lupin III: Part 2 (all 155 episodes) and 2025s “Zenigata and the Two Lupins” are due out later this year. Follow @discotekmedia.bsky.social for more. I'll publish a news story covering both over on the site on Monday!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 22/07/2026

Big news: lupincentral.com now has an off-topic section! ✨ This optional section of the website can be found using the "Off-Topic" link in the header. This area of the site is not related to Lupin III, so reading it is entirely optional! www.lupincentral.com/offtopic

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 20/07/2026

This is starting to look lovely! If you have any feedback, please let me know. I appreciate this is a bit inside baseball, but it's way more flexible and faster to update, now. I might experiment with putting some new stuff on the main page, now that it lets me. Oh yeah, and NO ADS, NO A.I. 🚫

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 08/07/2026

Takeshi Koike has just won the 37th Romics "Romics d'Oro" (Golden Romics) award! The Lupin the IIIRD director will be attending the Romics, which is held in Italy this October. Lupin III series creator Monkey Punch had previously won the prestigious award and attended the event.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 08/07/2026

Five classic Lupin III vinyl albums are getting re-releases, now in colour! The top three release on October 21st, 2026, while the bottom two come out on November 25th, 2026. Each one is price at 5,000 Japanese Yen plus tax. Product details can be found below: www.hmv.co.jp/news/article...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 04/06/2026

There is a search now on the BBC where you can sift through individual purchases, so this absolutely can happen. So funny that someone took the time to put this together. 😂

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 02/06/2026

This is a huge article, and there is a lot to see here. I think this is one of Guillaume's most expansive pieces yet - don't miss it!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 02/06/2026

Lupin III is a series is known for its versatility. It's a franchise that has tackled many time periods - from the Shōwa period to the modern era. Where does the series' true strengths lie? Join Guillaume as he recounts the many entries of Lupin's past and analyses them through the lens of time! 🕐

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 02/06/2026

Coming TOMORROW over on lupincentral.com! A new feature article by @williambabey.bsky.social, which coincides with @drewhunter15.bsky.social and @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social recent panel at Animazement! ✨ Lupin The Third as a Period Piece - An Addendum ✨

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/05/2026

Starting to wonder if he also subscribes to the Patreon at this point in all honesty

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 25/05/2026

@backpagepod.bsky.social Lads you need to get Peter Murrel on Games Court once he's finished with Real Court.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 20/05/2026

TMS Entertainment USA is teasing a Lupin III VS. Detective Conan announcement over on their YouTube account. The morse code here mentions the 25th of May. Perhaps we will see the first TV Special upload to YouTube for fans in the United States on that date? youtube.com/post/UgkxnHo...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 20/05/2026

We have two fantastic articles detailing the event and Monkey Punch's place of birth. Be sure to check them out if you haven't already! 🦦 www.lupincentral.com/home/your-tr... 🌷 www.lupincentral.com/home/the-lup...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 20/05/2026

The Hamanaka Lupin III festival is due to take place this year between the dates of Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd! More details to be announced soon over at www.hamanaka-lupin.com ✨

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 06/05/2026

Lovely photo Richard. Glad you are having such a nice time. Here is a photo of me having a nice time looking at the photo of you having a nice time via my phone.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 06/05/2026

The article details some history of the town, how Lupin has found a presence there, and includes an interview with festival staff. There are photos and information on getting around the town, too. Lots to see here, and a great companion piece to @tsushi.bsky.social's article from back in March!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 06/05/2026

Manon Lerebourg and Marie Baptista, an author at the popular French webzine "Journal Du Japon", have both written and translated this fantastic piece about Hamanaka Town, the place of birth of series creator Monkey Punch! 🙌🦦 www.lupincentral.com/home/the-lup...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 04/05/2026

Coming this WEDNESDAY to lupincentral.com - we shine another spotlight on Monkey Punch's place of birth, and the Lupin Festival - the lovely town of Hamanaka! 🤩 The article details history of the town, how Lupin has found a presence there, and includes an exclusive interview with festival staff! 🏵️

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 15/04/2026

This is a treat. We need more Capone.

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 30/03/2026

✨ NEW FEATURE ARTICLE! ✨ In this new series of articles written by anime specialist @universjb.fr and translated by @williambabey.bsky.social, we dive deep into Lupin’s French localisation - and what better place to start than with 1978's: Mystery of Mamo! 🧠🚀 www.lupincentral.com/home/lupin-i...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/03/2026

Lupin Central and the Zenigata and the No Lupins 🥲

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 23/03/2026

Now available over on lupincentral.com! 🙌 Friend of the site @tsushi.bsky.social takes you on a tour of the beautiful Hamanaka Town - birthplace of Lupin III creator Monkey Punch, and home to the yearly Lupin III festival. Visitor tips and tricks included! ✨ www.lupincentral.com/home/your-tr...

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 22/03/2026

Last year, friend of the website @tsushi.bsky.social was fortunate enough to visit the Monkey Punch Collection in the town of Hamanaka. 🤩 Tsushi has graciously written up a guide with instruction for visiting both Hamanaka and the Monkey Punch collection! Coming next week to lupincentral.com!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 16/03/2026

@tcgs.co Sounds like the Canterbury Area is in need of a doctor, stat! (sounds awful).

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 11/03/2026

Oh no. Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!

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Lupin Central @lupincentral.com · 28/02/2026

(Sorry for the background noise)!

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