Lupin The Third is a legendary franchise that started way back in the early 1970's as a manga series. Since then, the franchise has spawned a frenzy of anime spin offs, OVA works, musicals, video games, and live action adaptations. It is a huge hit in Japan, being a household name and still getting reboots to this day. Last week a new live action spin of the series was released, with promises of more to come.

The original Lupin The Third has the perfect combination of slapstick comedy and awesome action. The series follows a group of criminals led by Arsene Lupin III, who is the world's greatest thief of all time. He is often teamed up with his allies and friends Daisuke Jigen, the expert marksman, and Goemon Ishikawa XII the master swordsman. Of course there is also the love interest, Fujiko Mine, who has a bad side as well. The whole team is constantly being chased by Koichi Zenigata, whose life goal is to arrest Lupin as he pursues him around the world. The series is sort of a spoof of spy movies and novel, as it features funny hi-jinks, awesome heist and police action.