Lupin the Third media franchise was spawned by a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Monkey Punch.
Lupin and his gang travel throughout the world to steal treasures and escape from the law.
[1][2] Tokyopop licensed the series for North America, and released all 14 volumes between December 10, 2002 and July 6, 2004.
[5] In Europe, the series was licensed by Star Comics in Italy and Ediciones Mangaline in Spain.
[8][9][10] Tokyopop licensed the second series, and released the first nine volumes as Lupin III: World's Most Wanted between September 7, 2004 and July 10, 2007.