Is Lupin the 3rd appropriate for children?

# Lupin the 3rd - Parental Guide "Lupin the 3rd" is an action-packed animated heist series about charming thieves pulling off elaborate crimes worldwide. While it has only mild language and sexual content, the **strong violence** throughout makes it best suited for teenagers 14+. The TV-14 rating is appropriate; younger children may find the frequent action sequences too intense.

What age is Lupin the 3rd suitable for?

Our verdict for Lupin the 3rd is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Lupin the 3rd safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1971

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

Follow the exciting adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the grandson of the world's greatest thief, Arsene Lupin. Together with Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa and his love interest Fujiko Mine, he carries out the greatest robberies of all time, all the while evading the control of Inspector Koichi Zenigata.

Cast

Kanichi Kurita

Arsène Lupin III (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Daisuke Jigen (voice)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Fujiko Mine (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This 1970s action-adventure show has moderate pacing typical of classic animation, but features heist plots, chase scenes, and gunfire that make it unsuitable for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Generally safe

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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