A new TV series from "Lupin the Third," the first in 30 years, will be broadcast in Japan starting in the fall of 2015.
This is the first pure TV series that is not an offshoot or spin-off in 30 years, since "Lupin the Third: Part III" in 1985. The series is set in Italy and the Republic of San Marino, and will be broadcast first on Italian RTI stations from spring 2015, but will begin in Japan in fall 2015. Broadcasting stations include Nippon Television Network Corporation.
It was also announced that Yuji Ohno, the master who created the famous "Lupin III Theme," will be in charge of the music. Mr. Ohno himself has newly recorded "Theme of Lupin III" for the first TV series in 30 years. The "Lupin in the middle of the road" returns. This is the Lupin sound! Please enjoy the music.