The story is classic Lupin but with higher stakes. The narrative revolves around the "Bresson Diary," a mysterious artifact left by a famous archaeologist. This diary holds the secret to a massive fortune, but it also unlocks a terrifying weapon linked to a dark legacy from the World War II era—a group of Nazis aiming to reshape the world.

Lupin, naturally, wants to steal it to settle an old score with his grandfather (the original Gentleman Thief). However, he finds an unlikely ally in Laetitia, a young girl with a passion for archaeology. What follows is a race against time involving the villainous Lambert and the Nazi remnant group.

While the plot isn't groundbreaking, it serves as a sturdy vehicle for the action. It hits all the right notes: betrayal, family legacy, and the classic "who is betraying whom?" dynamic that Lupin is famous for.

This is the most common question Indian fans ask: Is there a Hindi dubbed version?

As of the latest licensing agreements, Lupin III The First has been officially released in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Korean. However, unlike major Shonen Jump properties (Naruto, One Piece, or Jujutsu Kaisen), Lupin III The First did not receive a theatrical Hindi dub from major distributors like Netflix India or Sony Yay! upon its initial release.

So, where can you find it?

Currently, the primary way to watch the movie in India is via streaming platforms.

However, the search for "Lupin III The First Hindi" usually leads to one of two things:

If a studio like Sound & Vision India or Tata Elxsi’s CDL were to dub Lupin III: The First in Hindi, fans would expect top-tier talent. Here’s a hypothetical dream cast based on existing Hindi anime dubbing veterans:

| Character | Suggested Hindi Voice Actor | Known For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lupin III | Sanket Mhatre | Hindi voice of Lelouch (Code Geass) | | Daisuke Jigen | Aditya Raj | Hindi voice of Zoro (One Piece) | | Fujiko Mine | Aanchal Trivedi | Hindi voice of Bulma (Dragon Ball Super) | | Goemon Ishikawa | Mayank Jain | Hindi voice of Levi (Attack on Titan) | | Leticia (New character) | Priyanka Roy | Hindi voice of Nobara (Jujutsu Kaisen) |

A skilled Hindi dub would need to capture Lupin’s playful arrogance, Jigen’s weary cool, and Fujiko’s sultry manipulation. It’s a tall order, but absolutely doable.


For decades, Lupin III has been an anime icon—stylized, 2D, and effortlessly cool. When news broke that Takashi Yamazaki (director of Stand by Me Doraemon) would be bringing the franchise into full 3D CGI, purists were skeptical. Could the fluid, exaggerated style of Monkey Punch’s characters survive the transition to computer graphics?

The answer is a resounding yes. Lupin III: The First not only preserves the soul of the franchise but elevates it into a globe-trotting adventure that rivals Hollywood blockbusters like Indiana Jones. For Hindi-speaking audiences, the film offers a polished, high-energy experience that serves as a perfect entry point into the world of the world’s greatest thief.

Lupin is not a brooding, dark hero. He is charming, funny, and a flirt—very reminiscent of classic Bollywood heroes like Shammi Kapoor or a mischievous Amitabh Bachchan from Amar Akbar Anthony. The cat-and-mouse game between Lupin and Zenigata mirrors the witty banter of Don or Happy New Year, but with infinitely better writing.