Anime Like Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar

After pulling off a casino heist, Arsène Lupin III finds that the money he stole is actually "Gothic Bills"—extremely well-made counterfeit notes that are impossible to tell apart from real currency. With his partner Daisuke Jigen, Lupin travels to the small country of Cagliostro to find out where the fake money came from. When they get there, they jump into a car chase and rescue Clarisse d' Cagliostro, the daughter of the late Duke d' Cagliostro, who is running from Count Cagliostro's scheme to take over her family's money by forcing her into marriage. Wanting to help a woman in trouble, Lupin decides to stand by Clarisse. Soon after, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Kouichi Zenigata all get pulled into the situation, each for their own reasons. As everyone ends up at Cagliostro Castle, Lupin remembers a visit he made there ten years earlier, and the hidden truths about the castle begin to come out.

Hard-boiled, cocky, classy and silly. These words only begin to describe the amazing master thief Lupin the Third. With the help of some quick gunplay by his partner Jigen, Lupin takes on the world in elaborate heists, classic car chases, and nasty explosions. Fujiko, a buxom redhead with a penchant for betrayal, always gets tangled up in Lupin's capers. The stoic but swift swordsman Goemon is just as inclined to kill Lupin as he is to help him. And Lupin can never seem to lose the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata. What sort of trouble will this band of misfits get into next?

Wu Liuqi, together with his companions Dabao and Xiaofei, sets out on a trip to the Xuanwu Kingdom in order to safeguard the inhabitants of Xiaoji Island and preserve their tranquil way of life. Their goal includes revealing the mysteries connected to Wu Liuqi's past and discovering a method to rescue their island. The road forward is packed with additional puzzles and exciting escapades.

In this installment, Lupin takes center stage against the backdrop of Italy and San Marino. Following its geographical theme, the anime made its debut in Italy prior to airing in Japan. Fans of Lupin III will notice a change in his attire, as he now sports a blue jacket, differing from his previous ensembles including green (from the first series and certain OVAs), red (featured in the second series, most films, and TV specials), and pink (from the third series).

Set in modern-day France, master thief Arsene Lupin III begins a fresh series of adventures with his loyal companions Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen. They come across familiar foes and new opponents, while Inspector Kouichi Zenigata relentlessly pursues them. The group goes after evil organizations, navigating the challenges of cutting-edge technology and facing lingering problems from their history. But this time, Lupin's earlier deeds catch up with him as his hunters use every method available to finally catch him.

In "Lupin III: The First," the legendary gentleman thief Lupin III embarks on a worldwide adventure alongside his eccentric team. Their mission is to obtain the enigmatic Bresson Diary before a sinister organization can harness its power to revive the Third Reich. Facing dangerous obstacles, thrilling aerial pursuits, and daring prison breakouts, the group showcases the signature humor and striking animation that have established Lupin III as an international phenomenon. This exciting new heist seeks to entertain both longtime followers and newcomers to the franchise.

In "Scissor Seven: Shadow Fate," Wu Liuqi once lived a quiet life on Xiaoji Island, but his past became shrouded by amnesia. The appearance of strangers who knew him set off a series of schemes that endangered the island. Resolved to protect his friends and their home, Wu Liuqi chooses to go back to the Xuanwu Kingdom and face the fate that awaits him.

Sneaky, arrogant, clever, and absurd—these words only scratch the surface of the world's greatest thief, Lupin the Third. Always at his side are the lightning-fast gunslinger Daisuke Jigen and the lethal, honor-driven swordsman Goemon Ishikawa. Beyond the countless dazzling treasures and priceless jewels he chases around the globe, Lupin also sets his sights on the heart of Fujiko Mine, a voluptuous beauty who is as often Lupin's rival as she is his lover. But making off with both the loot and the lady is rarely as straightforward as it appears. The cunning Fujiko is all too happy to snatch the treasure for herself. And the relentless Tokyo Police Inspector Zenigata has moved to Interpol specifically to pursue Lupin and his wandering crew across every border imaginable! So what is an international master criminal to do?

Beloved criminal Lupin III has his sights set on a new score: the crown of the Vespanian royal family. His timing, however, couldn't be worse. The sudden death of the queen and prince of Vespania has thrown the country into disarray, and while that won't hurt the gentleman burglar's efforts, it comes with a small problem... and that problem's name is Conan Edogawa. Throw in a royal case of mistaken identity, along with a shadowy plot born from greed, and it's a stage appropriately set for a clash between the world's greatest thief and the world's greatest detective.

The Danger Service Agency (DSA) is composed of three members: Mikura, Kurokawa, and Harada. Mikura provides the physical brawn, Harada supplies the brains, and Kurokawa is a bitter ex-cop who likes to believe he is in charge. They accept any assignment that involves plenty of risk and, of course, payment. Crossing them is unwise if you want to live long enough to eat dinner. The most significant case they face may be uncovering why someone wants Kurokawa assassinated.

The Kisugi sisters—Rui, Hitomi, and Ai—operate a small café called "Cat's Eye." When darkness falls, they transform into the elusive art thief known as "Cat's Eye," stealing paintings from galleries in hopes of recovering works by their missing father, the acclaimed artist Michael Heintz. They believe these pieces may hold clues to his whereabouts. Hitomi finds herself in a romantic relationship with Toshi, a police inspector dedicated to capturing "Cat's Eye," unaware that she is the very person he pursues.

In this installment, the legendary Arsene Lupin III sets his sights on uncovering the hidden treasure of the Raven, a clandestine group said to wield secret influence over the British government. For almost ten years, Lupin has sought this elusive prize, but his latest quest is complicated by relentless pursuers including Interpol's Inspector Kouichi Zenigata, MI6, Scotland Yard, and even the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes, who appears to harbor a deep personal grudge against the master thief.

In search of his cherished companion, Wu Liuqi returns to Xuanwu Country and reencounters fragments of his forgotten past. As the hidden truths resurface, bringing with them sorrow and anger, he finds he is no longer alone in his struggle. Wu Liuqi is compelled to reconsider the essence of power, leading him to make a new choice about his destiny.

The world-renowned thief, spy, and all-around rogue Lupin seemingly dies but somehow returns from the dead, a development that confuses even him. As he investigates this strange occurrence, Lupin and his gang become entangled in a plot revolving around clones, his unpredictable rival Fujiko, and a short, deranged villain's scheme to conquer the world.

Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, this series reimagines the classic characters as anthropomorphic dogs. The canine versions of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and their housekeeper Mrs. Hudson work together to solve a variety of mysteries. They often face off against their enemy, Professor Moriarty and his gang, who employ an array of unusual gadgets in their criminal schemes.

Burn Up Excess centers on Team Warrior, an elite counter-terrorism squad within the Neo-Tokyo Police. The team includes Rio, who is perpetually short on cash; Maya, a firearms enthusiast; Lillica, a computer specialist; Nanvel, a tech expert; Yuji, a pilot with a habit of spying; and their enigmatic leader, Maki. They handle various tasks such as providing security, stopping robberies and arms smuggling, and protecting a powerful tank. Rio and her companions repeatedly foil the schemes of Ruby, an agent working for a secret coalition of influential figures. As the story approaches its conclusion, it uncovers the formation of Team Warrior, the deliberate reason for Rio's recruitment, and Maki's tragic history.

Following a diamond theft in Brazil, Lupin conceals the jewel inside a doll and boards a flight leaving the country. During the journey, a young girl named Julia steals the doll—and her nanny turns out to be none other than Fujiko Mine. Before Lupin can retrieve the doll, the plane gets hijacked and the girl is abducted. The kidnappers are seeking the same objective as Fujiko: a book of Nostradamus prophecies stashed in the tower belonging to Julia's father. Lupin and his crew unite to rescue the girl, recover the diamond, and unravel the mysteries tied to that strange volume.

During Goemon's wedding to Murasaki Inabe, daughter of a prominent samurai clan leader, the Fuma ninja clan launches an unexpected assault and kidnaps the bride, demanding the family's ancestral treasure as a ransom. Lupin, together with his comrades Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko, reunites to plan a rescue mission for Murasaki and to seize the treasure before the Fuma can claim it for themselves.

Lupin, Goemon, and Jigen fly a mini-helicopter to the mysterious Drifting Island in search of a rumored treasure hidden somewhere on it. As they explore the island, the trio triggers the alarm, activating the lethal Nanomachine security system. The key to solving the island's mystery lies in the small nation of Zufu, once prosperous but now ruled by the ruthless, knife-collecting General Headhunter. Fujiko does her usual probing and hacks into General Headhunter's computer hoping to find crucial information. Zenigata receives a video message from Lupin in which Lupin announces his desire for the priceless treasure. Oleander, a fiery blond officer with hidden secrets of her own, steps in to help Zenigata. Armed with their newly found information, Lupin, Goemon, Jigen, and Fujiko return to Drifting Island, but this time they are followed by General Headhunter.

First Contact explores the beginnings of the Lupin crew. In this look back at the past, Lupin pursues the single most valuable possession of American mafia boss Galvez: a treasure hidden inside another treasure. Jigen works as Galvez's gun for hire; he fails to eliminate cat-burglar Lupin during his first attempt on the prize and now wants revenge. Fujiko is the romantic partner of Brad, Lupin's rival. Zenigata comes from Japan to America hunting for Fujiko in order to arrest her. Goemon is searching for the ultimate blade that can cut through steel, the Zantetsuken. That sword has a mysterious link to the treasure inside Galvez's vault. Through a chain of surprising events, these total strangers get to know each other in their "First Contact," an unforgettable adventure.

In the anime Cat's♥Eye, the Kisugi sisters—Hitomi, Rui, and Ai—manage a café named Cat's Eye while covertly working as skilled art thieves. Each heist is followed by a calling card bearing the "Cat's Eye" signature. Their targets are artworks once owned by their missing father, Heinz, a celebrated art collector from the Nazi era. The sisters aim to use these thefts to compel their father to reach out. Toshio, a police officer and Hitomi’s fiancé, is assigned to crack the case and capture the Cat's Eye Gang.

Having spent his entire life on Mount Taiheng, half-yao Kong Hongjun finally receives permission to descend into the human world, charged with three objectives: find out who killed his father, drive out the Black Jiao and their allied yao tribes infiltrating Chang'an, and deliver the Heart Lamp to a descendant of the Chen family. Yet on his very first night in the city, the Heart Lamp is accidentally absorbed by General Li Jinglong of the military. Kong Hongjun gets a mysterious summons to join Chang'an's Court of Exorcism, where he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with the disgraced Li Jinglong, now his commanding officer. Alongside a foreign noble yao, a timid scholar, and other companions, Kong Hongjun and Li Jinglong must work together to rid Chang'an of the yao plaguing its streets. At the same time, Kong Hongjun must conceal his yao nature from the anti-yao Li Jinglong, all while trying to retrieve the Heart Lamp lodged inside Li Jinglong's body.

In Manhattan, mysterious Babylonian tablets point to a tower made entirely of solid gold, a different version from the one described in the Bible. The Mob is trying to seize that wealth, but they are not the only ones—Lupin III is also after the treasure. As Lupin and his crew travel across continents on this global hunt, they run into a formidable Polish Mafia boss who carries a flyswatter, a squad of policewomen recruited from a beauty contest, the perpetually unlucky Interpol Inspector Zenigata, a secretive bag lady, and even Lupin’s own girlfriend. Trust is hard to come by in this high-stakes, world-spanning pursuit of a legendary fortune.

Once again, the Lupin gang finds themselves embroiled in a chaotic treasure hunt. Their target is a small, enigmatic dragon statue so durable that even Goemon's legendary blade Zantetsuken, capable of rending steel, cannot scratch it. This artifact once eluded the grasp of Lupin the Third's own grandfather, and now rests deep beneath the ocean inside the wreck of the infamous Titanic. It holds the key to uncovering the mystery behind Zantetsuken's supreme cutting power. A wealthy gangster, along with Lupin and Goemon, all covet the statue for their own reasons.