Synopsis
This animated variety program showcases the creations of Monkey Punch and was broadcast on WOWOW, with each episode lasting 52 minutes. Twelve episodes aired from July 31, 2004, to June 25, 2005, and it also included a 15-minute DVD-exclusive special titled Crime Mate.
Background
Each episode is divided into Mini Stage lasting 15 minutes and Grand Stage lasting 30 minutes mixed with 60 second segments. The Lupin characters appear in small 60 second segments called The Lupin Gang however they are voiceless as it relies on visual gags, they also appear in the Mankatsu Monkey segments featuring a monkey that only says "Mankatsu". Outside of Japan, the series only received a TV airing in Italy on the defunct satellite channel Cooltoon and received a DVD Box Set in France. It also received a Russian dub.