The continuing adventures of classic Arsene Lupin character created by Maurice Leblanc. Lupin is a Gentleman Thief and a master of disguise who solves cases while outwitting both the police and criminals during the Belle Époque years. The first chapter of the manga retells the first short story Leblanc published, "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin" (1905). Source: My Anime List
The story is set in France in the early 20th century, called the Belle Epoque (Beautiful Era). In the country of art that boasts the splendor, there was a thief, who repeatedly involved in stealing in genius ways. The protean and elusive man, in appearance was a Modus Operandi, fearless, twisted, and extremely bizarre. The name of the thief with a thousand names and faces is Arsene Lupin! A classic of Maurice Leblanc has been revived by Morita Takashi!
Based on the French novels by Maurice Leblanc. Follow the world-famous gentleman thief Arsène Lupin on his exploits in Paris during the beginning of the 20th century.
Five volumes in total. Each volume tells Lupin's adventure as thief. Kaito Lupin 1. Lupin no Taiho - The Arrest of Lupin Kaito Lupin 2. Fushigi na Ryoukosha - The Mysterious Traveller Kaito Lupin 3. Joo no Kubikazari - The Queen's Necklace Kaito Lupin 4. Heart no 7 - The Seven of Hearts Kaito Lupin 5. Burondo no Kifujin - The Blonde Lady
Vol. 1 : アルセーヌ・ルパン 怪盗紳士 Arsène Lupin - Kaitō shinshi Published January 1, 2009 Vol. 2 : 奇怪な乗客/さまよう死神―アルセーヌ・ルパン Kikaina jōkyaku/ samayō shinigami - Arsène Lupin Published February 1, 2009 Vol. 3 : アルセーヌ・ルパン 緑の目の少女 Arsène Lupin - Midori no me no shōjo Published March 1, 2009 Vol
