Arsène Lupin, the gentleman thief character, was created by French writer Maurice Leblanc and first appeared in the story 'The Arrest of Arsène Lupin'.
The character Lupin III, inspired by Arsène Lupin, was created by manga artist Monkey Punch as a grandson of Arsène Lupin, starting a new interpretation of the legacy.
The first chapters of the Lupin III manga series were published, introducing the character and expanding his popularity in Japan.
The original Lupin III anime TV series debuted in Japan, bringing major popularity to the character worldwide.
The French Netflix series titled 'Lupin' premiered, inspired by the original Arsène Lupin stories to popular acclaim.