The main character Lupin stars in this franchise that occurs in Italy and San Marino. Despite its original release in Italy, it also debuted in Japan. Loyal followers of Lupin III will notice the evolution of his signature coat color, changing from green in the first series and certain OVAs, to red in later works like the second series, various movies, and multiple TV specials, and now finally blue in the newest version. Additionally, the third series introduced the unique and bold alternative of a pink coat for Lupin.