Lupin III's Opening Sequences to Play on Giant Harajuku Screen for 55th Anniversary

Lupin is turning 55 and he's being celebrated in Harajuku.

The opening sequences from all six main Lupin III television anime series are coming to a giant outdoor screen in Harajuku, Tokyo, as part of the franchise's 55th-anniversary celebrations.

Japanese advertising company Yunika announced on October 9 that the special presentation will run from October 12 through October 31, 2026, at Shibuhara Vision, a large digital display in the popular Tokyo shopping district.

The approximately eight-minute presentation will feature the complete opening sequences from Lupin III Parts 1 through 6, allowing passersby to revisit different eras of the long-running anime.

However, the screenings will be silent, so fans won't hear the opening themes accompanying the footage.

Five decades of Lupin III animation on one screen

The special presentation brings together opening sequences spanning the television anime's history, beginning with the original Lupin III series in 1971.

That first adaptation introduced television audiences to Monkey Punch's gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin III, and established a franchise that would continue through numerous television productions, theatrical films, and specials.

The six featured television series are:

• Lupin III Part 1 (1971–1972)
• Lupin III Part 2 (1977–1980)
• Lupin III Part III (1984–1985)
• Lupin III Part IV (2015–2016 in Japan)
• Lupin III Part 5 (2018)
• Lupin III Part 6 (2021–2022)

The presentation offers an unusual opportunity to compare how the franchise's visual identity has changed across generations.

From the earlier series' stylized character animation to the more contemporary approaches of the later installments, the openings reflect different periods in Japanese television animation.

The 55th-anniversary celebration specifically commemorates the beginning of Lupin III's television anime history in 1971.

Where and when to watch the Lupin III screenings

The footage will appear on Shibuhara Vision, an outdoor LED screen operated by Yunika.

The screen measures 11.2 meters wide and 8.4 meters tall, covering approximately 94 square meters.

The presentation is scheduled to begin at the top of every hour during the display's operating period.

Here are the screening details if you're a native or going to be in Japan:

• Dates: October 12–31, 2026
• Times: Hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. JST
• Duration: Approximately eight minutes per presentation
• Location: Shibuhara Vision, 6-29-4 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
• Audio: None

Yunika notes that screening times may change without advance notice.

Because this is an outdoor advertising display rather than a ticketed theater screening, viewers can watch the presentation from the surrounding public area.

Lupin III's anniversary celebrations continue in Harajuku

The outdoor screenings aren't the only Lupin III anniversary activity taking place in Harajuku this month.

A separate Lupin III 55th Anniversary × ZOZOTOWN pop-up shop is running at Laforet Harajuku from October 6 through October 18.

The shop features anniversary merchandise, newly illustrated character artwork, and collaboration products involving artist JUN INAGAWA.

Visitors can also find special apparel and merchandise inspired by the franchise, including items scheduled for later online sales.

The pop-up is located on Laforet Harajuku's fifth floor, at MAKE THE STAGE, and admission is free.

For fans visiting Tokyo between October 12 and October 18, both anniversary activities will be running at the same time.

The outdoor opening-sequence presentation continues until October 31 which gives a lot of fans a longer opportunity to revisit the television anime's history.

More information about the screenings is available through the official Yunika announcement and the Shibuhara Vision website.