The ongoing manga series, Lupin III: Neighbor World Princess, has officially entered its final arc, bringing the adventure of the master thief in a fantasy realm closer to its conclusion. The announcement was made recently, signaling the beginning of the end for the popular spin-off.
Journey to an Alternate Dimension
Lupin III: Neighbor World Princess, known in Japan as Lupin Sansei: Isekai no Himegimi (ルパン三世 異世界の姫君), launched on August 26, 2021, in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine. Unlike traditional isekai stories where a protagonist from the real world is transported to a fantasy setting, this series sees Lupin and his iconic gang—Jigen, Goemon, Fujiko, and even Inspector Zenigata—inadvertently crossing into an alternate universe through mysterious doors. This new world is filled with castles, royalty, monsters, and, naturally, treasure, providing a fresh backdrop for Lupin’s thieving escapades.
The manga features a story by Yosuke Saeki and art by Keyaki Uchiuchi, with original character designs credited to Pairan. It quickly garnered attention for its unique premise, blending the classic Lupin III charm with elements of fantasy and adventure.
Publication History and Development
The series began serialization with its first two chapters released simultaneously in August 2021. It experienced a brief hiatus, with its first season concluding on December 2, 2021, before resuming for its second season on February 24, 2022. As of July 2025, Lupin III: Neighbor World Princess has collected sixteen tankōbon volumes.
The manga has been a notable addition to the extensive Lupin III franchise, which originated with Monkey Punch’s manga in 1967 and has since expanded into numerous anime series, films, and other media. While there have been no official announcements regarding an English translation, the manga has gained a following among international fans of the Lupin III series and the isekai genre.
As the manga enters its concluding phase, fans anticipate how Lupin and his crew will navigate the final challenges of this “neighbor world” and whether they will find their way back to their original dimension, presumably with a new haul of treasures in tow.
