Lupin faces off against Sherlock Holmes in London to uncover the truth behind the murder of John Watson. This arc has been criticized for being "clumsily executed" and featuring a twist that many felt undermined character motivations.
This second half explores a more personal mystery involving Tomoe , a woman who may be Lupin’s mother. Reviewers generally found this storyline more exciting and a "big step up" from the first half, though it was still hampered by its short length and predictable elements. Review: Part 6 “Final Thoughts” - Lupin Central Lupin III: Part 6 (Lupin the 3rd: Part 6) (F) - LOCURA ANIME
The series is divided into two distinct 12-episode story arcs (cours), separated by several standalone episodes. Lupin faces off against Sherlock Holmes in London
Lupin III: Part 6 is a flawed but ambitious entry in the long-running franchise that commemorates its 50th anniversary with mixed results. While it features creative guest-written episodes and a heartfelt send-off to original Jigen voice actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi, critics generally consider it less memorable than its predecessors due to a disjointed structure and uneven execution. Reviewers generally found this storyline more exciting and