Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger vs. Keisatsu Sentai Patranger

The Lupin Collection, a cache of dangerous artifacts once amassed by the famed thief Arsene Lupin, is stolen by the interdimensional Ganglars. Two heroic teams respond, but with opposing aims: the Lupinrangers, a band of masked thieves who want to recover the Collection to honor Lupin's name and save people they care about, and the Patrangers, an official police squad charged with retrieving the items and enforcing the law. Episodes mix heist-style capers with police procedurals, letting personal backstories, shifting loyalties, and moral disagreements drive the season-long mystery without spoiling major revelations too soon. Humor and action sit alongside sci-fi elements, giving viewers heroes to root for and older viewers a darker tone.

Created by Junko Kōmura and released in 2018, this Sentai series stars Asahi Ito, Shogo Hama, Haruka Kudo, Kousei Yuki, and Ryo Yokoyama, mixing comedy, sci-fi, and kids action across weekly episodes with toy tie-ins and merchandising.

As a TV series, it doesn't have box office figures; its commercial footprint came through TV ratings, toy and merchandise sales, and later streaming availability rather than theatrical revenue. It also generated revenue through home video and product licensing agreements.

The show's central clash of thief heroes and police heroes stood out in the Sentai lineup, prompting lively fan debates over ethics, spawning cosplay and toy demand. Its costumes and theme song boosted recognition, fueling widespread online fan discussion.

Audience ratings average around 7.9/10, reflecting steady fan approval. Reviewers praised the character dynamics and tonal shifts, noting recurring themes of justice versus personal redemption, identity, teamwork, and how loss motivates choices. Some noted uneven pacing, yet many praised steady character growth and appeal across age ranges, and rewatch value.