Lupin the Third Part 1
Lupin the 3rd, The World's Greatest thief, who's proud of being the grandson of the infamous French thief: Arsene Lupin. Accompanied by his comrades who help him pull off the biggest heists in thievery history, while Inspector Zenigata has vow his life in capturing Lupin. But Lupin isn't you'd average criminal. From the humorous and brilliant mind of Monkey Punch, brings you the first TV series of everyones favorite thief.
- 1971-1972
- 1 season
- Sentai Filmworks
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Suspense
- TV-PG
Lupin the 3rd, The World's Greatest thief, who's proud of being the grandson of the infamous French thief: Arsene Lupin. Accompanied by his comrades who help him pull off the biggest heists in thievery history, while Inspector Zenigata has vow his life in capturing Lupin. But Lupin isn't you'd average criminal. From the humorous and brilliant mind of Monkey Punch, brings you the first TV series of everyones favorite thief.
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1971 - 1972
Episode 1
Is Lupin Burning... ?!
24 mins
Lupin competes in the Hida Speedway Race. The race itself is a set up by the Scorpion Gang (lead by Mr. X) to kill or capture Lupin. While Zenigata following Lupin during the race and Fujiko in trouble, Lupin will have to race and eliminate the Scorpion Gang's plan at the same time.
Episode 2
The Man They Called a Magician
24 mins
Fujiko stole something from a guy named Pycal. Lupin provides Fujiko protection as he doesn't find thugs a threat to him. But Pycal isn't a normal guy - he's a magician who can shoot fire from the tip of his finger, walk in mid air, and can survive firepower with out an injury. This freaks both Jigen and Lupin out, and they both find this impossible to believe. Lupin must find out Pycal's secret to his magic powers and what was the thing Fujiko stole from him?
Episode 3
Farewell My Beloved Witch
24 mins
Lupin and Fujiko's quiet boating expedition is interrupted with a speedboat which crashed into the rocky islands. Lupin went swimming to save the woman, while Fujiko leaves in jealousy. The woman Lupin saved was Linda, who works for a doctor (a world-renowned expert in nuclear fission) on a near by island. That island is run by the Kirein Killers (Killers of the Sea) who want the doctor to achieve in his research so they can use it in their own will. Lupin and Jigen decide to try to save the Doctor and find out more about the mysterious Linda.
Episode 4
One Chance to Breakout
24 mins
Lupin and Fujiko pull off a heist, but in escaping Lupin is caught by Inspector Zenigata. Lupin, being a notorious criminal, gets the death sentence and is put in prison for a year's wait. Despite Fujiko's best efforts, she cannot break Lupin out of prison, and Jigen provides no help claiming that Lupin can leave whenever he wants. A year passes, and Lupin's execution day draws near.
Episode 5
The Coming of Goemon the Thirteenth
24 mins
Goemon Ishikawa XIII is the decedent of the famous samurai Goemon Ishikawa. His Zantetsuken sword is able to cut anything. Which makes it a perfect weapon. His mentor has given him a mission to kill Lupin. But the whole thing is a set up by his mentor and Fujiko Mine. Can Lupin find out what their plan is before he gets sliced in half by Goemon?
Episode 6
Rainy Afternoons Are Bad
24 mins
Lupin meets Fujiko, who is seeking The Star of Killamanjaro diamond from a mob boss. But the Mob Boss wiped out his memory which made him forget what happened 6 months ago, and died shortly from heart failure. The diamond is in fact implanted in his chest, and will require surgery to recover it. Lupin and his gang must go after the ambulance that's departing the corpse of the Mob Boss and retrieve the diamond. But it won't be easy with Inspector Zenigata and the police escorting the ambulance on the way to the morgue.
Episode 7
A Wolf Calls a Wolf
24 mins
Three Scrolls contain the secrets of creating the Zantetsuken Sword (Goemon's sword). They were first stolen by Arsene Lupin I in the 19th Century. Later, Arsene Lupin II stole a dagger with the same cutting ability of Zantetsuken, and was challenged by a Swordsman (Goemon's master later on), but lost during the duel. But he stole the scrolls from Lupin II for himself. Now Lupin III wants to steal them back to regain his family pride. But Goemon and Fujiko also want the scrolls.
Episode 8
The All-Together Playing-Card Operation
24 mins
A millionaire mobster named Mr. Gold owns a deck of cards that was once owned by Napoeleon himself. It's said that whoever holds them will receive good luck. Lupin sends a phone saying that he'll steal the cards on Mr. Gold's Birthday at the stroke of midnight. After Lupin steals the deck of cards, he and his gang start getting attacked by Mr. Gold's hit men and the police as well. As if the cards are giving them bad luck instead of good.
Episode 9
Killer Sings the Blues
24 mins
Lupin and his gang plan to steal documents for a new computer. Fujiko however encounters Poon, who was her boyfriend from the past. Poon's boss shot Fujiko, and she's now close to death. Lupin tries all he can to recover her, but she needs full treatment at a hospital. Unfortunately Poon and his boss steal the documents and Fujiko as well. Jigen and Lupin follow them back to their hideout. The only problem is Poon refuses to let them near the hideout. Lupin now must find a way to save Fujiko's life. And what happened between her and Poon?
Episode 10
Hunt Down the Counterfeiter!
24 mins
Ivanov is a professional money counterfeiter who is being protected by Madame Silver Fox. His skills on counterfeiting are so perfect, you can't tell it apart from real money. Which is why Lupin wants Ivanov's skills put to use for him. While Baron Ukraine wants Ivanov to work with him. Baron however hires Flinch and Fujiko to prevent Lupin from getting Ivanov. Now who'll get to Ivanov first?
Episode 11
When the Seventh Bridge Falls
24 mins
A bridge bomber has been blowing up several bridges under Lupin's name. The actual Lupin and Jigen investigate on who this bomber is. They studied the bomber's pattern and found out that his plan is to force an armored truck to take alternate routes so he can steal the money. When Lupin and Jigen locate the bomber, they end up getting caught in a trap. Now the bomber wants them to help destroy the seventh bridge and retrieve the money. He knew Lupin won't cooperate with him so he shows Lupin that if he refuses, he'll kill a young girl he has kidnapped. Lupin didn't want to see an innocent girl get killed so he'll cooperate on the 7th bridge attempt. But can Lupin and Jigen finish up a job they weren't involved with in the first place and save a life of a girl Lupin hardly knows about?
Episode 12
Who Had the Last Laugh?
24 mins
Fujiko is planning to steal one of the twin statues for herself. But a criminal organization want the statues too. Even Lupin wants them as well as the whereabouts of a gold mine. But in order to do so, you'll need to pay a sum of money to the village elder who's being hold hostage by the Hayate, leader of the organization. Now who'll win the gold and have the last laugh?
Episode 13
Beware the Time Machine!
24 mins
On one wiry night, Lupin encounter a mysterious man named Mamo Kyosuke. He claims to be be from the 29th Century. He tells Lupin that on March 31, 2874; Lupin the 13th destroy the Mamo Clan. And for that Mamo gives Lupin 4 days to live. Because on the 4th day Lupin will vanish from the face of the earth. Lupin finds this to be baloney, so he went to pull a heist with Jigen and managed to steal a golden statue, but then it vanished from their position. Mamo reappears and tells Lupin that he went back in time and prevented the statue from ever been modeled. It was a warning in what will become of Lupin, as Mamo can simply go back in time and kill off any of Lupin's ancestors. This really made Lupin freak out. The question is, who is Mamo really? And how can Lupin defeat him before the 4th day comes?
Episode 14
The Emerald's Secret
24 mins
Both Lupin and Fujiko have disguised themselves on a yacht. Their both after Catherine's wedding gift, the Eye of the Nile. Which was said to be once own by Cleopetra herself. When they both try to steal it, it turn out to be a fake. Now they must try to figure out where Catherine hid the real one. It won't be easy with Zennigata snooping around.
Episode 15
Let's Catch Lupin and Go to Europe
24 mins
Zenigata was given an invitation to an Internation Police Convention in Europe. His chief insists that Zenigata should attend it. But Zenigata tells him he can't until he catches Lupin, as Lupin declared to steal Mr. Kinman's golden bust within 3 days. Zenigata is now more determined to catch Lupin than ever. Lupin learns about this and plans to steal the bust. But it becomes frustrating when Zenigata orders more guards and security around Kinman's property. How will Lupin nab the golden bust?
Episode 16
Operation Jewel Snatch
24 mins
Fujiko goads Lupin into stealing a large shipment of diamonds. Lupin takes the task despite Jigen protests that Fujiko is playing them for fools. Of course, Jigen is right. Just who will end up with the diamonds?
Episode 17
Lupin Caught in a Trap
24 mins
Fujiko invites Lupin and the gang to a famous night club owned by the sexy Hoshikage Ginko. Ginko then places wristwatch time bombs on Fujiko, Jigen, and Lupin (Goemon refused the treat fortunately). They must cough up 3,000,000,000 Yen within 24 hours if they want the bombs removed. With the clock ticking, can Lupin come up with a scheme to get that much money?
Episode 18
Keep an Eye on the Beauty Contest
24 mins
Smith is an art thief that is selling stolen paintings under the guise of a beauty contest. Can Lupin manage to outwit Smith and make off with the paintings?
Episode 19
Which of the Third Generation Will Win!
24 mins
Inspector Ganimard III is the grandson of Lupin I's arch nemesis. He has come to Japan has the head of security for the 1972 France Fair but also intends to restore his family's honor by arresting Lupin III. Ganimard publicly baits Lupin into trying to steal the Fair's exhibits by insulting Lupin's family pride. Ganimard is convinced that reason and science will capture Lupin. Lupin takes up the challenge, and the third generation duel is on!
Episode 20
Catch the Phony Lupin!
24 mins
Someone is committing thefts under Lupin's name. Lupin follows the impostors back to their island hideout. He has apparently stumbled into a whole island of thieves. Can Lupin learn their secrets and escape with his life?
Episode 21
Rescue the Tomboy!
23 mins
Lupin shows up to rescue Rie Makita, daughter of family friend Ken Makita, from Jooji Takigawa, a felon trying to force Ken to do his dirty work. But Rie misunderstands and thinks Lupin is trying to abduct her from her dear friend Takigawa.
Episode 22
The First Move Wins Computer Operation!
23 mins
Gordon, an FBI computer specialist, is in Japan to operate a computer capable of predicting crimes and determining how to stop them. The Metropolitan Police Dept. hopes that this will finally help them capture Lupin. Zenigata is unimpressed and warns that the machine will not be able to stop Lupin. Who will win? Man or machine?
Episode 23
The Great Gold Showdown!
23 mins
A disputed horde of recently discovered ancient gold coins draws the attention of Lupin and company. Lupin decides to settle the matter on his own by stealing them from the Dai Nippon Bank; meanwhile Zenigata stakes his job in stopping Lupin on his own in one final showdown. As each man races after his prize, who will win this climatic series showdown?