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Lupin the 3rd (1971 – ...)

1971 • 6 seasons • TV-PG
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Lupin the 3rdPart I

23 episodes · Oct 24, 1971

Get ready for a thrilling ride as Lupin III and his crew return for another season of audacious schemes and breathtaking escapes! The master thief is back at it again, orchestrating intricate heists and dodging pulse-pounding car chases while perpetually evading the dogged pursuit of Inspector Zenigata. Alongside him are his loyal – and often unpredictable – allies: the sharpshooting Daisuke Jigen, the alluring and enigmatic Fujiko Mine, and the silently deadly swordsman Goemon Ishikawa XIII. Expect high stakes, clever disguises, and a whole lot of close calls as Lupin continues to outwit authorities and pursue his next big score.

1. Is Lupin Burning...?!
Oct 24, 1971 · 25m · 6.3

With the Hida Speedway now finished, Lupin sets his sights on victory in the inaugural race. Unbeknownst to him, however, the event is a carefully laid ambush orchestrated by the Scorpion Gang. Their aim is not simply to win, but to elimina

2. The Man They Called a Magician
Oct 31, 1971 · 25m · 7.8

Fujiko has taken something from Pycal, a theft he is determined to rectify. A magician of considerable power, Pycal commands flames from his hands, effortlessly traverses the air, and deflects bullets with practiced ease. Lupin finds himsel

3. Farewell My Beloved Witch
Nov 7, 1971 · 25m · 7.7

The tranquility of Lupin and Fujiko’s boating excursion is shattered by a collision with another vessel. In the aftermath, they find a woman named Linda aboard the stricken craft, only for them to be assailed by gunmen from a larger boat. E

4. One Chance for a Prison Break
Nov 14, 1971 · 25m · 8.7

Lupin and Fujiko’s audacious theft proceeded flawlessly, until Zenigata managed to wound Lupin with a tranquilizer dart. The detective then escorted the thief to a prison cell. Fujiko’s subsequent attempts at a daring escape proved futile;

5. The Coming of Goemon the Thirteenth
Nov 21, 1971 · 25m · 7.7

Ishikawa Goemon XIII is the direct descendant of the celebrated samurai highwayman, Ishikawa Goemon, numbering thirteen generations from the original. His mentor has charged him with a task: locate Lupin and, using the legendary Zantetsuken

6. Rainy Afternoons are Bad
Nov 28, 1971 · 25m · 7.3

A persistent rain fell as a man sought out Lupin’s assistance, pleading for a young woman's sake. The woman, however, was none other than Fujiko, driven by a desire for the diamond known as the Star of Kilimanjaro. This gem had been secrete

7. A Wolf Calls a Wolf
Dec 5, 1971 · 25m · 8.0

The secret to forging a blade like the Zantetsuken is held within three ancient scrolls. Lupin seeks to acquire them, driven by a sense of familial honor; his grandfather, Arsène Lupin, pilfered the scrolls in the 19th century. His father,

8. The All-Together Playing-Card Operation
Dec 12, 1971 · 25m · 7.0

Once, Napoleon Bonaparte possessed a deck of fortune-telling cards, now held by a wealthy man known as Mr. Gold. A plan is forming to liberate them: during Mr. Gold’s birthday celebration, Lupin intends to steal the enigmatic deck, while Ze

9. Killer Sings the Blues
Dec 19, 1971 · 25m · 7.3

Lupin and his associates set their sights on acquiring the blueprints for a revolutionary computer. Their path is blocked by a man adept with weaponry and his enforcer partner, Poon – a former companion of Fujiko’s. Lupin ultimately succeed

10. Hunt Down the Counterfeiter!
Dec 26, 1971 · 25m · 6.5

Both Lupin and Baron Ukraine were pursuing the world’s most accomplished forger. Lupin possessed the skill to easily defeat the Baron, yet the Baron had enlisted the aid of a man known as Flinch, along with Fujiko, charging them with the ta

11. When the Seventh Bridge Falls
Jan 2, 1972 · 25m · 7.0

A phantom claiming the name of Lupin has been orchestrating a series of devastating bridge explosions, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties in his wake. Lupin and Jigen soon uncover the bomber's scheme: to compel an armored vehicle

12. Who Had the Last Laugh?
Jan 9, 1972 · 25m · 5.5

Fujiko finds herself in a desperate race against a shadowy criminal syndicate for possession of a pair of gold statues, treasured by a remote mountain village locked in winter's embrace. Lupin, too, sets his sights on acquiring the artifact

13. Beware the Time Machine!
Jan 16, 1972 · 25m · 6.0

Mamo Kyosuke asserts that Lupin will vanish from existence within the next four days. He states he is a traveler from the year 2874, driven by a desire for vengeance. According to Kyosuke, Lupin XIII was responsible for the annihilation of

14. The Emerald's Secret
Jan 23, 1972 · 25m · 6.5

Lupin and Fujiko both set their sights on the fabled Eye of the Nile emerald. The gem was intended as a wedding gift for a celebration aboard a yacht. News reaches Lupin and Fujiko that Catherine Burgess, Hollywood's reigning queen, has orc

15. Let's Catch Lupin and Go to Europe
Jan 30, 1972 · 25m · 7.5

Zenigata received an invitation to an international police convention in Europe. His chief urged him to attend, but Zenigata was reluctant; Lupin had announced his intention to steal a gold bust within the next three days. Determined to app

16. Operation Jewel Snatch
Feb 6, 1972 · 25m · 6.5

Fujiko’s persistent urging finally drew Lupin into a scheme: the theft of a substantial diamond shipment. He accepted the challenge, though Jigen voiced his disapproval, arguing that Fujiko intended to manipulate them both. And, as it turne

17. Lupin Caught in a Trap
Feb 13, 1972 · 25m · 7.0

Fujiko extended an invitation to Lupin and his associates, a summons to a renowned nightclub owned by the alluring Rinko Hoshikage. Goemon, however, declined, a decision proving remarkably prudent. For Rinko had anticipated their visit, dis

18. Keep an Eye on the Beauty Contest
Feb 20, 1972 · 25m · 6.5

Under the deceptive banner of a beauty pageant, Smith operates as an art thief, discreetly offering stolen paintings to collectors.

19. Which of the Third Generation Will Win!
Feb 27, 1972 · 25m · 6.5

Inspector Ganimard III, descendant of Lupin I’s most persistent adversary, arrived in Japan as head of security for the 1972 France Fair. Beneath this official duty, however, lay a more personal ambition: to redeem his family’s tarnished na

20. Catch the Phony Lupin!
Mar 5, 1972 · 25m · 7.5

A series of thefts are being perpetrated under the guise of Lupin’s name. He tracks the culprits back to their secluded island stronghold, discovering what appears to be a hidden community of thieves.

21. Rescue the Tomboy!
Mar 12, 1972 · 25m · 7.0

Rie exists in a gilded cage, unaware of her confinement. She trusts the man who holds her, believing him to be an acquaintance of her father, Ken Makita. But Lupin arrives, intent on her rescue. Rie resists his efforts, bewildered by his in

22. The First Move Wins Computer Operation!
Mar 19, 1972 · 25m · 8.0

In Japan, Gordon, an FBI computer specialist, prepares to activate a revolutionary machine – one purported to forecast crimes and prescribe their prevention. The Metropolitan Police Department places its hopes on this technology, believing

23. The Great Gold Showdown!
Mar 26, 1972 · 25m · 7.0

The discovery of a trove of ancient gold coins ignited a controversy that quickly caught the attention of Lupin and his crew. With ownership fiercely contested, Lupin resolved to resolve the matter decisively – by pilfering the coins from t

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