Synopsis

A chance encounter with an elderly Lupin reveals a surprising lineage: the man is the grandson of the Ukiyoe master Tooshuusai Sharaku. Driven by a desire to assess his own artistry, he had been subtly replacing his own creations with the originals of Sharaku, but suffered a heart attack just as he prepared the final switch. At Fujiko’s urging, and after considerable effort, Lupin manages to impersonate Sharaku III. However, the old master had already passed away by then. The question remains: w