Lupin III
Studios
Staff
Characters
Where to watch
Tags
Episodes (23)
EP 1fillerLupin Aims for the Prize at the Newly Completed Hida Speedway Race
Oct 24, 1971With the completion of the Hida Speedway, Lupin intends to secure the top prize in the inaugural race. However, the event serves as a deadly trap orchestrated by the Scorpion Gang. Their primary objective is to assassinate Lupin and eradicate all other criminal competitors participating in the competition. This dangerous scheme aims to eliminate Lupin and remove any rivals from the racing circuit through this calculated ambush.
EP 2Lupin confronts the flame-wielding magician Pycal to rescue Fujiko.
Oct 31, 1971Fujiko has taken an item from Pycal, a magician capable of shooting flames from his hands, walking on air, and deflecting bullets with ease. Pycal demands the return of the stolen object. In an effort to save Fujiko, Lupin decides to face off against Pycal directly. The encounter pits Lupin against a formidable opponent whose magical abilities present a significant challenge. This confrontation arises directly from Fujiko's theft and Pycal's subsequent pursuit, leading to a direct conflict between the thief and the skilled magician.
EP 3Lupin and Fujiko encounter gunmen and a nuclear expert's assistant after a boat crash.
Nov 7, 1971A collision disrupts Lupin and Fujiko’s peaceful boat trip, leading them to find Linda in a damaged vessel. Gunmen aboard a larger ship immediately attack the group. After evading the hostile boat, the trio learns that Linda serves as an assistant to a famous nuclear fission specialist. This doctor resides on an island shared with a dangerous group known as the Kirein Killers. Lupin and Jigen decide to invade the island to rescue the scientist and uncover the hidden truth surrounding Linda’s past and her connection to the island's secrets.
EP 4Lupin remains imprisoned after Zenigata's tranquilizer dart while Fujiko fails to free him.
Nov 14, 1971Lupin, Jigen, and Fujiko execute a successful heist, but Zenigata incapacitates Lupin with a tranquilizer dart and transports him to jail. Fujiko attempts multiple rescue operations without success, while Jigen refuses to assist, asserting that Lupin can escape whenever he chooses. One year passes, and Lupin remains incarcerated as his execution date approaches. Following Fujiko's continued efforts to liberate him, Jigen assumes the disguise of a priest to investigate the reasons behind Lupin's refusal to flee from prison.
EP 5Goemon Thirteenth Receives Mission to Eliminate Lupin with Zantetsuken
Nov 21, 1971Goemon Ishikawa XIII, the thirteenth direct descendant of the legendary samurai highwayman Ishikawa Goemon, is assigned a critical task by his mentor. He is ordered to locate Lupin and use the invincible Zantetsuken to eliminate him. However, a hidden alliance exists between Goemon's mentor and Fujiko, who are secretly working together. Neither Goemon nor Lupin is aware of this conspiracy as the mission proceeds. The narrative focuses on the impending confrontation driven by the mentor's orders, while the true nature of the alliance remains concealed from the primary participants involved in the hunt.
EP 6Lupin pursues a diamond embedded in a mob boss's corpse during a rainy afternoon heist.
Nov 28, 1971A man approaches Lupin on a rainy afternoon to assist a young woman, who is revealed to be Fujiko. She seeks a diamond called The Star of Kilimanjaro, which was surgically implanted into the chest of a mob boss. Although the boss had his memory wiped, he died days before the scheduled restoration. Consequently, Lupin and his team target the ambulance transporting the corpse containing the valuable stone. Inspector Zenigata oversees the ambulance and its escort, actively attempting to thwart Lupin’s efforts to steal the diamond from the moving vehicle.
EP 7Lupin III seeks to reclaim scrolls stolen by a swordsman who defeated his father.
Dec 5, 1971Three scrolls hold the secret to forging a blade similar to Goemon’s Zantetsuken. Lupin aims to steal them to restore family pride, as his grandfather Arsene Lupin originally took them in the 19th century. Later, Lupin’s father acquired a dagger made using the same method from a swordsman. That swordsman challenged Lupin II to a duel and won, yet he managed to steal the scrolls for himself. Lupin now intends to retrieve them, but he must confront Goemon and Fujiko, who also have their own plans for acquiring the scrolls.
EP 8Lupin aims to steal fortune-telling cards from millionaire Mr. Gold during his birthday party.
Dec 12, 1971A deck of fortune-telling cards, once owned by Napoleon, is currently possessed by a millionaire named Mr. Gold. Lupin III intends to steal these cards during Mr. Gold's birthday celebration, while Inspector Zenigata plans to intervene and stop the theft. Despite Zenigata's efforts, Lupin successfully manages to take the mysterious cards. The episode focuses on the heist attempt and the subsequent confrontation between the thief and the inspector, highlighting Lupin's success in acquiring the historical item amidst the party's events.
EP 9Lupin attempts to rescue Fujiko after she is shot by Poon's boss during a heist.
Dec 19, 1971Lupin and his team target blueprints for a new computer, facing resistance from a machinegun expert and his hit-man partner, Poon, who previously worked with Fujiko. Although Lupin completes the theft, Poon and Fujiko encounter each other before Poon’s boss shoots Fujiko, preventing a reunion. Lupin transports the critically injured Fujiko to their hideout, but Poon and his boss track them down, forcing Lupin to flee and leaving Fujiko behind. With Fujiko near death inside the hideout, Lupin struggles to return and save her life.
EP 10Lupin and Baron Ukraine race to capture the world's top counterfeiter while Flinch and Fujiko plot to kill Lupin.
Dec 26, 1971Lupin and Baron Ukraine are both pursuing the world's most skilled counterfeiter. Although Lupin could easily defeat the Baron in a direct confrontation, the Baron has hired a man named Flinch to assist him. Additionally, the Baron has enlisted Fujiko's help and provided specific instructions for her to kill Lupin. This creates a dangerous situation where Lupin must navigate threats from both the Baron's hired assassin and his former ally, complicating his pursuit of the counterfeiter.
EP 11Imposter Lupin Blows Bridges and Forces Robbery Under Threat to Lisa
Jan 2, 1972An individual impersonating Lupin causes significant damage and injuries by detonating bridges. Lupin and Jigen investigate and determine that the bomber intends to compel an armored car to follow a specific path. They locate the culprit, who coerces them into attempting to rob the vehicle. The antagonist threatens to kill a kidnapped girl named Lisa unless Lupin and Jigen comply with his demands and execute the heist.
EP 12Fujiko and Lupin race a criminal group for gold statues in a mountain village
Jan 9, 1972Fujiko engages in a race against a criminal organization to obtain a pair of gold statues held by a snowbound village in the mountains. Lupin also formulates plans to acquire these same statues. Meanwhile, the village elder contemplates selling the artifacts to generate funds that would assist his community. The narrative focuses on the conflicting interests of Fujiko, Lupin, and the elder as they navigate the situation surrounding the valuable items.
EP 13Beware the Time Machine!
Jan 16, 1972Kyosuke Mamoh asserts he is a time traveler from 2874 seeking revenge for the Mamo clan's destruction by Lupin XIII on March 22, 2874. He warns that Lupin will vanish from the world in four days. To prove his identity and intent, Mamoh travels into the past and kills a castle builder, causing the structure to disappear before Lupin's eyes. Mamoh has returned to the present to eliminate Lupin III and prevent his clan's future annihilation, backing his claims with this temporal demonstration.
EP 14Lupin and Fujiko pursue the Eye of the Nile emerald at a yacht wedding hosted by Catherine Burgess.
Jan 23, 1972Both Lupin and Fujiko are competing to obtain the legendary Eye of the Nile emerald, which is scheduled to be presented as a wedding gift during a ceremony taking place on a yacht. They discover that Catherine Burgess, known as the Queen of Hollywood, has intentionally invited them to the event. Her motive is to add excitement and entertainment to what would otherwise be a boring and dull wedding party. This revelation sets the stage for a conflict over the valuable gemstone amidst the social gathering.
EP 15Zenigata Vows to Catch Lupin Before Attending the European Police Convention
Jan 30, 1972Zenigata receives an invitation to an international police convention in Europe, but his chief urges him to attend. He refuses to go because Lupin has announced plans to steal a gold bust within the next three days. Zenigata decides to catch Lupin before leaving for the convention. Lupin becomes aware of this determination and devises a plan to be intentionally captured by Zenigata.
EP 16Fujiko manipulates Lupin into stealing a diamond shipment despite Jigen's valid suspicions.
Feb 6, 1972Fujiko attempts to provoke Lupin into undertaking a heist involving a significant quantity of diamonds. Lupin accepts the challenge, choosing to ignore Jigen’s objections that Fujiko is deceiving them. Jigen’s concerns prove accurate as the situation unfolds, confirming his assessment that Fujiko is manipulating the group for her own purposes. The narrative focuses on the tension between Lupin’s willingness to proceed and Jigen’s skepticism regarding Fujiko’s true intentions and the reliability of the proposed operation.
EP 17Lupin and his companions are trapped by Hoshikage Rinko's deadly scheme
Feb 13, 1972Fujiko invites Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon to a renowned nightclub managed by Hoshikage Rinko. Goemon declines the invitation, a decision that proves prudent. Rinko subsequently attaches timebombs to Fujiko, Jigen, and Lupin. The trio is forced to pay 3,000,000,000 JPY within twenty-four hours to have the explosives removed. Goemon's absence from the club allows him to avoid this dangerous predicament entirely, while the others must urgently find the required funds to survive the deadline.
EP 18Lupin targets Smith's art theft scheme disguised as a beauty contest
Feb 20, 1972Smith operates as an art thief, utilizing a beauty contest as a cover to sell stolen paintings. During the event, Lupin and his accomplice launch an operation to recover the illicit artworks from Smith. The narrative focuses on the confrontation between the thief and the group attempting to retrieve the stolen pieces amidst the ongoing contest. This account details the specific criminal activity and the subsequent intervention by Lupin and his colleagues to reclaim the art.
EP 19The Third Generation Competes for Victory in a Battle of Wits
Feb 27, 1972Inspector Ganimard III, grandson of Lupin I's nemesis, arrives in Japan as head of security for the 1972 France Fair. He aims to restore his family's honor by arresting Lupin III. Ganimard publicly insults Lupin's family pride to bait him into attempting to steal the Fair's exhibits. Convinced that reason and science will capture Lupin, the inspector sets a trap to prove his superiority over the legendary thief and secure his family's reputation through lawful means.
EP 20Lupin pursues imposters stealing in his name to their island hideout
Mar 5, 1972A series of thefts are being committed by individuals falsely claiming to be Lupin. Determined to uncover the truth, Lupin tracks these imposters to their secret location. This pursuit leads him to an isolated island that serves as their base of operations. Upon arrival, it becomes evident that the location is not just a simple hideout but a community populated entirely by thieves. Lupin finds himself surrounded by a large group of criminals operating under his identity, turning a simple chase into a confrontation with an entire island of lawbreakers.
EP 21Lupin attempts to rescue Rie from Jooji Takigawa's captivity.
Mar 12, 1972Rie is held captive by Jooji Takigawa, who claims to be a friend of her father, Ken Makita. Rie remains unaware that she is a hostage and believes Takigawa is an ally. Takigawa is actually forcing Ken Makita out of retirement to serve his demands. Lupin arrives to rescue Rie, but she resists his efforts and does not understand his motives. The connection between the two men is that Lupin's father was a friend of Rie's father. Despite Rie's reluctance, Lupin proceeds with the rescue operation to free her from Takigawa's control.
EP 22Gordon's crime-predicting computer faces skepticism from Zenigata and Lupin in Japan
Mar 19, 1972FBI specialist Gordon travels to Japan to deploy a computer system designed to predict crimes and identify prevention methods. The Metropolitan Police Department believes this technology will finally enable them to capture Lupin. Inspector Zenigata remains unconvinced, warning that the machine cannot stop the thief. In an unusual moment of agreement, Zenigata and Lupin share the same doubt regarding the computer's effectiveness. Lupin decides to demonstrate that his intellect surpasses the capabilities of the machine, setting the stage for a confrontation between human cunning and artificial prediction.
EP 23fillerLupin steals disputed ancient gold coins while Zenigata raids his hideout in a final confrontation.
Mar 26, 1972A newly discovered hoard of ancient gold coins becomes the subject of an ownership dispute, prompting Lupin and his associates to take interest. To resolve the conflict independently, Lupin targets the Dai Nippon Bank to steal the coins. Inspector Zenigata, refusing to wait for the heist, launches a preemptive counterattack by locating and raiding Lupin’s hideout. Following a disagreement with his superior, Zenigata submits a letter of resignation to secure his position if he fails again. He vows to apprehend Lupin personally in a decisive final showdown, marking a critical turning point in their long-standing rivalry.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Lupin III have?
- Lupin III has 23 episodes.
- When did Lupin III come out?
- Lupin III came out in 1971.
- Which studio made Lupin III?
- Lupin III was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
- Who directed Lupin III?
- Lupin III was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
- Is Lupin III finished?
- Current status of Lupin III: Finished.