Ep. 18: Lupin targets Smith's art theft scheme disguised as a beauty contest
Aired on February 20, 1972
Smith 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.
Episodes
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- Ep. 15 · Zenigata Vows to Catch Lupin Before Attending the European Police Convention
- Ep. 16 · Fujiko manipulates Lupin into stealing a diamond shipment despite Jigen's valid suspicions.
- Ep. 17 · Lupin and his companions are trapped by Hoshikage Rinko's deadly scheme
- Ep. 18 · Lupin targets Smith's art theft scheme disguised as a beauty contest
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- Ep. 20 · Lupin pursues imposters stealing in his name to their island hideout
- Ep. 21 · Lupin attempts to rescue Rie from Jooji Takigawa's captivity.
- Ep. 22 · Gordon's crime-predicting computer faces skepticism from Zenigata and Lupin in Japan