Ep. 19: The Third Generation Competes for Victory in a Battle of Wits
Aired on February 27, 1972
Inspector 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.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 19 · The Third Generation Competes for Victory in a Battle of Wits
- 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
- Ep. 23 · Lupin steals disputed ancient gold coins while Zenigata raids his hideout in a final confrontation.