Ep. 21: Lupin attempts to rescue Rie from Jooji Takigawa's captivity.
Aired on March 12, 1972
Rie 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.
Episodes
- 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.