Ep. 17: Lupin III confronts human bomb threats in a blackmail scheme targeting an Arab nation's oil fields.
Aired on January 30, 1978
A small Arab nation receives a blackmail demand to pay $100 million or face the destruction of their oil fields. Lupin sets his sights on the ransom money, but his operations are complicated by the discovery that the criminals are utilizing human bombs. As Lupin navigates this dangerous situation, the outcome remains uncertain, with the desert winds potentially favoring his efforts or causing the entire plan to fail catastrophically.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Lupin pursues Zenigata to retrieve microfilm hidden in his molar while the inspector suffers hallucinations.
- Ep. 14 · Lupin must return a cursed ruby to a Caribbean cult to save Fujiko from a mysterious fever.
- Ep. 15 · Lupin faces a gem theft challenge aboard the Hendenburg airship
- Ep. 16 · Lupin battles Transformation Sickness that turns him into a cruel criminal at midnight
- Ep. 17 · Lupin III confronts human bomb threats in a blackmail scheme targeting an Arab nation's oil fields.
- Ep. 18 · Lupin hides the Black Panther emerald in a museum while rival inspectors investigate its disappearance.
- Ep. 19 · Lupin faces a keyless safe challenge from the bankrupt Marukin Safe Company's son.
- Ep. 20 · Lupin steals General Hatler's toupee while attempting to take his ruby medallion.
- Ep. 21 · Goemon Returns to Japan to Find His Master Dying and a Stolen Scroll