Ep. 22: Lupin and Jigen encounter a deceptive trap involving aging gas at a manor filled with women.
Aired on March 6, 1978

While searching for a mysterious treasure in a remote location, Lupin and Daisuke Jigen rescue a woman from attackers. She invites them to her sister’s manor, which is populated by many attractive women. However, this hospitality is a deception designed to expose the men to a special gas that causes rapid aging. The narrative focuses on whether the elderly Lupin will be compelled to retire due to the effects of this trap. The story highlights the contrast between the alluring environment and the dangerous reality of the situation, questioning if the legendary thief can overcome this specific threat to his vitality and career.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · Lupin and Jigen encounter a deceptive trap involving aging gas at a manor filled with women.
- Ep. 23 · A mysterious woman demands Lupin find Marshal Rommel's lost gold or face death.
- Ep. 24 · Nezumi-Kozou Jirokichi IV proposes an alliance with Goemon to avenge their ancestors' past defeat.
- Ep. 25 · Lupin's gang infiltrates an African prison to rescue Fujiko from the warden.
- Ep. 26 · Lupin and Jigen are tricked into targeting each other by Linda and Meyer.