Ep. 44: Lupin steals a gold statue and Inspector Zenigata during Australia's 50th anniversary transport.
Aired on August 7, 1978
A solid gold Sleeping Lion statue is being moved to a museum in an armored vehicle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Australia's independence. Lupin III successfully hijacks the car and the statue from the Sydney Police. However, he soon finds Inspector Zenigata inside the vehicle, suffering from near asphyxiation. Lupin must decide whether to prioritize the valuable golden statue or save the life of his persistent rival. The situation creates a moral dilemma regarding the value of the artifact versus human life during the high-stakes heist.
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- Ep. 44 · Lupin steals a gold statue and Inspector Zenigata during Australia's 50th anniversary transport.
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