Ep. 53: Phantoma Mark III Demands the World's Largest Ruby for Fujiko's Release
Aired on October 9, 1978
Phantoma Mark III, the grandson of the legendary European master thief and disguise artist known as Phantoma, is orchestrating a plot to seize global control. He has taken Fujiko hostage and issues an ultimatum to Lupin: surrender the world's largest ruby in exchange for her safe return. This high-stakes confrontation forces Lupin to navigate the dangerous demands of the new Phantoma while attempting to rescue Fujiko from captivity.
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- Ep. 50 · Lupin investigates an auction where he encounters the woman he believed was dead.
- Ep. 51 · Lupin confronts Dr. Zel's resurrected Cornelia as she struggles between her erased memories and her father's lies.
- Ep. 52 · Lupin faces Emmanuelle Poirot for the Holy Scripture hidden in Thailand
- Ep. 53 · Phantoma Mark III Demands the World's Largest Ruby for Fujiko's Release
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- Ep. 56 · Goemon duels Lupin while Shiranami Five steals 36 Views and Kikuko Benten betrays them
- Ep. 57 · Inspector Zenigata steals ancestor's coin from Professor Hunter's secure safe