Ep. 9: Lupin assists Sharaku's grandson in swapping forged artworks for authentic Ukiyoe pieces.
Aired on November 28, 1977
Lupin encounters the grandson of renowned Ukiyoe artist Toushusai Sharaku, who reveals a scheme to replace his grandfather’s original masterpieces with his own creations. Because the grandson is currently incapacitated by illness, he is unable to execute the final exchange himself. He therefore recruits Lupin to perform the swap on his behalf. The narrative focuses on whether Lupin can successfully complete this delicate operation and determine the ultimate fate of the genuine Ukiyoe paintings involved in the deception.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Lupin faces a tempting job to steal gold bullion from a heavily secured Swiss bank.
- Ep. 6 · A criminal threatens the Leaning Tower of Pisa with an earthquake device while Lupin steals the ransom.
- Ep. 7 · Lupin faces a three-thousand-year-old curse after stealing Tutankhamen's golden death mask.
- Ep. 8 · Lupin's crew targets the Trans Europe Superexpress carrying Don Marcino's stolen wealth
- Ep. 9 · Lupin assists Sharaku's grandson in swapping forged artworks for authentic Ukiyoe pieces.
- Ep. 10 · Lupin faces a deadly trap at Marcel Dulane's Paris party while racing to save Fujiko.
- Ep. 11 · Lupin races in Monaco but loses his car and money in a rigged poker game
- Ep. 12 · Lupin Gang Targets Napoleon-Era Bordeaux Gifted to US President
- Ep. 13 · Lupin pursues Zenigata to retrieve microfilm hidden in his molar while the inspector suffers hallucinations.