Ep. 31: Lupin's gang uses a stolen Renoir painting to target Ghellon's collection in Mexico.
Aired on March 2, 1985

Lupin and his accomplices steal a valuable painting of a young girl from a Renoir exhibition. They use this artwork as bait to execute a heist on Ghellon, the wealthiest man in Mexico. Ghellon is also known as the Merchant of Death for good reason. As Lupin attempts to steal Ghellon's impressive art collection, the situation shifts repeatedly with each move. The tables turn constantly during the operation. It remains uncertain whether Lupin will successfully acquire the precious collection or if Ghellon's reputation will lead to their downfall. The narrative focuses on the strategic battle between the thief and the wealthy collector.
Episodes
- Ep. 27 · Lupin pursues the sunken Star of Alaska ring amid Soviet, CIA, and KGB threats.
- Ep. 28 · The Star of Alaska Is A Ticket To Hell
- Ep. 29 · Lupin plans a lunar honeymoon after stealing Marie Antoinette's wedding dress and ring.
- Ep. 30 · Lupin serves Sara a cocktail named Revenge while gold is transported in the rain
- Ep. 31 · Lupin's gang uses a stolen Renoir painting to target Ghellon's collection in Mexico.
- Ep. 32 · Lupin III steals a presidential limousine key for a ten million dollar payment
- Ep. 33 · Lupin protects a genius boy holding seawater purification data from Macintosh Jewelry
- Ep. 34 · Lupin faces a bounty after stealing empty suitcases from the New York Mafia
- Ep. 35 · Lupin and Zenigata seek shelter in a cabin while hunting for disguised thieves who stole gold.