Lupin the Third

Seasons

1971

Japan

7.8

The adventures of the master thief Lupin III and his cohorts as they dive into various escapades, all the while in pursuit by the tenacious Inspector Zenigata.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Is Lupin Burning... ?!

Lupin is looking to take top prize at the first race on the Hida Speedway. However, the Scorpion Gang has taken Fujiko prisoner and worse still Zenigata is watching him at every turn.

S1 • E2

The Man They Called a Magician

Fujiko seeks protection from Lupin for having stolen from a man named Pycal... an invulnerable sorcerer.

S1 • E3

Farewell My Beloved Witch

While at sea, Lupin encounters a mysterious woman and discovers she is connected with pirates.

S1 • E4

One Chance to Breakout

Lupin is caught, imprisoned and sentenced to death... but is remarkably unperturbed about his predicament.

S1 • E5

The Coming of Goemon the Thirteenth

Goemon Ishikawa, the thirteenth decedent of a legendary samurai, is assigned a mission by his mentor: assassinate Lupin III.

S1 • E6

Rainy Afternoons Are Bad

A jewel lies inside the body of a mobster... which is being transported by Zenigata and his officers.

S1 • E7

A Wolf Calls a Wolf

Lupin, Fujiko and Goemon are each after three ninja scrolls which hold the secret to forging a special ninja blade.

S1 • E8

The All-Together Playing-Card Operation

Lupin steals a special deck of cards.

S1 • E9

Killer Sings the Blues

The hitman Poon, a former partner of Fujiko, lethally wounds her and now Lupin goes all out to save her.

S1 • E10

Hunt Down the Counterfeiter!

Lupin searches for the world's best money counterfeiter.

S1 • E11

When the Seventh Bridge Falls

A serious case of bridge bombing has occurred. And it's not Lupin's work, but when he investigates he is forced to participate to spare an innocent hostage.

S1 • E12

Who Had the Last Laugh?

Fujiko, Lupin and a criminal organization face off over a pair of twin golden statues.

S1 • E13

Beware the Time Machine!

Lupin encounters Mamo Kyosuke, a self-proclaimed time traveller who seeks to erase Lupin from history. But is he really who he claims to be?

S1 • E14

The Emerald's Secret

Catherine Burgess, the Queen of Hollywood, has lured the gang with her priceless emerald to liven up her otherwise dull wedding party.

S1 • E15

Let's Catch Lupin and Go to Europe

If Zenigata can catch Lupin in three days, then he'll go to Europe.

S1 • E16

Operation Jewel Snatch

Fujiko goads Lupin into stealing a large shipment of diamonds. Lupin takes the task despite Jigen protests that Fujiko is playing them for fools. Of course, Jigen is right. Just who will end up with the diamonds?

S1 • E17

Lupin Caught in a Trap

Lupin, Fujiko and Jigen get strapped to bombs and must come up with three billion yen in 24 hours, or else the bombs go off.

S1 • E18

Keep an Eye on the Beauty Contest

Smith is an art thief that is selling stolen paintings under the guise of a beauty contest. Can Lupin manage to outwit Smith and make off with the paintings?

S1 • E19

Which of the Third Generation Will Win!

Lupin is challenged to a duel by a family rival: the logical Inspector Gaimard.

S1 • E20

Catch the Phony Lupin!

Someone is committing thefts under Lupin's name. Lupin follows the impostors back to their island hideout. He has apparently stumbled into a whole island of thieves. Can Lupin learn their secrets and escape with his life?