Lupin III (1971)

1 - Is Lupin Burning...?!

The Hida Speedway has been completed and Lupin is looking to take top prize at the first race. The race is actually a trap designed by the Scorpion Gang who are intent on killing Lupin and eliminating all criminal competition.

2 - The Man They Called a Magician

Fujiko has stolen something from a man named Pycal, and he wants it back. Pycal is a magician who is able to shoot flames from his hands, walk on air, and deflect bullets with ease. Lupin goes up against Pycal in hopes of saving Fujiko. (Pycal first appeared in chapter 7: Magician of the original ma

3 - Farewell My Beloved Witch

A boat collision ruins Lupin and Fujikos quiet boating expedition. They discover a woman named Linda in the other boat just as gunmen on a larger boat attack them. After avoiding the gunboat, they learn that Linda is the assistant to a world-renowned expert on nuclear fission. She lived on an island

4 - One Chance for a Prison Break

Lupin and Fujiko successfully pull off a heist; that is, until Zenigata manages to shoot Lupin with a tranquilizer dart. Zenigata hauls Lupin off to jail. Despite Fujikos best efforts, she cannot break Lupin out of prison, and Jigen provides no help, claiming that Lupin can leave whenever he wants.

5 - The Coming of Goemon the Thirteenth

Goemon Ishikawa XIII is the thirteenth direct descendant of the famous samurai highwayman Ishikawa Goemon. Goemons mentor has given him a mission; find Lupin and use the invincible Zantetsuken eliminate him. Neither Goemon nor Lupin know that Goemons mentor and Fujiko are actually working together.

6 - Rainy Afternoons are Bad

One rainy afternoon, a man seeks Lupins help on behalf of a young woman. The woman is actually Fujiko, who is after a diamond known as The Star of Killamanjaro. The diamond was implanted into the chest of a mob boss. This boss had his memory wiped but died days before it was to be restored. Now, Lup

7 - A Wolf Calls a Wolf

Three scrolls contain the secret of creating a blade like the Zantetsuken. Lupin wants to steal them as a matter of family pride because his grandfather, Arsene Lupin, stole them back in the 19th century. Lupins father stole a dagger from a swordsman that was forged using the same process. The sword

8 - The All-Together Playing-Card Operation

Napoleon once owned a deck of fortune-telling cards that are now in the hands of a millionaire known as Mr. Gold. Lupin plans to steal them during Mr. Golds birthday party, and Zenigata plans to stop him. Lupin succeeds in stealing the mysterious cards.

9 - Killer Sings the Blues

Lupin and the gang aim to steal the blue prints for a new computer. In their way is a man skilled with the machinegun and his hit-man partner named Poon, who used to be Fujikos partner in the past. Lupin succeeds at his mission, but not before Poon and Fujiko come face to face. Poons boss shoots Fuj

10 - Hunt Down the Counterfeiter!

Lupin and Baron Ukraine are both after the worlds most skilled counterfeiter. Lupin would have no problem beating the Baron, but the Baron has hired a man called Flinch along with Fujiko and gave them instructions to kill Lupin.

11 - When the Seventh Bridge Falls

Someone is posing as Lupin and blowing up bridges, causing a lot of damage and injuries. Lupin and Jigen discover that the bomber is trying to force an armored car to travel along a route of his choosing. They track down the bomber, but he forces Lupin and Jigen to attempt to rob the armored car. He

12 - Who Had the Last Laugh?

Fujiko is racing against a criminal organization to acquire a pair of gold statues that are owned by a snowbound village in the mountains. Lupin makes plans to acquire the statues, as well. The village elder considers selling the statues in an effort to help his village.

13 - Beware the Time Machine!

Mamo Kyosuke claims that Lupin will disappear from the world in four days. He claims that he is a time traveller from 2874 seeking revenge. Apparently, Lupin XIII destroyed the Mamo clan on March, 2874. Kyosuke has travelled back in time to destroy Lupin III and prevent his clans future destruction.

14 - The Emerald;s Secret

Lupin and Fujiko are both after the legendary Eye of the Nile emerald. It is going to be a wedding gift presented at a wedding being held on a yacht. Lupin and Fujiko learn that Catherine Burgess, Queen of Hollywood, has lured them there to liven up her otherwise dull wedding party.

15 - Let;s Catch Lupin and Go to Europe

Zenigata has been invited to an international police convention in Europe; his chief wants him to go, but Zenigata does not want to since Lupin has declared that he will steal a gold bust within the next three days. Zenigata vows to catch Lupin before going to the convention. Lupin learns of this an

16 - Operation Jewel Snatch

Fujiko goads Lupin into stealing a large shipment of diamonds. Lupin takes the task despite Jigens protest that Fujiko is playing them for fools. Of course, Jigen is right.

17 - Lupin Caught in a Trap

Fujiko invites Lupin and the gang to a famous night club owned by the sexy Hoshikage Rinko. Only Goemon refuses. This was a wise move as Rinko places timebombs on Fujiko, Jigen, and Lupin. They must cough up 3,000,000,000 JPY within twenty-four hours if they want the bombs removed.

18 - Keep an Eye on the Beauty Contest

Smith is an art thief that is selling stolen paintings under the guise of a beauty contest.

19 - Which of the Third Generation Will Win!

Inspector Ganimard III is the grandson of Lupin Is archnemesis. He has come to Japan has the head of security for the 1972 France Fair but also intends to restore his familys honor by arresting Lupin III. Ganimard publicly baits Lupin into trying to steal the Fairs exhibits by insulting Lupins famil

20 - Catch the Phony Lupin!

Someone is committing thefts under Lupins name. Lupin follows the imposters back to their island hideout. He has apparently stumbled into a whole island of thieves.

21 - Rescue the Tomboy!

Rie is being held captive though she does not realize it. She believes the man holding her is a friend of her father, Ken Makita. Lupin shows up to rescue her. Rie does not want to be rescued by Lupin and does not understand why he is trying to. Lupins father was a friend of Ries father. The friend

22 - The First Move Wins Computer Operation!

Gordon, an FBI computer specialist, is in Japan to operate a computer capable of predicting crimes and determining how to stop them. The Metropolitan Police Department hopes that this will finally help them capture Lupin. Zenigata is unimpressed and warns that the machine will not be able to stop Lu

23 - The Great Gold Showdown!

A disputed horde of recently discovered ancient gold coins draws the attention of Lupin and company. As the ownership of the coins is disputed, Lupin decides to settle the matter on his own by stealing them from the Dai Nippon Bank. This time, Zenigata decides not to wait for Lupin to carry out the