The Return of Lupin III,

It's been a long time since Jigen, Goemon and Fujiko have heard from Lupin. Then one day, they each receive an invitation from Lupin for a reunion aboard the luxury liner Sirloin.

24m Oct 9, 1977

Wads of Bills Blossomed in the Sunset of Rio,

An international soccer game is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Lupin has his eyes on the box office and betting takes. Will the box office heist go as planned?

24m Oct 16, 1977

Hitler's Inheritance,

An old man who supposedly knows the secret to Hitler's legacy lives in East Germany within the Berlin Wall. Lupin and his gang track the old man down, but the old man can't recall anything about any legacy.

24m Oct 23, 1977

I Can Hear Nessie's Singing,

At Loch Ness in Scotland, the mysterious monster Nessie reveals itself from the lake, charmed by Fujiko's singing. Seeing this, Doctor Oz decides to use Fujiko to capture Nessie for his personal gain.

24m Oct 30, 1977

I'll Teach You How to Transport Gold Bars,

Fujiko and a mystery man have an enticing job for Lupin: Stealing a ton of gold bullion from a Swiss Bank, a bank renowned for its tight security. Can it be done? What is the mystery man's true identity?

24m Nov 6, 1977

Will the Leaving Tower of Pisa Be Standing?,

A man is threatening to destroy the Leaning Tower of Pisa with a device that generates artificial earthquakes. The Italian government has no choice but to meet the culprit's, but Lupin takes the ransom for himself!

24m Nov 13, 1977

Tutankhamen's 3,000 Year-Old Curse,

Lupin has stolen the golden death mask of Tutankhamen, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh known as the "boy king." However, when Lupin tries on the golden death mask he becomes possessed by an ominous curse.

24m Nov 20, 1977

Venetian Super Express,

The Trans Europe Superexpress train has departed Venice and is headed to France. Onboard the Superexpress is crime boss Don Marcino's ill-gotten treasures. Can Lupin and his gang pull off the heist before the train reaches its destination?

24m Nov 27, 1977

Would You Like Ukiyo-e Blues?,

Lupin meets the grandson of master Ukiyoe artist, Toushusai Sharaku and learns that he has been switching his own works with his grandfather's originals. Unable to switch the last painting due to illness, he asks Lupin to switch it in his stead.

24m Dec 4, 1977

Steal the File M123,

Lupin and Fujiko have been invited to a party hosted by Marcel Dulane, a member of Paris' high society. However, the elegant party turns out to be a trap. Fujiko is taken hostage and Lupin, with a time-bomb belt strapped to his waist…

24m Dec 11, 1977

Bet on the Monaco Grand Prix!,

Lupin is in Monaco to race his new toy in the Monaco Grand Prix. Or so he thought. Lupin ends up losing both his money and race car in a fixed poker game at the casino.

24m Dec 18, 1977

A Gift for the President,

A rare bottle of Bordeaux, commissioned by Napoleon for his beloved wife, Josephine, is to be given to the President of the United States as a Christmas present.

24m Dec 25, 1977

The Great Chase in San Francisco,

A criminal gang has hidden a microfilm containing the manufacturing process for artificial diamonds, developed by NASA, in one of Inspector Zenigata's molars. Determined to get his hands on that microfilm, Lupin must capture Inspector Zenigata.

24m Jan 1, 1978

Big Adventure of the Caribbean Sea,

Forward Hees, the world's richest man, suddenly dies a mysterious death and leaves a large ruby to Fujiko in his will. After inheriting the ruby, Fujiko comes down with the same mysterious fever as Hees…

24m Jan 8, 1978

Renowned Detectives in the Sky,

A Count challenges Lupin to steal a gemstone named Dracula's Tear from on board his airship, the Hendenburg. However, also on board the ship are several formidable detectives: Homes III, Detective Archer, Koojisuke Kaneda and Inspector Zenigata.

24m Jan 15, 1978

Two-Faced Lupin,

Lupin is suffering from Transformation Sickness, an illness that transforms him into a cruel, cold-blooded criminal at the stroke of midnight, and leaves him with no recollection of his murderous crime spree in the morning…

24m Jan 22, 1978

Target the Oil Dollars,

A small Arab nation has received a blackmail notice. Pay a $100 million or have their oil fields blown up. Lupin targets the money, but his plans are hindered when he finds out the culprits are using human bombs.

24m Jan 29, 1978

Black Panther,

The Black Panther, the world's largest emerald, gets its name from the black panther that appears inside it when a light shines on it at a particular angle. After capturing this one-of-a-kind emerald, Lupin hides it in a museum to retrieve it later…

24m Feb 5, 1978

Can the 10-Year Vault Be Broken?,

Vault maker Marukin Safe Company is forced into bankruptcy after Lupin cracks open their impenetrable safes. To test his own skills, Marukin's son challenges Lupin to open a safe he has designed…

24m Feb 12, 1978

Cornered Lupin,

While trying to snag General Hatler's prize medallion, which contains a fifty-carat ruby, Lupin inadvertently reels in Hatler's biggest secret, his toupee! An enraged General Hatler orders Lupin and his gang to be killed.

24m Feb 19, 1978

Goemon's Revenge,

Upon returning to Japan, Goemon finds his master on the brink of death. Furthermore, Jinkuro, a fellow disciple, had stolen half of the scroll containing the Secret Arts of the Iga Ninja. Will Goemon be able to avenge his master?

24m Feb 26, 1978

Explore the Mysterious Women's Palace,

Lupin and Jigen are in a remote area pursing a mysterious treasure, when they save a woman being chased by hoodlums. The woman invites the two back to her sister's manor, which is full of beautiful women…

24m Mar 5, 1978

A Witch in the Fourth Dimension,

A mysterious woman who claims to be Fujiko's aunt, gives Lupin an ultimatum: Find Marshal Rommel's lost gold or die! First, Lupin must decipher the location of the gold, written in ancient hieroglyphs.

24m Mar 12, 1978

The Phantom Thief Rat Boy Appears,

The great thief Nezumi-Kozou Jirokichi IV appears before Goemon and reveals that their ancestors competed in the first International Thieves Championship together, but were defeated by Lupin's grandfather, Arsène Lupin…

24m Mar 19, 1978

Encounter with Deadly Iron Lizard,

The warden of an African prison is holding Fujiko captive. Lupin and his gang infiltrate the prison and attempt to break Fujiko out, but they become the target of the Iron Lizards, robotic devices developed to chase down fugitives!

24m Mar 26, 1978

A Rose and a Pistol,

Linda, a beautiful dancer, has stolen Jigen's heart and a vengeful Meyer has taken Fujiko hostage. Believing the women they love are in danger and unaware that Linda and Meyer are working together, Lupin and Jigen are set up to kill each other…

24m Apr 2, 1978

Where did the Cinderella Stamp Go?,

According to legend, a stamp named the Cinderella Shadow is said to make its owner a princess. Lupin and his gang pull off the heist, but a girl name Alice who also wants the stamp tags along. Will the little girl get her royal wish?

24m Apr 9, 1978

Female Detective Melon,

Lupin has sent a notice declaring he will steal all the cash from every bank in Paris. Detective Melon, the granddaughter of Inspector Garimard, is chosen to catch Lupin alongside Inspector Zenigata.

24m Apr 16, 1978

Blitz Dove Tactics,

Lupin has many secret techniques up his sleeve, and one of them is his Levitation Technique. In order to get their hands on this technique, a crime syndicate plots a dirty trick, where a fake Lupin tortures a man known as X8 and frames the real Lupin.

24m Apr 23, 1978

The Wind in Morocco is Hot,

Lupin and Inspector Zenigata get kidnapped and the two are forcibly conscripted into the Foreign Legion in Morocco. Lupin and Inspector Zenigata make a run for it, but not before they're shackled together at the neck.

24m Apr 30, 1978

Shoot into the Midnight Sun,

Beautiful Swedish twins, Latica and Anita, are engaged in a battle to the death over the Viking treasure map concealed on their backs. In disguise, Lupin learns the map's secret, but the map possesses an additional secret.

24m May 7, 1978

Lupin Dies Twice,

A hit has been ordered on Lupin and Puma, a formidable hitman who specializes in long-range attacks, is on his trail! Lupin takes his chances with a close range, one-on-one showdown against Puma, but the plan seemingly backfires and Lupin is shot…

24m May 14, 1978

To Whom Orion's Crown Belongs?,

Orion's Crown has been stolen and is up for grabs at a black-market auction. Lupin has his eyes on both the crown and the auction money, but first he must outsmart the other parties vying for the crown, including Fujiko.

24m May 21, 1978

Lupin Who Turned into a Vampire,

A two-thousand-year-old casket has been excavated. Inside the casket is Camilla, a beautiful woman in a near-death state, holding a golden statuette of the Virgin Mary. Lupin attempts to steal the golden statuette, but things don't go as planned…

24m May 28, 1978

Pursue the Gorilla Gang,

Lupin and his gang are attending a party in Africa, waiting for an opportunity to snatch a rare black pearl. However, their plan goes awry when a gang of gorillas crashes the party and steals the black pearl.

24m Jun 4, 1978

Uncover the Secret of Tsukikage Castle,

Massive riches have been hidden inside Tsukikage Castle. Lupin and his gang must decipher a code to find out the whereabouts of this great treasure. Wii Lupin be able to locate the treasure before his rivals do?

24m Jun 11, 1978

The Hidden Gold of Genghis Khan,

Lupin and Jigen head to Mongolia in search of Genghis Khan's treasures. Meanwhile, Goemon is visiting his ancestor's grave to pay his respects when he encounters Fujiko, who is in search of Yoshitsune Minamoto's buried treasure.

24m Jun 18, 1978

The Sweet Trap of ICPO,

The ICPO chief promises to erase Fujiko's criminal record in exchange for her cooperation in arresting Lupin. Up against an ego-bruised Inspector Zenigata and a determined Fujiko, have Lupin's heisting days come to an end?

24m Jun 25, 1978

Diamonds Disappeared Under the Sky of Hong Kong,

Lupin and Jigen sneak on board a ship smuggling diamonds. However, what they find on board are several thousand chickens! Lupin and his gang infiltrate the Hong Kong smuggling boss's lair where diamonds are being illicitly sold…

24m Jul 2, 1978

The Missile-Jack Operation,

Lupin and his gang steal a suitcase containing Costa Rican diamonds, but the contents turns out to be Inspector Zenigata. The real diamonds are being shipped to Puerto Rico inside a missile and Lupin must find out the precise launch time to intercept it.

24m Jul 9, 1978

Search for the Treasure of Princess Kaguya,

Kaguya, a beautiful woman, separately asks Lupin, Jigen and Goemon to gather the tears of the Yeti, a mermaid's scale, and the liver of a dragon so she can make a secret potion.

24m Jul 16, 1978

Lupin Has Become a Bride,

A wealthy shipping magnate and also a bachelor, Onabes' final voyage is nothing short of extravagant, with a ship full of beautiful women and fine art. Things go as planned when Lupin infiltrates the ship disguised as a woman…

24m Jul 23, 1978

Where are the Peking Man's Bones?,

Lupin is in Hong Kong for a vacation when he is asked to find a woman in return for helping him escape from Inspector Zenigata. Lupin discovers the pickpocket who stole his wallet is the daughter of the woman he is looking for…

24m Jul 30, 1978

The Vanished Special Armored Truck,

The Sleeping Lion, a statue made of solid gold, is being transported to a museum by a specially armored, airtight car. Lupin steals the armored car together with the statue and nearly asphyxiated Inspector Zenigata inside.

24m Aug 6, 1978

Murder Smells Like Wine,

Lupin manages to steal crime boss Mulligan's precious jewels, only have them stolen from him by Fujiko! Mulligan, unaware that Fujiko has his jewels, hires a skilled gunman named Hangman to take them back from Lupin.

24m Aug 13, 1978

Lupin is Available to the Highest Bidder,

Lupin has been put on auction at the Wanted Club and Dr. Mad places the winning bid. Dr. Mad also purchases Fujiko and Jigen from the auctions. The three are abandoned on a deserted island with killer cyborgs.

24m Aug 20, 1978

Her Majesty's Bumbling Inspector,

Lupin has his eyes on the royal family's Imperial State Crown, but thanks to Scotland Yard's Inspector Dover, stealing it won't be easy.

24m Aug 27, 1978

Lupin Laughs at the Alarm Bell,

Lupin announces he's going to steal the betting takes at the Kentucky Derby, but the heist fails. However, it's all part of the plan. Lupin's main target is really the Metropolitan Bank's underground vault.

24m Sep 3, 1978

A Pretty Woman Has Poison,

After several divorces and a couple of deceased husbands, Jacqueline has amassed a fortune and a collection of impressive jewels. In a twist of fate, Lupin and Jacqueline become close... Too close for Jigen and Goemon's comfort…

24m Sep 10, 1978

The Lupin I Loved, Part One,

An illicit auction selling smuggled treasures is taking place. Lupin targets the auction. In the process, Lupin discovers the auctioneer is Cornelia, the woman he once loved who died saving his life…

24m Sep 17, 1978

Big Adventure of the Caribbean Sea

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