Lupin the Third: Part 3

Category:	TV Series
Adult:	No
Native:	ルパン三世PARTIII
Romaji:	Lupin Sansei: Part III
Titles:	Люпен Трети - част трета 鲁邦三世 PartIII Lupin the 3rd: Series 3 Lupin S3 Pink jacket lupins3 Lupin III TV 3 Lupin III Part 3 Lupin III Part III lupin3 Giacca rosa Lupin III - Terza serie
Runtime:	25 minutes
Aired:	Mar 3, 1984 [40 years 10 months ago]
Ended:	Dec 25, 1985 [39 years 4 weeks ago]
Language:	Japanese
Genres:	Action Comedy
Tags:	Nudity Swordplay Gunfights Crime Detective Cops Samurai Thievery
Links:	ANIDB

The never-ending adventures of Lupin Sansei continues, as once again he travels the world pulling off any heist he can think of, while being assisted by the cool gunslinger Jigen Daisuke, the stoic swordsman Ishikawa Goemon, and from time-to-time by the beautiful femme fatale Mine Fujiko, when she isn't backstabbing him in order to get money and treasures for herself. But as always, Lupin and his gang still have Inspector Zenigata persuing them, who has vowed to never stop chasing Lupin in order to have him arrested. — written by Mortsyn

Episode 1: The Gold Is Beckoning Lupin Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-03-03 Notorious gangster, Al Capone left behind five tiles that reveal the location of his massive gold hoard when put together. Out of the five tiles, Lupin and Fujiko have three in their possession. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Expose the Great Trap Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-03-10 Inspector Zenigata concocts an extravagant plan to finally capture Lupin by luring him in with a fake meteor made from 6 tons of pure gold. Low and behold, his plan backfires and Lupin and his gang make off with the meteor. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Good Afternoon, Hell's Angel Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-03-17 Lupin sneaks into an old castle to steal a collection of priceless angel paintings, owned by the late Malcolm Hurst. Inside the castle, Lupin meets a mysterious girl named Flora, who knows the whereabouts of the angel paintings. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Telepathy Is Love's Signal Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-03-24 Lupin and Jigen are out at sea attempting to retrieve the gold inside a sunken pirate ship. However, a female pirate gang interrupts their retrieval mission and both parties leave empty handed. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Goemon Daydream Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-04-07 Lupin and his gang are in South Africa to receive a nautical chart from a retired Nazi that shows the location of a sunken Nazi treasure. However, two young German soldiers interrupt the exchange and a skirmish ensues. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Lupin Has Come with a Tank Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-05-19 Lupin and his gang are in the small city of San Pico in Central America. However, the city was in the midst of a war between the Government Forces and the Guerilla Army. Leading the Guerilla Army is Jigen’s old army pal, Giranco. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Man Is Called the Death Garb Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-05-26 Unsurprisingly, Fujiko had once betrayed her heist partner Garb, known as the Grim Reaper and left him for dead. Garb, who has seemingly returned from the dead, is determined to kill Fujiko and has an uncanny ability to dodge bullets with ease. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Virgin Mary's Getaway Strategy Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-06-09 A mysterious cult that idolizes a solid gold Virgin Mary statue abducts Fujiko and they’re planning to burn her at the stake as a witch. However, her kidnapper and the cult leader look vaguely familiar to Lupin. Have they crossed paths before? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: The Copy-Man Comes Expensive Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-06-16 Lupin has a horrible case of athlete’s foot and visits Dr. Budweiser, who is also a cloning expert, for treatment. The doctor takes a sample of Lupin’s skin under the guise of treating his Athlete’s foot, but the doctor has another plan up his sleeve. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Lay a Plot with the Treasure Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-06-23 A mysterious message appears in the newspaper and Lupin takes it as a sign from this late grandfather, Lupin I, to reclaim his diamond keepsake. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: The Ruby Sheds Bloody Tears Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-07-07 Lupin manages to steal the Dracula Heart ruby form a mysterious woman known as Mother. The Dracula Heart ruby is known to bleed once every century and whoever drinks its blood maintains their youth for another 100 years. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: The Prisoner of a Valtan Palace Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-07-28 Lupin steals a painting of Lupin I’s beloved from Baltan Gallery in Paris. However, the painting turns out to be a forgery and Lupin has a clue as to who is painting the forgeries. With his daughter Sophie held hostage. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Play a Joke on the Variation Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-10-20 Lupin and Fujiko attend a lavish party full of wealthy women in order to steal their jewelry. However, the castle tower where the party was being held turns out to be a rocket ship. The hijacked rocket transports the party to a small island and the guests Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Let's Play the Abduction Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-10-27 Mrs. Alda, a wealthy heiress is kidnapped and Lupin shows up to claim the ransom money. However, the real mastermind behind the kidnapping is Mrs. Alda herself. After she gets the ransom money, she erases Lupin’s memory and frames him for the crime. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: The Killer Comes Along Quietly Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-11-03 Lupin learns he needs a pure hearted girl to find an ancient Persian treasure and his computer chooses a girl named Lori. After getting some hands on training from Jigen and Goemon, the two are headed to Jordan to find the treasure. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: The Golden Apple Has Poison Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-11-10 The Golden Apple, known as “Eve’s Apple” is being transported to New York City onboard a luxury cruise ship and Inspector Zenigata has a gut feeling Lupin is after it. Inspector Zenigata’s hunch is on the mark as Lupin and Jigen are onboard the ship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: Are You Really Getting Married? Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-11-17 Lupin is over the moon when Fujiko promises to marry him if he steals the ICPO’s gold for her. Lupin pulls off the heist right under Inspector Zenigata’s nose, but the two soon find themselves locked up in jail. Lupin pleads with Inspector Zenigata to let them marry before they are executed. Out of pity, Inspector Zenigata allows the wedding to take place. Will wedding bells ring for Lupin and Fujiko? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: Show Time Is Death Feeling Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-11-24 It’s the Mafia Boss’ birthday party and everyone is gambling away. Lupin’s next target is the casino’s safe. While attending the party, Lupin meets a girl named Jenny, an aspiring Broadway dancer, who is willing to help him pull off the heist to sell her name. Will the heist turn out to be a Broadway hit or a flop? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: An Act of Betrayal Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-12-01 Lupin breaks out a man named Parker from a Mexican prison in order to steal the treasure Parker had hidden away somewhere. However, not a single piece of truth comes out of Parker’s mouth. Meanwhile, Fujiko is busy seducing Parker to find out the treasure’s whereabouts and is scheming to take the treasure for herself. Parker agrees to split his treasure with her, but Parker isn’t the type to keep promises either. With so many lies swirling about, will Lupin find Parker’s treasure and who is the biggest liar of them all? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: Cross His Name Off the List Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-12-08 Onihei Azumaya, the next President of the Federation of Economic Organizations, is actually Mamushidayu, a fraudster who underwent plastic surgery and altered his face. Lupin, who was once duped by Mamushidayu into stealing diamonds, decides its payback time. Will Lupin get his revenge and finally get his share of diamonds after all? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Farewell, Golden Legend Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-12-15 An ancient burial mound has been discovered and etched on its walls are ancient mythical creatures with jewel-encrusted eyes. Lupin makes off with the blue dragon’s crystal eye and kidnaps the archeologist in charge. The archeologist reveals that when the blue dragon’s crystal eye is brought together with two other ancient crystals, they reveal a map to the legendary Golden Paradise. Lupin and his gang are determined to find the Golden Paradise, but has the archeologist told them everything he knows? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: The Fire Is Not Suitable for a Diamond Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-12-22 Lupin and his gang break into a vault full of uncut diamonds. However, the diamonds suddenly catch on fire and guess who is being blamed for it! Lupin quickly discovers the diamonds are fakes and it was all a ploy to raise the price of diamonds at the expense of his reputation. With the price of diamonds at an all time high, where are real diamonds and will Lupin get his revenge against the man who framed him? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: The Strategy of Beirut Mobile Bank Robbery Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1984-12-29 The Swiss Bank’s Beirut branch is a mobile branch. It also has the odd distinction of being the safest bank in the world, despite being in the world’s most dangerous place. It’s also the branch where all the oil money from the Arab world gets deposited. Will Lupin manage to pull off the heist of this impenetrable bank and get out safely with Inspector Zenigata on his tail? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: Pray for the Repose of Your Soul Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-01-12 Lupin and his gang are after Taniyama’s treasure from an ancient Chinese dynasty. Realizing that Lupin is after his treasure, Taniyama hires a lone assassin named Seiryuu to counter Goemon, knowing full well that Seiryuu is Goemon’s childhood friend. Promised that Taniyama will help him find his clan’s killer, Seiryuu stands in Lupin and his gang’s way. Can Goemon best his childhood rival and will Seiryuu discover his clan’s killer? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: We Are Not Angels Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-01-19 How could Lupin and his gang refuse when a church priest asks them to retrieve the Dove’s Eggs, the church’s jewels, for the sake of Spoonland’s children? The real Dove’s Eggs were swapped with fakes during the country’s civil war and are now in Prime Minister Hatcher’s possession. With Lupin’s announcement to steal the eggs, Prime Minister Hatcher appoints Inspector Zenigata and promises him the rank of knighthood bestowed by the Queen, if he successfully guards the eggs and arrests Lupin. Now, Inspector Zenigata is determined to arrest Lupin more than ever! Will Lupin and his gang pull off the charitable heist or will Inspector Zenigata become Sir Koichi Zenigata? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: The Ghost of New York Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-01-26 Lupin and his gang are in New York City to steal a pinball machine made of solid gold. Lupin, Jigen and Fujiko board a casino cruise ship and discover that they’ll need Goemon’s Zantetsuken sword to pull off the heist. Meanwhile, Goemon is out fishing on the banks of the Hudson River when he reels in a human skeleton. Suddenly, Goemon finds himself haunted by a young beautiful ghost named Lily. Will Goemon’s ghostly admirer help or hinder the heist? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 27: Code Name Is Alaska Star Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-02-02 Lupin and his gang were pursuing Flight 107, when Soviet Union planes suddenly shoot it down for wandering into its territory inadvertently. To Lupin’s despair, the now sunken Flight 107 was carrying a ring called the Star of Alaska, or in Lupin’s mind, his engagement ring to Fujiko. Fujiko had told Lupin that she’d marry him if he gets the Star of Alaska for her, but Lupin soon finds out the CIA and KGB are also after the Star of Alaska. What secret does the Star of Alaska hold and is it truly at the bottom of the ocean? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 28: The Alaska Star Is a Ticket to Hell Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-02-09 A ring called the Star of Alaska holds a single wheat seed inside it. The seed is a new species of wheat that can grow in minus 40 degrees and the CIA and KGB are determined to get their hands on it. Lupin and his gang take Barbara, a woman who holds the key to the whereabouts of the Star of Alaska, under their care, but Jigen has a personal score to settle with her husband, George. Will history repeat itself and what will become of the Star of Alaska? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 29: Let's Go to the Honey-Moon Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-02-16 Lupin is over the moon, now that he’s won Fujiko’s hand in marriage after stealing Marie Antoinette’s wedding dress and ring. Lupin is planning a romantic honeymoon to the moon, but first he needs to track down a rocket scientist to do that. Will the church organ play Lupin and Fujiko’s wedding march? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 30: The Name of the Cocktail Is Revenge Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-02-23 A massive amount of gold is being transported in the cover of darkness, but on this rainy night, Lupin is busy being bartender to a beautiful woman named Sara. Lupin serves her a cocktail named Revenge, with the promise of killing the man who took over her father’s bank and murdered him. Will revenge and thievery make the perfect cocktail? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 31: Reversal. Reversal and Again Reversal Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-03-02 Lupin and his gang steal an exquisite painting of a young girl from a Renoir art exhibit. Using the painting as bait, Lupin and his gang plan to steal Ghellon’s impressive art collection. However, Ghellon, the wealthiest man in Mexico is also known as the Merchant of Death with good reason. With the tables turned with each move, will Lupin make off with Ghellon’s precious collection? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 32: 10 Million Dollar Key Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-03-09 John Decker, an oil tycoon from Colorado hires Lupin to steal the US presidential limousine and promises to pay 10 million dollars in return. Lupin breaks into Chase Manhattan Bank to steal the presidential limousine’s spare key, but it seems his client has a more sinister plot in mind, with Lupin ultimately taking the blame. Will Lupin end up saving the President of the United States? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 33: A Boy Genius Plays a Dangerous Game Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-03-16 Lupin and his gang were scoping out their next target, Macintosh Jewelry, the world’s most expensive jewelry store, when they end up inadvertently saving a young boy who was being kidnapped. Turns out, the boy is a genius and he possesses the data to a revolutionary invention that can turn seawater into fresh drinking water. In order to get his hands on the data, the owner of Macintosh Jewelry kidnaps Fujiko and demands the boy in exchange. Can Lupin protect the boy’s secret from Macintosh and who is the smartest of them all? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 34: Manhattan Crisis Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-03-23 Lupin and his gang make off with the New York Mafia’s secret cash hoard. However, the suitcases were filled with old newspapers and as retribution, the mafia puts a hefty bounty on Lupin’s head. Not only does Lupin have Inspector Zenigata after him, it seems as though all of New York is trying to cash in, too! Will Lupin get his hands on the Mafia’s cash hoard or will he end up as fish food at the bottom of the Hudson River? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 35: Target Was Gone Beyond the Snow Field Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-03-30 Lupin and his gang blow up Fontaubert Bank’s underground safe to steal 5 tons worth of gold, but someone has beat them to it. The thieves are a pair of disguise artists named John and Mary. While searching for the pair, Lupin is captured by Inspector Zenigata. The two seek shelter from the snowstorm in an elderly couple’s mountain cabin, but soon a flood of unwanted visitors come barging in. Will Lupin find the missing gold and will his plot roll out as planned? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 36: The Eagle Alights on the Glory Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-04-06 Lupin and his gang steal the Eagle of Helazard from a luxury cruise ship, but Fujiko betrays them at the last moment and makes off with the Eagle. Fujiko may have stolen the Eagle, but Prince Fallon of Helazard has stolen her heart, creating a love triangle with Lupin in the mix. Prince Fallon believes the Eagle is the key to overthrowing Tolfa, the dictator of Helazard and restoring the kingdom. Will Fujiko choose Prince Fallon over Lupin, and will the prophecy prove to be true? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 37: Pops Boils over with Rage Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-04-20 A young girl named Anne tearfully tells Inspector Zenigata how Lupin has brought on her family’s misfortunes. Inspector Zenigata is even more determined to capture Lupin, but when he learns Anne has been shot dead by Lupin something snaps inside of him. Lupin and his gang will soon learn that Inspector Zenigata is a force to be reckoned with, when he’s raging mad. But is Anne really dead? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 38: Letiethia Loved Me Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-04-27 Goemon has been thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit. He is charged with cutting off the Little Mermaid’s arm. Roman, the Chief of the Copenhagen Tourist Bureau says he’ll release Goemon as soon as the arm is returned. Even though Lupin knows something is fishy, he signs on to retrieve the Little Mermaid’s arm from the Santa Maria wreckage with the help of Letizia, the dolphin. However, what the masterminds are truly after is the content hidden inside the Little Mermaid’s arm. How far will Lupin go to retrieve the arm and to avoid his pals getting arrested by Inspector Zenigata? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 39: Give the Gold to the Rival Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-05-11 A mysterious army steals 3 tons worth of gold under Inspector Zenigata’s watch. His superiors are convinced Lupin stole the gold and holds Inspector Zenigata responsible. No only does Inspector Zenigata hold onto his job by the skin of his teeth, he ends up in the hospital with serious injuries from a failed assassination attempt on him. Feeling sorry for Inspector Zenigata and also to clear their name, Lupin and his gang decide to help retrieve the gold. Will Inspector Zenigata accept Lupin’s warm gift? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 40: In a Panic over the Treasure Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-05-25 Lupin has lottery fever, or to be specific, has his eyes set on the 50 million dollar jackpot. However, Lupin discovers the lottery is rigged. Tony, the President of the Lottery Commission manipulates the lottery machines to pull a certain number. Knowing the lottery is rigged and not wanting to play a game of chance, Lupin decides to manipulate the lottery machines before the jackpot draw. However, an elaborate security system stands between him and the lottery machines. Will Lupin become the lucky 50 million dollar jackpot winner? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 41: A Night Under Martial Law Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-06-08 Lupin and his gang have learned a coup d’état is about to take place in one of the Caribbean countries. Amidst the chaos, they plan to steal the dictator’s treasure. They manage to sneak into the dictator’s mansion with ease, but the treasure was long gone. Meanwhile, Jigen is shot by a mysterious woman while in disguise. Where did the treasure disappear to and will the mysterious woman’s wish come true? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 42: Plunder the Pyramid of Insurance Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-06-22 Count Bone and Lord Wave operate the Rondo Insurance Company. The two seem like perfect English gentlemen, but they make their money through dirty tactics. Lupin plans to insure a fake pyramid and steal its insurance money. Will Lupin be able to beat the two at their own game? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 43: Farewell, Cinderella Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-06-29 Queen Gretchen of the Kingdom of Monaka dies from a car accident. As a fan of her years as a Hollywood actress, Lupin mourns her passing. Meanwhile, Fujiko is convinced the King had a hand in her death, and her female intuition proves to be right. The King intends to marry a new Cinderella. Lupin and Fujiko plot to steal the royal treasures and avenge Queen Gretchen, but things don’t exactly go as planned. Who will have their happily ever after ending? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 44: Our Papa Is a Thief Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-07-06 Once a year, jewelers from around the country descend on New York City for a jewelry tradeshow, bringing with them their entire inventory. Combined, the jewelry is said to be worth 20 million dollars. Lupin and his gang plan to steal the whole lot, but things go awry when some children claim Lupin is their father. Jigen and Goemon find it hugely amusing, but they soon find themselves stuck in the same mess. Will the gang be able to juggle fatherhood and their thieving careers? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 45: A Toast to the Con-Game Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-07-20 Lupin and his gang have Pinkerton’s unbreakable safe, minus the key. Lupin breaks into the prison where the late Pinkerton was once held and finds the key hidden in his former prison cell. Now the gang has both the safe and key. However, Carlos, a mob boss and Pinkerton’s younger brother, steals the safe from their hideout. Meanwhile, Fujiko and her new man are also after the safe. Who is the biggest con artist of them all? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 46: Worn-Out Wings Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-07-27 At Fujiko’s request, Lupin steals the Hina dolls given to the US Vice President by the Deputy Prime Minister of Japan. However, the doll heist was a trap laid out by Fujiko and her partner, Barracuda. Inside one of the Hina dolls is proof of a secret military transaction between the US and Japanese government, which they can use to extort both governments. Betrayed by Fujiko, Lupin and his gang are stuck on a deserted island. Will the gang make it off the island and what will become of Goemon’s Zantetsuken sword? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 47: A Famous Picture Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-08-17 The mafia killed a young boy’s father to steal his massive fortune. Realizing that his life is in danger, Ken’s father paints a picture that contains a treasure map to his fortune and is killed shortly after. Goemon pities the young boy who is afflicted with an incurable illness, and swears to retrieve his father’s painting for him. Will Goemon be able to keep his promise and will Lupin decipher the painting’s hidden secret? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 48: Tears Stood in Hades' Eyes Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-08-31 The 100-carat blue diamond, known as Hades’ Tear is auctioned off at 1 billion dollars along with its accompanying Hades statue to the KL Foundation of Kingsland. Lupin and Jigen make off with Hades’ Tear with ease, but they soon find out the blue diamond is nothing but a blue-tinted glass ball. The KL Foundation reveals that although it’s a glass ball, it holds Kingsland’s national secrets, and hires Lupin to smuggle it back to Kingsland. Teaming with a girl named Maria, Lupin decides to deliver Hades’ Tear to Kingsland, but is he actually being duped? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 49: Pops Was Adopted into the Family Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-09-28 Mexico’s richest woman, Madame Tequila owns a black diamond named the Black Pig of Mexico. Realizing that Lupin is after her diamond, Madame Tequila appoints Inspector Zenigata to guard it. However, what Madame Tequila doesn’t tell Inspector Zenigata is that she also has a 10 billion dollar insurance policy on the diamond. After seeing Inspector Zenigata’s valiant attempt at capturing Lupin, Madame Tequila decides to adopt Inspector Zenigata as her heir. And she’s not taking no for an answer! Will Inspector Zenigata call Madame Tequila, “Mother”? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 50: Kill the Atomic Submarine Ivanov Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 1985-12-25 Lupin and his gang steal the Ivanov, the Soviet Union’s newest atomic submarine from the Port of Arkhangelsk. Lupin lightheartedly stole it to salvage some sunken treasure off the coast of Bermuda, but he becomes entangled in a fierce tug of war between the KGB and CIA when Fujiko decides to sell it to the highest bidder. Despite the hostilities between the two spy agencies, perhaps Goemon has found a way for everyone to get along? Source: crunchyroll