Lupin the 3rd, Part 2 Season 3 Episode 4 Kooky Kabuki - Part One

  • October 23, 1978
  • 24 min

In the third season of the popular Japanese anime series Lupin the 3rd, Part 2, episode four titled "Kooky Kabuki - Part One" Lupin and his gang embark on a new adventure in the bustling city of Tokyo. Their mission is to steal a unique set of samurai armor that belonged to the shogun.

The episode begins with a traditional Kabuki theater performance where Lupin witnesses a pickpocket stealing a wallet from an unsuspecting audience member. Lupin's curiosity gets the best of him, and he decides to follow the thief. He soon discovers that the thief is an elderly man who appears to be suffering from some form of memory loss.

In an attempt to help the old man, Lupin takes him to a nearby hospital where they run into Fujiko Mine, Lupin’s love interest, who is also on a mission in Tokyo. Fujiko tells Lupin that she is working for a wealthy businessman who has contracted her to steal the same samurai armor that Lupin is planning to steal.

The plot thickens as Lupin realizes that there are others after the samurai armor, including a group of Yakuza thugs who are also seeking to steal the armor from the same wealthy businessman that Fujiko is working for.

As Lupin delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the armor, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a spiritual medium and a Kabuki ghost story. He enlists the help of his trusted allies, Daisuke Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa, and together they work to unravel the secrets of the samurai armor and the Kabuki ghost story.

The episode is filled with plenty of action sequences and suspenseful moments as Lupin and his gang navigate the treacherous streets of Tokyo. Lupin's wit and cunning are put to the test as he faces off against Fujiko and the Yakuza thugs, all while trying to solve the mystery of the samurai armor.

Overall, "Kooky Kabuki - Part One" is an exciting and fast-paced episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a great addition to the Lupin the 3rd franchise, and fans of the series will surely enjoy this latest installment.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 23, 1978
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English