Lupin the 3rd Part 3 Season 1 Episode 1 The Gold is Beckoning Lupin
- March 3, 1984
- 24 min
Lupin the 3rd Part 3 is an anime series that follows the adventures of Arsene Lupin III, the world's greatest thief, and his partners Jigen and Goemon. In season 1 episode 1, titled "The Gold is Beckoning Lupin," Lupin embarks on a daring heist to steal a legendary gold statue.
The episode starts with Lupin and his partners Jigen and Goemon arriving in Greece, where they learn of the existence of the gold statue. The statue is said to be worth billions of dollars, and Lupin is determined to add it to his collection.
However, they quickly discover that they are not the only ones after the statue. A group of ruthless mercenaries, led by the mysterious Miss Papillon, are also on the hunt for the valuable artifact. Lupin and his team must navigate dangerous obstacles and outsmart their rivals to get their hands on the gold.
As Lupin and his companions plan their attack, they come across Kikuchi, a Japanese artist who is currently residing in Greece. Kikuchi is a gifted sculptor and was responsible for creating the gold statue that Lupin is after. However, he has been kidnapped by the mercenaries who are using him to come up with a replica of the statue.
Lupin sees an opportunity to use Kikuchi's skills to his advantage and infiltrates the mercenaries' lair to rescue him. With Kikuchi's help, they are able to create a replica statue to fool the mercenaries, allowing them to escape with the real gold statue.
As they make their getaway, they are pursued by the mercenaries, but Lupin has a few tricks up his sleeve to outsmart them. With some last-minute clever maneuvers, Lupin and his team manage to escape with the statue and leave their rivals in the dust.
"The Gold is Beckoning Lupin" is a thrilling episode that sets the tone for the entire season. It features some of Lupin's most daring heists and showcases the clever tactics that have made him the world's greatest thief. The episode also introduces some new characters and expands on the relationships between Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon. It's a must-watch for fans of the series and a great starting point for newcomers to the franchise.