Lupin The 3rd (1977) s01e05 Episode Script

Episode 5

My name is Lupin the Third.
Grandson of the infamous phantom thief, Arsene Lupin.
The international police are always after me but, well, I have never been caught.
If I want to steal something, I always succeed.
I am the great thief that goes by the name Lupin the Third.
Daisuke Jigen, my partner.
Ever the hard-boiled professional, he's a cool-headed gunman.
A man with a strong sense of duty, I can always depend on him.
Goemon Ishikawa the Thirteenth.
Of the famous Ishikawa family of thieves.
A master swordsman, he can cut through anything with his katana.
He can be a really scary guy if you anger him.
Police inspector Zenigata the Third.
Descendant of the Zenigata family, he comes from a long line of policemen.
He lives to catch me.
He is difficult for me to deal with The mystery woman, Ms.
Fujiko Mine.
She could be a spy or a thief, there's just no telling with this woman.
She's always giving me a hard time but I couldn't hate her.
Well, then.
Surrounded by all these interesting people I wonder what's going to happen to me this time? That was great! That was indeed indeed wonderful! I don't know who you are, but this is not a show for your entertainment.
Applause is not appreciated.
Oh, how rude of me not to introduce myself.
I am the executive producer of Hero Promotions.
What I do is bring heroes together to create spectacular events.
I guess I'm what you'd call a "connector".
Well then, Mr.
"connector" What do you want with me? Well, the thing is, I'm the manager of this here speed-shooting kid from America who heard rumors of you and, well Hey, you, Samurai Goemon! Let's fight! Fight, alright? Well? What do you say? Is it alright? I cannot turn my back on someone who has traveled so far to face me.
Very well.
You may attack me at any time you wish.
At any time you wish! All right.
We wouldn't kill him.
We just want to teach Mr.
High-and-Mighty-Swordsman a little lesson.
Introducing Goemon the 13th! You're so young, yet you're a true Samurai.
Very unusual for a young Japanese man of this age.
Actually, it's the opposite.
I'm normal and other Japanese are screwed up.
Instead of relying on the strength and greatness of the Japanese sword they look to western weapons like rifles and pistols.
Speaking of which, that's one seriously sharp sword you've got there.
It must have quite some history, right? This here is my Kotetsu, and it thirsts for blood! (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) Come no closer, or it will slice you in half! (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) I, Komatsugawa, possess this Yoshikane and the skill to use it.
(note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) Sharp enough to split a falling leaf in half (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) (note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) that is the essence of a Masamune.
(note: Kotetsu, Yoshikane and Masamune were famous Japanese sword smiths) Kotetsu, Yoshikane and finally, Masamune.
By combining the secrets of these three legendary sword smiths this sword was created.
No wonder it can cut so well! Just for your information I plan on using my beloved sword to kill a certain man.
Really? And who might this man be? Lupin The Third.
Um Do you know what Lupin looks like? Unfortunately, I have no idea.
That is good! Absolutely great! Don't get so angry, I was only laughing because through my work, I know lot of people.
I just thought I could help you out.
Who's there?! It's nice to see you again, Goemon.
Mine Fujiko Welcome.
Let me introduce you This is Mine Fujiko.
My girlfriend.
How do you do? Uh, right, how do you do? Pleased to meet you.
Likewise.
Wait a minute Aren't you Lu It's a spider, a spider! A huge spider! There are no spiders here.
Yes, that's right.
- That aside, I'm sure you're - Aagh! There's somebody suspicious outside! - It might be Lupin! - What?! Goemon! Wait! Don't tell him I'm Lupin, all right? Knowing you You're here after something, right? Maybe I should tell him who you really are Stop it! Why should I? Just what are you after? Come on, you can tell me It's none of your business.
Fujiko Don't come near me! Wow, aren't you tough! Lupin, he's gonna find out sooner or later.
Let's get going before he comes back.
All right.
See you later.
I will kill you! What the? Run! Freeze or die! I knew who you were from the beginning, Lupin.
Wh-what did you say? The person who hired me to kill you gave me the following hint: Lupin's weak point is his inability to resist the temptation to meddle in other people's affairs.
I guess it's obvious to everyone.
Out of pity, I'll give you one last chance.
Which will be faster your legs or my sword? On the count of three the decision between life and death will be made.
I feel like sending you flowers for that.
Thanks a bunch.
One.
Hey, Jigen, don't hate me if we don't make it.
I mean, don't you think it's only fair? After all, we're the bad guys Two.
We should face death humbly, kneeling down on the tatami.
(note: Tatami=Japanese mat) (note: Tatami=Japanese mat) - On the tatami - Right you are (note: Tatami=Japanese mat) Three.
Here we go! Damn it! Goemon, come on.
The fight's on! I praise your bravery, Lupin.
How was that? Lupin style tatami block.
However, here you can no longer resort to that technique, Lupin.
How do you intend to defend against my sword? The sword is greater that any other weapon.
Goemon, do you still believe that? Of course.
Well, I disagree.
I'll disproof that hypothesis of yours right now.
That wouldn't be possible even if the object in your jacket was a missile! What's this?! A new kind of rocket fuel.
Once it comes in contact with air Goodbye, Goemon! Rest in peace! Hot! Hot! (note: "Mou" is a word to used to express irritation and frustration) I can't stand it! (note: "Mou" is a word to used to express irritation and frustration) I was sure he'd be helpless against fire! If I had known it would turn out like this I would have never used the liquid fuel! Stop mooing, you sound like a cow.
Here, take a look.
It's old man Momochi.
Yep, Momochi the Killer also known as the Death of Iga the greatest monster of this century.
He has been in the business for 50 years and has 5,000 assassinations to his name.
He's so well respected that there has been talk in the assassination circles about creating a Momochi commemorative museum.
But I heard he died some time ago.
Nope, he's alive.
He had been hiding out on some mountain and training a successor.
The successor to the Momochi school of assassination.
Jigen, don't tell me That's right.
That was Goemon the 13th.
Then Goemon is Right, Momochi's beloved pupil.
Ah, I'm so happy.
We're together again tonight.
I'm ecstatic.
We finally have time for each other, so why are you so quiet? Say something.
You're so cold We're spending the next four hours together.
Yes, we have the whole night to ourselves.
So, darling will you promise me, like you always do? That you won't touch me until the stars disappear and it's time for the lovers to say goodbye to both the night and each other? I'll put on some music, all right? That's enough! Momochi-sensei?! Please forgive my insolence.
Dimwit! Not only did you allow Lupin to escape but just look at your pitiful self! Useless idiot! Yes, I will definitely defeat him the next time Too naive! You're too naive, Goemon.
Have you forgotten that there's no next time in the world of assassination? No, I haven't, it's just that That what?! This man, Lupin the Third is a man of many talents Shut up! Stop making excuses.
You're like that because you've spent too much time chasing girls! No, Fujiko is just a friend.
I never once touched her No excuses! Stop imitating the radio! You'll understand, won't you dear? I don't know what'll happen tomorrow but tonight This DJ isn't cute at all.
After all she says, she doesn't let the guy touch her Really this is how women are nowadays.
You've got a bad habit of talking to yourself.
You must be lonely.
I'm sorry for making you lonely.
Ah, Fujiko! I ran away from Goemon.
You liar.
You were all over him just a moment ago.
No, it's not like that! Listen to me, Lupin.
An assassin was chasing me and Goemon came to my rescue.
I became his friend out of gratitude.
However, he told me to remember that I'd be in his debt for the rest of my life.
That bastard That guy really said something like that? That's not all he's also a lecher A lecher?! I tried to run away, but he caught me and then Well, that's definitely lecherous.
All right, then I'm so glad, Lupin! You're going to help me out, right? This is ridiculous.
Anyway, Fujiko, you just don't know enough of men.
That's the reason this happened to you in the first place.
You've got to study more.
Study If you're the teacher, then I'll study.
Well then, let's start the lesson right away.
Wait.
Get rid of Goemon first.
After that See? It's that beat up building over there.
The basement serves as Goemon's hideout.
Okay, I got it.
I'll go take care of him right away so be a good girl and wait for me right here, all right? Take care, Lupin.
I've been waiting for you, Lupin! Why you how long have you been there? Tonight is the night I will defeat the sleaze that you are.
Sleaze? That's you! You pervert! What are you talking about? It is you who wasted no opportunity to defile her pristine body, be it night or day you vile degenerate! M-me? I didn't do that, you did! Me? Who told you that? - A trap! - Damn it! Die! Die! Die! Lupin! Goemon! Both of you, die! Here is the promised fee.
After you take this, we're strangers.
Understand? Yes.
Even under your direction this wasn't easy for me to pull off.
Seducing both Goemon and Lupin and making them fight each other.
That pure little Fujiko? I can't believe it! How beautiful! Before we become strangers let me ask you one thing.
Killing your beloved student like that I can't understand why you would do such a thing.
It's none of your busi--- Um, maybe I should take this opportunity to tell you, after all.
To tell you the truth The true mastermind behind my actions is a computer.
Eh? A computer? As it came to pass, the supercomputer of a certain secret organization one day calculated that there were only two people in the whole world who posed any kind of threat to them.
One was obviously Lupin.
The other was my beloved pupil, Goemon.
The computer predicted that in the near future Goemon would come to oppose the organization.
It reasoned that since Goemon was a masterful fighter only the most skilled assassin in the word could overcome the combined power of him and Lupin.
And that assassin was I.
Of course, I refused.
And then I ran, and ran, and ran, but wherever I went, there they were.
You can't image what I went through afterwards Just thinking about it makes me shiver.
No matter how great a killer I am I couldn't do anything against them and their hi-tech equipment.
They made damn sure I understood that, too.
I thought that if Goemon had to die the least I could do was to kill him with my own two hands! But what have I done? How could I have done such a horrible thing? Forgive me, Goemon! Cease your acting, wretch! Goemon! You sensed my sword aimed at you from the below so you about-faced into this third-rate melodrama! I will not be fooled! It is the truth, Goemon! What other motive could I have? You have a good reason to want me dead.
It is because you have grown old.
What?! Now matter how strong you are, you could not defeat old age.
But since you have always emphasized the importance of physical strength you could not accept that reality! However, if you were to kill Lupin and me the top two operatives in the underworld you could regain your title as the master of assassination! You are absolutely right.
There is no need for me to say anything, then.
By the way, Goemon what do you intend to do now? - Kill you! - Wait, Goemon! If I must die I will take somebody down with me.
The woman called Mine Fujiko, that is! Help me! I have taught you everything I know about the art of assassination but there is one thing I did not teach you.
And that is the art of confusing your opponent in order to escape.
In other words, the art of survival! There is truth in his words This is the difference between a professional and an amateur.
Furthermore, this difference that exists between you and I also exists between you and Lupin.
Silence! You are correct in saying that I lack your finesse but I will not suffer you to imply I would lose to Lupin! It's impossible for you.
And this is why, Goemon: If Lupin were in the same situation, he would have killed me without hesitation.
That is the difference between the two of you.
Ain't that the truth.
You hit the nail on the head, old man.
Lupin! Lupin! I am here for our final battle! Prepare yourself! Just wait a minute, Goemon.
I'm starting to like you Say no more! There are no second chances in the world of assassination.
You won't give up, no matter what? I won't! Think it over, Goemon! If we fight, I will have no choice but to kill you! Have you forgotten, Lupin? You cannot defeat me with such weapons! Not quite.
Have you forgotten the power of the liquid fuel? We will find out soon enough! Try it, and see for yourself! Secret technique: Tornado! Despite the magnitude of the incident there were no casualties.
However, one of the two men who caused this accident was seen fleeing from the scene, covered with burns.
Now, let me introduce to you the courageous young lady who shot this film.
Mine Fujiko! How could you make money out of someone else's misery?! Lupin the Third I will allow you to live for now.
But I swear I will defeat you the next time Using this sword.
Ah, the fun has already ended for today.
Well, for next week I got caught up in a weird situation of trying to find out the history of an underground mafia boss who lost his memory.
My life was in danger, When we had some clues the boss died I suspected something so I decided to check out his body, What did I find hidden in his body? Next week's Danger of a Rainy Afternoon You've got the channel set.
Twine itself around my feet Kick the red waves Machine scream It's like a crazy morning light Walter P-38 In my hand When I hold it Everything will disappear It's a rule Lupin the Third
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