Episode
Lupin the 3rd: Pops Was Adopted into the Family
Overview
Lupin wants to steal the valuable jewel of a famous female shot putter, but Zenigata is putting up a valiant defense. His efforts impress the lady so much that she wants to adopt him! Whose tenacity will win the day?
Details
- Series
- Lupin the 3rd
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 49
- Air date
- 1985-09-28
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Pops Was Adopted into the Family is Episode 49 in Part III of Lupin the 3rd. It aired on 1985-09-28. The runtime is 25 min.
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