Lupin III

The Big Golden Showdown (1x23)

: 26, 1972

A disputed horde of recently discovered ancient gold coins draws the attention of Lupin and company. As the ownership of the coins is disputed, Lupin decides to settle the matter on his own by stealing them from the Dai Nippon Bank. After a dispute with his chief, Zenigata resigns and vows to stop Lupin on his own in one final showdown. As each man races after his prize, who will win this climatic series showdown? Note: This episode features a rare extended sequence of Jigen without his hat, as well as a brief shot of animation director Ootsuka Yasuo driving by in his Army surplus jeep, and another of he and Miyazaki looking under the hood.