This is the Museum of Ancient History Egypt is proud to show to the world.
These art pieces are from the Old Kingdom Era around 3,000 years ago.
The ancient Egyptians believed that they would live on the West side of Nile...
...after their death, crossing the river by boat.
Because of this, they mummified dead bodies and...
...placed gold and treasures in the grave for the dead to use after they crossed over.
All known ancient Egyptian art has been found in the tombs.
No wonder the grave robbers never disappear.
I can feel the spiritual energy hanging over everything.
In this room, Tutankhamen's burial accessories are displayed.
They are considered the greatest discovery of the century.
So...
...this is the golden mask of Tutankhamen.
- How is it? Do you like it? - Sure!
*CURSED CASE SCENARIO*
As we saw, the security at the museum is more strict than we had anticipated.
In addition to the guards...
...there are laser trip beams at every entrance at night.
So, sneaking in is not exactly an easy job.
There's a web of security lasers all over the museum.
Then, even if we successfully sneak in, we can't get anywhere near the showcase.
However, there is one blind spot!
This showcase is not bolted to the floor.
Now, talking about our plan...
Hey, are you listening, Goemon?
- Well, yes and no. - Hey, what do you mean by that?
Hey, Jigen! Stop puffing that water pipe and listen to me seriously!
But, this is pretty good!
- Are you guys in this or not? - That's right.
You guys have been acting funny.
We didn't come all the way to Egypt just to hang out!
Then, let me say something.
- Can you see this? - What... what? What is it?
The dull shadow on this sword.
The shadow of death!
It's an omen of something sinister about to happen.
Whatever! That's so stupid.
So, what's wrong with you, Jigen?
Me? My athlete's foot is too itchy.
Do you think that's a good enough excuse?
Don't make light of my athlete's foot.
Whenever it itches like this, something bad always happens.
The first time the police caught me, it was the same way.
I never imagined you guys would be such wimps! All right.
Lupan, let's get the job done just by ourselves!
Good idea!
Are you guys really stepping down?
That golden mask possesses more than its own beauty!
Lupan! Let me give you a word of warning.
"With swift wings, death will jump at those who touch the grave of Pharaoh."
Huh?
It's a phrase carved on a pot found in the grave of Tutankhamen.
Take care, Lupan. "Insh'Allah.
May God have mercy on you.
What are you talking about? You chicken!
- Fujiko do you believe him? - Not at all.
Way to go, Fujiko dear.
With swift wings, I jump... Oops! I couldn't get you...
It's almost time the device that I set up during the day starts operating.
No one thought we'd come and steal it from above.
What?
Oh, no!
Heave Ho! Heave Ho!
Good. Go ahead, Fujiko!
OK.
You dumb! Don't lift up so quickly!
Though I wouldn't mind dying with you.
Lupan!
It's Lupan! I'm positive. Lupan did it!
That bastard already went to Egypt.
No wonder I couldn't find him in Israel.
Damn!
I wonder what I did wrong.
At what time does a direct flight to Egypt leave?
There are no direct flights to Egypt.
Oh, don't say that! There has to be at least one.
This is an Israeli airport. What makes you think there is a flight to an Arab country?
Don't you care if Lupan gets away? If there's no flight, get one ready!
Help! It's the Japanese Red Army!
- What are you doing? Are you the one? - No. I'm not Red Army. Stop!
We need to arrest Lupan!
Cheers!
Good-looking, isn't it?
My buddy, Jigen. My buddy, Goemon!
Why don't you worship this golden mask, instead of looking so gloomy.
True. 3,000 years of history behind it. I'm falling in love with Tutankhamen!
Don't you think he looks like me?
How is it? Does it look good on me?
Hey, don't get carried away, Lupan.
If you toy around with an art piece like that, you might pay dearly for it.
That's all the more reason to do it. Playing with 3,000 years of history...
It's the ultimate luxury. Now I can hear the background music.
What?
- Do you hear anything, Goemon? - No... Nothing.
This music sounds familiar. It feels like I've heard it a long time ago.
Don't be silly. I can't hear any music.
Hey!
Hey, Lupan!
He seems to be possessed by something.
Could it be the curse of Pharaoh?
The curse of Pharaoh?
Read this.
"The curse of Pharaoh. Strange deaths among the excavators of his grave."
In 1922, a British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered...
...Tutankhamen's grave in the "Valley of the King". Soon after that...
...Lord Carnavon, a financial supporter of the excavation, died mysteriously.
After that, two experts of Egyptian art who had visited the grave died suddenly.
Howard Carter himself died from unknown causes in 1923, shouting:
"It's all over. I hear the calling."
After that, twenty professionals in various fields, who had cooperated...
...in the Tutankhamen research, died from unknown causes.
Nothing but superstition!
Even when you see Lupan like that?
It's a curse.
If Lupan is possessed by Pharaoh's curse, what can we do?
I would imagine you could do nothing but to return that golden mask to the museum.
That mask is too dangerous for a single person to possess...
...even for Lupan.
Impossible!
We worked so hard to get hold of it!
Hey! Don't you care what happens to Lupan?
Besides, Lupan wouldn't approve of it!
Even now, while he's sleeping, he's gripping onto it tightly.
The shadow of death is getting darker.
Hey, Lupan!
All right. Chase him! He couldn't have gotten far.
Unless we find him quickly, something grave will happen!
I'm positive.
That's Lupan.
By the way, I can't believe he has climbed so high up.
You never know what a cursed man can do.
This is not the time to be impressed. We need to hurry up and take Lupan home.
But how?
Lupan! Come down, please!
I am the King!
Awakened from 3,000 years of sleep...
...I have come back to life. I am the King!
This is pretty serious stuff.
I can tell that something bad will happen.
Hurry up. Hurry up. Hurry up. Go faster!
Lupan! Get down! I'll arrest you!
If you don't come down, I'll come get you!
Great Kings, spirits of ancestors! Save me!
I beg of you to save this roaming soul!
Roaming soul? I'll catch you so that you won't roam around ever again!
If we don't do something, he'll get caught for sure.
There is nothing we can do. We are completely surrounded.
- Is everything in God's will? - "Insh'Allah."
Lupan! Have you given up at last?
I wish to return to my resting place, the Valley of the King. Pharaoh!
It's the Spirit of Pharaoh!
Impossible! This is why I don't like cartoons!
It's not real. Look carefully!
You won't be able to deceive my eyes. Wait, Lupan!
Oh, no!
Fujiko!
Don't let them slip away!
Wait, Lupan!
The sun sets and the sun rises again.
It's been repeated for thousands and thousands of years.
Compared to that, a man's life is so ephemeral.
How is Lupan?
When he realized we're heading for the Valley of the King...
...he looked relieved and fell asleep.
Fujiko, what is it?
The Mask of Tutankhamen. Please return it to the museum.
I've never seen Lupan like that.
Clinging to my arms as if he were a newborn baby. Such a fragile Lupan!
- You care about Lupan, after all. - Don't misunderstand me!
I just want Lupan to go back to being who he was.
The greatest thief of the century, Lupan The 3RD!
So do we!
Go return such a god of plague!
Sure! Take care of Lupan for us!
My mask is missing! Where did you put it?
Lupan! Please, please be quiet. Not much longer. Please be patient.
I need to keep him quiet somehow.
Excuse me. Do you have any sleeping pills?
Fujiko Mine!
Ze...zenigata!
At last I found you! So, where is Lupan?
Bad timing! The last man I want to see!
- Please let us go. Just this time! - Shut up! You're not gonna trick me!
The Tutankhamen's curse? Do you think you can fool me with such a story?
Lupaaan!
Lupan! Where are you? There is no use in hiding! Come out!
- Huh! Lupan's missing! - He must have escaped!
Damn! You made up the story about the curse to gain him time to escape!
I'm not lying! Look!
This is...
Lupan pulled his hands forcefully through the handcuffs. It's his blood.
He usually takes handcuffs off as if they were gloves.
Well, that's true. Then, where is Lupan now?
He must be in the Valley of the King!
Good! Thanks, Fujiko.
Whether Lupan is cursed or not, I, Zenigata, will arrest him for sure!
Bastard! Wherever he hides himself, I'll find him and catch him.
Even in the fire...
...or a grave.
It was quite a task. It's almost dawn. I hope this will undo the curse on Lupan.
The shadow of death disappeared!
Lupan
- Don't... Lupan... Stop it... - Tickle, tickle... Tickle, tickle...
Lupan?
Are you awake, Fujiko dear?
Lupan!
The Valley of the King.
I feel as if I've just woken from a 3,000 years long dream.
A very long dream, wasn't it?
Shall we go, Fujiko?
I can hear the calling. It's calling me.
It's calling me. It's calling me. The spirit of Tutankhamen is calling.
It's calling me...
No. It's Lupan who is calling me.
Lupaaaan!
- Princess, how do you feel? - Quite refreshed.
- Then, are we not there yet? - We already passed it earlier.
I'm embarrassed. I didn't even notice.
Don't worry about anything unimportant. Just live long, please.
Trans-European Super Express.
On board is a mafia head, Martino, with paintings and jewellery he stole.
My robbery plan is absolutely perfect.
But, as always, Zenigata butts in. It's really annoying!
Next Episode:
"Venetian Super Express" (Disorient Express) See ya!
"Venetian Super Express" (Disorient Express)