This was the only episode to not have a director credited. This was due to the transition of Ohsumi's direction on the series to Miyazaki & Takahata's direction.
After Goemon slices Lupin's car in half, Lupin threatens to boil him alive. This was the fate of the original Goemon Ishikawa.
Miyazaki portrays Lupin as more of a suave gentleman than in the manga or under Osumi's direction.
The scene where Goemon slices Lupin's car in half is taken from the manga chapter 'A Day Without Killing'.
Miyazaki's trademark of portraying tough women is showcased here when Fujiko expertly disarms a duelist at a trial using a short sword.