I'm still not any clearer as to why Keiichiro hates the Lupinrangers. He says in this episode that it's because their focus on the Collection leaves the Ganglers with more time to rampage, but we've only ever seen Ganglers be destroyed within minutes of losing their pieces AND by refusing to co-operate Keiichiro is doing the exact same thing. Come to think of it, what are the Lupinrangers guilty of? Handling stolen items? Property damage? The Patrangers are just as guilty of those things! Gah!
To add to this, according to Over-Time's translation, Keiichiro is annoyed because the LupinRangers have been an obstacle in taking down every last Gangler. The thieves don't care about defeating them, just grabbing the Lupin Collection. He asks how many people have suffered because the thieves let a Gangler go.
And honestly, that's a good question. Not just in-show, but for the fans paying attention at home.
Seriously, have ANY Ganglers actually got away? Outside of the one with the large hat and ice powers, I can't think of any.
There might have been a few that the Thieves have not defeated themselves, but the Police usually picked up their slack. Unless the show is implying that the Phantom Thieves have been operating longer than the Police have, which would make sense.
Over all, this was a good episode! It definitely helped explained why Keiichiro has such a personal grudge against the thieves. It's not about bringing them in, it's about protecting the people. He's taken the ideals of justice way more personally than his fellow cops. And he faltered when Noel let it slip that the thieves are fighting to avenge their fallen loved ones. However, the final minutes of the show kind of induced a faceplam moment from me. Because, REALLY Keiichiro?! It took you 30-some episodes to ask why they are collecting the Lupin Collection? You're curious about that NOW?!
Still, can't wait for more episodes!