Fujiko Mine operates as a professional thief and confidence trickster, frequently collaborating with or opposing Lupin III and his associates. Created by Monkey Punch to introduce a female presence into the Lupin III series, her name combines "Fujiko" – incorporating "Fuji" from Mount Fuji and the feminine suffix "-ko" – with "Mine," meaning "summit." Initially conceived as a Bond girl archetype, she evolved from multiple women named Fujiko in early manga chapters into a singular character renowned for her ever-changing appearances and styles. Monkey Punch likened her dynamic with Lupin to D'Artagnan and Milady de Winter, framing their relationship as one of mutual enjoyment rather than conventional romance or marriage. Her background shifts across different stories. In the original manga, she first infiltrates a wealthy family as a con artist, eventually partnering with Lupin to rob them. Early narratives often depicted their encounters as first meetings, even following significant events like Lupin killing her father. Manga versions explicitly show them as sexually involved, contrasting with most anime adaptations where she typically betrays Lupin and rebuffs his advances. A consistent element is her link to organized crime; the anime episode "An Assassin Sings the Blues" reveals her past as half of the "Golden Couple," partnered with assassin Killer Pun under a syndicate. After Pun failed to kill her due to emotional attachment when ordered to eliminate her for betrayal, Fujiko disappeared and later claimed amnesia about her life before meeting Lupin. The 2012 series *The Woman Called Fujiko Mine* reimagines her origins, portraying her as a thief targeted by Count Luis Yu Almeida, who implants traumatic memories into young women. Fujiko endures these experiments but suppresses the memories, demonstrating psychological resilience. This series highlights her use of sexuality as a weapon and introduces ambiguity regarding her bisexuality. Her professional skills encompass mastery of firearms (especially the Browning M1910), martial arts, disguise, multilingualism, and proficiency operating various vehicles, with a preference for Kawasaki motorcycles. Her relationships are marked by manipulation and intricate loyalties. Lupin remains infatuated, forgiving her betrayals and stating he "looks forward to them." Jigen distrusts her, seeing her involvement as trouble, while Goemon has collaborated with her independently despite similar suspicions. Inspector Zenigata engages in transactional exchanges with her, trading freedom or information for sexual favors or cooperation. In *Elusiveness of the Fog*, Fujiko does not travel back in time; instead, her ancestor Ofumi appears, establishing a familial link influencing the narrative. Fujiko exhibits a fear of frogs and claustrophobia. She prioritizes maintaining her appearance, often belittling others for aging or physical decline. Her personal interests include fashion, fine jewelry, shopping, social events, disco dancing, horseback riding, and dating wealthy men. She consumes champagne, wine, and martinis, smokes cigarettes, and occasionally uses a kiseru pipe.