Koichi Zenigata, known as Inspector Zenigata, is a character who appears as a supporting figure in the anime Lupin the 3rd: Princess of the Breeze. He is a high-ranking officer with Interpol, the international police organization. His background includes service with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police before transferring to Interpol specifically to pursue the master thief Arsene Lupin III. He is a descendant of the legendary detective Heiji Zenigata, a connection that gives his pursuit a personal and historical weight. Zenigata is defined by his obsessive dedication to capturing Lupin. This drive consumes his life and gives him a singular focus. He often appears comical in his failures and is prone to being tricked, but he is a genuinely capable detective and a formidable opponent. He possesses a sensitive side, frequently displaying intense emotion when his plans fail or when he fears for Lupin's safety. His sense of justice, while clouded by his fixation, is genuine. His primary motivation is to bring Lupin to justice. This is not merely professional duty; it is a personal mission that gives his life meaning. He believes that only he is worthy of arresting Lupin, and he resents anyone else who might harm or capture the thief before he can. In the special, Zenigata's role is to pursue Lupin to the floating city-state of Shahalta. He attempts to apprehend Lupin during a heist, but the situation escalates with the intervention of air pirates and political turmoil in Shahalta. He thus becomes one of several parties vying for control of the treasure and the outcome of the crisis. His presence adds a layer of law enforcement opposition to Lupin's plans. The central relationship in Zenigata's life is with Lupin. Their dynamic is adversarial yet filled with mutual respect. Lupin often taunts and evades him, but Zenigata's unwavering pursuit creates a bond that is both antagonistic and, in a strange way, cooperative. In the special, Zenigata also interacts with other characters such as the young princess Yutika, though his primary focus remains Lupin. Zenigata undergoes no major transformation in this story. He remains steadfast in his role as the persistent inspector. The special does, however, highlight his resilience and his ability to adapt to new threats, as he must contend not only with Lupin but also with the air pirates and the unstable political situation. Zenigata is an expert detective with sharp intuition. He is trained in judo and karate and is physically fit. His signature technique is throwing his handcuffs, which are attached to a rope, to snare suspects from a distance. He also carries a pistol but prefers non-lethal apprehension. His endurance is remarkable; he can withstand extreme physical and emotional strain in his pursuit of Lupin.