OVA
Description
Inspector Zenigata arrives in Tokyo as Lupin impersonators, including one arrested for shoplifting, converge on the city. His unwavering goal is identifying and capturing the genuine Lupin III, a task complicated by the confusing swarm of copycats.
Zenigata is defined by his relentless, often obsessive pursuit of Lupin. His methods range from competent police work to impulsive actions fueled by this singular focus. He typically avoids lethal force against Lupin, though he drew his firearm as a last resort during the Green vs Red incident involving weapons-grade plutonium ("The Ice Cube") due to the extreme threat.
His personality shows contradictions across portrayals. Early depictions present him as ruthless, opportunistic, and violent, willing to shoot at Lupin during heists. Later iterations mellow into a more affable, yet still hot-blooded, figure driven by a strong sense of justice. He resists bribery, demonstrates old-fashioned honor, and frequently clashes with corrupt superiors or Interpol's bureaucratic limitations. His dynamic with Lupin blends rivalry with unacknowledged mutual respect; he refuses to let anyone else capture or kill Lupin and mourns perceived losses intensely.
Physically, Zenigata possesses notable strength and proficiency in judo, karate, and jitte techniques. He is renowned for skillfully throwing handcuffs in a bola-like manner to subdue targets. His trademark attire consistently includes a trench coat and fedora, with color variations: orange in Part 1, camel in Part 2, light green in Part III, red in Part 4. Subconsciously, his obsession enables superhuman physical feats during chases, overcoming large obstacles or defeating multiple attackers when Lupin's name is mentioned.
His backstory identifies him as a Japanese police inspector who originally pursued Fujiko Mine before shifting focus to Lupin. He transitioned from the Tokyo Police Force to Interpol for international jurisdiction. Personal relationships are minimal due to his single-minded mission, though fleeting references to a daughter (The Mystery of Mamo) and potential romantic interests appear sporadically.
Zenigata is defined by his relentless, often obsessive pursuit of Lupin. His methods range from competent police work to impulsive actions fueled by this singular focus. He typically avoids lethal force against Lupin, though he drew his firearm as a last resort during the Green vs Red incident involving weapons-grade plutonium ("The Ice Cube") due to the extreme threat.
His personality shows contradictions across portrayals. Early depictions present him as ruthless, opportunistic, and violent, willing to shoot at Lupin during heists. Later iterations mellow into a more affable, yet still hot-blooded, figure driven by a strong sense of justice. He resists bribery, demonstrates old-fashioned honor, and frequently clashes with corrupt superiors or Interpol's bureaucratic limitations. His dynamic with Lupin blends rivalry with unacknowledged mutual respect; he refuses to let anyone else capture or kill Lupin and mourns perceived losses intensely.
Physically, Zenigata possesses notable strength and proficiency in judo, karate, and jitte techniques. He is renowned for skillfully throwing handcuffs in a bola-like manner to subdue targets. His trademark attire consistently includes a trench coat and fedora, with color variations: orange in Part 1, camel in Part 2, light green in Part III, red in Part 4. Subconsciously, his obsession enables superhuman physical feats during chases, overcoming large obstacles or defeating multiple attackers when Lupin's name is mentioned.
His backstory identifies him as a Japanese police inspector who originally pursued Fujiko Mine before shifting focus to Lupin. He transitioned from the Tokyo Police Force to Interpol for international jurisdiction. Personal relationships are minimal due to his single-minded mission, though fleeting references to a daughter (The Mystery of Mamo) and potential romantic interests appear sporadically.