Inspector Zenigata persists as the primary law enforcement officer relentlessly pursuing Lupin III throughout the depicted events, marked by near-miss chase sequences consistent with his franchise portrayal. His trademark physical resilience surfaces during a helicopter crash; entangled on a flagpole amid the wreckage, he continues shouting challenges at Lupin’s crew, underscoring his tenacity in surviving improbable situations when fixated on his target.

His specialized tracking skills counter Lupin’s methods, notably honing his hearing to recognize Lupin’s Fiat engine sound, enabling him to detect the thief’s movements through auditory cues alone—highlighting his obsessive focus on his adversary’s habits. The Zenigata-Lupin dynamic retains complexity: while adversarial, Zenigata displays unexpected physical familiarity, embracing and nuzzling Lupin after a dramatic leap while declaring their fated connection, contributing to series humor. Post-encounter, he blends professional duty with personal concern by offering katsudon in a warm interrogation room.

Zenigata primarily functions as a comedic narrative element, typically interrupting the gang’s activities or initiating pursuit sequences ending in characteristic failures. His role recedes against other characters’ intersecting storylines, confined largely to reacting to Lupin’s heists rather than driving independent plots.