TV Special
Description
Inspector Koichi Zenigata is a dedicated member of the ICPO Special Police Force who has dedicated his career to the pursuit of the international master thief Lupin III. While he is originally a character from the Lupin III franchise, he plays a significant role in the crossover film Lupin III vs. Detective Conan. Physically, he stands at approximately 181 centimeters tall and weighs around 73 kilograms, with a date of birth listed as December 25. He is often referred to by the nickname Pops.
On the surface, Zenigata can sometimes appear to be an overzealous and bumbling officer, but this perception hides a consummate professional and a highly skilled master detective. His true capabilities are considerable; he is able to accurately predict where Lupin will strike and what he might be planning next. His primary motivation is the capture of Lupin III, who stands as the only criminal he has never been able to arrest. This pursuit has become the central purpose of his life, and he considers himself the only person with the right and the ability to bring Lupin to justice. Despite being an antagonist to Lupin, Zenigata holds a deep, begrudging respect for the thief. He is often portrayed as the only person who can truly understand Lupin's goals and actions, and there are occasions when the two will work together against a common enemy.
In the story of Lupin III vs. Detective Conan, Zenigata is brought in to assist the kingdom of Vespania. His official mission is to protect the nation's priceless crown jewels from the threat of Lupin III. However, his role expands beyond simple security as he becomes involved in uncovering the truth behind the suspicious deaths of the kingdom's queen and crown prince. His path crosses with that of Conan Edogawa during this investigation. In this crossover, Zenigata demonstrates his trademark resilience and superhuman endurance. In one notable instance, he is subjected to a stun gun shock that Conan remarks would knock out an elephant for thirty minutes, yet Zenigata awakens fully after only thirty seconds. He also shares a key relationship with another officer from the Detective Conan universe; it is revealed that Zenigata is an old acquaintance of Inspector Juzo Megure, as the two graduated from the same police academy.
Regarding his development, his importance in the sequel film, Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie, is somewhat reduced after the initial heist of the Cherry Sapphire, but he remains focused on his mission to capture Lupin by the film's end. His notable abilities are extensive. While he often uses a squad of skilled officers to assist him, his personal skills are formidable. He is a master of judo and karate and possesses incredible physical stamina and a high tolerance for pain. His chief weapon is a signature pair of handcuffs attached to a long rope, which he can throw with remarkable accuracy to collar criminals from a distance, and he also carries a Colt M1911 pistol. His stubborn determination, charging headlong through any obstacle in his path, is both his greatest strength and the trait that Lupin most often exploits to make his famous escapes.
On the surface, Zenigata can sometimes appear to be an overzealous and bumbling officer, but this perception hides a consummate professional and a highly skilled master detective. His true capabilities are considerable; he is able to accurately predict where Lupin will strike and what he might be planning next. His primary motivation is the capture of Lupin III, who stands as the only criminal he has never been able to arrest. This pursuit has become the central purpose of his life, and he considers himself the only person with the right and the ability to bring Lupin to justice. Despite being an antagonist to Lupin, Zenigata holds a deep, begrudging respect for the thief. He is often portrayed as the only person who can truly understand Lupin's goals and actions, and there are occasions when the two will work together against a common enemy.
In the story of Lupin III vs. Detective Conan, Zenigata is brought in to assist the kingdom of Vespania. His official mission is to protect the nation's priceless crown jewels from the threat of Lupin III. However, his role expands beyond simple security as he becomes involved in uncovering the truth behind the suspicious deaths of the kingdom's queen and crown prince. His path crosses with that of Conan Edogawa during this investigation. In this crossover, Zenigata demonstrates his trademark resilience and superhuman endurance. In one notable instance, he is subjected to a stun gun shock that Conan remarks would knock out an elephant for thirty minutes, yet Zenigata awakens fully after only thirty seconds. He also shares a key relationship with another officer from the Detective Conan universe; it is revealed that Zenigata is an old acquaintance of Inspector Juzo Megure, as the two graduated from the same police academy.
Regarding his development, his importance in the sequel film, Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie, is somewhat reduced after the initial heist of the Cherry Sapphire, but he remains focused on his mission to capture Lupin by the film's end. His notable abilities are extensive. While he often uses a squad of skilled officers to assist him, his personal skills are formidable. He is a master of judo and karate and possesses incredible physical stamina and a high tolerance for pain. His chief weapon is a signature pair of handcuffs attached to a long rope, which he can throw with remarkable accuracy to collar criminals from a distance, and he also carries a Colt M1911 pistol. His stubborn determination, charging headlong through any obstacle in his path, is both his greatest strength and the trait that Lupin most often exploits to make his famous escapes.