TV Special
Description
Daisuke Jigen is a seasoned professional thief and marksman, cutting his teeth with American and Italian organized crime. His background includes work as a bodyguard and assassin for New York syndicates before relocating to Japan and adopting his current identity. Pragmatic in his criminal pursuits, he favors reliable firearms like his signature Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver for its stopping power and misfire resistance.
His unwavering loyalty centers on his primary partner, Lupin III, often serving as the voice of reason. This dynamic surfaces during the Statue of Liberty heist, where he persuades Lupin out of retirement following romantic and financial setbacks. Jigen possesses a quick temper, reacting angrily to insults or perceived disrespect, sometimes physically retaliating against allies, contrasting with an ironic sense of humor displayed during jobs.
During the Liberty operation, Jigen coordinated with associate Rooster to locate the Super Egg diamond hidden within the statue. After Rooster's fatal shooting during their escape from the Three Masons, Jigen maintained focus on the heist despite the personal loss. He participated in unconventional theft methods, employing explosive devices and a balloon mechanism to relocate the entire statue to the Grand Canyon for diamond retrieval. His critical marksmanship provided covering fire during confrontations with the Three Masons and the diamond extraction.
Jigen exhibits consistent distrust toward Fujiko Mine due to her history of betrayal, though he collaborates pragmatically when necessary. His interactions with Goemon Ishikawa XIII remain professional; both operated independently during the Liberty mission before converging at critical points. His appearance features a dark business suit, light dress shirt, black tie, and an ever-present broad-brimmed fedora partially obscuring his face. The hat serves functional purposes beyond concealment, occasionally doubling as a shooting aid during gunfights.
Personal habits include frequently smoking bent cigarettes, typically Pall Mall or Marlboro brands, and consuming alcoholic beverages like scotch, bourbon, and beer without affecting his sharpness. These traits persist during operations, including downtime throughout the Liberty mission.
His unwavering loyalty centers on his primary partner, Lupin III, often serving as the voice of reason. This dynamic surfaces during the Statue of Liberty heist, where he persuades Lupin out of retirement following romantic and financial setbacks. Jigen possesses a quick temper, reacting angrily to insults or perceived disrespect, sometimes physically retaliating against allies, contrasting with an ironic sense of humor displayed during jobs.
During the Liberty operation, Jigen coordinated with associate Rooster to locate the Super Egg diamond hidden within the statue. After Rooster's fatal shooting during their escape from the Three Masons, Jigen maintained focus on the heist despite the personal loss. He participated in unconventional theft methods, employing explosive devices and a balloon mechanism to relocate the entire statue to the Grand Canyon for diamond retrieval. His critical marksmanship provided covering fire during confrontations with the Three Masons and the diamond extraction.
Jigen exhibits consistent distrust toward Fujiko Mine due to her history of betrayal, though he collaborates pragmatically when necessary. His interactions with Goemon Ishikawa XIII remain professional; both operated independently during the Liberty mission before converging at critical points. His appearance features a dark business suit, light dress shirt, black tie, and an ever-present broad-brimmed fedora partially obscuring his face. The hat serves functional purposes beyond concealment, occasionally doubling as a shooting aid during gunfights.
Personal habits include frequently smoking bent cigarettes, typically Pall Mall or Marlboro brands, and consuming alcoholic beverages like scotch, bourbon, and beer without affecting his sharpness. These traits persist during operations, including downtime throughout the Liberty mission.