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Daisuke Jigen is a core character and the steadfast partner of master thief Arsène Lupin III. In the crossover film Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye, Jigen joins Lupin as they find themselves competing against the three elusive Kisugi sisters of Cat's Eye to steal a set of paintings that hold the key to a long-unsolved mystery. As a professional gunman, he is defined by his exceptional marksmanship, pragmatic nature, and unwavering loyalty to his friends.
Jigen possesses a shadowy background as a former professional assassin who became close partners with Lupin after betraying his original organization. His signature weapon is a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver, which he wields with unparalleled skill. He is famous for his incredible accuracy and a quick-draw speed measured at 0.3 seconds, allowing him to draw and fire his weapon with superhuman precision.
His outward demeanor is that of a taciturn and cynical professional, a man of few words whose eyes are perpetually obscured by the brim of his black fedora. A heavy smoker, he is rarely seen without a bent cigarette, and a running characteristic is his absurd fear of dentists. Despite his gruff and serious facade, Jigen possesses an ironic sense of humor and a strong, if quiet, moral code. He considers killing women and children to be taboo, a rule that defines his actions in the field. In many ways, he serves as the pragmatic big brother of the Lupin gang, often acting as the voice of reason to restrain Lupin's more impulsive and reckless tendencies.
Jigen's primary motivation is not wealth or glory, which he holds with little interest, but the thrill of the challenge and his deep loyalty to his partner. This loyalty is the most defining aspect of his personality. Although he frequently complains about Lupin's schemes and his infatuation with women, Jigen remains his most reliable and trusted ally, always ready to rescue him from danger. This bond of brotherhood is central to his role in any story, including the conflict with the Cat's Eye trio. His other key relationships are marked by a professional, though less warm, camaraderie with the samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII and a deep-seated distrust of the femme fatale Fujiko Mine. He is often irritated when Lupin agrees to her requests, viewing her as a liability and a potential source of betrayal.
Development across the franchise shows Jigen as a consummate professional who respects skill and values sentiment more than his hard exterior lets on. In the crossover with Cat's Eye, his personality and abilities remain consistent with his established legacy, bringing the same calm, sharp-shooting expertise to the international competition. He is a man of action whose incredible marksmanship and strategic mind make him an indispensable asset to any heist and a formidable opponent in any confrontation.
Jigen possesses a shadowy background as a former professional assassin who became close partners with Lupin after betraying his original organization. His signature weapon is a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum revolver, which he wields with unparalleled skill. He is famous for his incredible accuracy and a quick-draw speed measured at 0.3 seconds, allowing him to draw and fire his weapon with superhuman precision.
His outward demeanor is that of a taciturn and cynical professional, a man of few words whose eyes are perpetually obscured by the brim of his black fedora. A heavy smoker, he is rarely seen without a bent cigarette, and a running characteristic is his absurd fear of dentists. Despite his gruff and serious facade, Jigen possesses an ironic sense of humor and a strong, if quiet, moral code. He considers killing women and children to be taboo, a rule that defines his actions in the field. In many ways, he serves as the pragmatic big brother of the Lupin gang, often acting as the voice of reason to restrain Lupin's more impulsive and reckless tendencies.
Jigen's primary motivation is not wealth or glory, which he holds with little interest, but the thrill of the challenge and his deep loyalty to his partner. This loyalty is the most defining aspect of his personality. Although he frequently complains about Lupin's schemes and his infatuation with women, Jigen remains his most reliable and trusted ally, always ready to rescue him from danger. This bond of brotherhood is central to his role in any story, including the conflict with the Cat's Eye trio. His other key relationships are marked by a professional, though less warm, camaraderie with the samurai Goemon Ishikawa XIII and a deep-seated distrust of the femme fatale Fujiko Mine. He is often irritated when Lupin agrees to her requests, viewing her as a liability and a potential source of betrayal.
Development across the franchise shows Jigen as a consummate professional who respects skill and values sentiment more than his hard exterior lets on. In the crossover with Cat's Eye, his personality and abilities remain consistent with his established legacy, bringing the same calm, sharp-shooting expertise to the international competition. He is a man of action whose incredible marksmanship and strategic mind make him an indispensable asset to any heist and a formidable opponent in any confrontation.