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Type
Manga
Volumes
14
Chapters
109
Status
Completed
Published
1967-07-07 to 1972-04-01
Genres
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Mystery
Drama
Seinen
Adult Cast
Serializations
Manga Action
Authors
Monkey Punch (Story & Art)
Lupin III
This is the first time Monkey Punch's original, classic series has been published in the U.S. International man of mystery and master thief extraordinaire, Lupin III comes from a long line of high stakes bandits, all committed to stealing from the rich and giving to themselves. Fortunately, Lupin tends to avoid robbing society's virtuous and, instead, targets some pretty shady characters. Of course, he partners with some pretty shady characters as well: Daisuke Jigen is an ex-mafia hit man who carries himself with a somber demeanor, his trademark black fedora tilted forward to hide his eyes. Goemon Ishikawa is a cipher-like swordsman with samurai-ish overtones who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits. Fujiko Mine is the object of Lupin's affections, but, since she is a thief herself, the duo's romance more than occasionally clashes with their competition for big scores. The global police force, Interpol, and in particular the tenacious Inspector Zenigata, long to capture Lupin and his gang. Zenigata's relationship with the eponymous master thief is a complicated one, characterized by mutual respect laced with utter disdain. The two have even worked together when it's served both their interests, but they understand that when the crisis ends, they must resume their former wariness and animosity toward each other. (Source: Tokyopop)
Characters
Arsene Lupin III
Main
Daisuke Jigen
Main
Fujiko Mine
Main
Kouichi Zenigata
Main
Lupin II
Supporting
Fake Lupin
Supporting
Pycal
Supporting
Kyosuke Mamou
Supporting