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Lupin the 3rd
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The grandson of Ars�ne Lupin, the original gentelman thief, Lupin is a cunning thief, who with his band of compartriots do robin hood like things, and constantly escape the ever persistent inspector zenigata. A classic show, spawning three tv series and an uncountable number of movies and specials. Some of the movies were directed by Hayao Miyazaki himself.
Ars�ne Lupin III
Lupin the Third (ルパン三世; Rupan sansei) is the grandson of Ars�ne Lupin. He is the world's most skillful and most wanted thief. Sometimes he just steals whatever he wants, and at other times he prefers to steal from disrespectable people. He often appears incompetent, but it is clearly mostly an act: after all, he is not in jail. He also has a fondness for fancy gadgets from time to time, and is infatuated with Mine Fujiko.
Jigen Daisuke
Jigen Daisuke (次元大介) is Lupin's marksman. (Note: This article uses the convention of giving the Japanese surname first; his given name is Daisuke, not Jigen.) He can perform a 0.3-second quick-draw and his shooting has amazing accuracy. He prefers to conceal his eyes using his hat, as it gives him a more enigmatic appearance. Despite having a Japanese name, his nationality is uncertain. He was a Chicago mobster, but eventually escaped to Japan and changed his name. (Jigen is not a native Japanese surname; it is a word meaning "dimension".) Jigen is extremely loyal to Lupin (however this was not true in the original manga), and almost always partners up with him for a given mission. He is also a chain smoker and so is often seen with a cigarette in his mouth.
Ishikawa Goemon XII
Ishikawa Goemon (石川五ェ門) is the thirteenth generation of renegade samurai, beginning with the real-life historical figure Ishikawa Gouemon (石川五右衛門). He has a sword called Zantetsuken (斬鉄剣), meaning roughly "sword that can cut iron", which can cut through anything. To Goemon's dismay, Zantetsuken is usually used to cut inanimate objects rather than human flesh, which Goemon considers unworthy of his blade. He is usually quiet and participates in Lupin's exploits less frequently than Jigen.
Mine Fujiko
Mine Fujiko (峰不二子) is Lupin's love (or lust) interest. She was named after Mt. Fuji, which is fitting, since mine means "mountain peak". She is not really part of Lupin's gang, but often participates in Lupin's exploits. However, as a grifter par excellence she often works to serve her own interests, which often conflict with Lupin's ("the last time she brought us a good deal was never", Jigen has once remarked), and which of the two will prevail in such a situation is anybody's guess.
Inspector Zenigata
Inspector Zenigata Kouichi has made it his mission in life to arrest Lupin. He would love to arrest the other members of Lupin's gang, but Zenigata is really after the mastermind himself. Lupin and Zenigata appear to be the worst of enemies, but they are, in a manner of speaking, friends; something Lupin shows openly (often by greeting Zenigata with mock affection), but it is an idea Zenigata is extremely reluctant to entertain. Similarly, he is often awed by Lupin's genius, but refuses to show it. Despite his lack of success in capturing Lupin, he is a highly skilled and intelligent police detective whom other criminals underestimate at their peril. Lupin often refers to Zenigata as tottsan (とっつぁん), a form of address that is usually translated as "Old Man" or "Pops". He is named after a figure of Japanese legend, Zenigata Heiji. In Japanese, the title of inspector is keibu (警部).
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