Daisuke Jigen

Master Sharpshooter

Lupin's primary partner and a master marksman who favors the Combat Magnum. A cool gunslinger known for his phenomenal quick draw.

Quotes

  • A gun's life is in its maintenance.
  • If I don't wear my hat, my accuracy drops.
  • You took apart my Walther, I'll hold a grudge against you, Lupin...
  • Good thing I didn't hit something like that.
  • Dodging bullets to make them shoot each other—that's a trick only I can pull.

Trivia

  • Master whose fastest quick draw is said to be 0.3 seconds.
  • Hat is a Borsalino-made fedora, his long-time trademark.
  • Favored gun is S&W M19 Combat Magnum; also uses M27 in films.
  • Favorites are bourbon whiskey (especially I.W. Harper) and Pall Mall cigarettes.
  • Once tried to quit smoking but failed.
  • Frequently suffers from cavities and hates dentists.

Alternate names

Jigen Daisuke Daisuke Jigen Jigen Jigen

Tags

Lupin III Daisuke Jigen Gunslinger Revolver Sharpshooter Trademark Hat Hardboiled Combat Magnum Partner

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sports a chin beard, usually seen in a navy suit and always wearing a fedora. Tall with a slight hunchback posture, often walks with both hands in his pockets. His eyes are mostly hidden in the shadow of his hat throughout the series.
Height
About 178cm
Weight
70kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Chin beard
  • Fedora
  • Hunchback posture
  • Hands in pockets stance
Iconic items
  • Combat Magnum (S&W M19)
  • Fedora (Borsalino made)
  • Navy suit
  • Zippo lighter
  • Wristwatch (Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Submariner, Zenith El Primero)
  • Dodge Challenger

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Taciturn and calm, but can become emotional at times. Bound by strong bonds with Lupin and his comrades, but generally keeps his distance from women. Enjoys alcohol and cigarettes, smoking them daily.
Keywords
  • Taciturn
  • Cool
  • Loyal
  • Heavy smoker
  • Liquor enthusiast
  • Reliable partner
  • Professional gunslinger
  • Romanticist
Motto
A gun's life is in its maintenance
Talents
  • Ultra-fast quick draw
  • Shooting accuracy
  • Gun maintenance
  • Sniping skills
  • Handling of various weapons
  • Combat skills
  • Assassination techniques
  • Bodyguard skills
  • Vehicle operation
  • Machinery operation
Skills
  • Revolver specialist
  • Sniper rifle use
  • Grenade launcher operation
  • Anti-tank weapon use
  • Iaijutsu
  • Dart skills
  • Machinery disassembly and repair
Motivation
To possess the world's best gun skills and continue adventuring with Lupin
Habits
Has a habit of always pulling his hat down low. Cannot go without alcohol and cigarettes. Occasionally reveals his eyes from the shadow of his hat.
Favorite foods
Bacon beans
Favorite foods
Bourbon whiskey (I.W. Harper, Jack Daniel's), Scotch whiskey
Favorite foods
Cigarettes (Pall Mall King Size, Marlboro)
Hobbies
Actors (Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe), Spaghetti Western films, Classical music
Disliked foods
Garlic, Ground meat, Shrimp (including fried shrimp)

History

Backstory
Former hitman with experience as a bodyguard for various armies and mafias. Childhood friend and partner of Lupin. A genius in sniping and shooting, proficient in handling advanced firearms. Cold and curt toward women, yet a romanticist at heart.
Debut date
circa 1960
Work title
Lupin III
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 10 'Lupin Killer' - appears as Detective Daisuke Jigen

Meeting with Lupin

Significant event
Meeting with Lupin
Description
Reunited with childhood friend Lupin and became partners.

Hitman retirement

Significant event
Hitman retirement
Description
Retired from being a hitman after meeting Fujiko Mine.

Acquiring Big Mac Company rights

Significant event
Acquiring Big Mac Company rights
Description
Recognized as the world's best pistol shooter and acquired full rights to the company, but subsequent handling is unknown.

Jigen and the Hat and the Pistol

Significant event
Jigen and the Hat and the Pistol
Description
Mentioned using the hat brim as an aiming sight.

'LUPIN THE IIIRD Jigen Daisuke no Bohyō' release

Significant event
'LUPIN THE IIIRD Jigen Daisuke no Bohyō' release
Description
A series featuring Jigen as the protagonist begins.

Relationships

Sister

Sibling

Close family relationship since childhood, but details unknown.

Lupin III

Best friend

Childhood friend and partner, overcame many adventures together.

Fujiko Mine

Complex relationship

Treats women coldly and harbors suspicions toward her.

Lupin Gang

Lupin Gang: strategist

Hitman-era organizations

Hitman-era organizations: unknown

Media appearances

Lupin III

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1967

Lupin III TV Series Parts 1-6

Anime / Protagonist

1971-2021

Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

Movie / Protagonist

1979

LUPIN THE IIIRD Jigen's Gravestone

Movie / Protagonist

2014

Lupin III: Bye Bye Liberty Crisis!

Tv special / Protagonist

1989

Lupin III vs. Cat's Eye

Web / Protagonist

2023

Voice cast and creators

Seiji Kobayashi

Voice actor
Seiji Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Series PART1-PART5, TV Specials, Films, OVA
Notes
Original Jigen voice actor, long-term role

Akio Ōtsuka

Voice actor
Akio Ōtsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Series PART6 onward, Web anime, films, etc.
Notes
Second Jigen voice actor

Richard Epcar

Voice actor
Richard Epcar
Language
English
Version or series
Pioneer dub

Christopher Sabat

Voice actor
Christopher Sabat
Language
English
Version or series
Funimation dub

Monkey Punch

Creator name
Monkey Punch
Role
Original author

Telecom Animation Film

Creator name
Telecom Animation Film
Role
Animation studio

Futabasha

Creator name
Futabasha
Role
Publisher

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Daisuke Jigen Figure

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Availability
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Item name
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Availability
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