Koichi Zenigata
Lupin's arch-nemesis and skilled inspector
Lupin III's arch-nemesis and a police officer who has made capturing Lupin his lifelong mission. A polite and serious man of justice.
Quotes
- You're under arrest!
- Come quietly and accept the cuffs!
- Today is the day you pay your dues!
- I'll slap the cuffs on villains! That's my creed!!
- Arresting Lupin is my greatest joy.
Trivia
- As the foremost expert in live capture techniques, uses throwing handcuffs and sometimes uses handcuffs as a lasso.
- Grieves Lupin's death more than anyone and considers capturing Lupin alive his life's mission.
- In the original manga, a cool and sharp inspector; in anime, shifted to a comedic character.
- In the live-action drama version, Ryohei Suzuki plays Zenigata.
- His signature car is the 410 Datsun Bluebird 'Zeniblue' from the theatrical film 'The Castle of Cagliostro'.
- His given name was a misprint as 'Koichi,' which became the official name.
Alternate names
Inspector Zenigata
Totsuan
Kou-chan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- December 25
- Birth year
- 1938
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a Burberry trench coat and a soft hat, with a suit and tie underneath. Handsome features with short hair or a crew cut.
- Height
- 約181cm
- Weight
- 73kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Short hair or crew cut
- Always wears trench coat and soft hat
- Sharp eyebrows
- Iconic items
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- Handcuffs
- Colt Government Pistol
- Jitte
- Trench Coat
- Soft Hat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Polite, hardworking, and serious man of justice. Chasing Lupin is his reason for living, with strong loyalty and sense of responsibility. He has a weakness for feminine wiles at times but possesses strong will.
- Keywords
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- Loyal
- Persistent
- Serious
- Man of Justice
- Strong Sense of Responsibility
- Polite
- Tenacious
- Simple-minded
- Motto
- I'll slap the cuffs on villains—that's my creed!
- Talents
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- Live Capture Technique (Master of Throwing Handcuffs)
- Marksmanship
- Martial Arts
- Disguise and Acting Skills
- Piloting Skills
- Sharp Insight
- Robust Stamina
- Skills
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- Meticulous Investigation
- Capture Techniques
- Information Gathering
- Trap Setting
- Negotiation
- Motivation
- To capture Lupin III alive and arrest him
- Habits
- Catchphrases: 'You're under arrest!' 'Come quietly and accept the cuffs!' 'Today is the day you pay your dues!'
- Favorite foods
- Ramen, Miso Soup, Japanese Food, Grilled Fish, Natto, Cup Ramen
- Music
- Enka
- Hobbies
- Watching Period Dramas
History
- Backstory
- The sixth-generation descendant of Heiji Zenigata, a doshin from the Edo period, he is a dedicated and polite police officer. He is on loan from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police to ICPO as a dedicated Lupin III investigator. He was previously with the Saitama Prefectural Police. Some works depict his family living in Yamadera, with varying family compositions across works.
- Work title
- Lupin III: The Magnificent Debut
- Media type
- Manga
First Appearance
- Significant event
- First Appearance
- Description
- First appeared in the original manga 'Lupin III: The Magnificent Debut'.
Transfer from Tokyo Metropolitan Police to ICPO
- Significant event
- Transfer from Tokyo Metropolitan Police to ICPO
- Description
- From TV Series 2 onward, appointed as Lupin III dedicated investigator for the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO).
Live-Action Drama Adaptation
- Significant event
- Live-Action Drama Adaptation
- Description
- In 2017, the live-action drama 'Inspector Zenigata' was broadcast on Nippon TV and other networks.
Relationships
Heiji Zenigata (Ancestor)
Famous doshin from the Edo period and his sixth-generation descendant.
Toshiko (Daughter)
Her existence is hinted at in the theatrical film 'Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo' through a statement by the Police Commissioner General.
Wife and Children
Depicted as living in Yamadera in 'The Plot of the Fuma Clan,' but portrayals in the main series are extremely limited.
Lupin III
Rival
Long-time rivalry has formed a strange friendship. They mutually recognize each other's abilities.
Daisuke Jigen
Teammate
Sometimes teases him, but there is a relationship of trust.
Goemon Ishikawa
Teammate
Considers Goemon's personality and responds accordingly, cherishing and watching over him.
Fujiko Mine
Ally
Cooperative relationship but approaches cautiously. Uses her as a gauge for Lupin.
ICPO (Interpol)
ICPO (Interpol): strategist
Tokyo Metropolitan Police
Tokyo Metropolitan Police: unknown
Media appearances
Lupin III
Manga / Protagonist
Lupin III TV Series (Series 1-6)
Anime / Supporting
1971年より継続中
Lupin III Theatrical Films
Movie / Supporting
1979年〜
Lupin III vs. Detective Conan THE MOVIE
Tv anime / Supporting
2013年
Inspector Zenigata
TV drama / Protagonist
2017年
Voice cast and creators
Goro Naya
- Voice actor
- Goro Naya
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Series 1-3, TV Specials (1-21), Theatrical Films (The Mystery of Mamo and others)
- Notes
- First Zenigata voice actor
Koichi Yamadera
- Voice actor
- Koichi Yamadera
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- LUPIN the Third -The Woman Called Fujiko Mine-, TV Series 4-6, Latest Theatrical Films
- Notes
- Second Zenigata voice actor
Dan Martin
- Voice actor
- Dan Martin
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Pioneer dub TV Series 2, Theatrical Film The Mystery of Mamo and others
Philip Willburn
- Voice actor
- Philip Willburn
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Funimation dub DEAD OR ALIVE and others
Monkey Punch
- Creator name
- Monkey Punch
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Inspector Zenigata Figure
- Item name
- Inspector Zenigata Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Inspector Zenigata Trench Coat Style Accessory
- Item name
- Inspector Zenigata Trench Coat Style Accessory
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited