Lupin II
Great Thief Who Built the Lupin Empire
The great thief of the previous generation who built the Lupin Empire, and the father of Lupin III. He created a massive criminal organization and passed on its legacy and techniques to Lupin III.
Trivia
- Lupin II is the founder of the Lupin Empire and is often depicted as a powerful crime lord in the works.
- Killed in a coup, but remains an important figure in the story.
- Appears in Chapter 11 of the original old series, etc., depicting the father-son relationship with Lupin III.
- Although there are not many direct action scenes, his existence is the source of Lupin III's actions.
- As the name suggests, he is set as the son of Arsène Lupin.
Alternate names
Lupin II
Lupin Father
Lupin's Father
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- In the original manga old series, Lupin II, as the founder of the Lupin Empire, has a dignified physique, and his appearance is tall like Lupin III, but the detailed appearance is unknown.
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Charisma
- Detailed personality
- Possessing strong leadership and charisma, he is a genius criminal who built up the Lupin Empire like a territory. Calm and calculating, he reigned as the guardian of the empire.
- Keywords
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- Charisma
- Strategist
- Enigmatic Man
- Pioneer
- Cool and Composed
- Talents
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- Advanced Thievery
- Organization Management
- Planning
- Strategic Thinking
- Negotiation Skills
- Skills
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- Infiltration
- Disguise
- Weapon Handling
- Manipulation of People's Hearts
- Leadership
- Motivation
- To build and stabilize the Lupin Empire and entrust its legacy to his son Lupin III.
History
- Backstory
- Lupin II is a great master thief who built the unprecedented criminal kingdom 'Lupin Empire' in one generation, and his activities, surviving many hardships and battles with enemy forces, are passed down as legends. Although he was killed in a coup d'état, the legacy of the empire he left was inherited by his son Lupin III.
- Debut date
- August 10, 1967
- Work title
- Lupin III (Original Manga Old Series)
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 11 'The Lupin Empire Still Thrives' and others
Construction of the Lupin Empire
- Significant event
- Construction of the Lupin Empire
- Description
- Built his own criminal organization and brought a vast territory under control.
Coup d'état and Assassination
- Significant event
- Coup d'état and Assassination
- Description
- Lost his life in a coup by political enemies, but its impact was strong and greatly influenced the story.
Inheritance of Legacy to Son Lupin III
- Significant event
- Inheritance of Legacy to Son Lupin III
- Description
- Entrusted the empire's secret treasures and thievery techniques to his son, becoming an important element in the story.
Relationships
Lupin III
Child
His son and successor to the Lupin Empire. Inherited the legacy of the empire built in one generation.
Media appearances
Lupin III (Original Old Series)
Manga / Supporting
1967-1969
Lupin III (TV Anime Various Series)
Anime
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Movie
1979 Movie
Voice cast and creators
Monkey Punch
- Creator name
- Monkey Punch
- Role
- Original author