Pycal

Underworld Magician

Lupin's formidable rival, a man with special abilities. He rules the underworld as a magician said to emit flames from his fingers, walk in mid-air, and withstand any bullets or shocks.

Quotes

  • The same woman only three times.

Trivia

  • The name is derived from the real Chinese baijiu 'Baigan'er'.
  • Pycal's abilities are based on hypnosis, and he is also proficient in disguise and psychological manipulation.
  • First appeared in anime episode 7 'Magician', notable for the scene emitting flames from his fingers.
  • In the anime, Lupin comments that it's 'a name that sounds like it'd make you drunk'.
  • There were also plans for a brother character named 'Raochū' to appear.

Alternate names

Pycal Underworld Magician

Tags

Underworld Magician Lupin III TV 1st Series Lupin III Character Arch-nemesis Hypnosis Superpowers Magic

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man who stands out as the underworld magician. His distinctive appearance is unknown, but his superpower of emitting flames from his fingers leaves a strong impression.
Distinguishing features
  • Emits flames from fingers
  • Walks in mid-air
  • Withstands bullets and impacts
Iconic items
  • Magician's attire
  • Ring
  • Staff
  • Fire magic

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
A calm and calculating strategist who seeks to dominate the underworld using his magic and hypnosis skills. He follows his own rules in relationships with women, never getting involved with the same woman more than three times.
Keywords
  • Cunning
  • Mysterious
  • Ruthless
  • Supernatural ability user
  • Highly vengeful
  • Hypnotist
  • Schemer
Motto
The same woman only three times
Talents
  • Hypnosis
  • Disguise
  • Supernatural durability
  • Flame emission
  • Air walking
  • Magic
Skills
  • Psychological manipulation
  • Strategic planning
  • Martial arts
  • Disguise techniques
  • Underworld domination
Motivation
To defeat Lupin and solidify his control over the underworld. He harbors strong revenge and carries the destiny of cornering his enemies.
Habits
He strictly follows his personal code of only three encounters when involving himself with women.

History

Backstory
A man known as the underworld magician, ruling it with diverse superpowers. Appears in 'Magician', episode 7 of Lupin III TV 1st Series. Engages in a fierce battle with Lupin but is defeated when Lupin uncovers the secret of his abilities. Vows revenge, with episodes featuring his wife or sister. The name derives from Chinese liquor Baigan'er.
Debut date
December 10, 1971
Work title
Lupin III (TV 1st Series)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 7 'Magician'

First confrontation with Lupin

Significant event
First confrontation with Lupin
Description
Overpowered Lupin as a magician emitting flames from fingers and walking in the air, but was defeated after Lupin figured out the principle.

Vows revenge

Significant event
Vows revenge
Description
Introduces his wife (or sister) in an episode to plot revenge against Lupin.

Abilities unraveled

Significant event
Abilities unraveled
Description
Lupin and his scientist ally decoded the principle of Pycal's abilities and countered with the same method.

Relationships

Raochū

Sibling

A character said to be his brother was planned but did not appear.

Media appearances

Lupin III (TV 1st Series)

Anime / Supporting

Aired 1971-1972, appears in episode 7 'Magician'

Novel!!! Lupin III

Novel / Supporting

1982, by Tsuji Masami

Lupin III New Adventure

Anime / Supporting

Related to manga serialization version

Voice cast and creators

Monkey Punch

Creator name
Monkey Punch
Role
Original author

Tsuji Masami

Creator name
Tsuji Masami
Role
Writer

Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Creator name
Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Role
Animation studio

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