An international man of mystery and a master thief of the highest order, Lupin III hails from a long lineage of high-stakes bandits, all dedicated to stealing from the wealthy and keeping the spoils for themselves. Fortunately, Lupin generally avoids robbing society's virtuous members, choosing instead to target some rather shady characters. Naturally, he partners with some fairly shady individuals as well: Daisuke Jigen is a former mafia hitman who carries himself with a somber demeanor, his signature black fedora tilted forward to conceal his eyes. Goemon Ishikawa is a cipher-like swordsman with samurai-esque overtones who mysteriously fades in and out of Lupin's exploits. Fujiko Mine is the object of Lupin's affections, but since she is a thief herself, the duo's romance more than occasionally clashes with their competition for major scores. The global police force, Interpol, and in particular the tenacious Inspector Zenigata, long to capture Lupin and his gang. Zenigata's relationship with the eponymous master thief is a complicated one, characterized by mutual respect laced with utter disdain. The two have even worked together when it served both their interests, but they understand that when the crisis ends, they must resume their former wariness and animosity toward each other.