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| name                = Koichi Zenigata
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| japanese-name      = 銭形 幸一 <br> (Zenigata Kōichi)
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| english-name        = Koichi Zenigata
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| image              = Koichi Zenigata Profile.jpg
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| age                = Unknown
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| gender              = Male
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| date-of-birth      = December 25, 1937 (or 1938)
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| height              = 181 cm (or 175 cm)
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| weight              = 73 kg
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| relatives          = [[wikipedia:Zenigata Heiji|Zenigata Heiji]]
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| occupation          = ICPO Inspector
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| nicknames          = Pops (''Tottsan'')
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| aliases            =
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| first-appearance    = ''[[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan]]''
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| appearances        = {{:Koichi Zenigata Appearances}}
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| cases-solved        =
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| keyhole            =
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| japanese-voice      = [[wikipedia:Gorō Naya|Gorō Naya]] (Lupin III vs Detective Conan) <br> [[wikipedia:Kōichi Yamadera|Kōichi Yamadera]] (Lupin III vs Detective Conan: The Movie)
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| english-voice      = [[Doug Erholtz]] (Geneon/Pioneer)
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| drama-actor        =
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{{nihongo|'''Koichi Zenigata'''|銭形 幸一|Zenigata Kōichi}}, commonly referred to as {{nihongo|'''Inspector Zenigata'''|銭形警部|Zenigata-keibu}}, is a member of the ICPO Special Police Force and the archnemesis (or archrival) of [[Lupin III]].
  
Created by [[Monkey Punch]] as the antagonist for their star character, Inspector Koichi Zenigata tracks [[Lupin III]] across the globe in order to arrest the master thief.
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== Character profile ==
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[[File:Detective 64.jpg|thumb|left|Inspector Zenigata]]
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Though sometimes seen as a bumbling fool, Zenigata is in fact a consummate master detective, able to ferret out exactly where Lupin is and what he might be planning next. Skilled in judo, karate, and often attached a squad of skilled officers, Zenigata joined ICPO (Interpol in the English translations) in order to bring Lupin, the only criminal he's yet to arrest, to justice.
  
He was the [[Detective Picture Book|featured detective]] of [[Volume 64]] of the ''[[Detective Conan]]'' manga.
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Despite being Lupin's chief antagonist, Zenigata has a begrudging respect for the thief, and is the only man on Earth capable of understanding Lupin's goals and actions. His respect for him even goes so far that he considers himself the only man who has the capability and the authority to arrest Lupin. In some instances where he is left to assume that Lupin is dead, Zenigata loses his purpose in life; in fact, in accordance to the proverb "It's not the having, it's the getting" the perpetual hunt for Lupin is the only thing which gives him a reason to live. On occasion, he and Lupin also end up actually helping each other when they have a common cause.
== About ==
 
Though sometimes seen as a bumbling fool, Zenigata is in fact a consummate professional and master detective, able to ferret out exactly where Lupin is and what he might be planning next. Skilled in judo, karate, and often attached a squad of skilled officers, Zenigata joined Interpol in order to bring Lupin, the only criminal he's yet to arrest, to justice.
 
  
Despite being Lupin's chief antagonist, Zenigata has a begrudging respect for the thief, and is the only man on Earth capable of understanding Lupin's goals and actions. Even though Lupin often escapes, it is usually due to the fact that Lupin is more resourceful and has his team to back him up, while Zenigata prefers to make his arrests like a charging bull, breaking through any obstacle head-on to continue the chase.
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Even though Lupin often escapes, it is usually due to the fact that Lupin is more resourceful and has his team to back him up, while Zenigata prefers to make his arrests like a charging bull, breaking through any obstacle head-on to continue the chase. His stubborness in trying to take down the master thief has made Zenigata develop an uncannily superhuman endurance, especially whenever he feels Lupin is involved. His chief weapon is a set of handcuffs linked to a long rope, which enables him to collar criminals from a far distance; he also makes occasional use of a jitte and a Colt M1911 .45 pistol.
  
== Appearances ==
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== Zenigata in ''Detective Conan'' ==
Zenigata, along with the rest of the core cast of Lupin III, appeared in the movie ''[[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan]]'', where Zenigata assists the kingdom of Vespania in protecting their priceless crown jewels from Lupin, only to uncover the truth behind the deaths of the queen and crown prince. It also shows Zenigata's trademark resilience, able to wake up from a stun gun shock after only thirty seconds that Conan states "Would knock out an elephant for thirty minutes!"
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* Zenigata was the [[Detective Picture Book|featured detective]] of [[Volume 64]] of the ''[[Detective Conan]]'' manga.
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* Zenigata, along with the rest of the core cast of ''Lupin III'', appeared in the TV Special '''''[[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan]]''''', where Zenigata assists the kingdom of Vespania in protecting their priceless crown jewels from Lupin, only to uncover the truth behind the deaths of the queen and crown prince. It also shows Zenigata's trademark resilience, able to wake up from a stun gun shock that, as Conan states, "would knock out an elephant for thirty minutes" after only thirty seconds. He is also revealed to be an old fellow graduate of [[Juzo Megure|Inspector Megure]], with whom he attended the same police academy.
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* Zenigata also appears in the sequel movie '''''[[Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie]]'''''. In the first part, he occupies a major role as he, Detectives [[Wataru Takagi|Takagi]] and [[Miwako Sato|Sato]] attempt to prevent the theft of the Cherry Sapphire. Until the end of the movie, where he starts chasing Lupin once more, his importance in the plot is vastly toned down.
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== Appellations ==
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{{appellations|Lupin III{{!}}Arsène Lupin III|file=Lupin III.jpg|Dad (''Tōchan'')|Lupin <br> Lupin III (''Lupin Sansei'')}}
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{{appellations|Daisuke Jigen|Zenigata|-|file=Daisuke Jigen.jpg}}
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{{appellations|Miwako Sato|Inspector (''Keibu'') <br> Inspector Zenigata (''Zenigata-keibu'')|This girl (''Kono nēchan''; talking to Lupin)}}
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{{appellations|Juzo Megure|-|Megure-kun}}
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{{appellations|Ninzaburo Shiratori|Inspector Zenigata (''Zenigata-keibu'')|-}}
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{{appellations|Conan Edogawa|-|That boy (''Ano shōnen'')}}
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{{appellations|Kogoro Mouri|Inspector Zenigata (''Zenigata Keibu'')|Mouri Kogoro-kun}}
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
<div class="left">[[File:Juzo_Megure_and_Koichi_Zenigata.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Inspector Megure and Inspector Zenigata.]]</div>
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<gallery perrow="5" widths="250px">
<div class="left">[[File:Zenigata_ICPO_Badge.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Inspector Zenigata showing his ICPO badge while Kogoro Mouri is with him.]]</div>
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File:Juzo Megure and Koichi Zenigata.jpg|Juzo Megure and Koichi Zenigata.
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File:Zenigata ICPO Badge.jpg|Koichi Zenigata showing his ICPO badge while Kogoro Mouri is with him.
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</gallery>
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== Trivia ==
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* Zenigata was previously voiced in ''Lupin III'' by Chikao Ohtsuka, who voiced three one-time characters in ''Detective Conan'' and who is the father of the voice behind the [[Yokomizo Family|Yokomizo]] inspectors, [[Akio Otsuka]], as well as [[Seizo Kato]], most notable in ''Detective Conan'' for voicing [[Kiyonaga Matsumoto]]. His current voice actor Koichi Yamadera also voiced [[Kyosuke Haga]], a notable one-shot "Detective Conan" character, and later became the voice actor of supporting character [[Tsutomu Akai]].
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==See also==
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[[Category:Characters]]
*[[Detective Picture Book]]
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[[Category:Lupin III characters]]
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[[Category:Male characters]]
 
[[Category:Detective Picture Book]]
 
[[Category:Detective Picture Book]]
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[[Category:Police detectives]]
  
 
[[de:Kommissar Zenigata]]
 
[[de:Kommissar Zenigata]]
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[[zh:钱形幸一]]

Latest revision as of 10:07, 7 April 2024

Koichi Zenigata

Koichi Zenigata Profile.jpg

Profile
Japanese name: 銭形 幸一
(Zenigata Kōichi)
English name: Koichi Zenigata
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Height: 181 cm (or 175 cm)
Weight: 73 kg
Date of birth: December 25, 1937 (or 1938)
Relatives: Zenigata Heiji
Occupation: ICPO Inspector
Nicknames: Pops (Tottsan)
Statistics
First appearance: Lupin III vs. Detective Conan
Appearances: Chapters: 0
Episodes: 0
Movies: 1
OVAs: 0
Specials: 1
Openings: 0
Closings: 0
Actors
Japanese voice: Gorō Naya (Lupin III vs Detective Conan)
Kōichi Yamadera (Lupin III vs Detective Conan: The Movie)
English voice: Doug Erholtz (Geneon/Pioneer)

Koichi Zenigata (銭形 幸一 Zenigata Kōichi?), commonly referred to as Inspector Zenigata (銭形警部 Zenigata-keibu?), is a member of the ICPO Special Police Force and the archnemesis (or archrival) of Lupin III.

Character profile

Inspector Zenigata

Though sometimes seen as a bumbling fool, Zenigata is in fact a consummate master detective, able to ferret out exactly where Lupin is and what he might be planning next. Skilled in judo, karate, and often attached a squad of skilled officers, Zenigata joined ICPO (Interpol in the English translations) in order to bring Lupin, the only criminal he's yet to arrest, to justice.

Despite being Lupin's chief antagonist, Zenigata has a begrudging respect for the thief, and is the only man on Earth capable of understanding Lupin's goals and actions. His respect for him even goes so far that he considers himself the only man who has the capability and the authority to arrest Lupin. In some instances where he is left to assume that Lupin is dead, Zenigata loses his purpose in life; in fact, in accordance to the proverb "It's not the having, it's the getting" the perpetual hunt for Lupin is the only thing which gives him a reason to live. On occasion, he and Lupin also end up actually helping each other when they have a common cause.

Even though Lupin often escapes, it is usually due to the fact that Lupin is more resourceful and has his team to back him up, while Zenigata prefers to make his arrests like a charging bull, breaking through any obstacle head-on to continue the chase. His stubborness in trying to take down the master thief has made Zenigata develop an uncannily superhuman endurance, especially whenever he feels Lupin is involved. His chief weapon is a set of handcuffs linked to a long rope, which enables him to collar criminals from a far distance; he also makes occasional use of a jitte and a Colt M1911 .45 pistol.

Zenigata in Detective Conan

  • Zenigata was the featured detective of Volume 64 of the Detective Conan manga.
  • Zenigata, along with the rest of the core cast of Lupin III, appeared in the TV Special Lupin III vs. Detective Conan, where Zenigata assists the kingdom of Vespania in protecting their priceless crown jewels from Lupin, only to uncover the truth behind the deaths of the queen and crown prince. It also shows Zenigata's trademark resilience, able to wake up from a stun gun shock that, as Conan states, "would knock out an elephant for thirty minutes" after only thirty seconds. He is also revealed to be an old fellow graduate of Inspector Megure, with whom he attended the same police academy.
  • Zenigata also appears in the sequel movie Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie. In the first part, he occupies a major role as he, Detectives Takagi and Sato attempt to prevent the theft of the Cherry Sapphire. Until the end of the movie, where he starts chasing Lupin once more, his importance in the plot is vastly toned down.

Appellations

Gallery

Trivia

  • Zenigata was previously voiced in Lupin III by Chikao Ohtsuka, who voiced three one-time characters in Detective Conan and who is the father of the voice behind the Yokomizo inspectors, Akio Otsuka, as well as Seizo Kato, most notable in Detective Conan for voicing Kiyonaga Matsumoto. His current voice actor Koichi Yamadera also voiced Kyosuke Haga, a notable one-shot "Detective Conan" character, and later became the voice actor of supporting character Tsutomu Akai.