#in general i really like lupin episodes that dissect zenigata and lupin's relationship

[theloopcrew]

to the anon that asked me to post my favorite moment in all of lupin, tumblr fucked up big time and decided it hated your ask so here;

i was going to originally answer with "aww ohhh i dunno!! so much variety uwah" but who am i kidding. i'm allowed to be free. it's part 2 episode 82's ending. (though the entire episode is really cute; i recommend you check it out!) my personal thoughts under the cut

of course it's a patented Zenigata Being Upset Over Lupin Dying moment what else do you expect of me LOL

i think that following lupin's perspective is what makes this episode and especially this ending really special. lupin always carries a sort of snarky outward attitude towards zenigata, which is par for the course - they're enemies and seldom have moments that don't call for hating each other, but it's still really nice to see an episode that explores the concept of why lupin does any of this in the first place - he genuinely cares about him.

we see all throughout the episode that lupin is doing this purely for zenigata. he's stealing for him, making deals to get him back - he even makes up an elaborate lie at the end that lets zenigata secure his job so they can continue to fight, all with no material reward. jigen even says this himself!

and i think it's one of the first times where lupin realizes that zenigata, all things considered, cares about him. again, lupin doesn't get to interact with a personal side of zenigata that often (usually when he's "dead" he's either unconscious or using it as an excuse to flee from the scene), so i think it's cute that he has a little secret heart-to-heart with him. i could articulate this much better but its late at night and i have too much to say. TLDR; luzeni episode good, i like that they care about each other they should do that more