#lupin the second

[morporkian-cryptid]

Jigen changed Nisei's mind about Lupin being a thief

Originally, Nisei was dead-set on Lupin becoming an honest man. He never considered his son's desires, why would he? He's his father and he knows better. Being a thief is dangerous, and he wants Lupin to be safe. The kid already suffered enough at Isei's hands.

He started considering it after he saw Lupin's First Heist - or at least understanding how important this was to Lupin, and that he couldn't make him back down. You can see it in his (Shinobu's) eyes, that he understands.

But even understanding Lupin's decision, he still tried to keep Lup away from the drama, tricking him into going to Nagano, out the bomb's range. Maybe he was starting to accept that he couldn't keep Lupin from becoming a thief one day, but he was still doing his damnedest to stop him from jumping into the action. Even after he was unmasked, he refused to give up the information Lupin needed, even pulling a gun on his son.

And then Jigen pulled a gun on Nisei, and Nisei did a 180 and offered Lupin a chance to prove himself.

Because he knew that with Jigen by his side, Lupin would be safe.

He hadn't see Jigen fight yet, I think as far as Jigen's skills go he trusted Lupin's choice - Lupin's first heist as Lupin the Third was stealing Jigen's heart, for God's sake, even Nisei can understand what that means.

He knew that Lupin had chosen Jigen, and the moment Jigen pulled a gun on him, he had confirmation that the inverse was true too. That Lupin had succeeded, that Jigen had agreed to be stolen, that by that point he would do anything to protect his partner. Jigen would have shot Nisei without hesitation if he'd done anything to threaten Lupin. And that is what changed Nisei's mind. That is what convinced him to give Lupin a chance - not give him his blessing, no fully accept his decision yet, but to give him a chance to prove himself. Because even with Lupin's skill, Nisei would only let him go if someone had his back.

"With this kid by his side, maybe my son will be safe."

Nisei may be terrible at being a father, but he genuinely cares about his son, he wants him to be safe. He went out of his way time and time again to protect him, as Phoolan in ep. 3 and as Shinobu in ep. 5. He knew he couldn't stop Lupin from pursuing his own path (he saw Lup going to Isei's contest and didn't try to stop him, he knew that Lup was installing traps in the house and didn't tear them down). He knows he can't really stop Lupin from pursuing that path, but he's trying as much as possible to delay it. To shield him from the full consequences of his choice.

"Being a thief is a two-way street. It's not just about what you acquire. Because you always lose a fair share, too."

This was what Nisei was trying to protect Lupin from, I think. Not from the physical dangers of thievery (Lup already put himself in plenty of trouble), but from the emotional damage. From losing things, people. I don't know what Nisei lost - I'm guessing Lupin's mother, but that's more a headcanon than a real theory. Nisei wanted to spare his son that pain. But with Jigen by his side, to support him, maybe Lupin is ready to handle that pain now. (And man did Lupin learn that lesson fast.)

"Consider the Walther a little farewell present from me."

Nisei's not going to be in Lupin's life anymore (not that he was ever very present, but that's another can of worms). And he's only agreeing to let Lupin go on his own, after Lupin has proven his skill, and after he's found someone to have his back. Nisei isn't going to protect Lupin anymore. He's trusting that Lupin is skilled enough to stay on top, and that if his skills ever fail him, Jigen will have his back.

He's entrusting his son's safety to Jigen.

[jeypawlik]

What Happened, page 1

A two part comic, check back next week for the next page, and it’s Lupin Zero again because the ideas just keep coming and coming. https://topazcomics.com/one-shots/what-happened-1/ [Image description: Rectangular crop from the comic "What Happened". The cropped image shows a young Jigen looking upwards and blushing with a little smile on his face. His finger is up by his chin like he's day dreaming. The text "topazcomics.com" is at the bottom.]

[princessbutler1316]

Young Lupin, wearing the green jacket for the first time: Father, how do I look?

Papa Lupin II: My baby is so beautiful! He has grown so much!

Young Jigen, still wearing his school uniform: you look good

Papa Lupin II: Excuse me for a second! *leaves the room and comes back with a leather jacket and a new beret* Okay, go change, my son's partner can't go out poorly dressed.

Young Jigen: 🥺🥹...thanks

[ctrl-lupin]

The apple don't fall far XD

[facelessfinest]

Jigen: When we were younger I really wanted to fuck your dad.

Lupin:

[bionic-jaden]

Finished watching episode 5 and I gotta say, usually I have pretty good taste in men…….. however

Why is he kinda…………

[elliottjpg]

I shine only with the light you gave me

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The Moon Will Sing by The Crane Wives fits perfectly with my vision of Lupin's relationship with his father in my fic Bad Blood, so I had to illustrate it.

[magnumdance]

[randomraytrash]

You know in the end, I think all Lupin breed has the tendency towards stealing people's hearts

... some less metaphorically than others.

[bellamer]

I hope they bring Lupin II back in either an upcoming movie or if they decide to do a part 7. Even if it’s just one episode or a tiny three episode arc. I just want to see him interact with adult Lupin and being surprised that Jigen is still around.

[supermeem2002]

I was on an aggie and was gonna draw Lupin how I normally do but my mind told me otherwise so I went with the flow lol

But, I also decided to draw all three Lupin's! Surprisingly I had a lot of fun drawing the demented old geezer Arséne as you can plainly see PFFFFF

[tsukumo-nya]

They look like ants attacking 😂

everything about this clip is making me cry

[jeypawlik]

The Capture of Lupin II

Okay so I really wanted to draw Lupin II in a teddy so two versions are up for my Private Collector tier, which I try and update every Thursday & has a huge archive of smutty art.

[princessbutler1316]

They have the same soft look

[ctrl-lupin]

I like them

[facelessfinest]

One thing that's never really fully explained in Lupin Zero, is the specifics of how Lupin was saved from his crazy ass grandpa and where exactly he went???

Like, its supposed to be a big deal that he kind of grew up with his grandpa until his dad removed him from the situation but...

We are shown that he currently lives on the Lupin estate, so then where the fuck does crazy grandpa Lupin live?

I say, he lives there too. Lupin II "rescued" his kid from like, five rooms down, and was like "yeah that ought to do it, no way pops can find him now" and that was the end of it.