The second Lupin the Third series, based on the manga written by Monkey Punch, centers on the adventures of Lupin the Third, a master thief. He is joined by Daisuke Jigen, crack-shot and Lupin's closest ally, Fujiko Mine, femme fatale and Lupin's love interest who works against Lupin more often than with him, and Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a master swordsman and the descendant the legendary bandit. Lupin is often chased by Inspector Koichi Zenigata, the detective who has made it his life mission to catch Lupin.