Mine, Fujiko

Seiyuu / Dub

Al-Akel, Ghadah· Japanese

Franco, Priscila· Japanese

Koyama, Mami· Japanese

Masuyama, Eiko· Japanese

Nikaidou, Yukiko· Japanese

Reis, Denise· Japanese

Sato, Jacqueline· Japanese

Sawashiro, Miyuki· Japanese

Simonetto, Denise· Japanese

Yang, Jeong-hwa· Japanese

Aránega, Lucía· Spanish

Ayala, Laura· Spanish

Summary

Fujiko Mine is a cunning and highly intelligent woman, typically depicted in her twenties or early thirties, who serves as Lupin’s primary love interest. She is known for her extreme craftiness and willingness to use her feminine charms to manipulate men into giving her what she wants. An expert markswoman, she favors a Browning M1910 pistol kept in her garter, though she also possesses superb martial arts skills, capable of incapacitating attackers twice her size. Her burglary abilities rival those of Lupin, and she can pilot virtually any land, sea, or air vehicle, preferring a Kawasaki motorcycle. Additionally, she is a master of disguise, accents, and multiple foreign languages. Fujiko operates independently, often joining Lupin’s crew as a partner or competitor, but she frequently double-crosses them once the loot is secured. She acts as a classic femme fatale, betraying Lupin to get closer to enemies or to steal the prize, though she occasionally helps extricate Lupin, Goemon, and Jigen from deadly trouble to atone for her actions. She also strikes deals with Inspector Zenigata or Lupin’s enemies to buy her freedom or gain a share of the treasure. Despite being made Zenigata’s replacement on the ICPO Lupin operation at one point, this was merely a ruse to access a secret vault. Her relationship with Lupin is complex and unconventional. While Lupin is completely infatuated with her and willing to do anything for her, they are rarely true lovers. Lupin is surprisingly forgiving of her two-faced nature, once stating he looks forward to her betrayals. Fujiko does harbor genuine love for Lupin, grieving deeply if she believes he has died, but she rarely reveals her affection unless she thinks they are dying. She uses his feelings to her advantage but ensures he never gets into a situation he cannot escape. Fujiko’s interactions with Lupin’s gang vary. Daisuke Jigen despises her presence, viewing it as a bad omen, though he was once a suitor in the original manga. Goemon Ishikawa XIII had a brief romance with her and has worked with her independently, but he remains distrustful when she appears to be manipulating Lupin. Despite this, Jigen and Goemon have often trusted their lives to her in the anime, exhibiting a sort of sibling rivalry. Fujiko also displays a frivolous, carefree side, sometimes pranking Lupin. Her lifestyle is one of luxury; she dresses in high fashion, favors formal gowns and fine jewelry, and enjoys shopping, disco dancing, horseback riding, and dating wealthy gentlemen. She has a taste for champagne, fine wine, martinis, and smoking, occasionally using a kiseru. The 2012 anime series heavily implies she may be bisexual, though this could also be another tactic to achieve her goals. She dislikes frogs and has engaged in promiscuous behavior to complete jobs or escape danger.

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Anime Appearances