Snowflake Challenge 2025 - Day 8 and 9

[gothikmaus]

Challenge #8

In your own space, write a promo, manifesto or primer for a beloved character, relationship or fandom.

Challenge #9

In your own space, create a fanwork.

I fell a little behind with Snowflake this week, but this delay gave me the perfect opportunity to kill the proverbial two birds with one stone.

I'm going to ramble about my favourite character from Lupin III, Daisuke Jigen, but first, have a little drawing by yours truly:



Lupin III is one of the anime I grew up with, I remember coming home from middle school and watching it on TV before doing my homework. Jigen is not just Lupin's sidekick: he's a loyal partner, his best friend, the one person Lupin can always count on to save the day (and get his sorry ass out of the most absurd situations). He's an excellent marksman and can use just about any kind of gun/rifle/weapon, just like he can drive and fix any kind of vehicle (cars, airplanes, helicopters etc.)

He's a chain smoker, a little lazy (he's often portrayed lounging on sofas or on the floor in between jobs or while Lupin prepares for a heist), and he's usually the voice of reason when Lupin's plans get a little out of hand.

He's often described as a misogynist and generally doesn't trust women, but he sometimes shows interest towards a woman. Too bad his potential love interests tend to either die or betray him (hence his distrust towards them).

He's taciturn and kinda grumpy, but he's also fiercely protective and can be very gentle, especially towards people who need help (and children, even if he's always saying he can't stand them). I personally think he's a marshmallow of a man: scorched and bitter on the outside, but soft and sweet on the inside.

As a hardcore Jigen fan, I loved the live-action "Jigen Daisuke" film, but I think my favourite is "Jigen's Gravestone" (both are available on Prime Video). The latter has the added bonus of Jigen "dying" and being gently cradled in Lupin's arms.



I could go on and on, but I think I rambled enough for today. :3

Comments

[muccamukk]

I love your picture! It's so dashing.

[gothikmaus]

Thank you! Jigen is always impeccable, with his suits and hat. :)

[flo_nelja]

Yesss nice art! <3

[gothikmaus]

Thank you! :D

[sarajayechan]

As someone who just queued up the Red Jacket anime on RetroCrush and plans to start watching, and enjoyed Jigen's episode of the Italian Adventure series, I appreciate this post. :D I can't wait to get to know him and the rest of the gang more!

[gothikmaus]

Red Jacket is the first series I clearly remember watching. Some episodes are kinda silly and the plot is a little absurd sometimes, but it's part of its charm. :) You're going to be busy for a while, Part 2 (Red Jacket) has A LOT of episodes! Happy watching! :D

[linky]

I love your Jigen art! And this was such a great post about him. :D

[gothikmaus]

Thank you! :D

And I love your Captain Harlock icon. :D

[linky]

Of course!! And thank you so much! :D

[teaotter]

That picture is gorgeous!

[gothikmaus]

Thank you! <3