History Fridge / LupinIII

** Lupin's [[CoolGuns Walther P38]] started out as a cheaper but equally tough replacement for the Luger pistol in the [[UsefulNotes/NazisWithGnarlyWeapons Wehrmacht]], and after UsefulNotes/WorldWarII production continued in post-German Occupation France through captured machinery. In a way, it's a gun the French stole from Germany, fitting Lupin's profession, heritage and the scope of his capers.

** Zenigata uses a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911A1]]. It's the first handgun the Japanese police ever adopted (being forced to arm itself by the American occupation authorities after WWII and supplied with those), fitting with how he's an old cop, and the continued success of the design also fits with how [[CoolOldGuy this old man can still keep up with Lupin for so long]].

** Lupin's [[CoolGuns Walther P38]] started out as a cheaper but equally tough replacement for the Luger pistol in the [[UsefulNotes/NazisWithGnarlyWeapons Wehrmacht]], and after UsefulNotes/WorldWarII production continued in post-German Occupation France through captured machinery. In a way, it's a gun the French stole from Germany, fitting Lupin's profession and the scope of his thefts.

** Fujiko favours pocket pistols (the exact model varying depending on the production), [[MoreDakka submachine guns]] and explosives, the former fitting with her sneaky nature and the latter on how she's someone you underestimate at your own risk. The fact she doesn't always use the same gun also fits with her habit of betraying Lupin and everyone else depending on her interests, and her resourcefulness in doing so.
** Zenigata uses a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911A1]]. It's the first handgun the Japanese police ever adopted (being forced to arm itself by the American occupation authorities after WWII and supplied with those), fitting with how he's an old cop, and the continued success of the design also fits with how [[CoolOldGuy this old man still keeps up with Lupin]].
* In general, all the Lupin gang (and Zenigata, who is obsessed/talented enough to be close on their heels) are varying degrees of being [[MasterOfDisguise masters of disguise]], which can explain in-universe for their out-universe DependingontheArtist designs across history. Any changes by the Lupin gang and Zenigata are them mixing up their default look to throw off pursuers or to get closer to their quarry, respectively.

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* The weapons of choice of the main characters are perfect for their respective characters, even aside for Goemon's obvious choice:
** Lupin's [[CoolGuns Walther P38]] started out as a cheaper but equally tough replacement for the Luger pistol in the [[UsefulNotes/NazisWithGnarlyWeapons Wehrmacht]], and after UsefulNotes/WorldWarII production continued in France through captured machinery. In a way, it's a gun the French stole from Germany.
** Jigen uses a S&W Model 19, a .357 Magnum revolvers mostly used by the American police forces and developed on request of a retired one searching for a better gun than the Model 27, fitting in with how Jigen is the most "American" of the characters and an experienced shooter.
** Fujiko favours pocket pistols (the exact model varying depending on the production), [[MoreDakka submachine guns]] and explosives, the former fitting with her sneaky nature and the latter on how she's someone you underestimate at your own risk. The fact she doesn't always use the same gun also fits with her habit of betraying Lupin and everyone else depending on her interests.
** Zenigata uses a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911A1]]. It's the first handgun the Japanese police ever adopted (being forced to arm itself by the American occupation authorities after WWII and supplied with those), fitting with how he's an old cop, and the continued success of the design also fits with [[CoolOldGuy this old man still keeps up with Lupin]].
* In general, all the Lupin gang (and Zenigata, who is obsessed/talented enough to be close on their track) are various degrees of [[MasterOfDisguise master of disguises]], which can account in-universe for their out-universe DependingontheArtist designs across history.

* In general, all the Lupin gang (and Zenigata, who is obsessed/talented enough to be close on their track) are various degrees of [[MasterOfDiguise master of disguises]], which can account in-universe for their out-universe DependingontheArtist designs across history.

* In general, all the Lupin gang (and Zenigata, who is obsessed/talented enough to be close on their track) are various degrees of [[MasterofDiguise master of disguises]], which can account in-universe for their out-universe DependingontheArtist designs across history.

** Zenigata uses a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911A1]]. It's the first handgun the Japanese police ever adopted (being forced to arm itself by the American occupation authorities after WWII and supplied with those), fitting with how he's an old cop, and the continued success of the design also fits with [[CoolOldGuy this old man still keeps up with Lupin]].

** Lupin's [[CoolGuns Walther P38]] started out as a cheaper but equally tough replacement for the Luger pistol in the [[UsefulNotes/NazisWithGnarlyWeapons Wehrmacht]], and after WorldWarII production continued in France through captured machinery. In a way, it's a gun the French stole from Germany.