[as Zenigata] I do admit to sort of a perverse admiration.
Admiration, my ass! Why don't you just admit it?! You ARE in love with the guy! And you always have been, haven't you? You big egomaniac!
A character in Lupin III
Zenigata
Lupin III · 568 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Lupin III: in 164 of its 568 quotes
Most scenes with: Lupin (60), Fujiko (18), Jigen (15)
[as Zenigata] I do admit to sort of a perverse admiration.
Admiration, my ass! Why don't you just admit it?! You ARE in love with the guy! And you always have been, haven't you? You big egomaniac!
[Zenigata is woken by the telephone and answers it]
Zenigata.
Hey, man. How's it hanging?
I was just...
I refer to that big wad of drool hanging from your chin, you slacker. Then again, in your dreams is the only place you'll ever catch me.
Bet you haven't even tried the most obvious thing.
[He reaches for the doorknob]
No! Hold it, Pops! Wait!
[Zenigata turns the doorknob and starts to sink into the floor]
Help me! Please!
What the hell's going on here, Lupin?
Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time around here. She's like some kind of evil witch.
[lifting Zenigata out] That's just great. Either of you guys wanna lend a hand?
Uh, Goemon?
You need to remain calm.
All right, you guys calm down. I'll freak out!
[He runs away]
[answering the phone] Good morning. Zenigata speaking. WHAT?! IN A HOTEL IN BROAD DAYLIGHT?! WHO THE HELL IS THIS?!
[disguising his voice with an accent] The point is, he's here now. Aloha.
[Zenigata sees Lupin exit carrying a bunch of weapons]
Uh, listen. Uh, you'd better come along with me right now.
Pops, I can't play right now. Sorry. Gotta go. Take care.
Wait! Lupin! Hey!
[Lupin springs into his Mercedes]
Not so fast, wise guy! [He launches himself at the car and throws his handcuffs forward. As Lupin drives off, Zenigata finds that he's handcuffed several sticks of lit dynamite. He realizes what it is and runs off] Help! Somebody help!
[The dynamite explodes as Lupin drives off down the road]
[Japanese original]
By the way, Pops, how come you're going out of your way like this for her?
Well, it's because...
You're in love with her, aren't you?
[blushing furiously] D-d-don't be ridiculous! I'm a public servant!
[He gives Lupin a playful shove. Lupin points to Laura]
[grinning mischievously at Zenigata] There she is!
[bashfully covering his face with his hat] Oh, come on, Lupin!
[over the tape] Never, Laura.
[over the tape] Oh, I love to hear you say my name. Say it again.
[From out of the corner of his eye, Lupin notices Cabane's men howling and whooping at him]
Shaddap!
[The men immediately stop and try to look professional]
[Lupin drives past a police car, laughing. The police officer notices him and turns to Zenigata, who is resting in the front passenger seat]
The guy in the convertible that just went by seemed kinda strange.
Let him go. I'm not in this one.
[He gives his colleague a little smile, then yawns]
'Kay.
Stop! You're under arrest, Lupin! You hear me? Just pull over now... Or not! I gotta admit, I really love the chase.
I sure wish he'd reconsider his role in this whole enterprise.
Sorry, sir, about your game.
Bugger off.
[the President and his assistant enter the helicopter]
[confused] Uh, you just... [They slam the helicopter door] You go on ahead, sir. I'll take care of everything.
After him! Lupin has escaped! Don't let him get away!
[gleefully sarcastic] Yes, what a shame! Lupin has escaped!
Damn it, Lupin! I'm going to get killed because of you. I'm totally going to haunt you.
[Lupin turns on a transmission]
I don't mind being haunted by a cute girl. Not sure about you, Pops. And I really feel for you guys, having to take care of a klutz like Pops!
[disguised as Napoleon] Inspector Zenigata, why don't we make a deal? I hate Lupin for putting me through this. How would you like to capture him yourself?
I'll take you up on that offer!
[He rams into Lupin and shoves him into a bush]
[Zenigata sees the helicopter exploding in the distance, as Lupin, who is disguised as Napoleon, stands next to him]
L... Lupin...
What's the matter? Aren't you pleased?
[sniffling] I'm sad because a good man has died.
A good man?
[Another explosion occurs. Zenigata breaks into a run]
Lupin, if you're alive, let's fight again.
[The smoke from the wreckage billows out. Zenigata stops suddenly. Lupin runs up beside him. As the musical cue 'Zenigata March' plays in the background, Zenigata stares in disbelief. He starts to cry and sinks to his knees]
L... Lupin... We were on different sides of the law, but I liked you.
[He collapses and beats the ground, sobbing. Lupin smiles warmly]
[in thought] I like you, too.
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