Goemon Ishikawa XIII 石川五ェ門
Goemon Ishikawa
Nationality:	Japanese
Gender:	Male
Age:	Unknown
Height:	180 cm
Weight:	63 kg
Preferred Weapon:	Zantetsuken (katana)
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Goemon Ishikawa is a fictional character in Kazuhiko Katō's anime and manga series Lupin III. Monkey Punch Monkey Punch (モンキー・パンチ) is the pen name of manga artist Kazuhiko Katō (加藤一彦 Katō Kazuhiko, born May 26, 1937), creator of the successful Japanese manga series Lupin III. He was born in Hamanakachō, Hokkaidō. Katō first started to work as a manga artist under the pen name Kazuhiko Katō (加東一彦 Kat... // A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime ) is the Japanese contraction and pronunciation of the English word animation, most popularly referring (but not limited) to the medium of animation originating in Japan, with distinctive character and background aesthetics that visually set it apart from other forms of animation (e. ... For other uses, see Manga (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Goemon Ishikawa (石川五ェ門 Ishikawa Goemon) is the thirteenth generation of renegade samurai, beginning with the real-life historical figure Ishikawa Goemon (石川五右衛門). He is usually quiet and participates in Lupin's exploits less frequently than Jigen. Ishikawa Goemon (石川五右衛門 Ishikawa Goemon) (1558-1594) was a famous Japanese thief in a similar behavior to Robin Hood, put to death after failing to assassinate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ... Arsène Lupin III is a fictional character in Kazuhiko Katōs anime and manga series Lupin III. Lupin the Third (ルパン三世 Rupan sansei) is the grandson of Arsène Lupin. ... The cast of Lupin III, as seen in the first anime TV series. ...

While Goemon might be considered one of Lupin's friends, it starts off more of a professional relationship than friendship. By the second series, Goemon has developed a true loyalty to Lupin (refusing to give away Lupin's secrets when tortured in one second series episode, for example). However, he easily gets annoyed by Lupin's antics (especially Lupin's infatuation with women in general and Fujiko in particular), and sometimes even directly opposes him when Lupin's jobs do not agree with his morals. However, he doesn't hesitate to help Lupin in serious situations, and readily assists him any time Lupin works for a just cause. Many theorize that Goemon associates with Lupin out of admiration for his profession, as Goemon's ancestor was a master thief himself. Goemon has a much more amicable relationship with Jigen. Goemon sees Jigen as a fellow honorable warrior, while Jigen sees Goemon as a trustworthy "foxhole buddy," and the two are frequently paired together during jobs. Fujiko Mine is a fictional character in Kazuhiko Katōs anime and manga series Lupin III. Every Superman has his Kryptonite, and in Lupins case, he has two. ...

Goemon is an incredibly gifted martial artist, both in hand-to-hand and melee combat. His sword, Zantetsuken (斬鉄剣), meaning "iron-cutting sword", has a number of origin stories, including have been made from the metal of a fallen meteor, and it literally can cut anything. Objects cut by Goemon will fall apart a couple of seconds after he cuts them up with his blade. Goemon is so fast and skillful with it that he blocks bullets with the blade, even from submachine gun fire. It is revealed in the second anime series that Zantetsuken has one weakness; it cannot cut konnyaku gel. To Goemon's dismay, Zantetsuken is usually used to cut inanimate objects, which Goemon considers unworthy of his blade, rather than human flesh, In the manga, the sword goes by a different name, Ryusei (meaning "shooting star"), but has the same essential properties. Binomial name Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch, 1858 Konnyaku Konnyaku (蒟蒻), also known as Konjak, Devils tongue, Voodoo lily or Snake palm, is a tubiferous plant grown in Japan used to create a flour of the same name. ...

If Goemon has a weakness, it is that he's even more weak with women than Lupin is. He readily trusts any woman who seems superficially trustworthy, often landing him in much trouble. He also is very bad with money, and constantly charges Lupin for his services. What he does with the money is a usually complete mystery, although in $1 Money Wars he gives it to the female leader of a cult (who, of course, promptly runs off with it). $1 Money Wars is a television special based on the Lupin III animated series. ...

It should be also be noted that in one second series episode, Goemon visits his Iga Ninja sensei. Goemon is commonly thought to be a samurai, but this episode depicts him as having had the training of a master ninja, perhaps giving some reason behind his willingness to find thievery as an acceptable practice, inspite of his samurai ways.

Goemon's most famous phrase is "Again I have cut a worthless object", which he says whenever he uses his sword to do something spectacular that he nonetheless considers mundane (for instance, cutting all of Lupin's burning clothes off of him in one stroke while Lupin was flying through the air in Castle of Cagliostro). This has been referenced many times in other anime and manga, and has become something of a joke within Lupin itself. In Da Capo of Love: Fujiko's Unlucky Days, Lupin even tells Goemon, "No one is better at cutting worthless objects than you!" The Castle of Cagliostro (ルパン三世 カリオストロの城 Rupan sansei: Kariosutoro no shiro 1979) by Japanese anime director and manga artist Hayao Miyazaki is one of the Master thief Lupin III movies. ...

Origins

Goemon is unique to the series as he was the only character not there from the beginning. Monkey Punch, in an interview featured on the American Dead or Alive DVD release, mentioned he added Goemon later as he felt his comic needed a more Japanese character. There are three different versions of the meeting and joining. Monkey Punch Monkey Punch (モンキー・パンチ) is the pen name of manga artist Kazuhiko Katō (加藤一彦 Katō Kazuhiko, born May 26, 1937), creator of the successful Japanese manga series Lupin III. He was born in Hamanakachō, Hokkaidō. Katō first started to work as a manga artist under the pen name Kazuhiko Katō (加東一彦 Kat... Lupin III: Dead or Alive (Japanese title: Rupan sansei: Dead or Alive) was a 1996 movie. ...

In the original manga, Goemon is targeted by Lupin to steal the secrets of how to make his sword. In later issues, Goemon is sent by his masters to kill Lupin, but after failing many times, he decides Lupin can teach him more and joins his side.

In episode five of the first anime series, Goemon is tricked into going against Lupin by Old Man Momochi, who wants them both out of the way so he can claim the title of world's greatest assassin. The two both outwit him and survive. Two episodes later, Lupin attempts to steal the sword formula; Goemon joins with him in the end. The two episodes pull in several elements from the manga stories.

In the 2002 TV special "First Contact", Goemon met Lupin when he was searching for the Zantetsuken, the only sword he felt worthy of his abilities. Lupin, Jigen, and Fujiko all served as adversaries until being forced to work together to survive. There are hints that parts of the story may be made up at the end of the special, however, so not everything can be taken as true. Fujiko Mine is a fictional character in Kazuhiko Katōs anime and manga series Lupin III. Every Superman has his Kryptonite, and in Lupins case, he has two. ...

All of the meetings have one moment in common; Lupin tricks Goemon into slicing a vial of liquid that bursts into flame when exposed to air. This ignites the samurai, who quickly turns the tables and lights Lupin on fire as well!