>>17902I wouldn't say Koike's characterization is the manga characterization. It definitely leans in a darker direction akin to the manga, but Lupin's actions in the Koike specials still aren't anywhere near as openly monstrous as the manga - he doesn't rape people and he doesn't really kill without being provoked
Lupin's an interesting IP because the way different creators characterize Lupin always seems to say more about them than the character, like just compare Koike's characterization to Miyazaki's