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Amato

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“
Aiyaaah!! You think you're so high and mighty?! Eastern Mystery Chinese Kempo! This kick will send you flying to the netherworld! (アチャッーッ！何を気どっているねーッ！！東洋の神秘中国拳法　この蹴りをくらってあの世まで飛んでいくねーッ！)
”
—Amato, Chapter 8: The Stone Mask, Part 1

Amato (アマト) is a tertiary ally featured in the first part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Phantom Blood. He is a Chinese kempo fighter who originally tries to rob Jonathan Joestar in Ogre Street alongside Robert E. O. Speedwagon and Tattoo.

Appearance

Amato is a muscular man of short stature with a long chin and sunken cheeks. He has neck-length dark hair with a widow's peak and wears long hair clips behind his ears. He wears a traditional Chinese martial arts uniform.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaAnimePB (PS2)Eyes of Heaven
Skin(Tan)
Hair(Brown)
Eyes(Black)
Outfit
(Green robe, orange collar and sleeves, maroon boots, light brown hair clips.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Black)
Eyes(Grayish-brown)
Outfit
(Navy robe, red collar, sleeves, and belt, white pants, green hair clips.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Black)
Eyes(Brown)
Outfit
(Yellow robe, purple collar, sleeves, and belt, silver hair clips.)
Skin(Tan)
Hair(Black)
Eyes(Brown)
Outfit
(Navy robe, maroon collar and sleeves, green hair clips, orange-red belt, tan pants, black shoes.)

Personality

Little is known of Amato's personality, but he is prideful of his self-proclaimed martial arts techniques. Like his friends, he has a rowdy nature and is violent towards strangers who enter his gang's territory.[1]

Abilities

As a thief from the dangerous alley known as Ogre Street, Amato is known to attack strangers alongside his two friends. He claims that he knows mysterious eastern martial arts.

Eastern Mystery Chinese Kempo(東洋の神秘中国拳法 Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō) Link to this section
Debut: Chapter 8: The Stone Mask, Part 1 / JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past
KempoKick.png

Amato does a flying kick toward his opponent. According to him, it sends his opponents flying to the netherworld, implying that it's a strong attack. However, it can easily be countered if the enemy is not caught off guard.


History

Phantom Blood

Driving a steam car

Little is known about Amato, except that he is an Asian man from Ogre Street who at some point joined Robert E. O. Speedwagon's gang. He is first introduced when he, along with Speedwagon and Tattoo, ambush Jonathan Joestar during his journey to find a cure for his father's illness. Although he is prideful of his eastern technique, Jonathan quickly defeats him with a backhand punch to the face. Noting his race, Jonathan asks if he knows of an eastern shop nearby that sells poisons.[1] After Speedwagon's defeat, Amato is shocked to discover that his injuries are minor, as Jonathan held back in consideration of his family.[2]

After Jonathan's battle with Dio at the Joestar Mansion, he drives Speedwagon to the hospital where Jonathan is staying via steam car, bringing Tattoo and another friend of Speedwagon's along. Amato also holds the cane Speedwagon requires to walk on account of his injuries during the battle; Speedwagon initially disregards the cane before falling face-first onto the ground.[3]

Amato appears along with the rest of Jonathan's friends to see off Jonathan and Erina as they leave for their honeymoon to America.[4]

Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
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Episodes in order of appearance
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Episodes in order of appearance

Video Games

Phantom Blood (PS2)

Amato appears in the PlayStation 2 game as "Kempo Fighter". He is an enemy in Chapter 05, alongside "Tattoo Guy" and Speedwagon. He can be selected for one fight in Extra Battle Mode, though his moveset is limited.

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Kempo Fighter
Commands
Name
Japanese
PS Square.pngPS Square.pngPS Square.png
Triple Fist
三連拳
PS Triangle.png
Earth Dragon Fist
地龍拳
PS Square.pngPS Triangle.png
Rising Dragon Fist
昇龍拳
PS Square.pngPS Square.pngPS Triangle.png
Four-Legged Flying Dragon
飛龍四連脚
Running PS Square.png
Ground Dragon Kick
地龍脚
Running PS Triangle.png
Flying Dragon Kick
飛龍脚
PS Circle.png
Evasive Roll
前転回避

Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)

Amato appears in the game as part of Speedwagon's moveset and exclusive Style, Ogre Street (食屍鬼街(オウガーストリート), Ougā Sutorīto). When utilized, Speedwagon will temporarily summon Tattoo and Amato, who will follow him until they are either ordered to attack, hit, or separated far enough from him.

Using the move, Martial Arts, the Eastern mystery!, Amato will attack Speedwagon's target with a triple kick combo, but will also attack the nearest opponent if Speedwagon is not locked on to anybody.

Diamond Records (Android/iOS)

Amato appears in Diamond Records as part of Speedwagon's moveset, alongside Tattoo. In Action Battle, he can be summoned to kick once or be summoned alongside Tattoo to help Speedwagon fight off opponents for a limited time. However, in Tactical Battle he can only be summoned to do single attacks. Amato also appears on his own as an enemy character.

Gallery

MangaAnimeFilmGames
StoryChapter Covers
  • Amato's first appearance

    Amato's first appearance

  • Amato charging toward Jonathan with his friends

    Amato charging toward Jonathan with his friends

  • Amato's battle with Jonathan

    Amato's battle with Jonathan

  • Realizing Jonathan did not inflict major injuries

    Realizing Jonathan did not inflict major injuries

  • Amato accompanying Speedwagon to see Jonathan

    Amato accompanying Speedwagon to see Jonathan

  • Amato concerned about Speedwagon

    Amato concerned about Speedwagon

  • Amato in Jonathan and Erina's send-off party

    Amato in Jonathan and Erina's send-off party

  • First appearance in the anime

    First appearance in the anime

  • Charging toward Jonathan with his friends

    Charging toward Jonathan with his friends

  • Surprised that Jonathan grabbed Tattoo's knife

    Surprised that Jonathan grabbed Tattoo's knife

  • Flying kick toward Jonathan

    Flying kick toward Jonathan

  • Defeated by Jonathan

    Defeated by Jonathan

  • After his loss

    After his loss

  • Amato as part of the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off

    Amato as part of the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off

  • Speedwagon arrives late

    Speedwagon arrives late

  • Speedwagon, Amato, and Tattoo (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

    Speedwagon, Amato, and Tattoo (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

  • Amato in the 2004 test pilot for the Phantom Blood movie

    Amato in the 2004 test pilot for the Phantom Blood movie

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  • Speedwagon with Tattoo and Amato in Eyes of Heaven

    Speedwagon with Tattoo and Amato in Eyes of Heaven

  • Speedwagon and his comrades in combat

    Speedwagon and his comrades in combat

  • Concept Art

    Concept Art

  • Amato summoned by Speedwagon

    Amato summoned by Speedwagon

  • Amato with Speedwagon and Tattoo

    Amato with Speedwagon and Tattoo

  • Story quest update promo

    Story quest update promo

  • Model

    Model

  • Amato about to strike

    Amato about to strike

  • Amato, Speedwagon, and Tattoo attacking

    Amato, Speedwagon, and Tattoo attacking

  • Amato's models in ASBR

    Amato's models in ASBR

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chapter 8: The Stone Mask, Part 1
  2. ↑ Chapter 9: The Stone Mask, Part 2
  3. ↑ Chapter 17: The Birth of DIO
  4. ↑ Chapter 41: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 3
  5. ↑ Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi [@TsuTsunene] (April 15, 2024), "Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi confirms namesakes", on Twitter / X.

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