Will Anthonio Zeppeli/pl

"Czym jest "odwaga"? "Odwaga" to poznanie strachu i uczynienie go swoim własnym! (「勇気」とはいったい何か！？「勇気」とは「怖さ」を知ることッ！「恐怖」を我が物とすることじゃあッ！)"

- Zeppeli,

Will Anthonio Zeppeli (ウィル・・ツェペリ), znany również jako Baron Zeppeli (ツェペリ男爵), jest głównym sprzymierzeńcem występującym w pierwszej części serii JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood.

Zeppeli jest mistrzem Fali pochodzącym z Włoch, który uczynił swoją życiową misją znalezienie Kamiennej Maski i jej zniszczenie. Po zapoznaniu się z Dio Brando, zdecydowanie staje się sprzymierzeńcem i mentorem Jonathana Joestara, ucząc go sztuki Fali i walcząc u jego boku przeciwko armii zombie Dio.

Jest ojcem Mario Zeppeli i dziadkiem Caesara Anthonio Zeppeli, głównego sprzymierzeńca w drugiej części serii, Battle Tendency.

Wygląd
Zeppeli pojawia się jako mężczyzna o średnim lub ponadprzeciętnym wzroście, muskularnej budowie i wyraźnych, spiczastych rysach twarzy. Ma ciemne, kręcone włosy, które nieco wystają spod kapelusza i cienkie, zadbane wąsy. Araki uważał danie Zeppeli wąsów za ryzyko; W tamtym czasie rzadko zdarzało się, aby bohaterowie Shonen mieli jakiekolwiek wąsy, ponieważ zwykle sprawiało to, że postać wydawała się starsza i niegodna zaufania. W szczególności wąsy, które wybrał Araki, zostały zainspirowane i Iyami z .

Pomiędzy dwoma strojami nosi garnitur, muszkę i kapelusz; najpierw charakteryzuje się tęczowym nadrukiem, a następnie nadrukiem w kratkę. Ten ostatni wygląd jest jednak spójny w anime.

Osobowość
Will Anthonio Zeppeli jest nieustraszonym, ale ekscentrycznym mistrzem Fali oddanym walce ze złem.

Jako mistrz Fali, Zeppeli jest pewny siebie i odważny, szczególnie myśląc, że czyjaś odwaga jest proporcjonalna do trudności, z którymi się boryka. Mistrz Fali zachowuje metodyczne i chłodne podejście do bitwy pomimo okropnych stylów walki wrogów, chociaż jego doświadczenie może pomóc. Na przykład próbuje nauczyć Jonathana, aby postawił się na miejscu wroga, aby przewidzieć jego działania. Będąc przepowiedzianym przez swojego mistrza Tonpetty'ego, Zeppeli odważnie zmierza ku jego śmierci i poświęca się, aby pomóc Jonathanowi. Ostatecznie Zeppeli miał wystarczająco silną wolę, aby czołgać się w kierunku Jonathana, pomimo odcięcia dolnej połowy jego ciała.

Zeppeli jest prawą osobą oddaną walce ze złem. Po przeżyciu ataku wampirów, Zeppeli spędził resztę swojego życia, aby zbadać Kamienną Maskę, a następnie nauczyć się Fali do walki z wampirycznymi. Ponadto przeciwstawia ludzką odwagę nieludzkiej sile wampirów i zombie. Kiedy Dio sugeruje, że zabił wielu ludzi, aby wyleczyć swoje rany, Zeppeli wpada we wściekłość i szybko skacze, by zaatakować wampira.

Włoch wysoko ceni Falę, chwaląc ją jako kulminację ludzkiego ducha i twierdząc, że trzeba było przetrwać trudne życie, aby ją stworzyć. Rzeczywiście, Zeppeli łączy zdolność do zachowania spokoju ze zdolnością do regularnego oddychania.

Poza tym Zeppeli pokazuje się jako dość ekscentryczna osoba. Wbrew wszelkim konwencjom, Zeppeli zbliża się do rannego Jonathana i daje mu moc Fali bez wcześniejszego spotkania. Podobnie jego metody nauczania czasami obejmują zawiłe sposoby formowania ucznia, na przykład popisywanie się atakiem Powiększonej Pięści poprzez uderzenie Jonathana przed wyjaśnieniem jego zasad lub zmuszenie Jonathana do trzymania filiżanki wina, ukrywając jej użycie jako radaru. Co więcej, pokazuje szereg innych małych dziwactw, takich jak nieuzasadnione skakanie wysoko ze skrzyżowanymi nogami, tendencja do zbytniego pieprzenia przekąski, lub przynoszenie butelki wina bez korkociągu i ostatecznie przebijanie jej dna, aby dostać się do wina. Omawiając postać, Araki stwierdził, że zainspirowało go uczynienie Zeppeliego "głupim" nauczycielem do szkolenia Jonathana, jak coś podobnego do "pijanego mistrza" w filmach Jackie Chana lub pana Miyagi z The Karate Kid.

Umiejętności
Studiując tę technikę przez lata u mistrzów w Tybecie i szkoląc samego Jonathana, Zeppeli jest ekspertem, jeśli chodzi o korzystanie z Fali. Oprócz atakowania, jest w stanie używać go do innych zastosowań, takich jak skakanie, stanie na wodzie, leczenie ran, ożywianie roślin, a nawet ograniczone przewidywanie.

Background
Will Anthonio Zeppeli was born on January 19, 1838. Will was born to a scholarly family, so he had always been interested in researching the unknown since his youth. When he became of age, he joined the archaeological group at his father's university and was able to travel to various places around the world.

On one of his travels, the group went to Mexico to excavate an underground Aztec ruin. Amongst their finds was the Stone Mask.

On the voyage home, several of the crew began to die off, until they realized that someone had put on the mask. It turned out to be the leader of the group, Zeppeli's father. All 58 crew members were slaughtered, but Zeppeli managed to escape by jumping into the sea. His father was eradicated by the morning sun soon after. Zeppeli was eventually rescued several days later by a fishing boat.

Two years after this horrific event, Zeppeli travels the world in order to find a way to destroy the stone mask. In a town in India, he meets a strange man with the ability to heal even the most impossible injuries and sicknesses. The man directs Zeppeli to his master, Tonpetty, who teaches him to use the "Ripple". However, during his training, Tonpetty foresees Zeppeli's death and warns him that should he complete his training he will surely die. Zeppeli accepts his fate and agrees to complete the training along with Dire.

Meeting Jonathan Joestar
After hearing that Jonathan Joestar defeated Dio Brando, the current owner of the Stone Mask, Zeppeli presents himself to Jonathan and volunteers to teach him the Ripple after using it to heal Jonathan's shattered arm. Zeppeli then accompanies Jonathan and Robert E. O. Speedwagon on their quest to defeat Dio and destroy the Stone Mask. Zeppeli briefly fights Jack the Ripper before giving the task to Jonathan in an attempt to teach him to more effectively use the Ripple. He also tries to help Speedwagon discover the Ripple in the same was as Jonathan, but makes a mistake and simply knocks the wind out of him instead.

When Dio reveals himself to the group, Zeppeli quickly engages him on his own - however, his arm is flash-frozen in the battle by Dio, totally disabling his Ripple techniques and putting him out of commission until Speedwagon comes to his aid. When Dio summons the Dark Knights, Zeppeli and Speedwagon are unable to assist Jonathan in his fight against Bruford due to Tarkus's interference. After Bruford is defeated, Zeppeli and Jonathan use their Ripple on a pile of leaves to make a hang glider to escape Tarkus, who eventually manages to catch up. While Jonathan is struggling to defeat Tarkus, Zeppeli enters the battle with Poco's help and finally shares his knowledge of his own fate.



Battle Against Tarkus
As Tonpetty's prophecy foretold, Zeppeli battles with Tarkus and becomes wrapped in his chains. Tarkus attempts to kill Jonathan and Zeppeli at the same time, bifurcating Zeppeli at the waist (as well as amputating an arm) and breaking Jonathan's neck - however, Zeppeli is able to give his power and life energy to Jonathan moments before dying. It is by this power that Jonathan is healed and able to defeat Tarkus. Despite his ravaged body, Zeppeli manages to stay conscious for a few minutes, chastises Jonathan for grieving and implores him one final time to defeat Dio for good and destroy the Stone Mask. He takes his last breaths knowing he will live on through Jonathan and dies in his arms. His remains are cremated by Jonathan and Speedwagon in the old knight training grounds where Tarkus was slain.

It is later revealed that Zeppeli had sent a letter to his master Tonpetty asking for help in destroying the Stone Mask, though Tonpetty arrived too late to prevent Zeppeli's death. After his passing, Speedwagon gains a penchant for wearing his signature checker-print top hat.

Family

 * Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli: Caesar believes the bonds between an Italian family such as the Zeppelis are stronger than most people. According to him, because of their pride, Zeppeli's can handle their problems on their own and have the will to pull through. When he first meets Joseph, he says that it was because Jonathan needed so much help to fight his own battle, that Will ended up dying because of it.
 * Mario Zeppeli: Zeppeli's relationship with his son is never fully expanded upon, however, Mario had known since he was young of the fate of his father. Because of this, he began researching the Stone Masks and spent his life training his Ripple, following in the footsteps of his father.

Allies

 * Jonathan Joestar: Jonathan, upon meeting Zeppeli, is initially perplexed by his appearance and strange abilities. After Zeppeli explains his actions and the significance of the Ripple, Jonathan grows to trust Zeppeli completely and look up to him as a mentor. Zeppeli eventually sacrifices himself to save Jonathan, transferring his energy and life force to him. In his last moments, Zeppeli tells Jonathan that he was like both a son and a best friend to him. Jonathan tearfully avenges Zeppeli by killing his executioner, Tarkus.
 * Robert E. O. Speedwagon: Originally, Zeppeli thought Speedwagon would run away at the first sign of danger as he couldn't use Ripple, but he eventually respects his courage when Speedwagon stays despite his shortcomings. After Zeppeli was killed, Speedwagon donned his hat out of respect.
 * Poco: While Zeppeli wasn't too close to Poco, Zeppeli still cared for Poco, saving his life when Tarkus tried to kill him. Like Speedwagon and Jonathan, Poco mourned his death at the hands of Tarkus.
 * Tonpetty: As the man who taught him about Ripple, Zeppeli greatly respected Tonpetty. Tonpetty showed great concern for Zeppeli when he warned him his study of Ripple would be the end of him.
 * Dire: While their relationship is never fully expanded on, they were good friends who trained together with Tonpetty. Dire tried to avenge Zeppeli by killing Dio but failed.
 * Straizo: Like Dire, Straizo's relationship is never fully explained but they were likely close as well.

Enemies

 * Dio Brando: Having used the Stone Mask, Zeppeli immediately viewed Dio as an enemy once he learned about the incident at the Joestar Mansion and due to his own father using the same mask to become a Vampire himself. Dio himself is dismissive of Zeppeli's hatred towards his vampiric ways and connection to the Stone Mask, only viewing Zeppeli's mastery of the unfamiliar Ripple as nothing more than magic tricks.
 * Jack the Ripper: While Zeppeli knew Jack was a threat, he showed absolutely no respect for him, comparing him to a flea.

Relationships in Eyes of Heaven
(The information below derives from a Video Game not written by Araki. As such, it may not be considered canon.)


 * Dio Brando/DIO: While their relationship is essentially the same as in the manga when Zeppeli encounters DIO from Stardust Crusaders, he will state that Dio seems even eviler and wonders if the Stone Mask is responsible, while DIO believes Zeppeli is even less of a threat than before since he acquired The World.
 * Wamuu: When Zeppeli encounters Wamuu, he will state surprised that Wamuu is aware of Ripple users and their weaknesses and wonder who he is. If he wins, he later realizes he's one of the Pillar Men, while Wamuu is surprised that the Ripple users haven't died out yet. Interestingly, Zeppeli is unaware that Wamuu is responsible for the deaths of his son and grandson.
 * Kars: Zeppeli recognizes Kars as one of the Pillar Men and swears to kill him and destroy every last Stone Mask he created.

Creation and Development
Hirohiko Araki says that Will Anthonio Zeppeli was named after the rock band Led Zeppelin because the band's members were top-tier musicians to him, though he also feels that he had used the reference too early in the series. Araki also says that how Zeppeli's name sounds is important, as he wanted to balance out the names with a "Z" in contrast to names starting with "J" (JoJo, Jonathan, Joestar, and the likes).

Araki states that he likes teachers who are silly and make you wonder whether or not they're missing a screw. He compares Zeppeli to characters from movies and ; characters who look a little off on the outside, but possess traits deserving of respect on the inside. Araki also describes Zeppeli as strong even though he is dressed as a magician with a snake oil salesman's mustache. Finally, Araki mentions that the character's mustache, which was inspired by the painter Salvador Dali and Osomatsu-kun's Iyami, required to pull off a lot of courage in a shonen magazine, because it makes the character look older and untrustworthy no matter the type of mustache.

In the original Weekly Shonen Jump publication of Part 1's thirty-fifth chapter, Zeppeli says that he didn't marry nor have any children. Because of this line, fans complained of Will's grandson Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli's existence in the later part Battle Tendency. Eventually, Araki changed Will's line in the tankoban release, having Will say he lost his family instead, and also wrote an apology.

Upon Will A. Zeppeli's death, his hat was worn by Robert E. O. Speedwagon until the end of Part 1. Later, a similar hat is briefly worn by his grandson, Caesar.

Araki personally liked the relationship between Jonathan and Will, and wanted to retell it again for a longer coming-of-age story. He chose to make the Steel Ball Run characters Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli around the same age so they could be less formal and more friendly than their original counterparts similar to the Joseph-Caesar relationship from Battle Tendency.

Casting
Rikiya Koyama, Will Zeppeli's voice actor in the Phantom Blood PS2 game, would later voice Yoshikage Kira in.

All-Star Battle (PS3)
Zeppeli returns as a playable character in the PS3 game. He was confirmed along with Jonathan and Johnny Joestar. As a Ripple-user character (along with Jonathan, Joseph Joestar [Both Parts 2 and 3], Caesar, and Lisa Lisa), Zeppeli can recharge his Heart Heat Gauge through "Ripple Breath" by holding down the Style button, performing a famous JoJo pose, as well as deliver enhanced versions of skills if Style is inputted in place of normal attack buttons. Zeppeli has 950 HP.

Command List
Zeppeli's moveset mostly comprises of the Ripple-based moves he had used in the original manga.

Gameplay Overview
Zeppeli is a very balanced and free-flowing fighter who carries an extraordinarily diverse arsenal. He possesses a myriad of attacks ranging from projectiles, to a reversal & anti-air, command throw, multiple aerial skills, and a Super Jump skill. Beyond that, Zeppeli is the only character in the game that can guard while in the air, which when combined with his aforementioned Super Jump and the ability to glide and alter the timing and directions of his landings, grant him tremendous aerial proficiency unseen in most of the roster. His superior Ripple Breath can also be used to force the opponent to attack and approach him due to the very fast rate his version of the skill builds Heart Heat. As a result, his prowess in nearly any aspect of combat is excellent, and he can be played to any role.

However, Zeppeli inflicts lower-than-average damage, even when enhancing his skills. While he still provides exceptional utility, he is only able to deliver a strong offense through enhancing most attacks, otherwise losing much of his combo potential when low on Heart Heat. Although he has advanced techniques for expanding his damage output, such as the ability to repeatedly 'Tiger Knee' most of his aerial skills, they require precision and good skill to execute consistently.

Wielding a wide-ranging array of odd-yet-useful abilities, Zeppeli represents an "easy to learn and difficult to master" form of character. Through his solid and varied skillset, he is a good option for beginner players while at the same time readily rewarding high-execution and mastery to experienced players with a multitude of ways to confuse the opponent and deal greater damage.

Trivia
If Zeppeli fights Caesar before the match starts they will have a special dialogue, where Caesar believes Zeppeli is an impostor and says he will make Zeppeli pay for impersonating a member of his family, while Zeppeli himself is surprised to see such power emanating from the youth.

Zeppeli also has an alternate costume, that being the tuxedo he wore originally (with a rainbow themed hat), as well as one of his alternate color schemes resembling his previous video-game appearance (red hat and green suit).

Stardust Shooters (Android/iOS)
Zeppeli appears in the game as one of the several Part 1 characters who possesses a Metal Striker. His FINISH move enables him to shoot several Ripple Cutters upon the defeated opponent.

Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)
Zeppeli was confirmed for the game alongside Jonathan and Speedwagon.

As a Ripple User, Zeppeli has a Ripple Gauge that determines the strength of his attacks. Filling up the gauge will automatically empower his Normal and Powerful Attacks, and enhance/alter the properties of all his skills. It will also shorten the cooldown time on said skills. Using skills will drain a portion of the Ripple Gauge until there's an insufficient amount to use.


 * What a jump! From a seated position, using only his knees!: Zeppeli leaps high into the air with his knees alone. This skill can be used to simply evade attacks, and can also be canceled using any mid-air attack.
 * Style Action - Ripple Breathing: Zeppeli performs a pose and Ripple Breathes, filling up the Ripple Gauge. He cannot move and is vulnerable to attacks while doing so. Similar to All-Star Battle, Zeppeli fills his gauge the fastest out of all Ripple Users.
 * One question at a time, okay?: Zeppeli swiftly charges forward, passing through partner and enemy alike. He is able to cancel this skill with any kind of attack or skill, allowing him to close the distance and/or Backstab opponents in one swift move. If Ripple-enhanced, the speed and distance of the charge is increased.
 * Sunlight Yellow Overdrive!: Zeppeli dives forward with a Ripple-charged hand extended. If the opponent is hit, the Ripple will shock them in the abdomen. Zeppeli then pulls his hand back before hitting them off with a more concentrated attack, sending the opponent flying. If Ripple-enhanced, the skill will receive a damage boost and increase the speed and distance of the dive. The skill's damage is dependent on how much of the Ripple Gauge is filled.
 * Tornado Overdrive!: Zeppeli performs a special flipping leap. Further input will make him come down at a diagonal angle spinning, using his legs as a drill. If the skill hits an already downed opponent, they will be blown back. If Ripple-enhanced, Zeppeli will be invincible during the initial jump, the attack's speed will increase, and more hits will be dealt. This skill can also be used in mid-air, and doing so will cause Zeppeli to perform the attack immediately. Zeppeli is able to cancel this skill with a normal or powerful attack.
 * Ripple Cutter: Zeppeli spits wine out of his mouth as a disc-shaped projectile with some homing capability. If Ripple-enhanced, he spits out three with augmented homing capabilities, the third of which will send opponents flying.
 * EX - Sunlight Yellow Overdrive!: Zeppeli is invincible when executing the skill and the skill will crumple the opponent instead, allowing him to combo from it. This is in addition to the damage benefits granted by the Ripple Gauge. Zeppeli is able to cancel this skill immediately after the kick with a jump.
 * EX - Tornado Overdrive!: Zeppeli is invincible until he lands and will finish with a sweeping kick that launches standing opponents into the air.

JoJolities

 * You have a reason to risk your life learning this!: Zeppeli must completely fill his Ripple Gauge. (200 Points)
 * The ode to humanity is an ode to courage!: Zeppeli must connect the final hit of a Ripple-enhanced Normal attack combo. (200 Points)
 * This is Sendo!: Zeppeli must connect "Sunlight Yellow Overdrive!" 3 times. (300 Points)
 * Ripple Breathing is born from courage!!: Zeppeli must use any Ripple-enhanced skill five times. Any skill will count as long as he lands five of that same skill. (500 Points)
 * Pour in! Ripple of the Sun!: Zeppeli must retire an enemy with a DHA. (800 Points)

Dual Heat Attacks

 * Solo - "Hamon of the sun! Sunlight Yellow Overdrive": Zeppeli will leap into the air and come down on a grounded opponent and send the Sunlight Yellow Overdrive through his finger into their abdomen.
 * With Jonathan - "Here comes my Hamon!": The two of them attack the opponent's head, sequentially with a Ripple-charged Zoom Punch from Jonathan and a Sendo Wave Kick from Zeppeli, before they charge up and run up to the opponent and unleash a double Sendo Ripple Overdrive-enhanced Zoom Punch into them, the two reciting the phrase commonly associated with Overdrives.

In the campaign's ending, he is shown to have survived his battle against Tarkus and is at Speedwagon's side during Jonathan's battle with Dio.

Tournament
He is paired with Koichi Hirose in the Eyes of Heaven Tournament, but was eliminated in the preliminaries by Jonathan and DIO.

All-Star Battle R
Will Anthonio Zeppeli (ウィル・・ツェペリ) was confirmed for All-Star Battle R in the game's initial announcement trailer.

His voice actor, Yoku Shioya reprises his role from the anime and the previous game. All of his voicelines were re-recorded and include new pieces of dialogue.

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