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{{Character Info
{{Character Infobox
|title = Kempo Fighter
|title = Amato
|colors = PhantomBlood
|colors = PhantomBlood
|image = {{Tabber
|image = {{Tabber
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|Musical|[[File:Amato Infobox Musical.png|{{ImageSize}}]]
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|ja_kanji = 中国拳法家
|ja_kanji = アマト
|ja_romaji = Chūgoku Kenpō-ka
|engname = The Asian {{S|[[All-Star Battle R|ASBR]]}}
|engname = The Asian {{S|[[All-Star Battle R|ASBR]]}}
|alias = {{Nihongo|Oriental Man|東洋人役|Tōyō Hito-yaku}} {{S|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|Anime]]/[[Eyes of Heaven|EoH]]/[[All-Star Battle R|ASBR]]}}
|alias = {{Nihongo|Eastern Man|東洋人役|Tōyō Hito-yaku}} {{S|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Season)|Anime]]/[[Eyes of Heaven|EoH]]/[[All-Star Battle R|ASBR]]}}<br />{{Nihongo|Kempo Fighter|中国拳法家|Chūgoku Kenpō-ka|lit. Chinese Kempoist}} {{S|[[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|PS2 Game]]}}
|namesake = {{W|Dave Amato}} {{S|Lead guitarist of {{W|REO Speedwagon}}}}
|gender = Male {{Gender|Male}}
|gender = {{Gender|Male}}
|nation = British {{Flag|UK}}
|status = Alive {{S|Part 1}}
|status = Alive {{S|Part 1}}
|nation = Chinese {{Flag|China}}<ref name=C8>{{Ch|Chapter 8}}</ref>
|ethnicity = Chinese {{Flag|China2}}<ref name=C8>{{Ch|Chapter 8}}</ref>
|affiliation = [[Ogre Street]]<br />[[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]]
|residence = [[Ogre Street]], {{W|London}}
|affiliation = [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]]
|mangadebut = [[Chapter 8]]
|mangadebut = [[Chapter 8]]
|mangafinal = [[Chapter 41]]
|mangafinal = [[Chapter 41]]
|animedebut = [[Episode 2]]
|animedebut = [[Episode 2]]
|gamedebut = [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)]]
|gamedebut = [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)]] {{S|Playable}}
|seiyuu = [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=106322 Itaru Yamamoto] {{S|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|Anime]]/[[Eyes of Heaven|EoH]]/[[All-Star Battle R|ASB R]]}}
|seiyuu = [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=106322 Itaru Yamamoto] {{S|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Season)|Anime]]/[[Eyes of Heaven|EoH]]/[[All-Star Battle R|ASB R]]}}
|liveactor = Shyuto Chen {{S|[[Phantom Blood (Musical)|Musical]]}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|{{Nihongo2|Aiyaaah!! You think you're so high and mighty?! Oriental 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！|Acha! Nani o kidotte iru ne!! Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō! Kono keri o kuratte anoyo made tondeiku ne!}}|Kempo Fighter|{{Ch|Chapter 8}}}}
{{Quote|{{Nihongo2|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！|Acha! Nani o kidotte iru ne!! Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō! Kono keri o kuratte anoyo made tondeiku ne!}}|Amato|{{Ch|Chapter 8}}}}
The unnamed {{Nihongo|'''Kempo Fighter'''|中国拳法家|Chūgoku Kenpō-ka|lit. Chinese Kempoist}} is a [[:Category:Tertiary Allies|tertiary ally]] featured in the first part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[Phantom Blood]]''. He originally tries to rob [[Jonathan Joestar]] in [[Ogre Street]] alongside [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]] and [[Tattoo]].
{{Nihongo|'''Amato'''|アマト}} is a [[:Category:Tertiary Allies|tertiary ally]] featured in the first part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[Phantom Blood]]''. He is a Chinese {{W|Kenpō|kempo fighter}} who originally tries to rob [[Jonathan Joestar]] in [[Ogre Street]] alongside [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]] and [[Tattoo]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
The Kempo Fighter is a muscular man of short stature with a long chin and sunken cheeks. He has neck-length dark hair with a {{W|Widow's peak|widow's peak}} and wears long hair clips behind his ears. He wears a traditional Chinese martial arts uniform.
Amato is a muscular man of short stature with a long chin and sunken cheeks. He has neck-length dark hair with a {{W|Widow's peak|widow's peak}} and wears long hair clips behind his ears. He wears a traditional Chinese martial arts uniform.


===Color Schemes===
===Color Schemes===
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==Personality==
==Personality==
Little is known of the Kempo Fighter'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.<ref name="C8" />
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.<ref name="C8" />


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
As a thief from the dangerous alley known as [[Ogre Street]], the Kempo Fighter is known to attack strangers alongside his two friends. He claims that he knows mysterious Oriental martial arts.
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.
{{Tech|Part=PB
{{Tech|Part=PB
|Name = Oriental Mystery Chinese Kempo
|Name = Eastern Mystery Chinese Kempo
|JPN = 東洋の神秘中国拳法
|JPN = 東洋の神秘中国拳法
|Romaji = Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō
|Romaji = Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō
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|Crop = {{Crop|Image=KempoKick.png|bSize=251|cWidth=251|cHeight=190|oTop=15|Frameless=true}}
|Crop = {{Crop|Image=KempoKick.png|bSize=251|cWidth=251|cHeight=190|oTop=15|Frameless=true}}
|AImage = Kempo Fighter Kick Anime.png
|AImage = Kempo Fighter Kick Anime.png
|Desc = The Kempo Fighter 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.
|Desc = 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==
==History==
===Phantom Blood===
===Phantom Blood===
[[File:Kempo Fighter Driving.png|thumb|right|Driving a steam car]]
[[File:SpeedwagonSteamWagon.png|thumb|right|Driving a steam car]]
Little is known about the Kempo Fighter, 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 Oriental technique, Jonathan quickly defeats him with a backhand punch to the face. Noting his race, Jonathan asks if he knows of an oriental shop nearby that sells poisons.<ref name="C8" /> After Speedwagon's defeat, the Kempo Fighter is shocked to discover that his injuries are minor, Jonathan having held back in consideration of his family.<ref name="ch09">{{Ch|Chapter 9}}</ref>
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.<ref name="C8" /> After Speedwagon's defeat, Amato is shocked to discover that his injuries are minor, as Jonathan held back in consideration of his family.<ref name="ch09">{{Ch|Chapter 9}}</ref>


After Jonathan's battle with [[Dio Brando|Dio]] at the [[Joestar Mansion]], he drives Speedwagon to the hospital where Jonathan is staying via {{W|steam car}}, bringing Tattoo and [[Speedwagon's Friend|another friend of Speedwagon's]] along. The Kempo Fighter 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.<ref name="C17">{{Ch|Chapter 17}}</ref>
After Jonathan's battle with [[Dio Brando|Dio]] at the [[Joestar Mansion]], he drives Speedwagon to the hospital where Jonathan is staying via {{W|steam car}}, bringing Tattoo and [[Speedwagon's Friend|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.<ref name="C17">{{Ch|Chapter 17}}</ref>


The Kempo Fighter appears along with the rest of Jonathan's friends to see off Jonathan and Erina as they leave for their honeymoon to America.<ref name="C41">{{Ch|Chapter 41}}</ref>
Amato appears along with the rest of Jonathan's friends to see off Jonathan and Erina as they leave for their honeymoon to America.<ref name="C41">{{Ch|Chapter 41}}</ref>


==Chapters / Episodes==
==Chapters / Episodes==
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*{{Ep|Episode 2}}
*{{Ep|Episode 2}}
*{{Ep|Episode 9}}
*{{Ep|Episode 9}}
|LiveActionEpisodes =
*[[Phantom Blood (Musical)]]
}}
}}


==Video Games==
==Video Games==
===[[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]]===
===[[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]]===
{{:Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)/Kempo Fighter}}
{{Row|w1=1%|Align=Left|Image=True|[[File:PS2_Kempo_Fighter_Render.png]]|The Kempo Fighter appears as 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.
{{Movelist|name=Kempo Fighter|Collapse=false
|head1={{Row|Commands|Name|Japanese|bg={{Color|PB}}}}
|move1=
{{Row|{{PS|S}}{{PS|S}}{{PS|S}}|Triple Fist|三連拳}}
{{Row|{{PS|T}}|Earth Dragon Fist|地龍拳}}
{{Row|{{PS|S}}{{PS|T}}|Rising Dragon Fist|昇龍拳}}
{{Row|{{PS|S}}{{PS|S}}{{PS|T}}|Four-Legged Flying Dragon|飛龍四連脚}}
{{Row|Running {{PS|S}}|Ground Dragon Kick|地龍脚}}
{{Row|Running {{PS|T}}|Flying Dragon Kick|飛龍脚}}
{{Row|{{PS|O}}|Evasive Roll|前転回避}}
|head2=Available Stages: Extra Battle 04
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}}}}

===[[Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)]]===
===[[Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)]]===
The Kempo Fighter appears in the game as part of Speedwagon's moveset and exclusive Style, {{nihongo|'''Ogre Street'''|{{Ruby|食屍鬼街|オウガーストリート}}|Ougā Sutorīto}}. When utilized, Speedwagon will temporarily summon [[Tattoo]] and the Kempo Fighter, who will follow him until they are either ordered to attack, hit, or separated far enough from him.
Amato appears in the game as part of Speedwagon's moveset and exclusive Style, {{nihongo|'''Ogre Street'''|{{Ruby|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!''', the Kempo Fighter 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.
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|Diamond Records (Android/iOS)]]===
===[[Diamond Records|Diamond Records (Android/iOS)]]===
The Kempo Fighter 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 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.

The Kempo Fighter also appears on his own as an enemy character.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<tabber>
{{tabber
Manga=
|Manga|
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|Story|
<gallery>
<gallery>
RobertEOSpeedwagon FirstAppearance.png|The Kempo Fighter's first appearance
RobertEOSpeedwagon FirstAppearance.png|Amato's first appearance
TattooOgre.png|The Kempo Fighter charging toward Jonathan with his friends
TattooOgre.png|Amato charging toward Jonathan with his friends
File:Kempo Fighter Defeated.png|The Kempo Fighter's battle with Jonathan
File:Kempo Fighter Defeated.png|Amato's battle with Jonathan
File:Kempo Fighter and Tattoo Loss.png|Realizing Jonathan did not inflict major injuries
File:Kempo Fighter and Tattoo Loss.png|Realizing Jonathan did not inflict major injuries
Chapter 17 Cover A.png|The Kempo Fighter accompanying Speedwagon to see Jonathan
Chapter 17 Cover A.png|Amato accompanying Speedwagon to see Jonathan
Tattooconcern.png|The Kempo Fighter concerned about Speedwagon
Tattooconcern.png|Amato concerned about Speedwagon
Tattoogroup.png|The Kempo Fighter in Jonathan and Erina's send-off party
Tattoogroup.png|Amato in Jonathan and Erina's send-off party
</gallery>
</gallery>
|Chapter Covers|
|-|
<gallery>
Anime=
Chapter 9 Cover A.png|[[Chapter 9]] Cover A
Chapter 17 Cover A.png|[[Chapter 17]] Cover A
Chapter 17 Cover B.jpg|[[Chapter 17]] Cover B
</gallery>
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|Anime|
<gallery>
<gallery>
SpeedwagonFirst.png|First appearance in the anime
SpeedwagonFirst.png|First appearance in the anime
File:Speedwagon Gang Anime.png|Charging toward Jonathan with his friends
Speedwagon Gang Anime.png|Charging toward Jonathan with his friends
File:Speedwagon and Kempo Fighter Surprised.png|Surprised that Jonathan grabbed Tattoo's knife
Speedwagon and Kempo Fighter Surprised.png|Surprised that Jonathan grabbed Tattoo's knife
File:Kempo Fighter Kick Anime.png|Flying kick toward Jonathan
Kempo Fighter Kick Anime.png|Flying kick toward Jonathan
File:Kempo Master Defeat Anime.png|Defeated by Jonathan
Kempo Master Defeat Anime.png|Defeated by Jonathan
File:Kempo Fighter Loss Anime.png|After his loss
Kempo Fighter Loss Anime.png|After his loss
Phantom Blood Joestar group before Jonathan sails away.png|The Kempo Fighter as part of the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off
Phantom Blood Joestar group before Jonathan sails away.png|Amato as part of the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off
LateSpeedwagon.jpg|Speedwagon arrives late
LateSpeedwagon.jpg|Speedwagon arrives late
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
|Film|
OVA & Movie =
<gallery>
<gallery>
Label05.1.png|Speedwagon, Kempo Fighter & Tattoo (Part 3 OVA Timelines)
Label05.1.png|Speedwagon, Amato, and Tattoo (Part 3 OVA Timelines)
35 KempoMaster&TattooPilot.png|Kempo Fighter in the 2004 test pilot for the [[Phantom Blood (film)|''Phantom Blood'' movie]]
35 KempoMaster&TattooPilot.png|Amato in the 2004 test pilot for the [[Phantom Blood (Film)|''Phantom Blood'' movie]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
|Games|
Games=
{{tabber
{{tabber
|Phantom Blood|
|Phantom Blood|
<gallery>
<gallery>
KempoFighterPS2.jpg|The Kempo Fighter in the [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|''Phantom Blood'' PS2 game]]
KempoFighterPS2.jpg|Amato in the [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|''Phantom Blood'' PS2 game]]
PS2 Kempo Fighter Render.png|The Kempo Fighter's render
PS2 Kempo Fighter Render.png|Amato's render
</gallery>
</gallery>
|Eyes of Heaven|
|Eyes of Heaven|
<gallery>
<gallery>
SpeedwagonSquadEoH.jpg|Speedwagon with Tattoo and the Kempo Fighter in [[Eyes of Heaven]]
SpeedwagonSquadEoH.jpg|Speedwagon with Tattoo and Amato in ''[[Eyes of Heaven]]''
SpeedwagonFightingEoH.png|Speedwagon and his comrades in combat
SpeedwagonFightingEoH.png|Speedwagon and his comrades in combat
TattooZombieEOH.png|Concept Art
TattooZombieEOH.png|Concept Art
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|Diamond Records|
|Diamond Records|
<gallery>
<gallery>
DR Speedwagon SkillTattooKempo.png|Amato summoned by Speedwagon
DR 1 KenpoFighter.png|Kempo Fighter's model in [[Diamond Records]]
DR Tattoo Kempo.png|Amato with Speedwagon and Tattoo
DR2017storyModeUpdate.png|Story quest update promo
DR 1 KenpoFighter.png|Model
</gallery>
</gallery>
|All-Star Battle R|
|All-Star Battle R|
<gallery>
<gallery>
Kempo_Master_ASB_R.png|Kempo Fighter about to strike
Kempo_Master_ASB_R.png|Amato about to strike
Speedwagon_Team_Attack_ASB_R.png|Kempo Fighter, Speedwagon, and Tattoo attacking
Speedwagon_Team_Attack_ASB_R.png|Amato, Speedwagon, and Tattoo attacking
ASBR Kempo Fighter Model 1-2.png|Amato's models in ASBR
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In a 2019 poll in the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Official App|Official JoJo's Bizarre Adventure App]], the Kempo Fighter ranked 3rd place for "Enemy characters with the most impressive defeats".
*In a 2019 poll in the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Official App|Official JoJo's Bizarre Adventure App]], Amato ranked 3rd place for "Enemy characters with the most impressive defeats".
*His name derives from the [[Phantom Blood (Musical)|''Phantom Blood'' musical]]. It was chosen by the screenwriter, Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi, and checked by [[Hirohiko Araki]] and [[Shueisha]].{{Ref|url=https://twitter.com/TsuTsunene/status/1779726644267430085|author=Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi|handle=TsuTsunene|platform=Twitter|date=April 15, 2024|title=Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi confirms namesakes}}


==References==
==References==
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{{References}}

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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！)
Acha! Nani o kidotte iru ne!! Tōyō no Shinpi Chūgoku Kenpō! Kono keri o kuratte anoyo made tondeiku ne!
”
—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

Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance
Live Action Appearances
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.

Kempo Fighter
Commands
Name
Japanese
Triple Fist
三連拳
Earth Dragon Fist
地龍拳
Rising Dragon Fist
昇龍拳
Four-Legged Flying Dragon
飛龍四連脚
Running
Ground Dragon Kick
地龍脚
Running
Flying Dragon Kick
飛龍脚
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

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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. ↑ Jump up to: 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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