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{{hatnote|The name used on this page is from a source not written by [[Hirohiko Araki|Araki]]. As such, it may or may not be considered {{w|Canon (fiction)|canon}}.}}
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{{Quote|Nothing kills him — Not crushing his head, not cutting his body into tiny pieces, not even carving parts of him away... He always regenerates, doomed to go on living like this forever.|[[Keicho Nijimura]]|{{Ch|Chapter 281}}}}
{{Quote|Nothing kills him — Not crushing his head, not cutting his body into tiny pieces, not even carving parts of him away... He always regenerates, doomed to go on living like this forever.|[[Keicho Nijimura]]|{{Ch|Chapter 281}}}}
{{nihongo4|'''Mansaku Nijimura'''|虹村 万作|Nijimura Mansaku}}, also known as {{nihongo|'''Father Nijimura'''|虹村父|Nijimura-Chichi}}, is a tertiary character featured in the fourth part of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]] series, '''[[Diamond is Unbreakable]]'''.
{{nihongo|'''Mansaku Nijimura'''|虹村 万作|Nijimura Mansaku}},{{Ref-Note|The name Mansaku Nijimura may not have been chosen by [[Hirohiko Araki|Araki]] as it derives from the [[Diamond is Unbreakable (Film)|''Diamond is Unbreakable'' live action film]]. As such, it may or may not be considered {{w|Canon (fiction)|canon}}.}} also known as {{nihongo|'''Father Nijimura'''|虹村父|Nijimura-Chichi}}, is a tertiary character featured in the fourth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[Diamond is Unbreakable]]''.


He was an abusive father and entered [[DIO]]'s service, but the [[Vampire|vampire's]] death causes the [[Vampire#Flesh Buds|seed in his brain]] to turn him into a near mindless monster with regenerative powers. He is kept prisoner in the attic of the Nijimura Brothers' home while [[Keicho Nijimura]] seeks a [[Stand]] User that can kill him for good.
He was an abusive father and entered [[DIO]]'s service, but the [[vampire]]'s death causes the [[Vampire#Flesh Buds|seed in his brain]] to turn him into a near mindless monster with regenerative powers. He is kept prisoner in the attic of the Nijimura Brothers' home while [[Keicho Nijimura]] seeks a [[Stand]] user that can kill him for good.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:FatherNijimuraAppearance.png|frameless|left]]
[[File:FatherNijimuraAppearance.png|frameless|left]]
Nijimura Sr. is a rotund creature with blistered green skin, mismatched eyes, no ears, a squished nose, and puffy lips resembling a beak. He has a mohawk-like hairstyle with small bald patches in between. He wears a sleeveless shirt along with shorts.
Nijimura Sr. is a rotund creature with blistered green skin, mismatched eyes, no ears, a squished nose, and puffy lips resembling a beak. He has a mohawk-like hairstyle with small bald patches in between. He wears a sleeveless shirt along with shorts. The back of his shirt is decorated with a print of three soda bottles and four stars. Under imprisonment by [[Keicho Nijimura]], Father Nijimura wore a collar on his neck with a very long chain, which could be used to restrain him.


Before his deformation, as seen in a photograph, he was a man of masculine features and short, dark hair, wearing a genial expression.
Before his deformation, as seen in a photograph, he was a man of masculine features and short, dark hair, wearing a genial expression.
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===[[Stand]]===
===[[Stand]]===
{{Main|Father Nijimura's Stand}}
{{Main|Mansaku Nijimura's Stand}}
As one of the men chosen by DIO during his search for Stand Users, Nijimura is stated to have a Stand. However, not even Keicho knows what it looked like or what its abilities were.<ref name="C282"/><ref name="gogo">[[JOJO A-GO!GO!]]: STANDS, p.120</ref> He seems to be unable to use it anymore as a result of the flesh bud fusing with his own flesh.<ref name="gogo"/>
As one of the men chosen by DIO during his search for Stand users, Nijimura is stated to have a Stand. However, not even Keicho knows what it looked like or what its abilities were.<ref name="C282"/><ref name="gogo">[[JOJO A-GO!GO!]]: STANDS, p.120</ref> He seems to be unable to use it anymore as a result of the flesh bud fusing with his own flesh.<ref name="gogo"/>


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==History==
==History==
===Background===
===Background===
[[File:DU ep5-22.png|thumb|left|Mansaku begins to mutate]]
During 1989, Japan had been experiencing an economic down turn, and along with his wife passing away two years prior, left Mr. Nijimura's family in a harsh struggle. Mr. Nijimura would abuse his two sons, mercilessly and without provocation.
During 1989, Japan had been experiencing an economic down turn, and along with his wife passing away two years prior, left Mr. Nijimura's family in a harsh struggle. Mr. Nijimura would abuse his two sons, mercilessly and without provocation.


Two years later, Mr. Nijimura met [[Dio Brando|DIO]] who seemingly grew an interest in his potential. Mr. Nijimura started to receive letters with money and jewels for his work. He would also develop a stand through the power of the [[Bow and Arrow]]. Keicho claims that his father effectively sold his 'heart' to DIO.
Two years later, Mr. Nijimura met [[DIO]] who seemingly grew an interest in his potential. Mr. Nijimura started to receive letters with money and jewels for his work. He would also develop a stand through the power of the [[Bow and Arrow]]. Keicho claims that his father effectively sold his 'heart' to DIO.

{{Non-Canon|oh}}
Nijimura was sent to investigate the known descendants of the [[Joestar Family|Joestar family]]. He was the one to report on [[Holy Kujo]]’s [[Holy's Stand|condition]] to DIO.<ref name="OHch21">[[JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE OVER HEAVEN|OVER HEAVEN]] Chapter 21</ref>
{{Non-Canon|end|skip=oh1}}


DIO, however, distrusted the father and implanted a seed of his undead body within him. When [[Jotaro Kujo|Jotaro]] defeated DIO, the seed burst, causing the father to slowly mutate into a monstrous form, and later lose his ability to speak. This form would automatically heal any wounds inflicted, effectively making him immortal. Keicho subsequently searched for a means to end his father's miserable life.<ref name="C282">{{Ch|Chapter 282}}</ref>
DIO, however, distrusted the father and implanted a seed of his undead body within him. When [[Jotaro Kujo|Jotaro]] defeated DIO, the seed burst, causing the father to slowly mutate into a monstrous form, and later lose his ability to speak. This form would automatically heal any wounds inflicted, effectively making him immortal. Keicho subsequently searched for a means to end his father's miserable life.<ref name="C282">{{Ch|Chapter 282}}</ref>


===Diamond is Unbreakable===
===Diamond is Unbreakable===
[[File:DU ep5-14.png|thumb|right|Sad reality of Nijimura family]]
The father of the Nijimura brothers is first introduced as a bestial, unintelligent creature. It is kept on a chain and searches feverishly through a box for his family's photograph. However, Keicho misinterprets the action as mere insanity and angrily beats his mutated father for that reason. Only when [[Josuke Higashikata|Josuke]] examines the contents of the box and pieces the photograph back together is the father finally pacified.<ref name="C282">{{Ch|Chapter 282}}</ref> He suggests using his stand [[Crazy Diamond]] to heal their father, but they're interrupted with the arrival of [[Red Hot Chili Pepper]]. Chili Pepper murders Keicho and takes off with the [[Bow and Arrow]].<ref name="C283">{{Ch|Chapter 283}}</ref>
The father of the Nijimura brothers is first introduced as a bestial, unintelligent creature. It is kept on a chain and searches feverishly through a box for his family's photograph. However, Keicho misinterprets the action as mere insanity and angrily beats his mutated father for that reason. Only when [[Josuke Higashikata|Josuke]] examines the contents of the box and pieces the photograph back together is the father finally pacified.<ref name="C282">{{Ch|Chapter 282}}</ref> He suggests using his stand [[Crazy Diamond]] to heal their father, but they're interrupted with the arrival of [[Red Hot Chili Pepper]]. Chili Pepper murders Keicho and takes off with the [[Bow and Arrow]].<ref name="C283">{{Ch|Chapter 283}}</ref>


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After Shigechi's murder, father Nijimura is seen with the rest of the present Morioh residents next to Okuyasu. They listen to [[Reimi Sugimoto]] explain the murder, and after a discussion Okuyasu walks off with his father right behind him.<ref name="C347">{{Ch|Chapter 347}}</ref>
After Shigechi's murder, father Nijimura is seen with the rest of the present Morioh residents next to Okuyasu. They listen to [[Reimi Sugimoto]] explain the murder, and after a discussion Okuyasu walks off with his father right behind him.<ref name="C347">{{Ch|Chapter 347}}</ref>


After Kira's defeat. Nijimura Sr. is seen adopting [[Stray Cat]] and bonding with his new pet.<ref name="C429">{{Ch|Chapter 439</ref>
After Kira's defeat, Nijimura Sr. is seen adopting [[Stray Cat]] and bonding with his new pet.<ref name="C429">{{Ch|Chapter 439}}</ref>


{{Non-Canon|animeDU}}
{{Non-Canon|animeDU}}
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Father Nijimura is later at [[Tonio Trussardi|Tonio's]] restaurant with Okuyasu. They attempt to cure his mutation through Tonio's ability, but the process fails. However, a disappointed but unfazed Okuyasu is still happy being around his father.

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In the Anime, Father Nijimura is seen at [[Tonio Trussardi|Tonio's]] restaurant with Okuyasu. They attempt to cure his mutation through Tonio's ability but fail, unphased however, Okuyasu is still happy being around his father.

{{Non-Canon|end}}
{{Non-Canon|end}}


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==Trivia==

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*In the credits of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable - Chapter 1 (film)|live-action film]], he is named {{nihongo4|'''Mansaku Nijimura'''|虹村 万作|Nijimura Mansaku}}. This follows the name theming of his family, as all three men have kanji in their names used for the {{w|myriad}}-based system of {{w|Japanese numerals}} which groups digits in larger numbers in sets of 4: {{nihongo||万|man}} in Mansaku represents 10<sup>4</sup> (10,000 or 1&nbsp;0000), {{nihongo||億|oku}} in Okuyasu represents 10<sup>8</sup> (100,000,000 or 1&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000), and {{nihongo||兆|chō}} in Keicho represents 10<sup>12</sup> (1,000,000,000,000 or 1&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000).
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*His Japanese voice actor, {{W|Naomi Kusumi}}, previously voiced [[Jack the Ripper]] in the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|Part 1 anime]] adaptation.
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*His English voice actor, [[Kellen Goff]], also voices [[Diavolo]] in the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind|Part 5 anime]] adaptation.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|Story|
|Story|
<gallery>
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Nijimura father's suffering.png|The struggles of Father Nijimura.
Nijimura father's suffering.png|The struggles of Father Nijimura
Nijimura father transforms.png|Father Nijimura transforming into a monstrous form.
Nijimura father transforms.png|Father Nijimura transforming into a monstrous form
Father Nijimura regrowing arm.png|Growing a new arm.
Father Nijimura regrowing arm.png|Growing a new arm
Keicho beating his dad.png|Being cruelly beaten by his [[Keicho Nijimura|son]].
Keicho beating his dad.png|Being cruelly beaten by his [[Keicho Nijimura|son]]
Father Nijimura picture.png|Shocked at seeing the restored picture of his family.
Father Nijimura picture.png|Shocked at seeing the restored picture of his family
Father Nijimura crying.png|Remembering happy times.
Father Nijimura crying.png|Remembering happy times
The Nijimura Family.png|The Nijimura family.
The Nijimura Family.png|The Nijimura family
The Morioh Warriors.png|Father Nijimura and the other warriors of Morioh.
The Morioh Warriors.png|Father Nijimura and the other warriors of Morioh
Okuyasu with his dad.png|Eating happily with Okuyasu at [[Tonio Trussardi]]'s restaurant.
Okuyasu with his dad.png|Eating happily with Okuyasu at [[Tonio Trussardi]]'s restaurant
Nijimurafatherhappy.png| Father Nijimura’s reaction after eating Tonio's food.
Nijimurafatherhappy.png| Father Nijimura’s reaction after eating Tonio's food
Great Days-Pointing at the Sky 3.jpg|A group shot over Morioh's town seal in the third opening, ''[[Great Days]]''.
Great Days-Pointing at the Sky 3.jpg|A group shot over Morioh's town seal in the third opening, ''[[Great Days]]''

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|Design Sheets|
|Design Sheets|
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NijimraFather KeyArt.png|Nijimura Father's Key Art
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|Promotional Art|
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Part4Promo.jpg|[[Diamond is Unbreakable (Anime)|Diamond is Unbreakable]] Promotional Artwork
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Nijimura father 5.png|Father Nijimura continuing to cry over the photo
Nijimura father 5.png|Father Nijimura continuing to cry over the photo
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|Merchandise|
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J-379.png|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Adventure Battle Card|Adventure Battle Card]]
JoJorama1F.jpg|[[JOJORAMA]]
JoJorama1F.jpg|[[JOJORAMA]]
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Diamond is Unbreakable × tkTAKEO KIKUCHI Goodbye Morioh 1.jpeg|[[tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI]] Grege
Diamond is Unbreakable × tkTAKEO KIKUCHI Goodbye Morioh 2.jpeg|[[tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI]] Black
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Ripples of Adventure DU Shoulder Pouch.jpeg|[[Ripples of Adventure]] Shoulder Pouch
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|Cards|
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J-379.jpg|{{ABC}}; The Nijimura Brother's Father
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==Notes==
{{Notes}}

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==Trivia==
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*His name in the [[Diamond is Unbreakable - Chapter 1 (film)|live-action film]] follows the name theming of his family, as all three men have kanji in their names used for the {{w|myriad}}-based system of {{w|Japanese numerals}} which groups digits in larger numbers in sets of 4: {{nihongo||万|man}} in Mansaku represents 10<sup>4</sup> (10,000 or 1&nbsp;0000), {{nihongo||億|oku}} in Okuyasu represents 10<sup>8</sup> (100,000,000 or 1&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000), and {{nihongo||兆|chō}} in Keicho represents 10<sup>12</sup> (1,000,000,000,000 or 1&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000&nbsp;0000).
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*His Japanese voice actor, {{W|Naomi Kusumi}}, previously voiced [[Jack the Ripper]] in the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|Part 1 anime]] adaptation.
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*His English voice actor, [[Kellen Goff]], also voices [[Diavolo]] in the [[Golden Wind (Anime)|Part 5 anime]] adaptation.


==References==
==References==
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Nothing kills him — Not crushing his head, not cutting his body into tiny pieces, not even carving parts of him away... He always regenerates, doomed to go on living like this forever.
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Mansaku Nijimura (虹村 万作, Nijimura Mansaku),[a] also known as Father Nijimura (虹村父, Nijimura-Chichi), is a tertiary character featured in the fourth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Diamond is Unbreakable.

He was an abusive father and entered DIO's service, but the vampire's death causes the seed in his brain to turn him into a near mindless monster with regenerative powers. He is kept prisoner in the attic of the Nijimura Brothers' home while Keicho Nijimura seeks a Stand user that can kill him for good.

Appearance

Nijimura Sr. is a rotund creature with blistered green skin, mismatched eyes, no ears, a squished nose, and puffy lips resembling a beak. He has a mohawk-like hairstyle with small bald patches in between. He wears a sleeveless shirt along with shorts. The back of his shirt is decorated with a print of three soda bottles and four stars. Under imprisonment by Keicho Nijimura, Father Nijimura wore a collar on his neck with a very long chain, which could be used to restrain him.

Before his deformation, as seen in a photograph, he was a man of masculine features and short, dark hair, wearing a genial expression.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaAnime
Skin(Dark green skin, pink lips)
Hair(Ginger)
Eyes(Light brown)
Outfit
(Light blue shirt and dark blue shorts with a yellow belt.)
Back Design(Vermilion bottles and yellow stars)
Collar(Black with a silver chain)
Skin(Dark green skin, brown lips)
Hair(Brown)
Eyes(Light yellow sclerae, dark green irises)
Outfit
(Red shirt and beige shorts with a dark purple belt.)
Back Design(Dark brown bottles and yellow stars)
Collar(Dark brown with a dark gray chain)

Personality

Nijimura Sr. is unable to communicate above a basic, animalistic level. Keicho assumed that he is unable to recognize his two sons and possess much, if any, self and environmental awareness.[2]

His sons were originally frustrated by his apparently-meaningless habit of searching through a chest in his room. He would take everything out of the box and cry if the box was taken away, doing the routine over and over for ten years. However, Josuke restores the torn objects on the ground to reveal that Nijimura had been searching for a photograph of himself and his young family. Koichi theorizes that Nijimura can only recognize his sons' past appearances, so he cherishes his memories of them greatly, wistfully sobbing while gazing at the picture.[3]

Before his mutation, Nijimura was shown to be a man who loved his family. However, he was by no means a good father. He agreed to work for DIO in order to keep his family's economic situation together, but at the same time, he would often beat his sons without a second thought when he was stressed.[3]

Abilities

Regeneration

Due to merging with DIO's immortal flesh, Nijimura is seemingly immortal;[3] any damage done to him is quickly healed. The limits of his regeneration are unknown. Unlike vampires, having his head crushed is ineffective. Likewise, being cut into pieces or having pieces of his body carved away simply lead to regeneration.[2] However, Nijimura's flesh is flimsy. A moderately strong punch is enough to cut his arm off or tear away large chunks of flesh.[2][3] Josuke Higashikata suggests using his Crazy Diamond to fix Mr. Nijimura, however it's unknown if this occured or if it worked.

Stand

As one of the men chosen by DIO during his search for Stand users, Nijimura is stated to have a Stand. However, not even Keicho knows what it looked like or what its abilities were.[3][4] He seems to be unable to use it anymore as a result of the flesh bud fusing with his own flesh.[4]

Mansaku Nijimura's Stand Link to this section
Debut
Chapter 282 / DU Episode 5 (Mentioned only)
Type
Unknown
Ability
Unknown

History

Background

Mansaku begins to mutate

During 1989, Japan had been experiencing an economic down turn, and along with his wife passing away two years prior, left Mr. Nijimura's family in a harsh struggle. Mr. Nijimura would abuse his two sons, mercilessly and without provocation.

Two years later, Mr. Nijimura met DIO who seemingly grew an interest in his potential. Mr. Nijimura started to receive letters with money and jewels for his work. He would also develop a stand through the power of the Bow and Arrow. Keicho claims that his father effectively sold his 'heart' to DIO.

The information below derives from OVER HEAVEN which was not written by Araki. As such, it may not be considered canon.

Nijimura was sent to investigate the known descendants of the Joestar family. He was the one to report on Holy Kujo’s condition to DIO.[5]

Concludes non-canon section.

DIO, however, distrusted the father and implanted a seed of his undead body within him. When Jotaro defeated DIO, the seed burst, causing the father to slowly mutate into a monstrous form, and later lose his ability to speak. This form would automatically heal any wounds inflicted, effectively making him immortal. Keicho subsequently searched for a means to end his father's miserable life.[3]

Diamond is Unbreakable

Sad reality of Nijimura family

The father of the Nijimura brothers is first introduced as a bestial, unintelligent creature. It is kept on a chain and searches feverishly through a box for his family's photograph. However, Keicho misinterprets the action as mere insanity and angrily beats his mutated father for that reason. Only when Josuke examines the contents of the box and pieces the photograph back together is the father finally pacified.[3] He suggests using his stand Crazy Diamond to heal their father, but they're interrupted with the arrival of Red Hot Chili Pepper. Chili Pepper murders Keicho and takes off with the Bow and Arrow.[6]

With the money they had, Okuyasu enrolls into Josuke's highschool and continues to live with his father.[7]

After Shigechi's murder, father Nijimura is seen with the rest of the present Morioh residents next to Okuyasu. They listen to Reimi Sugimoto explain the murder, and after a discussion Okuyasu walks off with his father right behind him.[8]

After Kira's defeat, Nijimura Sr. is seen adopting Stray Cat and bonding with his new pet.[9]

The information below derives from the Diamond is Unbreakable TV anime which was not written by Araki. As such, it may not be considered canon.

Father Nijimura is later at Tonio's restaurant with Okuyasu. They attempt to cure his mutation through Tonio's ability, but the process fails. However, a disappointed but unfazed Okuyasu is still happy being around his father.

Concludes non-canon section.

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Anime Appearances
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Novel Appearances
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Gallery

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StoryChapter CoversSketches
  • Nijimura transforming into a monster
    Nijimura transforming into a monster
  • First appearance as his new form, grabbing Koichi Hirose
    First appearance as his new form, grabbing Koichi Hirose
  • Growing a new arm
    Growing a new arm
  • Face revealed
    Face revealed
  • Fumbling with paper scraps in his chest
    Fumbling with paper scraps in his chest
  • Beaten by his own son, Keicho
    Beaten by his own son, Keicho
  • The Nijimura family
    The Nijimura family
  • Remembering happy times
    Remembering happy times
  • Nijimura's last appearance, with a new pet
    Nijimura's last appearance, with a new pet
StoryDesign SheetsPromotional Art
  • The struggles of Father Nijimura
    The struggles of Father Nijimura
  • Father Nijimura transforming into a monstrous form
    Father Nijimura transforming into a monstrous form
  • Growing a new arm
    Growing a new arm
  • Being cruelly beaten by his son
    Being cruelly beaten by his son
  • Shocked at seeing the restored picture of his family
    Shocked at seeing the restored picture of his family
  • Remembering happy times
    Remembering happy times
  • The Nijimura family
    The Nijimura family
  • Father Nijimura and the other warriors of Morioh
    Father Nijimura and the other warriors of Morioh
  • Eating happily with Okuyasu at Tonio Trussardi's restaurant
    Eating happily with Okuyasu at Tonio Trussardi's restaurant
  • Father Nijimura’s reaction after eating Tonio's food
    Father Nijimura’s reaction after eating Tonio's food
  • A group shot over Morioh's town seal in the third opening, Great Days
    A group shot over Morioh's town seal in the third opening, Great Days
  • Nijimura Father's Key Art
    Nijimura Father's Key Art
  • Father Nijimura grabbing Koichi's leg
    Father Nijimura grabbing Koichi's leg
  • Father Nijimura after getting punched by Josuke
    Father Nijimura after getting punched by Josuke
  • Father Nijimura looking for pieces of his old photograph
    Father Nijimura looking for pieces of his old photograph
  • A young Father Nijimura with his wife and kids
    A young Father Nijimura with his wife and kids
  • Father Nijimura crying over the restored photo
    Father Nijimura crying over the restored photo
  • Father Nijimura continuing to cry over the photo
    Father Nijimura continuing to cry over the photo
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Notes

  1. ↑ The name Mansaku Nijimura may not have been chosen by Araki as it derives from the Diamond is Unbreakable live action film. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.

Trivia

  • His name in the live-action film follows the name theming of his family, as all three men have kanji in their names used for the myriad-based system of Japanese numerals which groups digits in larger numbers in sets of 4: (万, man) in Mansaku represents 104 (10,000 or 1 0000), (億, oku) in Okuyasu represents 108 (100,000,000 or 1 0000 0000), and (兆, chō) in Keicho represents 1012 (1,000,000,000,000 or 1 0000 0000 0000).
  • His Japanese voice actor, Naomi Kusumi, previously voiced Jack the Ripper in the Part 1 anime adaptation.
  • His English voice actor, Kellen Goff, also voices Diavolo in the Part 5 anime adaptation.

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