The Colosseum is notable for being the general location where the Pillar Men slumbered until their awakening in 1938. It is also where Team Bucciarati meets with a mysterious ally who wishes to reveal the Arrow's hidden potential to them.
Summary
The Colosseum is one of Rome's most famous landmarks, as well as a recurring place of interest in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. It is a large oval amphitheater that the Roman Emperor, Vespasian, and his successor Titus, had built in honor of their Flavian dynasty. Thus, it was named the 'Flavian Amphitheater'. It was a marvel of architecture and engineering, as it was able to welcome at least 50,000 spectators. Many spectacles were organized here, from gladiator fights to executions, and naumachia (naval battles after they flooded the arena). It was abandoned and it fell to ruin over time because of earthquakes and the locals robbing the stones. Nowadays, it's mostly a tourist attraction.[1]
Mouth of Truth
In Battle Tendency, it is revealed that there is a large cavern underneath the Colosseum where the Pillar Men slumbered. The cavern itself is decorated with strange Roman statues and murals but also has a working Minecart system. The cavern entrance can be found behind a large marble mask referred to as the Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth) located at the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church.[2]
Creation and Development
Hirohiko Araki has visited the Colosseum on numerous occasions, feeling a strong emotion every time saying "Be it a happy or a sad day, whether the weather is clear or rainy, whether a war or a crisis happens, whether a young couple or Audrey Hepburn go visit it, the Colosseum has remained for many years. This longevity simply gives me courage."[3]
Video Games
GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
The Colosseum appears as a stage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure. The front of the Colosseum appears in Chapter 10-3 of Super Story Mode, serving as the backdrop of the duel between Bruno Bucciarati and Secco. Chapter 11-1 and 11-2 of Super Story Mode take place inside the Colosseum, where both the battle between Jean Pierre Polnareff and Diavolo and Bucciarati's fight with Chariot Requiem take place.
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(『グリーン・ディ』と『オアシス』 その③ "Gurīn Dei" to "Oashisu" Sono 3)
Giorno rushes Cioccolata with Gold Experience and flings him into a garbage truck. Meanwhile, Bucciarati confronts Secco in front of the Colosseum. The player now controls Bucciarati and must defeat Secco. The fight is made difficult by Secco's ability to dive underground. If Bucciarati moves while Secco is underground, he can attack near-instantly. As the fight progresses, Secco will also chew up pavement and spit it out above Bucciarati, effectively creating a rain of stone.
- There are three Secret Factors in this level.
- 1. Discover Secco's sound detection. (セッコが音で探知している事を見破る)
When Secco dives into the ground, Bucciarati must stand completely still. If he does so and is not in front of where Secco dived underground, Secco will emerge and look around confusedly. Stand Shooting him from behind while this happens will reward the player with +3. - 2. Puncture a car tire. (自動車のタイヤをパンクさせる)
After the first Secret Factor is obtained, the player must destroy a car's tire. Doing so will reward the player with +2. - 3. Hit Secco with a tire's shockwave. (パンクの衝撃波をセッコに当てる)
The player must destroy a tire while Secco is close to them while underground. This is made difficult by Secco's near-immediate emergence upon making any movement. If done successfully, a cutscene will activate where the sound of the tire popping damages Secco's ears. This rewards the player with +5, and also activates the second Secret Factor if it is not yet complete. - The first Secret Factor must be completed before the other two will become available. When all are achieved, Health will be MAX.
(そいつの名はディアボロ Soitsu no Na wa Diaboro)
Using his spiritual energy, Diavolo tricks a blind Bucciarati into believing that Doppio is Trish. The two enter the Colosseum to meet the mysterious ally, who is suspicious of Doppio. Although Bucciarati attempts to introduce "Trish" to the ally, Doppio sees the Arrow in the ally's hand, confirming his suspicion of their identity. Diavolo abandons Bucciarati and reveals himself, addressing Jean Pierre Polnareff by name. Diavolo questions why Polnareff brought the Arrow, but intends to put an end to him regardless. The player controls Polnareff in his wheelchair and must attack Diavolo until he has lost enough health to end the level. However, Diavolo can erase time with King Crimson, causing Polnareff's movements to be slowed while Diavolo's remain at full speed. Diavolo can also blind the player with blood and create a shockwave that covers the whole stage.
- There are two Secret Factors in this level.
- 1. Shoot King Crimson. (キング・クリムゾンをシュート)
If the player Stand Shoots King Crimson while it is not defending Diavolo, they will be rewarded with +3. - 2. Shoot Diavolo. (ディアボロをシュート)
Stand Shooting Diavolo rewards the player with +7. - None of these need to be done in a specific order. When all are achieved, Health will be MAX.
(鎮魂歌は静かに奏でられる Chinkonka wa Shizuka ni Kanaderareru)
Although Diavolo succeeds in killing Polnareff, the latter pricks Silver Chariot with the Arrow as a last-ditch gambit in his final moments. Diavolo claims the Arrow, but a black figure appears near him. Diavolo tries to threaten the figure, but finds himself gradually falling asleep. Meanwhile, Giorno and the others have entered the Colosseum, only to fall asleep themselves. After waking up, they realize that their souls have switched bodies. Polnareff, now in the turtle's body, addresses the group, stating that the newly-formed Chariot Requiem is neutral and must be defeated to claim the Arrow and defeat King Crimson. The group spots Chariot Requiem, but Diavolo's body gets to it first and summons Sticky Fingers to attack. The team cheers on Bucciarati, now in Diavolo's body, as he attempts to obtain the Arrow. The player controls Bucciarati in Diavolo's body and must defeat Chariot Requiem. However, Chariot Requiem can summon his own version of Sticky Fingers that can move freely and attack Bucciarati. Moreover, Chariot Requiem continuously walks forward toward the exit of the Colosseum. If Requiem exits the Colosseum, the fight is lost.
- There are two Secret Factors in this level.
- 1. Shoot Sticky Fingers. (S・フィンガーズをシュート)
Stand Shooting Requiem's Sticky Fingers rewards the player with +6. - 2. Shoot Requiem. (レクイエムをシュート)
The player must Stand Shoot Chariot Requiem. This rewards the player with +4. - None of these need to be done in a specific order. When all are achieved, Health will be MAX.
Eyes of Heaven (Various)
Colosseum (コロッセオ, Korosseo): Rome
- Stage Gimmick 1: Mr.President's key can be found somewhere within the stage. Any combatant who picks it up can enter the wandering Coco Jumbo, restoring their health and healing any status ailments.
- Stage Gimmick 2: Chariot Requiem occasionally appears and causes any who enter its range to fall asleep, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. Requiem's accompanying light source will linger behind a random combatant, frequently switching between combatants. Destroying the light source will temporarily banish Requiem.
All Star Battle R (Various)
(This stage previously appeared in Eyes of Heaven.)
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Featured in Part 5: Vento Aureo, it is the place where Polnareff instructed Team Bucciarati to go. In the ensuing battle against Diavolo, Silver Chariot evolves into Chariot Requiem.
Where Polnareff called Bucciarati's gang. When Diavolo arrived, the ensuing fight transformed Silver Chariot into Chariot Requiem. |
第５部『黄金の風』で、ポルナレフがブチャラティチームに来るよう指示した場所。ディアボロとの闘いの中で、チャリオッツはチャリオッツレクイエムへと進化した。 |
Gallery
The coliseum in Battle Tendency
The mouth of truth
A secret tunnel
The cavern beneath the Coliseum
Chapter 64 Cover
Chapter 440 Cover A
Chapter 555 Cover
Chapter 562 Cover
Chapter 563 Cover A
Chapter 564 Cover
Chapter 565 Cover B
Chapter 566 Cover
Chapter 569 Cover B
Chapter 570 Cover B
Chapter 572 Cover A
Chapter 574 Cover B
Chapter 576 Cover B
Chapter 554 Tailpiece
Chapter 563 Tailpiece
Chapter 564 Tailpiece
Chapter 573 Tailpiece
Outside the Colosseum
Overhead of the Colosseum in Part 2
Mouth of Truth
Secret tunnel
Cavern murals
Overhead of the Colosseum in Part 5
Inside the Colosseum
Secco chases after the Colosseum
GW Episode 32 Eyecatch
The Colosseum's entrance
Staircase where Polnareff confronts Diavolo
Staircase where Chariot Requiem appears
Inside of Colosseum, Polnareff vs Diavolo
Outside of Colosseum, Bruno vs Secco
Concept art for the Colosseum Front map
Concept art for the Colosseum Int. map
Concept art for the Near Colosseum Entrance map
Colosseum in GioGio's epilogue
Rome Streets (All-Star Battle)
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! Background Art
Road to the Colosseum Series
Rooftop that Captured the Helicopter Series
Adventure Battle Card; Colosseum
Araki at the Colosseum
