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Hierophant Green

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“
Yes, you may drive my Hierophant Green mad... mad from joy, that is. For you see my Stand loves nothing more... than to rip things to shreds!
”

Hierophant Green (ハイエロファントグリーン（法皇の緑）, Haierofanto Gurīn) is the Stand of Noriaki Kakyoin, featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders.

The first long-range Stand revealed in the series, Hierophant Green fights at a distance and is capable of unraveling into tentacles and unleashing a brilliant blast of emeralds known as the Emerald Splash.

Appearance

 

Hierophant Green is a humanoid Stand of average build clad in several light-colored pieces of armor all over its body with much of its body still exposed. Its armor includes a mask that can be broken to reveal a mouth.[3] Several of Hierophant Green's joints are mechanical, and its eyes are as well. The body is green and covered in a web-like pattern that Jotaro Kujo describes as reminiscent of a shiny melon.[4]

All of its body is capable of unraveling into tentacles covered in complex patterns. The tentacles can vary in size and even be connected to each other.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaOVAAnimeSFC GameCapcom FightersAll-Star BattleEyes of Heaven
Body(Dark green)
Armor(Light mint green)
Eyes(Yellow)
Body(Light green and black)
Armor(Mellow yellow)
Eyes(Orange)
Body(Green)
Armor(Gray)
Eyes(Yellow)
Body(Pine green)
Armor(Gray)
Eyes(Yellow)
(Default Kakyoin)
Body(Pine green)
Armor(Cream)
Eyes(Light yellow)

(Fearless Kakyoin)

Body(Green)
Armor(White)
Eyes(Red)
Body(Turquoise)
Armor(Gray)
Eyes(Yellow)
Body(Green)
Armor(Silver)
Eyes(Yellow)

Personality

 
The Hierophant

Although Hierophant Green typically does not emote and only speaks when Kakyoin uses it to, he states that it hates open spaces[4] and loves to rip things apart.[3]

It represents the tarot card, The Hierophant, which symbolizes tradition and conformity.[5]

Abilities

Hierophant Green is the very first Long-Distance Stand shown in the series, and it has several abilities that allow it to operate at a significant distance away from Kakyoin as well as attack at long-range. However, as a trade-off, it is relatively weak in direct hand-to-hand combat. Hierophant Green's long range, combined with Kakyoin's ability to see through its eyes,[6] also makes it an excellent scout, especially compared to the relatively shorter ranges of the others in the Joestar Group.

Coiled Body

 
Hierophant's coiled body is often underestimated

In reality, Hierophant Green's original body is not humanoid, but instead a clump of connected membranes. Thus it is able to unravel itself from its more ordinary humanoid appearance into multiple long strings for multiple purposes such as acting like ropes,[6][7] avoid damage without hurting Kakyoin himself (as shown in the battle against Death Thirteen)[8] or weave out a network of sensitive strings that detects the enemy's movements, as during the battle with DIO.[2]

Kakyoin can control how Hierophant Green unravels, creating strong thick ropes or unraveling them into invisible thin strings. A single string has the ability to sense when someone is touching it and can attack either automatically or at Kakyoin's command. When a single string is broken, Kakyoin doesn't feel the effect, but attacking a sufficient number of them or Hierophant Green's main body will harm him.

Anatomy Control

 
Hierophant Green invading Death Thirteen.

Hierophant Green is capable of sliding its coils into a person's body, allowing Kakyoin complete control of that person. This serves to protect Hierophant Green and Kakyoin from attacks if his opponent is someone unwilling to harm the innocent. Additionally, he can completely destroy the controlled being's air passage as he emerges, as well as the host's internal organs. When this ability is first used, Kakyoin is shown holding a marionette by the strings, but it is likely just for dramatic effect.[9]

Techniques

Emerald Splash(エメラルドスプラッシュ Emerarudo Supurasshu) Link to this section
Debut: Chapter 119: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 2 / Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!
 

The Emerald Splash is Hierophant Green's most powerful ability.[4] It gathers energy into its body, causing it to glow bright green, before firing off a large amount of energy which takes the form of emeralds. Before the blast is fired, a green slime-like material (water-like in the anime) is produced by Hierophant Green's hands, a byproduct of the large amount of energy the attack is giving off. The blast's range and shotgun-like dispersion, along with its incredible destructive power and high speed, make Hierophant Green an extremely capable combatant. Interestingly, though this blast is quite powerful, it doesn't seem taxing on either Kakyoin or Hierophant Green. However, the likes of Star Platinum or even a Vampire can easily block or deviate the attack.[6] 

20-Meter Radius Emerald Splash(半径２０ｍエメラルドスプラッシュ Hankei Niju Mētoru Emerarudo Supurasshu) Link to this section
Debut: Chapter 253: DIO's World, Part 7 / Stardust Crusaders Episode 46: DIO's World, Part 2
 

First, Hierophant Green turns into a fine string web with a radius of 20 m (66 ft) around its opponent. Touching any of the strings will cause a barrage of Emerald Splash to be fired at them. According to Kakyoin, the web can sense the opponent and even their Stand's every move. Finally, the opponent is shot down by a huge wave of Emerald Splash.


Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
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Episodes in order of appearance
Part 3Part 5OVA

Golden Wind Episode 29: Destination: Rome! The Colosseum (Silhouette/Photo only)

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Creation and Development

 
"Hierophant Emerald"

During the Weekly Shonen Jump serialization of Kakyoin's introductory arc, his Stand was originally named "Hierophant Emerald" (法皇の緑(ハイエロファントエメラルド), Haierofanto Emerarudo). The name was changed to Hierophant Green after Kakyoin joined the Joestar Group. The initial name was kept in the first printings of the volumes and in J'ai Lu's French volumes. This was later corrected entirely in new printings of the aforementioned arc and Tonkam's French volumes. Early printings of the tankobon release continued to use the name "Hierophant Emerald" in the character introduction pages even up to the final volume.

Hierophant Green ended up green because Araki wanted some color balance between the allies and enemies. Green reminded him of melons, and he was really into green at the time as he used the color in several illustrations.[10]

Video Games

Puzzle & Dragons (Android/iOS)

Hierophant Green was obtainable for a limited time as an Assist Evolution in the mobile game Puzzle & Dragons.

Attacker
Hierophant Green
ハイエロファントグリーン
Attributes: WoodIcon2.png
Rarity: 6★ (Assist Evolution)
No. 9586
HP
3,012 (Lvl.99)
ATK
2,899 (Lvl.99)
RCV
72 (Lvl.99)
Active Skill: "Hierophant's Web"
Changes the 1st/3rd columns from the left to Wood, the 2nd to Heal; the 1st/3rd from the right to Heal, the 2nd to Wood
Leader Skill: "N/A"
N/A


Monster Strike (Android/iOS)

Hierophant Green appears as a non-playable boss character in the mobile game Monster Strike.

Hierophant Green
ハイエロファントグリーン
Sling Type: N/A
Element: WoodIcon.png
Rarity: N/A
Boss only
HP
N/A
ATK
N/A
SPD
N/A
Race
N/A
Obtain
Non-Obtainable
Ability
N/A
Strike Shot: N/A
N/A
Bump Combo
N/A

Gallery

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StoryChapter CoversVolume Covers

  • Hierophant Green possesses a nurse

  • Hierophant Green's first shown use of the Emerald Splash

  • Hierophant Green behind Kakyoin

  • Beaten by Star Platinum

  • Hierophant Green's mouth exposed

  • Stealthily stabbing Tower of Gray

  • Catching Jotaro and Merlai Anne

  • Cleverly using an Emerald Splash to save Polnareff from Emperor

  • Saving the Joestar Group from falling off a cliff via a winch

  • Kakyoin and Polnareff shrink their Stands

  • Hierophant Green's uncoiled legs form a web

  • Attacked by Sun

  • Threatening Mannish Boy

  • Hierophant Green enters Death Thirteen's dream

  • Inside of Death Thirteen

  • Hierophant Green and Hermit Purple trying to grab High Priestess

  • Hierophant Green used to gain an advantage in F-MEGA

  • First assault on DIO

  • The World suddenly appears in front of Hierophant Green

  • A web extending 20 meters outwards in all directions

  • 20 meter radius Emerald Splash

  • Hierophant Green fades as Kakyoin dies

StoryOpenings/EndingsDesign SheetsPromotional Art

  • A young Kakyoin with his Stand

  • Star Platinum dragging out Hierophant Green

  • Kakyoin & Hierophant Green

  • Full body

  • Hierophant Green's Emerald Splash

  • Hierophant Green's mouth exposed

  • Hierophant Green inside Death Thirteen

  • Hierophant Green's "20-meter radius Emerald Splash"

  • Kakyoin with Hierophant Green

  • Tarot card representing the Hierophant

  • Hierophant Green's statistics in the anime

  • Anime reference sheet: head

  • Anime reference sheet: head (shaded)

  • Anime reference sheet: front, side back

  • Anime reference sheet: body

  • Anime reference sheet: body (shaded)

  • Anime reference sheet: tentacles

  • Anime reference sheet: power

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  • Shows up to save Joseph from DIO's attack

  • Creates a zip line that allows Kakyoin to pick up Joseph and escape

  • First Attempt at trying to Emerald Splash DIO during a car chase

  • Trying a second attempt at attacking DIO from a different position

  • Ragdolls into civilians cars, caused from the attack by The World

  • 20m Barrier triggered by DIO, but he effortlessly dodges it

  • Faintly Visible 20m Barrier that will cause an Emerald Splash chain reaction

  • One last & final Emerald Splash

  • Tentacle that possesses the Female Student (Episode 2)

  • Hiding inside the Female Students Mouth

  • Being removed from the Female Students mouth by Star Platinum

  • Unravelling itself to slip away from Star Platinum's tight grip

  • Using its tentacles to attack Jotaro

  • Returning back to Kakyoin

  • Liquid oozing from Hierophant's hands

  • Charging up & releasing its first Emerald Splash

  • Preparing to attack Jotaro for a second time

  • Charging up & releasing another Emerald Splash

  • Grasped in a chokehold by Star Platinum

  • Geting pummelled by Star Platinum

  • Blasts Polnareff away with an Emerald Splash to avoid him getting attacked by Hol Horse & Hanged Man (Episode 5)

  • Defends Joseph from an unknown attacker (Episode 7)

  • Used by Kakyoin to take the impact of jumping from a balcony

  • Tries to attack Justice

  • Final appearance in 2000 OVA

  • V Jump (11/1992)

  • V Jump (11/1992) Art Variant

  • V Jump (02/1993)

  • V Jump (02/1993) Art Variant

  • V Jump (04/1993)

  • V Jump (04/1993) Art Variant

  • V Jump (10/1994)

  • Ep. 9 WSJ Issue #1 1994, Poster Limited to 100 People

  • Model Sheet for the OVA #1/2 (1993)

  • Model Sheet for the OVA #2/2 (1993)

  • Model Sheet for the OVA #1/2 (2000)

  • Colored Model Sheet for the OVA #2/2 (2000)

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JoJo's VentureHeritage for the Future
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  • Hierophant Green's render, All-Star Battle

  • Hierophant Green Normal

  • Activates Great Heat Attack

  • Activates Heart Heat Attack

  • Finishing Great Heat Attack

  • Finishing Heart Heat Attack

  • Kakyoin attacking

  • Kakyoin's solo DHA

  • Hierophant's barrier

  • Heat Attack

  • Hierophant Green's puppet

  • Hierophant Green render, Eyes of Heaven

  • Hierophant Green Normal

  • Idle [Bursting Emerald]

  • Stand-up Icon [Bursting Emerald]

  • Charging to Attack [Bursting Emerald]

  • Attacking [Bursting Emerald]

  • Stand-up Icon [Lonely Nightmare Fight]

  • Charging to Attack [Lonely Nightmare Fight]

  • Attacking [Lonely Nightmare Fight]

  • Icon [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Stand-up Icon [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Idle [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Pointing [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Charging to Attack [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Attacking [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Win Pose [Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy]

  • Stand-up Icon [Hierophant's Barrier]

  • Swinging from a tower [Hierophant's Barrier]

  • Charging to Attack [Hierophant's Barrier]

  • Attacking [Hierophant's Barrier]

  • Win Pose [Hierophant's Barrier]

  • Expanding Hierophant [Normal]

  • Expanding Hierophant [Shiny]

  • [EX] Journey to Pursue Arch-Enemy

  • [EX] Hierophant's Barrier

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  • Crusade; Noriaki Kakyoin (Calm and Composed)

  • Noriaki Kakyoin (I'll Kill You!)

  • Hierophant Green (Tactile Tentacles)

  • Hierophant Green (Emerald Splash)

  • Hierophant Green (Tie Wrap Snake)

  • Hierophant Green

  • Hierophant Green (Reconnaissance)

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