Not Bug-Eaten
Not Bug-Eaten (虫喰いでない, Mushikuidenai) is a tertiary antagonist featured in the fourth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Diamond is Unbreakable, specifically in the "Let's Go Hunting!" story arc.
It and another rat were struck by Akira Otoishi with an Arrow, giving both of them identical Stands, both called Ratt.
Appearance
Not Bug-Eaten highly resembles Bug-Eaten. However, it appears to have smaller fangs, and a darker brown fur. Also, unlike Bug-Eaten, neither of its ears seem chewed off.
Both rats also sport a strange, ogival-shaped, protuberance on their foreheads. However, the horns on Not Bug Eaten are notably shorter than its counterparts. In the TV anime, this distinction is omitted with the protuberance looking virtually identical for both rats.
Color Schemes
Personality
Not much can be determined about Not Bug-Eaten's personality. However, like Bug-Eaten, Not Bug-Eaten also displays hunger towards humans, fueled by confidence after having acquired a Stand.
Abilities
Ratt is a rifle like Stand enabling Not Bug-Eaten to shoot corrosive darts which can melt anything they touch. Even if it's a Stand that touches it, its user's corresponding part will melt.
History
Background
While Akira Otoishi had Keicho Nijimura's Arrow in his possession, he tested its powers by using it on two rats living in the farmlands surrounding Morioh. The arrow pierced the rats, granting them both the Stand Ratt. Thanks to their power, the pair of rats took dominance among the local rat population, melding their rival rodents together.
Believing that only one rat exists, Jotaro and Josuke go hunting for it for damage control after Jotaro questions the defeated Otoishi.
Diamond is Unbreakable
Not Bug-Eaten and Bug-Eaten find and attack a couple of old farmers, melding their flesh together and stuffing them in the fridge for preservation. They also make a nest in a drainage pipe.
When Josuke investigates a couple's house, he is horrified to find Not Bug-Eaten eating melted flesh of the couple in the fridge beside it. Josuke manages to use Crazy Diamond to fire a steel marble at its side, but it doesn't die. Wounded and surprised, the rat runs and hides behind a chair, revealing its Stand. Josuke quickly manages to determine by the Stand's shape that it's a turret-like Stand that shoots, and reacts quickly by shooting another steel marble at the rat; the Stand shoots a dart back, which Josuke barely manages to block in time with a frying pan. Not Bug-Eaten then emerges from its hiding spot, but faints as it bled to death.[3]
Josuke thinks that he's taken care of the situation when Jotaro informs him that there are two rat Stand users, and that Josuke only killed one.[3]
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 325: Let's Go Hunting!, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 326: Let's Go Hunting!, Part 2 (1st appearance)
- Chapter 327: Let's Go Hunting!, Part 3 (Death)
Anime Appearances- Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 16: Let's Go Hunting! (1st appearance) (Death)
Video Games
Diamond Records (Android/iOS)
Not Bug-Eaten (虫喰いでない, Mushikuidenai) appears in Diamond Records as an assist character in both the Action Battle and Tactical Battle game modes. It has one 'Unity' type 4 star assist statue. Like all assist characters, when the active assists link together, its assist ability may provide extra effects (Action Battle mode only). It also appears as a boss character in stages, alongside Bug-Eaten.
4-star Assist
(Unity)
Max LVL Stats: 10200 HP/3876 ATK/3264 DEF
Max LVL Tree Stats: 26200 HP/11876 ATK/11264 DEF
Creation and Development
Not Bug-Eaten and Bug-Eaten were written into the story because Hirohiko Araki wanted to draw the suspense of hunting rats.[4]
The two rats' appearances in the anime are almost identical aside from their right ears. However their appearances in chase and I Want You, as well as their respective model sheets more easily distinguish them, akin to how they were drawn in the manga.
Gallery
Not Bug-Eaten sticking out from the crack in the fridge
Not Bug-Eaten's first full appearance
Not Bug-Eaten locks eyes with Josuke
Not Bug-Eaten reveals the home owners melted bodies inside the fridge
Not Bug-Eaten is shot by Josuke
Not Bug-Eaten summon's its Stand, Ratt, for the first time
Not Bug-Eaten preparing its Stand to attack Josuke
Not Bug-Eaten meets its demise after bleeding to death
Chapter 327 Cover
Josuke Noticed
Not Bug-Eaten's first full appearance
Not Bug-Eaten locks eyes with Josuke
Not Bug-Eaten reveals the home owners' melted bodies inside the fridge
Not Bug-Eaten is shot by Josuke
Summoning Ratt
Not Bug-Eaten preparing its stand to attack Josuke
Preparing to shoot Josuke
Not Bug-Eaten meets its demise after bleeding to death
Bug-Eaten and Not Bug-Eaten's silhouettes in Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town
Not Bug-Eaten in chase
Bug-Eaten and Not Bug-Eaten in I Want You
Not Bug-Eaten and Bug-Eaten's model in Diamond Records
Adventure Battle Card; Bug-Eaten's Imposter
References
- ↑ Chapter 325: Let's Go Hunting!, Part 1
- ↑ JOJO A-GO!GO!: STANDS, p.104
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 327: Let's Go Hunting!, Part 3
- ↑ JOJOVELLER: Araki's Stand Commentaries - Ratt
