Tattoo
Tattoo (刺青, Irezumi) , as referred to by Speedwagon, is a minor character introduced in Phantom Blood.
Appearance
Tattoo is a rugged looking grown man with a medium sized beard and spiked up hair. His wardrobe consists mainly of a fringed leather jacket, pants, and belt. His most noticeable feature, and the obvious source of his name, is a large tattoo stretching from cheek to cheek and from forehead to nose dorsum - the tattoo appears to be either a butterfly or a design similar to a Rorschach test image.
Synopsis
Phantom Blood
Little is known about Tattoo, aside from his rowdy nature and apparent acquaintanceship with Robert E. O. Speedwagon, the two of them both originating from Ogre Street. He is first introduced when he, along with Speedwagon and a Kempo Master, ambush Jonathan Joestar during his journey to find a cure for his father's illness. He is the first to attack Jonathan using a knife - quickly becoming shocked and incredulous when Jonathan stops the blade with only a gloved hand.
Later in the series, after the mansion battle, Speedwagon decides to visit Jonathan in the hospital, with Tattoo and the Kempo Master along for the ride (likely implying that they have changed their criminal ways along with Speedwagon). Concerned for his friend's health, Tattoo suggests that Speedwagon relax due to his own injuries.
At the end of the Part 1, he is in the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off on their honeymoon to America, along with the Kempo Master.
Abilities
As a thief from the dangerous Ogre Street, Tattoo mostly goes for his victims in a combined attack with his friends. He is known for using a knife and shows no remorse in maiming and dismembering his opponents.
In Video Games
Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)
Referred to as "Tattoo Guy" in the game, he appears as an enemy during the Ogre Street Battle (alongside Speedwagon and the Kempo Fighter). Tattoo can be played on some of the EXTRA MODE battles, though his moveset is limited to punches and kicks.
Gallery
Tattoo as depicted in the Anime
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Tattoo as part of the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off.
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