Skin(Pale)
Hair(Purple)
Eyes(Black sclera, red irises)
Main Outfit
(Purplish-black hood and coat with gold accessories and purplish-black/white striped pants. Purple shoes.)
Risotto Nero
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Risotto Nero (リゾット・ネエロ, Rizotto Nēro) is a minor antagonist featured in the 5th part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Vento Aureo, specifically the "King Crimson vs. Metallica" story arc.
Risotto Nero is the leader of La Squadra Esecuzioni and sends his squad-mates to battle Team Bucciarati; all in order to take the Boss's daughter Trish Una and use her to get to him. After he is the only one left, Risotto Nero tails Team Bucciarati up to Sardinia and confronts Vinegar Doppio on a beach in Costa Smeralda.
Risotto is a Stand User, and uses his magnetic ability Metallica to battle Doppio.
Appearance
Risotto Nero is a 28-year-old tall man of muscular build.
He wears a black, hood-like headpiece from which hang several small, metallic baubles, bearing letters that make up his name. This piece hides his hair; though his light bangs (originally dark) almost reach his eyebrows. Light-eyed, his sclera are completely black.
Bare-chested, he wears a long, black, lapelless coat with straps crossing his chest in an X; and pants in thick horizontal stripes of black and white.
When first revealed in a photo, Risotto did not have his hood (or it did not frame his face closely enough) and wore dark lipstick.
Color Schemes
The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Skin(Pale)
Hair(White)
Eyes(Black sclera, gray irises)
Main Outfit
(Black hood and coat with white and gold accessories and black/white striped pants.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(White)
Eyes(Black sclera, crimson irises)
Main Outfit
(Black hood and coat with gold accessories and black/white striped pants. Blue-gray shoes.)
Personality
“
I can't wait! I can't wait to see the look on your face as you die! I win! I'll send your head flying!
”
—Risotto to the Boss, Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4
Behind his cold and calm approach to things, Risotto is prone to outbursts of violence, threatening Doppio when he takes too long to obey his command. When suffering setbacks, Risotto keeps his cool and decides the best course of action.
A perceptive man, Risotto notices Doppio turning his head to the sound of Aerosmith's engine and deduces that he is a Stand user.
Risotto shows that he cares deeply about his men, vowing to avenge them when he first appears. In the TV anime, he is shown calming a dispute between Formaggio and Illuso. He is also the first to notice and question Sorbet and Gelato's absence (even before talking about their payment), and stayed the longest during their funeral.
Abilities
- Main article: Metallica
Risotto's Stand, Metallica, comprises a mass of minuscule beings residing in his bloodstream, enabling him to manipulate metal through magnetism at a short range.
Tactical Intelligence: Risotto is a gifted tactician, showing a grasp of Stand fights rarely witnessed in the series. Risotto could find multiple applications for his Stand Metallica, as well as deduce critical facts from observations such as Doppio's status as a Stand user. In a fight, Risotto keeps tabs on the enemy's abilities and moves, deducing their next moves with precision and making them work against them. His methodical approach of assassinations and tendency to quickly kill his targets before they could act nearly killed Doppio multiple times despite his ability to predict the future.
History
Background
When Risotto Nero was 14 years old, his cousin was run over by a drunk driver. Though the driver was punished by the law, Risotto could not forgive him and, four years later, at age 18, he assassinated the driver. From then on, he began living a life in underworld society. At age 21, Risotto Nero obtained his Stand and with it, decided to join the mafia. As a part of Passione, Risotto was assigned his very own group of assassins, which were called upon whenever they were needed due to Risotto's own reputation to take out the assigned target no matter who it may be.[1]
Risotto and his team would eventually become dissatisfied of their roles, as they were largely distrusted by the organization's Boss and denied territorial control like other mafia groups. Under these circumstances, two members of Risotto's team, Sorbet and Gelato, attempted to uncover the Boss's true identity and were consequently killed. Out of fear of the Boss's power, the team held off on pursuing any further, that is until they discovered that the Boss had a lover, Donatella Una, and ultimately a child named Trish. Risotto and his team then attempt to kidnap Trish to use as leverage against the Boss and exact their revenge. Just after Trish was taken in by Pericolo, La Squadra Esecuzioni ransacked Donatella and Trish's appartment in search for clues, missing a crucial picture of Donatella that was taken by the Boss himself.
Vento Aureo
Risotto confronts Vinegar Doppio
Risotto is introduced as the leader of Passione's rogue Assassination Team. Two days before Bucciarati is given custody of Trish, Risotto and his team investigates Trish's room and discovers a photo of Donatella taken in Sardinia. Upon hearing of the plane crash off the coast of said island, Risotto surmises that Trish would be returning to the house where the photo was taken and camps there himself.
On a cliffside near the house, Risotto observes Vinegar Doppio from afar before approaching and immobilizing him. Risotto notices the young man trying to hide an envelope and demands he shows him the contents, but finds it to be empty (not realizing that Doppio managed to hide the picture of Donatella beneath his shoe).
Though Risotto is convinced that Doppio's fear and cowardice are genuine, he notices that the boy reacted to the sound of Narancia Ghirga's Aerosmith patrolling the area, and figures out that he's a Stand User. Risotto becomes restless knowing that Bucciarati, his gang, and Trish are nearby. Doppio attacks Risotto, but Risotto has Metallica form blades in his mouth. Risotto figures out that whatever Stand Doppio has must be a close-ranged Power-type when the young man attacks by running at him. This knowledge in mind, he keeps himself from getting within 2–3 meters. Risotto drops off a rock and activates his invisibility to hide from Doppio, before causing needles to spew from his mouth. The assassin reappears, having readied scissors in Doppio's neck to slit his throat, but he manages to pull them out himself, leaving Risotto wondering about Doppio's ability. Disappearing again, he sneaks around Doppio when the latter suddenly throws scissors that sever Risotto's leg, having figured out Metallica's ability. Risotto responds by creating multiple knives from the iron in the sand and sending them at Doppio, and while the young man deflects most of them, few are able to strike him. Risotto reattaches his foot using Metallica and continues to fight.
Risotto decidedly leaves his severed foot in order to fool Doppio into throwing knives in the wrong direction when he tries to figure out Risotto's location using magnetism. Doppio's strange behavior and ability to forecast the future to know Risotto's next move leads the assassin to ponder what his true identity is. When Metallica begins creating razors in Doppio's head, Risotto figures out that Doppio is actually the Boss and not just his most trusted subordinate. He grows ecstatic and orders the razors to explode Doppio's head.
Risotto is killed by Aerosmith's bullets
When Risotto is suddenly shot by Aerosmith. The Boss emerges and reveals that the knives thrown were in the direction of Bucciarati's group, causing Aerosmith to attack whoever was in the direction of the thrower. As Doppio has lost a lot of blood and is heavy on breath, Risotto, the larger blip on Narancia's radar, was targeted. More bullets rip through Risotto, leaving him in a near-death state. He is left lying in defeat, and as the Boss stands over him, he tries to get a look at his face, only for the brightness of the sun to obscure it. The Boss offers him a quick and honorable death in exchange for him restoring his iron levels to normal. However, as a last resort, Risotto uses Metallica, caught on Aerosmith when his skin was sent flying from the first volley of bullets, to guide the Stand and shoot the Boss. However, King Crimson erases half a second to avoid the bullets, and Risotto ends up getting shot himself, bringing an end to the assassin.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga AppearancesChapters in order of appearance
- Chapter 506: Baby Face, Part 7 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 516: The Boss's Last Orders (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 540: Spice Girl, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 541: Storm Warning in Sardinia Island! (Photo only)
- Chapter 542: My Name Is Doppio, Part 1
- Chapter 543: My Name Is Doppio, Part 2
- Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1
- Chapter 545: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 2
- Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4
- Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5 (Death)
- Chapter 568: His Name Is Diavolo, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
Anime AppearancesEpisodes in order of appearance
- Golden Wind Episode 9: The First Order from the Boss (Cameo)
- Golden Wind Episode 10: The Hitman Team (Flashback)
- Golden Wind Episode 13: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze
- Golden Wind Episode 17: Baby Face
- Golden Wind Episode 18: Head to Venice!
- Golden Wind Episode 19: White Album (Mentioned only)
- Golden Wind Episode 21.5: determinazione
- Golden Wind Episode 26: A Little Story from the Past ~My Name Is Doppio~
- Golden Wind Episode 27: King Crimson vs. Metallica
- Golden Wind Episode 28: Beneath a Sky on the Verge of Falling (Death)
- Golden Wind Episode 28.5: destino
- Golden Wind Episode 33: His Name Is Diavolo (Mentioned only)
Quotes
Quotes- “Intriguing. I'm curious to know who you are. But, I don't have time to waste. If you're a Stand User, I'll need you to die.”—Risotto Nero to Doppio, Chapter 543: My Name Is Doppio, Part 2
- “A close-ranged, power type. That's the sort of ability you have... As long as I know your range is 2 to 3 meters, then this assassination... is complete.”—Risotto Nero to Doppio, Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1
- “Am I even closer than I thought... to what I must seek? I wish to know what you are. I wish to see your true form... I must discover that as I take your life!”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- “Even if you know the truth behind my Stand, Metallica,... it is too late. Because at this point, I am already done with you!”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- “No matter how heavily someone breathes after massive amounts of iron have been stolen from their body... no oxygen will be absorbed into it! Your body becomes a corpse before you have even died.”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
Video Games
Vento Aureo (PS2)
Risotto is the only antagonist from Vento Aureo who doesn't appear in the game as an enemy in Super Story or any Story Drama, presumably because he did not actually fight any of the protagonists in the original narrative. However, his character model can be seen in the Gallery Mode. And the only semblance of the fight with Vinegar Doppio was partially recreated in an Audio Drama, on Track 56, of the GioGio's Bizarre Adventure OST.
All Star Battle (PS3)
Despite not making an actual appearance himself, his Stand, Metallica, can be seen during the loading screen.
Eyes of Heaven (PS3)
Much like the previous game, his Stand returns as part of some loading screens.
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! (Android/iOS)
Risotto
Blades Born from Iron ver.
Rarity: 
Max Power: 1738
Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:
Skill: Metallica
Enhances all of the Partner panels
Replaces all panels, except Block panels, with Partner panels
Replaces more panels the less Risotto panels there are (Up to 8 at SL1)
Skill Lv 1
# of Replaced Panels: 8
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 2
# of Replaced Panels: 11
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 3
# of Replaced Panels: 13
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 4
# of Replaced Panels: 16
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 5
# of Replaced Panels: 18
Cooldown: 70
Cooldown: 70
Gallery
- Chapter 543.jpg
Cover, Chapter 543; character profile
Risotto is introduced by Diavolo in a photograph
First Appearance
Intimidating Doppio
Risotto figures out that Doppio is a Stand User
Risotto using Metallica to blend with his environment
Foot severed by King Crimson throwing scissors
Risotto using Metallica to reattach his foot
Shot by Aerosmith, sealing his defeat
Mutilated by Aerosmith
Risotto comes close to seeing the Boss' face
Risotto takes control of Aerosmith as a final attack against the Boss
Risotto is shot and killed himself
Squadra Esecuzioni silhouette, Episode 5
Risotto's first full appearance, Episode 10
Risotto tells the rest of La Squadra Esecuzioni to line up the mysterious frames they received
Risotto tells the rest of La Squadra Esecuzioni to forget about Sorbet and Gelato
Risotto in Napoli's train station next to a corpse
Risotto picks up a piece of paper
Answering a phone call from Melone
Answering a phone call from Ghiaccio
Risotto's Body
Threatening secret agent of Passione
Making a phone call to Ghiaccio
Risotto watching news about an airplane crash
Risotto is watching for Doppio
Risotto screaming to Doppio to stand up
Risotto figures out that Doppio is a Stand user
Risotto using Metallica to blend with the environment
Risotto's foot is severed by a pair of scissors throwed by King Crimson
Nero attempts to take The Boss with him.
Nero's death.
Nero's mutilated corpse.
Countdown artwork
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Inside Illustration)
Visual for Nagasaki's Ripples of Adventure
Statue Legend of Risotto Nero
Chara Heroes; Part 5 Vol.3
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chapter 543: My Name Is Doppio (2)
- ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-00
Note: This model sheet visually depicts Risotto as 195cm despite the text saying 185cm, as it was based on prototype models before the anime began. This was corrected in Model Sheet no CR200-26 - ↑ [citation needed]
