Tattoo

Tattoo
File:Tattoo.PNG File:Tattoo (Anime).png
Japanese Name	刺青
Romanized Name	Irezumi
Profile
Gender	Male
Nationality	English
Other Information
Hair Color	Red (Digital Color)
Affiliation	Ogre Street Robert E. O. Speedwagon
Status*
Status	Alive (Part 1)
Media
Manga Debut	Chapter 8
FinalAppearance	Chapter 41
Anime Debut	Episode 2
Game Debut	Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)
Japanese Voice Actor	Hiroaki Tajiri (Anime)

Tattoo (刺青, Irezumi), as referred to by Speedwagon, is a minor character introduced in the 1st part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood.

Appearance

Tattoo is a rugged-looking grown man with a medium-sized beard and unkempt 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.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.

Colored MangaPB (PS2)AnimeEyes of Heaven

Skin(Fair, blue face tattoo.)

Hair(Red)

Eyes(Periwinkle)

Outfit

(Tan poncho over a green coat. Brown belt with a golden buckle. Blue trousers)

Skin(Fair, red face tattoo.)

Hair(Black)

Eyes(Black)

Outfit

(Beige poncho over a blue coat and trousers. Brown belt. Black arm warmers.)

Skin(Fair, blue face tattoo.)

Hair(Maroon)

Outfit

(Mode Beige poncho with a green collar and dark brown tassels. Mode Beige coat with green sleeves. Mode Beige trousers.)

Skin(Fair, blue face tattoo.)

Hair(Maroon)

Eyes(Black)

Upper Outfit

(Beige poncho over a beige coat with green sleeves. Chesnut arm warmers.)

Lower Outfit

(Beige trousers. Brown belt with a silver buckle. Black boots)

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.

History

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, but was promptly ignored.

At the end of Part 1, he is seen in the group that sees Jonathan and Erina off on their honeymoon to America, along with the Kempo Master.

Chapters / Episodes

Manga Appearances

Chapters in order of appearance

• Chapter 8: The Stone Mask, Part 1
• Chapter 9: The Stone Mask, Part 2
• Chapter 17: The Birth of DIO
• Chapter 41: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 3

Anime Appearances

Episodes in order of appearance

• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 9: The Final Ripple!

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.

Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)

Tattoo appears in the game as part of Speedwagon's moveset and exclusive Style titled Ogre Street (食屍鬼街(オウガーストリート), Ougā Sutorīto). When utilized, Speedwagon will temporarily summon Tattoo and the Kempo Master, who will follow him until they are: ordered to attack, hit, or separated far enough from him.

Using the move, Go nuts with those knives, boys!, Tattoo will attack Speedwagon's target, but will also attack the nearest opponent if Speedwagon is not locked on to anybody.

Gallery

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  Tattoo's first appearance

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  Speedwagon asking Tattoo to attack Jonathan

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  Tattoo accompanying Speedwagon to see Jonathan

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  Tattoo showing Concern for Speedwagon's injuries

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  Tattoo in Jonathan and Erina's send off party

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  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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  Tattoo & Speedwagon in the Phantom Blood Movie 2004 Test Pilot

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  Tattoo in the Phantom Blood (PS2)

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  Speedwagon with Tattoo and the Kempo Master, EoH

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  Ogre Street Gang in combat, EOH