Skin(Fair)
Hair(Blond)
Eyes(Blue)
Main Outfit
(Black suit with purple web design, yellow shirt. Light steel blue pendant with a brown lace.)
Prosciutto
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“
We don't need to say "I'll kill you"... because by the moment those words come into our minds... our target's already dead and the deed is done!
”
—Prosciutto, Chapter 486: Express Train to Florence, Part 1
Prosciutto (プロシュート, Puroshūto) is a minor antagonist featured in the 5th part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Vento Aureo, specifically the "Express Train to Florence" and "The Grateful Dead" story arcs.
Prosciutto is an assassin from La Squadra Esecuzioni, and alongside Pesci, battle Team Bucciarati inside a high-speed train to Florence. He is a Stand User and forcefully ages a whole train with his The Grateful Dead to corner the protagonists.
Appearance
Prosciutto is a man of slim build, having short blond hair and keeping them braided into three short mats at the back of the head. His lower eyelashes are thicker than average, and his upper teeth are somewhat pronounced, being depicted with slight emphasis whenever he opens his mouth.
Prosciutto wears a dark two-piece suit with a spiderweb-like motif running along it, under which he wears a bright shirt. Prosciutto keeps a dark collar and a large stylized pendant around his neck.
Color Schemes
The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Yellow-green)
Eyes(Gray)
Main Outfit
(Purple suit with lavender web design, yellow shirt. Violet pendant with black lace.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Green)
Eyes(Green)
Main Outfit
(Dark indigo suit with white web design, gold shirt. Dark silver pendant with brown lace.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Blond)
Eyes(Dark Blue)
Main Outfit
(Dark Gray suit with light gray web design, yellow shirt. Bronze pendant with a purple lace.)
Personality
“
I'm gonna ransack this place! They must be in here somewhere! Besides, this isn't a big deal, is it? We got tourist flights crashing every year anyway. Those are far worse than what's about to happen here!
”
—Prosciutto to Pesci about their mission, Chapter 488: The Grateful Dead, Part 1
Despite his serious and cold demeanor, he is also shown to have a somewhat caring side towards his comrades. As the superior of the assassin duo, Prosciutto frequently points out his fellow assassin Pesci's lack of confidence in his own abilities, and on multiple occasions tries to comfort and convince him of his own capabilities. This reliance is not unfounded, however, as Bruno Bucciarati determines from his battle with Pesci that Pesci's abilities are actually more dangerous than Prosciutto's.
He also possesses a strong will, as shown when he suffers near-fatal wounds from being caught in the train's wheels and uses the last of his determination to keep his Stand's ability in effect for as long as possible.
Abilities
Stand
- Main article: The Grateful Dead
Prosciutto uses his Stand The Grateful Dead to age people in a large area, discriminating between individuals via near-negligible differences in their body temperature.
PWR
B
SPD
E
RNG
B
STA
PRC
E
DEV
C
History
Background
Prosciutto was a member of La Squadra Esecuzioni, a team of nine assassins working within Passione. However, the team was frustrated they only received compensation for each kills while the rest of the gang was getting rich from the drug trade. One day their teammates Sorbet and Gelato disappeared while they were trying to investigate the Boss' past. They found Gelato choked on a gag in his house, with a piece of paper on which was written the word "punishment". Later, the team received the sectioned body parts of Sorbet encased in formaldehyde, showing the team the power of the Boss. They despaired of ever finding about the Boss. However, they then heard about Trish Una, and thought that she would be the key to discovering the Boss' Stand ability. The team rebelled and began searching for her. 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.
The anime adaptation expands on his activities. The night Sorbet and Gelato disappeared, he was on an assignment with Melone, Pesci and Formaggio. Formaggio's method resulted in an unnecessary kill of the target's date and he called Formaggio out on this.
Vento Aureo
At Naples train station, Prosciutto and Pesci find Bucciarati looking around on the platform. While Pesci expresses a wish to avenge his fallen comrades, Prosciutto chastises his junior for expressing empty threats and tells him that such words should only enter his mind after he's murdered his targets. Prosciutto and Pesci split to corner Bucciarati; Prosciutto walks on the platform while Pesci walks in the train to cover all possible ways of approach. Bucciarati grabs something and rushes inside the train, but Prosciutto loses his trace and Pesci has not seen anything out of the usual. Moreover, it seems only the driver is in the cabin. Unbeknownst to them, the team is hiding in a turtle named Coco Jumbo. Unbeknownst to Prosciutto, Trish and her bodyguards are now inside the boss's turtle, Coco Jumbo, whose Stand, Mr.President, creates a room inside its shell.
In order to flush the gang out, Prosciutto decides to use his Stand, The Grateful Dead, to age everyone on-board the train and then goes into hiding. This forces Guido Mista to emerge from the turtle to try and stop the aging. As Mista confronts Pesci, Prosciutto disguises himself as an old man and prevents Pesci from flying by grabbing him. When Mista is about to shoot Pesci, Prosciutto also distracts the gunman and then reveals himself, rapidly aging him and taking him out. Prosciutto reverts himself and yells at Pesci for the second time, scolding him for his cowardice. Showing him what a real hitman ought to be, Prosciutto takes Mista's gun and shoots him three times in the head.
Recalling that Pesci has detected a suspect life-form in the driver's cabin, Prosciutto decides to check inside of it. Pesci express self-doubt but Prosciutto reassures him and tells him that he must have confidence in his Stand. Pesci mentions that he was about to check under the seat and the duo does see recent droppings. Prosciutto breaks through the machinery and discovers Coco Jumbo. However, Bucciarati ambushes him from above the ceiling and Prosciutto is forced into a close-range fistfight. At first, Sticky Fingers proves itself more powerful. When Bucciarati positions himself to kick Pesci, Prosciutto attacks, thinking that the capo has made a bad move, but Bucciarati splits his head to avoid The Grateful Dead's fist and counter-attacks. However, Bucciarati is exerting himself and thus his body temperature rises. Thanks to The Grateful Dead, Prosciutto gains a physical advantage over Bucciarati, but the capo then grabs Prosciutto and throws himself off of the fast-moving train.
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Prosciutto keeps The Grateful Dead active despite his injuries
Prosciutto is nonetheless saved by Pesci's Beach Boy, which manages to hook his hand. Bruno has grabbed hold of Prosciutto's leg. Prosciutto changes his mind and compliments Bucciarati on his skill and valor, but nonetheless tries to kick him out. Bucciarati is aged and throws both of Sticky Fingers' fists at Prosciutto. However, The Grateful Dead deflects them into Beach Boy's line, as Bucciarati predicted, and the damage is directed towards the assassin. Prosciutto's hand is zipped out; he thus lands into the machinery of the train and is heavily injured, but true to his word maintains The Grateful Dead. Encouraged by his example, Pesci carries on the fight.
Bruno Bucciarati looks at Prosciutto's corpse
Chapters / Episodes
Manga AppearancesChapters in order of appearance
- Chapter 486: Express Train to Florence, Part 1
- Chapter 487: Express Train to Florence, Part 2
- Chapter 488: The Grateful Dead, Part 1
- Chapter 489: The Grateful Dead, Part 2
- Chapter 490: The Grateful Dead, Part 3 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4
- Chapter 492: The Grateful Dead, Part 5
- Chapter 493: The Grateful Dead, Part 6
- Chapter 494: The Grateful Dead, Part 7
- Chapter 495: The Grateful Dead, Part 8
- Chapter 496: The Grateful Dead, Part 9
- Chapter 497: The Grateful Dead, Part 10 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 498: The Grateful Dead, Part 11
- Chapter 499: The Grateful Dead, Part 12 (Death)
- Chapter 500: Baby Face, Part 1 (Corpse only)
- Chapter 516: The Boss's Last Orders (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 540: Spice Girl, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1 (Cover 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 14: Express Train to Florence
- Golden Wind Episode 15: The Grateful Dead, Part 1
- Golden Wind Episode 16: The Grateful Dead, Part 2 (Death)
- Golden Wind Episode 21.5: determinazione
- Golden Wind Episode 27: King Crimson vs. Metallica (Flashback)
- Golden Wind Episode 28: Beneath a Sky on the Verge of Falling (Mentioned only)
- Golden Wind Episode 28.5: destino
Quotes
Quotes- “Hey, could you shut up already? Talking about "killing this" and "killing that".... what's the big idea, huh? We don't use those words in our world, those words are for dogs to use. We don't need to say "I'll kill you"... because by the moment those words come into our minds... our target's already dead and the deed is done!”—Prosciutto, Chapter 486: Express Train to Florence, Part 1
- “I'm gonna ransack this place! They must be in here somewhere! Besides, this isn't a big deal, is it? We got tourist flights crashing every year anyway. Those are far worse than what's about to happen here!”—Prosciutto, Chapter 488: The Grateful Dead, Part 1
- “I'm angry at your spiritual weakness, Pesci. I can't blame you for getting shaken up when they shot up your ice! You'd start aging too, after all! (Even I agree that was a tough spot there.) But! If it were anyone else on our team, they wouldn't dispel their Stand when it was so close to grabbing the enemy by the throat! Not even if they got their arms blasted off or their legs ripped apart!”—Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4
- “I'm gonna say it straight. Our team! We're nothing like those fools trying to pick up girls on the street or partying at the club. Those pathetic losers just scream and shout, going "I'll kill you! I'll kill you!" just to soothe their wounded egos. When we truly think "I'll kill you!" from the bottom of our hearts...! By that time, the deed has already been done!”—Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4
- “Glory... to you... Pesci... Kill him... Kill him, Pesci... I...am watching... over you...”—Prosciutto, Chapter 498: The Grateful Dead, Part 11
Video Games
Vento Aureo (PS2)
Prosciutto appears as the enemy faced in Chapter 8 of Super Story Mode, and as a supporting enemy in Chapter 9. All of his attacks involve having The Grateful Dead attacking Bucciarati with its large hands. Throughout the fight, if Bucciarati comes in contact with the mist let off by The Grateful Dead, he will begin to age as his health slowly drains. The effect will cease if Bucciarati Stand Breaks Prosciutto, or if The Grateful Dead is manually turned off.
His most powerful attack involves The Grateful Dead grabbing Bucciarati and delivering a heavy, powerful punch. Secret Factors during this level have a notably greater impact on the fight than just restoring and increasing Bucciarati's health.
Secret Factors
Chapter 8
- Bucciarati must Stand Shoot Pesci, who is unconscious on the ground in the front of the train car near the bar. This Secret Factor will be lost if not done first. (Value of 2)
- Bucciarati must hit the ice machine in the front of the car, causing ice cubes to come out. This will activate a cutscene of Bucciarati picking up one of the ice cubes and realizing The Grateful Dead's weakness. Once this is done, The Grateful Dead's aging effect is nullified for the rest of the fight. The ice machine can be hit multiple times afterwards, though to no real effect other than generating ice. (Value of 2)
- Bucciarati must Stand Shoot the wall next to the front-most window of the train car, left of the bar and Pesci, and in front of the door. This will create a massive zipper opening and activate a cutscene of an intimidated Prosciutto questioning Bucciarati's sanity. Regardless of where Prosciutto was standing beforehand, the fight will resume with him standing in front of the open zipper. (Value of 3)
- Bucciarati must knock Prosciutto down through the aforementioned opening. Doing so will instantly win the fight, regardless of Prosciutto's health level. (Value of 3)
Prosciutto's near-dead body will appear on the ground in Chapter 9, during the fight against Pesci. After some time has passed, he will begin speaking and shortly afterward reactivate The Grateful Dead's ability, causing Bucciarati to continuously lose health once again. A Secret Factor will trigger if Bucciarati Stand Shoots him once he does so, disabling the ability for the last time.
Eyes of Heaven (PS4)
Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead appear as the first stage hazard in the "Naples Train Station" stage, wandering around the center area. When he appears, all fighters will be slowed to a walk and unable to dash or dodge due to his aging ability. Both he and his Stand have a health bar and will disappear from the battlefield if beaten. The only way for players to undo the aging effect is by either defeating Prosciutto or grabbing ice tray pick-ups scattered around the stage.
After Prosciutto is defeated, Pesci will take his place.
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! (Android/iOS)
Prosciutto
Aging Everything ver.
Rarity: 
Max Power: 1601
Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:
Skill: The Grateful Dead
Erases Cheer panels by color
Skill Lv 1
# of Erased Panels: 2
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 2
# of Erased Panels: 3
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 3
# of Erased Panels: 3
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 4
# of Erased Panels: 4
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 5
# of Erased Panels: 4
Cooldown: 70
Cooldown: 70
Prosciutto
Grateful Resolve ver.
Rarity: 
Max Power: 1797
Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:
Skill: It's faster when I do it directly
Erases partner panels
If there aren't sufficient partner panels to erase then he replaces random panels, except for block panels, with Prosciutto panels
If there aren't sufficient partner panels to erase then he replaces random panels, except for block panels, with Prosciutto panels
Skill Lv 1
# of Erased Panels: 6
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 2
# of Erased Panels: 10
Cooldown: 80
Cooldown: 80
Skill Lv 3
# of Erased Panels: 10
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 4
# of Erased Panels: 16
Cooldown: 75
Cooldown: 75
Skill Lv 5
# of Erased Panels: 16
Cooldown: 70
Cooldown: 70
JORGE JOESTAR
The information below derives from a source not written by Araki. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.
In the light novel JORGE JOESTAR, an iteration of Prosciutto lives in the 37th universe, named Prosciutto Cappano (プロシュート・ケッパーノ, Puroshūto Keppāno). Prosciutto appears similarly to his original universe counterpart and is a member of Passione. He is not actually mentioned in the novel by name but he is drawn in the illustrations and named in the captions.
Prosciutto Cappano has a Stand named Twister, which appears similar to The Grateful Dead but its abilities are unknown.
Nero Nero Island, where the base of Passione is located, suddenly grows legs and starts moving through the ocean headed toward Morioh. Some ordinary citizens panic and attempt to escape at the island's harbor. Prosciutto, Cioccolata37, Secco37, Pesci37, Ghiaccio37, and Melone37 ambush and murder them. Secco's Evil Dead conceals the harbor, making their actions invisible to those within the island, such as Bruno Bucciarati37. One man manages to escape and tries waving desperately toward Morioh for help before he is killed as well.
The Mafia members move the bodies out of sight by dropping the bodies in the water between the boats, or by tossing them into the tall grass by the side of the road to the harbor. Nero Nero Island suddenly crashes into the barrier surrounding Morioh and flips upward. Its propulsion causes it to tear through the barrier and lands into Morioh Harbor.
Cioccolata and the others start firing bullets and rocket launchers at random civilians and houses in Morioh, attempting to shoot Jorge Joestar as well when he runs by underneath them. The mafia members then jump off the island and head to Budogaoka gymnasium with several weapons.[3]
Gallery
- Prosciutto Pesci first.png
Prosciutto and Pesci's first appearance
- Prosciutto Pesci discovered Buccirati.png
Prosciutto and Pesci recognized Bucciarati from a distance
Warned his partner about the importance of using the word
- Prosciutto approaching Bucciarati.png
Approached Bucciarati
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Prosciutto and Pesci are searching for Team Bucciarati and Trish in different places
Lose sight of Bucciarati
Prosciutto went on the train and continued to chase Team Bucciarati
Orders Pesci to attack the control room
Summoning his Stand to age everyone onboard the train
A disguised Prosciutto disguise as an old man, shields Pesci
Aging Mista and Sex Pistols
Prosciutto changed back to a youthful look
First full appearance, putting his suit back on
Stomps Pesci
Smacks Pesci as punishment for his weak heart
Told Pesci that if they don't grow up, they can't win Bucciarati
Finishes his speech by picked up Mista's gun
Prosciutto shoots Mista
Prosciutto and Pesci continue to search for Team Bucciarati in the control room
Comforting Pesci
- CJ Poop.png
Prosciutto pointed out that there were fresh animal droppings under the seat
Prosciutto and Pesci find Coco Jumbo and most of Team Bucciarati members
Prosciutto and Pesci about to be ambushed by Bucciarati
The Grateful Dead blocked a sneak attack from Bucciarati
Attacked by Sticky Fingers in the chin
Prosciutto orders Pesci to kill Team Bucciarati anyway
Sticky Fingers punches him and unzipping his body
About to fall out of the train
Prosciutto asks Pesci to stop the train quickly
Bucciarati dragging Prosciutto in the air
Beach Boy hooked his hand prevented him from falling on the ground
Trying to kick Bucciarati down to the ground
Bucciarati tries to attack Prosciutto in the air
Prosciutto realized that he was the one who was unlucky
Sticky Fingers unzipping Prosciutto's arm through Beach Boy's fishing line
Fell on the ground and was stucked into the train wheels
Continuing to live, despite being caught in the train wheels
Using his Stand and hold out long enough to give Pesci the chance to kill the gang
Prosciutto's last word
Prosciutto's death
Cover B, Chapter 487, (Shadow)
Cover A, Chapter 489, (Shadow)
Cover A, Chapter 493
Cover B, Chapter 493
Cover A, Chapter 494
Cover B, Chapter 494
Cover B, Chapter 498
Cover B, Chapter 499
Cover B, Chapter 544, with Squadra Esecuzioni members
Squadra Esecuzioni silhouette, Episode 5
Prosciutto next to Pesci at a restaurant, chastising him for drinking milk
Prosciutto confirms with Formaggio that their job is complete
Prosciutto and the others receive a mysterious package
Prosciutto briefly shown alongside Pesci, Episode 9
Prosciutto and Pesci spot Bucciarati
Prosciutto tells Pesci not to say "I'll kill them"
Prosciutto approaches Bucciarati
Prosciutto tells Pesci to use his stand
Prosciutto summons his The Grateful Dead
Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead
Prosciutto shoots Mista
Prosciutto encouraging Pesci and trying to drag out his fighting spirit
Congratulating Pesci on solving the mystery
Prosciutto being forcefully dragged out of the train along with Bruno
Admitting his mistake and recognizing Bucciarati as a great Capo
Despite being caught in the train's wheels, Prosciutto stays determined to finish off the crew
Watching over and encouraging Pesci during his final moments
Prosciutto's corpse
Countdown illustration featuring Prosciutto and Pesci
Prosciutto and The Grateful's model, Vento Aureo
Stage 5-1, Vento Aureo
Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead as Naples Station's stage hazard, EOH
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Inside Illustration)
Prosciutto illustration drawn for a sick fan
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Sentinel Sundries coasters
- Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead.jpg
Prosciutto with The Grateful Dead, Statue Legend
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Part 5 Volume 2, Chara Heroes
Prosciutto with The Grateful Dead, Super Action Statue
Visual for Nagasaki's Ripples of Adventure
Concept art, JOJOVELLER
Prosciutto Cappano and Twister in JORGE JOESTAR
Prosciutto and other Passione members jump into Morioh in JORGE JOESTAR
Trivia
- He is called Big Brother (兄貴, Aniki) by his partner-in-crime Pesci.
- In a 2019 interview with VIZ Media, Hirohiko Araki stated that his favorite character from the Hitman Team is Prosciutto. He enjoys Prosciutto's brotherly banter with his junior, Pesci. He also thought it was fun how Prosicutto's Stand accelerated aging.[4]
References
- ↑ [citation needed]
- ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-00
- ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 8: Nero Nero Island
- ↑ VIZ 2019 Interview with Araki
