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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(Blond)
Eyes(Blue)
Main Outfit
(Black suit with purple web design, yellow shirt. Light steel blue pendant with a brown lace.)
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
 
Prosciutto shooting Mista in the head in cold blood
Prosciutto is a fairly serious man. He is shown to always be focused on his mission and adhering to La Squadra's motto of holding one's ground, even mortally wounded, to the letter. He puts this into practice and expects his underlings(s) to also do the same. He doesn't tolerate any deviance of this attitude, especially when it's from his comrades and subordinates, and failing to adhere to the ideal such as in the case of Pesci on one occasion, would result in a brief beating being handed out as a reminder. Prosciutto is usually very composed, meeting any obstacle with cold efficiency, and carrying out his objectives without hesitation. The TV anime adaptation expands upon his severity, calling out Formaggio for botching an assassination attempt with an unneeded casualty and regularly shouting at Pesci for not showing a manly enough face.

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.

The Grateful Dead (ザ・グレイトフル・デッド)Link to this section
 
Debut
Chapter 488 / GW Episode 14
Type
Close-Range, Artificial Humanoid
Ability
Accelerated Aging
PWR
B
SPD
E
RNG
B
STA
PRC
E
DEV
C

History

Background

 
The Boss makes an example of Sorbet

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

 
Prosciutto and Pesci's first appearance.

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.

 
Prosciutto dragged out of the speeding train

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.

File:Prosciuttos-resolve.jpg
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
Agonizing, Prosciutto witnesses Pesci and Bucciarati's battle and uses the distraction to call Melone and inform him of their location. He finally dies from his wounds soon after.


Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
TV Icon.png Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance

Quotes

Quote.png 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

GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)

 
File:Giogio16.png
Prosciutto appears in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure during Chapter 5-1 of Super Story Mode as the main enemy, and during Chapter 5-2 as one of only two supporting enemies in the game (the other being Cioccolata in Chapter 10-1). Though Prosciutto can attack normally, all of his special attacks require Grateful Dead to be active; as a matter of fact, Prosciutto cannot withdraw Grateful Dead unless a Stand Break is triggered. Throughout the fight, the player character's health will slowly drain as long as Grateful Dead is active, and the effect can only be deactivated via either triggering a Stand Break on Prosciutto or attacking the ice dispenser in the stage. Grateful Dead can accelerate the aging process either by using more power, requiring it to stand still, or by grabbing the player directly.

In Chapter 5-2, a dying Prosciutto will activate Grateful Dead thirty seconds into the battle. Unlike in Chapter 5-1, Grateful Dead does not physically appear, and the only way to deactivate the effect is to Stand Shoot Prosciutto, putting him out of commission permanently.

Prosciutto / Grateful Dead
Commands
Normal Mode
Stand Mode
PS Square.png
Normal Punch Attack (3x)
Tackle (while moving)
Too slow!
You can't escape! (Moving left)
PS Cross.png
Grow old!
Directly is fastest! (Moving left)

Non-Playable Character

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
 
 
PPPVerBG.png
Aging Everything ver.
  
Rarity: PPPGR.pngPPPLimited.png
Max Power: 1601
Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:
 
Skill: The Grateful Dead
PPPSkill1.png
Erases Cheer panels by color


At lower SLs, the Cheers which are erased are prioritised by the highest number of panels
 
Skill Lv 1
# of Erased Panels: 2
Cooldown: 80
 
Skill Lv 2
# of Erased Panels: 3
Cooldown: 80
 
Skill Lv 3
# of Erased Panels: 3
Cooldown: 75
 
Skill Lv 4
# of Erased Panels: 4
Cooldown: 75
 
Skill Lv 5
# of Erased Panels: 4
Cooldown: 70

 
Prosciutto
 
 
PPPVerBG.png
Grateful Resolve ver.
 
Rarity: PPPGR.pngPPPLimited.pngPPPVoiced.png
Max Power: 1797
Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:
 
Skill: It's faster when I do it directly
PPPSkill1.png
Erases partner 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
 
Skill Lv 2
# of Erased Panels: 10
Cooldown: 80
 
Skill Lv 3
# of Erased Panels: 10
Cooldown: 75
 
Skill Lv 4
# of Erased Panels: 16
Cooldown: 75
 
Skill Lv 5
# of Erased Panels: 16
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.

Twister (ツイスター)Link to this section
 
Debut
JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 8: Nero Nero Island
Type
Artificial Humanoid
Ability
Unknown
 
Prosciutto Cappano and Twister

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, Cioccolata (Universe 37), Secco (Universe 37), Pesci (Universe 37), Ghiaccio (Universe 37), and Melone (Universe 37) ambush and murder them. Secco's Evil Dead conceals the harbor, making their actions invisible to those within the island, such as Bruno Bucciarati (Universe 37). One man manages to escape and tries waving desperately toward Morioh for help before he is killed as well.

 
Jumping into Morioh

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

  • Prosciutto trying.png

    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

  • 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


  • 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

  • Squadra Esecuzioni vs the Boss of Passione

  • 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


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

  1. ↑ [citation needed]
  2. ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-00
  3. ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 8: Nero Nero Island
  4. ↑ VIZ 2019 Interview with Araki

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