Pannacotta Fugo
Pannacotta Fugo (パンナコッタ・フーゴ, Pannakotta Fūgo) is a primary ally featured in the fifth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Vento Aureo. He is the protagonist of the light novel Purple Haze Feedback.
A young and quick-tempered strategist, Fugo is a member of Bucciarati's team and, by extension, Passione. He follows Giorno and Bucciarati in their mission to protect Trish Una.
In addition to being one of the more calculated members on the team, he possesses the particularly deadly Stand, Purple Haze.
Appearance
Pannacotta Fugo is a young man of slim to average build with spiky hair. He has large bangs going down the right side of his face, the quantity of which varies throughout his appearances.
Fugo wears a two-piece suit filled with holes on the sleeves and legs. Originally his jacket had a hole on the chest as well, but past chapter 469 it is portrayed as a one-button suit jacket. He also wears a belt to support his pants and a tie with a strawberry pattern. His shoes have the same strawberry pattern on the front of them. In his earliest appearances, he had earrings with wishing lamp symbols on them.
In the past, he wore a collared shirt underneath his jacket and kept his hair shorter.
According to Araki, Fugo actually wears a thong under his suit.[3]
Color Schemes
Personality
Pannacotta Fugo is a serious and caring but easily enraged youth, ultimately being a restrained individual.[4]
Fugo has a very caring personality, as shown in his past when he brings a young Narancia, who was suffering from hunger and from an eye disease, into a restaurant and asks Bucciarati to give him food.[5] He even continues to greatly care for Narancia, tutoring him[6] and acting protective of him at times. Fugo is usually a friendly member of the group, easily mingling with the turbulent Mista and Narancia,[7] being the first to greet Trish Una,[8] and openly acknowledging Giorno's ability and greatly praising him after their fight together.[9]
However, once upset Fugo is quite hotheaded and violent. It is stated that he dropped out of school because he bashed his teacher with an encyclopedia.[10] He was also shown to violently stab Narancia with a fork and slam his head over a table when the latter made a basic mistake[6] and jabbing him in the stomach with keys when he repeatedly restated orders incorrectly.[11] His Stand, when shown to be belligerent, is said to reflect this aspect of his personality.[12] The anime adaptation expands upon this, showing that Fugo was mentally unstable because of the pressure of his parents to achieve the highest academic grades, containing violent or even murderous impulses during his entire youth. Fugo only became openly angry at a lecherous teacher and has never since tried to solve his anger issues.[13]
Fugo is also a very intelligent and serious member. Though he did indeed drop out of school in the end, it still stands that his academic ability allowed him to enter university level at the age of only 13.[10] During Team Bucciarati's bodyguarding mission, he was one of the most cautious and would frequently advise for the safer option. When presented with the choice to stay with Bucciarati's group and betray the Boss or leave and seek safety, Fugo deserted the group, having resigned to the logical reasoning of the group inevitably having to battle The Boss.[14]
Abilities
Stand
Purple Haze
Fugo's Stand Purple Haze releases a deadly flesh-eating virus via capsules on his hand, killing any nearby lifeform in 30 seconds.
Purple Haze Distortion
In the light novel Purple Haze Feedback, Fugo's Stand evolves into Purple Haze Distortion. Its viruses improve, now capable of eating other viruses, allowing Fugo to treat himself and his allies for viral infections.
History
Background
Fugo was born into a wealthy family in Naples. He performed extremely well in his studies, having boasted an IQ of 152. At the age of 13, Fugo had already entered a university to study law, although he had a poor relationship with his professors. At some point, he beat one of the professors with an encyclopedia. From that point onward, Fugo's life grew worse and worse until he joined Bruno Bucciarati's gang.
One day, Fugo came across a hungry and diseased boy named Narancia Ghirga digging through trashcans for food. While Narancia didn't expect much from the stranger, Fugo would bring him to a restaurant in order to be fed, much to the gratitude of the older boy. However, Fugo did not know that this action would lead Narancia to try to join his gang as a result of the encounter. Eventually, the two end up on the same team, and Fugo becomes a teacher figure to Narancia, while at the same time being trusted as Bucciarati's second-in-command.
The team was eventually visited by a florist, whom Fugo presented to Bucciarati after performing a background check. The florist proceeded to claim that his daughter was killed by her boyfriend, the sculptor Scolippi, and asked for revenge. On another note, the team was also requested to investigate the recent attack on "Leaky-Eye" Luca. Fugo subsequently drove Mista to Scolippi's apartment so that he would investigate the matter. However, Bucciarati worried about Mista who was acting paranoid all the way and decided to follow him, tasking Fugo with investigating Luca's case instead. Fugo left but returned because Mista had forgotten his tape recorder and Mista suddenly landed on the car's roof. Fugo was wounded and confused about the situation with Scolippi, and Bucciarati was finally the one to go investigate the attack on Luca.
The anime adaptation expands on Fugo's background. Due to his high intellect, his parents put a large amount of pressure on him to excel in his studies, the stress of which caused Fugo to develop his violent temper. At one point he almost attempted to stab his own father in the back, before stopping himself.
Later in his life, during his time in university, Fugo was looking for study materials in the school library. One of his professors approached him and attempted to seduce him. Despite Fugo asking that he ceased, the professor continued to urge him, even offering to reveal the questions to his next test. Having finally been pushed past his breaking point, Fugo flies into a rage and relentlessly beats the man with an encyclopedia. Fugo was arrested for the assault and became the target of gossip among the other students. Although his parents kept him from going to prison, they disowned him and left him on his own.
Fugo began living on the streets, committing petty crimes such as shoplifting and pick-pocketing to survive. Ironically, this lifestyle allowed him to make full use of his genius, and he utilized his knowledge of the law to keep himself out of trouble. One day, when Fugo was caught attempting to dine and dash, he caught the eye of the gangster Bruno Bucciarati who was impressed by his knowledge of the law. After Fugo relays his life's events to Bucciarati, he is offered a position in Bucciarati's gang, as a member of a team he planned on building. Fugo initially declined, feeling that his temper would be too volatile to work with anyone, even going so far as to claim he could kill Bucciarati himself. However, he was ultimately convinced by Bucciarati's promise to find a use for his temper. After taking Polpo's test and developing Purple Haze, Fugo formally joined Bucciarati's team.
Vento Aureo
Meeting Giorno Giovanna
Fugo was initially introduced helping Narancia with basic arithmetic. This turns violent after Narancia gets the answer wrong, which then Fugo strikes him with a fork. Narancia almost retaliates with a knife before Bucciarati introduces Giorno into the gang. Fugo witnesses Leone Abbacchio's attempt at hazing Giorno, who shockingly swallows the cup of piss Abbacchio has served him, without revealing his ability. Fugo is mildly impressed at the new guy's act.
Polpo's Treasure
Later, Bucciarati brings his team toward Capri so that they can seize a treasure Polpo had told Bucciarati to hide. With that treasure, Bucciarati would be promoted to the rank of capo as soon as he got it and gave it to the organization. The team was attacked by Mario Zucchero and Fugo was the third to be incapacitated. Thankfully, Bucciarati and Abbacchio were able to find out Zucchero and defeat him. Mista tries to interrogate and torture Zucchero about any ally. When Mista and Narancia begin dancing as the sun threatens to burn Zucchero's eye, Fugo tags along and performs a choreography with them. Abbacchio finds out that Zucchero has called his ally, who is sure to have arrived in Capri by now since Bucciarati took a detour to erase his traces. Giorno and Mista are sent to Capri at Giorno's suggestion, and Mista is able to defeat Sale.
In a public bathroom, Fugo gives Mista first aid and is forced to staple his bullet wounds himself because Mista refuses to go to the hospital and miss the treasure. The capo Pericolo appears with a companion. Bucciarati then reveals that the treasure was behind a urinal. After a quick check, Pericolo takes the treasure and makes Bucciarati a capo. However, he also immediately gives him a mission: to bodyguard the Boss's daughter, Trish Una, against a team of assassins gone rogue. Trish is revealed to be Pericolo's companion. When Fugo tries to greet her, she asks him to take off his jacket and then swipes her hands on it. The team leaves Capri.
Protecting Trish Una
The party hides Trish Una in a house in a vineyard out of town. Narancia is then chosen to buy supplies for the time being. Fugo instructs Narancia to get groceries and other supplies while making sure their location is not found by making several U-turns, driving in circles and switching cars. When Narancia repeats the directions incorrectly, Fugo keys him in the stomach repeatedly until he decides to simply make a map for Narancia to use. While out, Narancia would have a close encounter with Formaggio, a member of the traitorous group La Squadra Esecuzioni, and would accidentally let the map slip into his hands. After Narancia returns, the gang is ordered by the Boss to retrieve a key that would help them get to the Boss's location safely and undetected.
Battle Against Illuso
Fugo goes with Giorno and Leone Abbacchio to Pompeii for the key, and while walking among the ruins, spots an enemy Stand User in a mirror behind a column. He warns the other two of their stalker, though the both of them agree that there's nobody behind said pillar. Looking back and seeing nobody as well, Fugo looks into the mirror and sees their enemy approaching. He warns Giorno and Abbacchio, only for the two to be left even more confused. With his allies on the verge of being attacked, Fugo is left with no choice but to push them out of the way of the mirror, before hitting the ground and noticing they've disappeared. He gets up to search for them and is immediately attacked by the enemy Stand User and sent into a trash can with a punch. Fugo demands where Giorno and Abbacchio are, but notices that his watch had moved from his left hand to his right and that the numbers have been flipped backwards.
Abbacchio describes Purple Haze as a Stand that reflects Fugo's violent side, and a bird drops out of the sky and melts. Purple Haze's ability is revealed to unleash a deadly flesh-melting virus, though in the presence of Illuso and his ability to separate Stand and user, Fugo is quickly beaten and left with serious injuries. The majority of the battle afterward is left up to Giorno and Abbacchio. After beating Abbacchio, Illuso attacks Giorno when he sees him with the key, seemingly just staring at it without running away. This turns out to be part of Giorno's plan, as he infected himself with Purple Haze's virus and spreads it to Illuso easily. When Illuso severs his hand and escapes, Giorno also reveals that he's created a snake that follows him, allowing Fugo to control Purple Haze on the other side without needing to see Illuso. Purple Haze catches and brutally kills him.
Though Fugo is saved, he becomes deeply concerned for Giorno, who is doomed to die within the next minute due to the virus. Giorno then reveals that the snake that tracked Illuso also has an anti-venom for Purple Haze's virus due to it being created where the virus was still present and injects himself with its blood using Gold Experience. Astonished, Fugo watches Giorno writhe in pain from the virus being forcefully purged from his body, and he begins to ponder at the calculated risks that Giorno takes, despite not completely understanding what he could be thinking. He then openly salutes Giorno for risking his life in order to beat their enemy while keeping everyone alive. Giorno, on the other hand, tells him to salute Abbacchio, who also risked his life.
Express Train to Florence
On the key are further instructions to take the next train to Florence then Venice. On the way there, Fugo looks at Trish and internally sympathizes with her as being a target because of an estranged father is certainly traumatizing. However, Mista interprets this as Fugo trying to peek at her breasts, before Trish adjusting herself in her seat allows them to briefly view her nipple, stupefying the two. The car suddenly brakes, and Fugo is thrown into Trish's chest. Already embarrassed, Mista makes the situation worse for Fugo when he begs for mercy and makes it sound like Fugo was trying to groupe her.
The team retrieves the turtle Coco Jumbo, whose power Mr.President allows the team to hide inside of a room in the turtle's shell. During the ride, the assassins Prosciutto and Pesci attack the train. Prosciutto makes everyone in the train age at a dramatic rate, and Fugo is among the most severely hits and spends the fight knocked out by old age. Thankfully, Bucciarati and Mista manage to defeat the enemy duo. However, the train is stopped during the fight.
To escape their enemies, the team tries to hitch a ride on a truck, hidden in Coco Jumbo, but the truck is stopped because Mista has to knock out the driver. Spending some time on the Via Appia, the team eventually reach a parking lot and try to steal a car. Unbeknownst to the rest of the team, Bucciarati and Trish are attacked by an enemy Stand named Baby Face but Giorno manages to get rid of it and its User. The team manage to lose the trail of the hitmen and arrive safely in Venice.
Leaving the Team
The team then reach the island of San Giorgio Maggiore where Bucciarati escorts Trish to the church where he is supposed to deliver her to the Boss. Meanwhile, the gang waits on the boat for Bucciarati to return. Fugo asks Giorno for a bottle of water, and proceeds to drink, although he does not remember ever being handed it or thanking Giorno. This, among other sudden and strange happenings, leaves Giorno suspicious at what might be happening within the church. Giorno runs towards the church and the rest of the team follow him.
In the church, the team is shocked to find a wounded Bucciarati, still with Trish. After they get out of the church, he informs the group of his defection from the gang, revealing the Boss's intention to kill Trish. Fugo is the first to speak up, claiming the idea of going against the Boss and Passione is merely suicide. What more, this act is done all in the name of a girl they barely know. He then witnesses first-hand all of his teammates choosing to follow Bucciarati. To his shock, even Narancia decides to jump in the water and swim for the boat. As the only one not to betray Passione, Fugo is left all by himself, standing at the docks of the San Giorgio Maggiore church.
In the anime, after Narancia dies, Fugo is seen one last time walking in the streets of Naples realizing that something has gone wrong.
Novels
Golden Heart, Golden Ring
(The information below derives from a Light Novel not written by Araki. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.)
After leaving the group, Fugo receives new orders to work under Sogliola Lopez and along with Rigatoni to wipe out the now traitorous Team Bucciarati. Fugo is tasked with stalking Coniglio and regularly unleash Purple Haze around her to cause a maximum of casualties. This way, The Cure will absorb the pain and suffering and grow in size to the point of going berserk. Disgusted by this plan, Fugo decides to obey the orders but also set things up so that Team Bucciarati wins anyway. Fugo is seen three times by Coniglio. First at the hotel where she works and where Fugo uses Purple Haze; a second time when she's brought to the hospital and he uses Purple Haze on the patients at night. However, the third time, Fugo confronts Coniglio and tells her that she is able to heal everyone.
Fugo joins Lopez, observing Lopez's operation of eliminating the traitors. The Cure and Coniglio eventually appear to fight Team Bucciarati but Coniglio wakes up. Remembering Fugo's words, Coniglio manages to tame The Cure. Meanwhile, Lopez decides to retreat and Fugo leaves him. Fugo is last seen by Team Bucciarati walking away.
Purple Haze Feedback
(The information below derives from a Light Novel not written by Araki. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.)
The light novel reveals a version of Fugo's past. Fugo was an intelligent child who didn't get along with either his wealthy family who pushed him to academic excellence, nor his peers who looked down on him because of his lineage. The only person he loved was his grandmother, but unable to attend to her funeral because of his studies, he bashed a teacher in the head with a dictionary who taunted him about his grandmother and was thrown out of the university for it. Meeting Bruno Bucciarati in prison, they sympathized and Fugo joined Passione. Fugo bonded with his team, especially Narancia whom he introduced to Bucciarati. At the same time Fugo had been carrying out multiple assassinations, missions he kept secret from Bruno, knowing he wouldn't condone such actions. Fugo found himself conflicted between the moral wrongness of his world and his incapacity in changing it.
After Diavolo's defeat and Giorno Giovanna takes over as the new Boss of Passione. Fugo goes into hiding for six months but is found and summoned to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan where he meets Guido Mista. Mista orders Fugo to assassinate Massimo Volpe and the rest of Passione's narcotic team to prove his loyalty. He also assigns Sheila E to accompany Fugo to help him. Fugo and Sheila meet Cannolo Murolo in a hotel and exchange information on the narcotic team; Passione had apparently used Volpe's Manic Depression to synthesize high-quality drugs for free, leading to Passione's quick ascension in the drug business. Fugo reveals that Volpe was once his classmate, albeit they weren't familiar with each other. Sheila also reveals that she joined Passione to kill Illuso, an assassin responsible for killing Sheila's sister; and felt grateful to Giorno Giovanna for avenging her. Murolo's stand All Along Watchtower divines the location of the narcotic team in Taormina, Sicily. They decide to investigate the island.
In Sicily, Fugo wonders why Giorno specifically handpicked him to assassinate Volpe. Sheila is lured away from her team by Mario Zucchero, who, after a brief fight, is revealed to be a bait. Meanwhile, Vladimir Kocaqi goes on to meet Fugo and Murolo in the Teatro Greco and both are trapped by his stand, Rainy Day Dream Away. Sheila finally meets Kocaqi, who reveals his tragic past during World War II and defeats her as well. Fugo then throws himself into the sky and exploits Kocaqi's stand to hit him fatally with Purple Haze. Fugo, Sheila, and Murolo track them up to Ortygia, Syracuse. On the way, their helicopter is attacked by Angelica Attanasio's Nightbird Flying, which incapacitates the pilot, Murolo, Sheila, and Fugo, sending their helicopter into the sea. Fugo wakes Sheila up accidentally, who saves them both, leaving Murolo's fate unknown. They decide to steal a car. The local population then controlled by Angelica goes on to attack Fugo and Sheila but they escape with the car. Fugo is then thrown out of the car by Voodoo Child as Sheila wanted the team to split up. Assailed by a mob, Fugo almost succumbs to them when Angelica expires, freeing Fugo again. Sheila, having been defeated, is held hostage at the Temple of Apollo.
Fugo finally confronts Volpe, and having finally found a common point with Sheila, understands the empathy his old companions felt for each other. His newfound resolution upgrades Purple Haze in time before Volpe can make a fatal blow, Fugo, having kept a virus capsule in his mouth, breaks it and sprays the virus into Volpe's face, who dies horribly. Fugo then breaks another capsule to counter the previous virus and manages to survive. Hospitalized, Fugo nevertheless notices that his Stand isn't the same as before.
A week later, Fugo meets Giorno in a restaurant and, after a brief chat, Giorno tells Fugo that he always thought differently from his peers, and this difference unconsciously infuriated Fugo, leading to his short temper and that the assassination's true purpose was to make Fugo overcome his own demons. Given a photo of his old team, Fugo finally swears loyalty to Giorno.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 456: 5 Plus 1
- Chapter 457: Find Polpo's Fortune!
- Chapter 458: The Mystery of Soft Machine, Part 1
- Chapter 459: The Mystery of Soft Machine, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 460: Moody Blues Strikes Back, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 461: Moody Blues Strikes Back, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 462: Sex Pistols Appears, Part 1
- Chapter 463: Sex Pistols Appears, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 468: The Hidden Six-Hundred Million Yen Stash
- Chapter 469: Capo Bucciarati; The First Order from the Boss
- Chapter 470: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 1 (Flashback)
- Chapter 472: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 3 (Flashback)
- Chapter 475: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 6 (Cover only)
- Chapter 478: The Second Order from the Boss: "Retrieve the Key!"
- Chapter 479: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 1
- Chapter 480: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 2
- Chapter 481: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 3
- Chapter 482: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 4 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 483: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 5 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 484: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 6
- Chapter 485: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 7
- 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 492: The Grateful Dead, Part 5
- Chapter 496: The Grateful Dead, Part 9
- Chapter 499: The Grateful Dead, Part 12
- Chapter 500: Baby Face, Part 1
- Chapter 501: Baby Face, Part 2
- Chapter 502: Baby Face, Part 3
- Chapter 503: Baby Face, Part 4
- Chapter 504: Baby Face, Part 5
- Chapter 507: Head to Venice!
- Chapter 508: Venice's Santa Lucia Station - Get the "OA-DISC"!
- Chapter 511: White Album, Part 3
- Chapter 516: The Boss's Last Orders
- Chapter 519: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 2
- Chapter 522: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 5
- Chapter 523: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 6
- Chapter 524: The "G" in Guts (Cover only)
- Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1 (Cover only)
- Chapter 590: Epilogue: "Sleeping Slaves" (Flashback)
- Chapter 591: Sleeping Slaves, Part 2 (Flashback)
- Chapter 592: Sleeping Slaves, Part 3 (Voice only)
- Chapter 593: Sleeping Slaves, Part 4 (Voice only)
- Chapter 594: Sleeping Slaves, Part 5 (Flashback)
Anime Appearances- Golden Wind Episode 4: Joining the Gang
- Golden Wind Episode 5: Find Polpo's Fortune!
- Golden Wind Episode 6: Moody Blues Strikes Back (Mentioned only)
- Golden Wind Episode 7: Sex Pistols Appears, Part 1
- Golden Wind Episode 9: The First Order from the Boss
- Golden Wind Episode 10: The Hitman Team
- Golden Wind Episode 11: Narancia's Aerosmith
- Golden Wind Episode 12: The Second Order from the Boss
- Golden Wind Episode 13: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze
- Golden Wind Episode 13.5: Inizio del vento aureo
- 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
- Golden Wind Episode 17: Baby Face
- Golden Wind Episode 18: Head to Venice!
- Golden Wind Episode 19: White Album (Flashback)
- Golden Wind Episode 20: The Boss's Last Orders
- Golden Wind Episode 21: The Mystery of King Crimson
- Golden Wind Episode 21.5: determinazione
- Golden Wind Episode 26: A Little Story from the Past ~My Name is Doppio~ (Eyecatch only)
- Golden Wind Episode 28.5: destino
- Golden Wind Episode 35: The Requiem Quietly Plays, Part 2
- Golden Wind Episode 38: Gold Experience Requiem (Flashback)
- Golden Wind Episode 39: Sleeping Slaves (Flashback)
Quotes
Quotes- “Is this your idea of a joke, you little punk?! How many times do I have to teach you before you finally learn?! You said that 6 times 5 is 30, so why the hell would your answer be less than 30!? You shit-brained idiot!”—Pannacotta Fugo, Chapter 456: 5 Plus 1
- “I'd like to order this man some spaghetti, if you don't mind!”—Pannacotta Fugo, Chapter 472: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 3
- “You'll be the one dying... once you've witnessed my Stand!”—Pannacotta Fugo, Chapter 479: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 1
- “I'm sorry, but none of us will board that boat. You aren't facing the facts. Nobody can survive in this world on ideals alone. We can't live without the gang.”—Pannacotta Fugo, Chapter 523: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 6
- “This is madness! What are they thinking!? All for a girl we met two days ago! A girl we've never even really talked to! She's nobody to us! We don't even know what kind of music Trish likes!”—Pannacotta Fugo seething, Chapter 523: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 6
- “As long as I live, I serve your dream. Please accept my body, my heart and my soul. That is my hope, and that is my future. I am yours. Our Giogio...”—Pannacotta Fugo, Purple Haze Feedback
Creation and Development
In Bunko Volume 10, Araki explains that the plot originally had Fugo working as a spy for Diavolo that Giorno would have eventually been forced to kill. Having gone through grim feelings at the time, Araki couldn't handle the thought of betrayal of a dear friend and felt that the readers would have been disappointed had he followed through, thus the goodbye scene at the quay of San Giorgio Maggiore happened.[15] In All Star Battle, the game includes hypothetical pre-fight dialogue that suggests Fugo as a spy when he is pitted against Giorno, Bucciarati, Mista, or Diavolo.
Video Games
GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)
Fugo's regular moveset consists of lightweight attacks; in addition, he can use a special move that disperses the virus in a circle around Fugo, though this does not deplete Purple Haze's capsules. However, using the "Numbskull!" move causes Fugo to become enraged, changing his Normal Mode moveset entirely: Fugo uses heavier attacks, and his special move now disperses the virus in a straight line in front of him. Using the "Numbskull!" move again will restore Fugo's regular moveset.
Like Narancia, Fugo cannot move while in Stand Mode: the player takes direct control of Purple Haze. At the bottom right corner of the screen, Purple Haze's virus capsules are displayed, showing how many times Purple Haze can use the virus before he must use his refill ability. Purple Haze possesses powerful attacks, as well as a special move that allows it to throw a virus capsule at the enemy. If Purple Haze strays too far from its user, its compulsive tendency to clean itself will take over, and the Stand will be unable to move until it is recalled.
Heavy Combo (2x) (Enraged)
(Heavy)
- Another Story Mode: Chapters 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, 5-2, 6-2, 7-2, 11-2
All Star Battle (PS3)
Along with most of the Part 5 heroes, Fugo makes his comeback in All Star Battle, as a DLC character available for $1.99. He was confirmed in a special presentation for the game release alongside Iggy.
Unlike the previous game, Fugo can move if Purple Haze is activated, and it will follow Fugo much like the majority of Stand Users. As one of the mass majority of playable characters in the game with the "Stand" Style, Fugo can turn Purple Haze on/off, changing movesets, as well as having access to the Stand Rush ability returning from the Capcom game, being able to attack in conjunction with his Stand. Fugo has 950 HP.
Alongside the rest of Team Bucciarati and Ermes Costello, Fugo is one of the only characters who activate Resolve Mode instead of the normal Rumble Mode when low on health. In this state, attacks that do not result in hard knockdowns or blow-backs no longer phase the character.
During dialogues before fights with the remaining cast from Part 5, Fugo is painted as a traitor (much like Araki originally wanted him to be) as he feels remorse fighting his previous friends. Narancia is the only exception, as the two simply have an aggressive altercation.
- If Fugo wins a fight against Bucciarati, he will express anger at himself for not boarding the boat.
- If facing Diavolo, the Boss will appear disappointed at Fugo for having turned traitor again, implying that if Fugo had later rejoined his friends before Part 5's end, he would have needed face Diavolo. If Fugo wins, he'll simply state that the Boss's defeat was for having called him 'brazen'.
ON GROUND Fugo can summon or recall his Purple Haze, changing the way he plays
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ON GROUND Fugo lunges forward in a shoulder tackle. Fugo's skills can be performed instantly following this move. (Comboable)
Exclusive to Fugo is a Capsule Icon that displays how many of Purple Haze's six bulbs/capsules are available. The capsules will only reload after Fugo uses his HHA, GHA, or when a new round starts. Certain attacks will release Purple Haze's Homicidal Virus, an unblockable purple cloud of poison that damages the opponent over time. However, Fugo may suffer from its effects if he comes into contact as well.
+ 3 ATK Buttons ON GROUND
(<20% health)When low on health, Fugo can directly evolve Purple Haze into Purple Haze Distortion without needing to spend Heart Heat executing his GHA. Fugo calls out for Distortion as he grits his teeth and Purple Haze instantly transforms. Appearance-wise, Purple Haze Distortion loses its red irides, back spikes, loincloth, and boots, and its armor pieces and helmet turn black.
As Distortion, the performance of Fugo's skills is increased while his Stand is active. For the effects of the Homicidal Virus, Fugo now takes drastically minimalized damage, while his opponent inversely takes much more damage and at a faster rate. Distortion will last for the rest of the battle. Fugo's Capsules are completely reloaded when evolving into Distortion.
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ON GROUND Any attack marked with a star (☆) (Normal) or diamond (◇) (Stand) allows Purple Haze to break a single capsule open and release the Homicidal Virus.
+ // ON GROUND Fugo summons Purple Haze to fly a distance forward and deliver a strong hook. (Comboable through Puttsun Cancel)
+ // ON GROUND Fugo swiftly takes out a fork and stabs with it at face-height. If it connects, Fugo will grab the opponent by the neck with his other hand, then slam them into the ground hard enough for them to bounce.
+ // ON GROUND Purple Haze unleashes a wild barrage of punches.
As Distortion, the number of hits, as well as damage dealt, is increased. (Comboable through Puttsun Cancel)
+ // ON GROUND After a short delay, Purple Haze delivers a downward punch while moving forward. This move is a Stand Rush skill that Fugo can disconnect from to attack the opponent while it is executing.
As Distortion, the same punch will hit twice, dealing more damage and improving combo utility. (Comboable through Puttsun Cancel)
x2 + // ON GROUND Purple Haze punches the ground, automatically breaking a capsule and releasing the virus, although contact for Fugo himself is unavoidable. This move is a Stand Rush skill that Fugo can disconnect from to attack the opponent while it is executing.
As Distortion, Purple Haze's punch can now also hit the opponent as well in a low attack that cannot be blocked if they are not crouching (Comboable through Puttsun Cancel).
+ // ON GROUND A Throw. Purple Haze flies forward and reaches out. If it connects, Purple Haze will grab the opponent by the neck and punch them in the face, before throwing them up into the air and wildly pummeling them.
As Distortion, the number of hits nearly doubles and damage dealt is increased.
ON GROUND Purple Haze holds the opponent down as Fugo relentlessly kicks them.
+ 2 ATK Buttons ON GROUND Purple Haze flies out in a tempestuous flurry of punches, with the final punch breaking a capsule and releasing the virus. Fugo himself states that Purple Haze attacks like it's about to explode, and retreats like a storm. The HHA will restore up to 3 Capsules on activation (the Capsule broken during the attack itself does not spend from Fugo's Capsules). Damage dealt is slightly increased as Distortion.
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ON GROUND Fugo, facing away from his opponent, openly claims that he's made a decision worth betting everything on, before he turns around and reveals a capsule between his teeth. He then forcefully bites down and blows the virus cloud forward. If they are hit, the opponent will start rapidly melting from the virus as a close-up of their skin dissolving is shown and they let out an agonizing scream. Purple Haze Distortion, hardly able to contain its rage, begins to violently and relentlessly beat them, spreading the virus into their system even more. Distortion finishes by delivering a devastating spinning punch that sends them flying as they're completely eradicated.
If Purple Haze has not already evolved into Purple Haze Distortion, executing this GHA will also accomplish it, regardless if it connects or not. The GHA also completely reloads Fugo's Capsules. Of note is that Fugo's use of a capsule between his teeth to unleash the attack is in reference to his first demonstration of Distortion's power during his final battle against Massimo Volpe in Purple Haze Feedback, while Distortion's violent assault is in reference to his fight with Illuso at the same time.
Along with Funny Valentine's GHA, Fugo's is the only special move to alter the contrast of the screen (resulting in a more black and white combination of colors to add more intensity to the special, and obscure the sight of his opponent dissolving).
Also, the events from the novel Purple Haze Feedback appears in the game as an extra chapter under the Part 5 Story Mode. The player controls Fugo and faces off against Giorno (with Gold Experience Requiem activated at the beginning of battle, permanently). After the fight, Fugo swears loyalty to Giorno, calling him "GioGio".
Due to his lines, moves, and some special moves, Fugo is the only character in the game who shares mannerism from both the manga storyline and a light novel.
Fugo's default color makes his hair yellow and his clothes green, but one of his alternate color schemes makes him look similar to his previous game appearance (with white hair and maroon clothes).
Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)
Fugo was confirmed for the game alongside Giorno, Mista, and Narancia. In Eyes of Heaven, all references to Purple Haze Feedback have been removed, including the existence of Purple Haze Distortion. Because of this change, Fugo's moveset and dialogue have been altered accordingly. The game still features theoretical interactions between him and the other Part 5 characters in the context that they're encountering each other after Team Bucciarati's betrayal: Fugo still remains a reluctant member of Passione who interacts with his former allies with some level of regret, either shown awkwardly chatting if paired up with them, or hesitantly preparing to battle if matched against them.
As a Stand User, Fugo is one of many characters with wildly varied abilities that grant him uniqueness in battle. Similar to All Star Battle, Fugo's attacks allow him to unleash Purple Haze's Homicidal Virus. Anyone infected slowly loses health over time and takes increased damage from all sources. The virus is potent enough to even break health gauges by itself, contrasting other health-depleting status ailments whose effects are barred from doing the same. However, Fugo himself and even his own partner are not immune to being infected. Of note is that if Fugo is guarding when the Homicidal Virus breaks a health gauge of his, he will not be Downed nor gain the associated invincibility.
Similar to Fugo's Purple Haze Distortion power-up in All Star Battle, entering Dual Combo mode or Soul Succession will affect the virus. Until the Dual Combo window ends or the Soul Succession health bar is broken, the virus will do more damage to enemies, less damage to Fugo, and won't stagger him upon being infected. While this effect is active, the large virus cloud created when a capsule is broken against the ground is unavailable. All broken capsules will create the smaller cloud, and the visual effect of the cloud itself has changed.
- Capsule Icon: A display above Fugo's health gauge shows his current amount of Purple Haze's Homicidal Virus Capsules, out of 6. When a capsule is broken, it will leave a temporary purple cloud of the virus as a trap. The capsules will slowly replenish over time, and will also instantly reset to full upon a Dual Combo, DHA, or Soul Succession activating.
- Style Action - Homicidal Virus: Fugo summons Purple Haze to fire off a single one of its Homicidal Virus Capsules. If a capsule makes contact with the ground, it will become a large cloud with immense vertical range, but if it hits a wall, obstacle, or opponent, the cloud produced will be considerably smaller. If not locked on, Purple Haze will fire the capsule downward and at an angle towards the ground, the resulting cloud's range stopping short of Fugo himself. If locked on, the capsule will be fired at Fugo's target as a straight-flying projectile. Any skill where Purple Haze attacks also allows the Stand to consume a capsule and release the virus.
- Once you see my ability, you'll die.: Purple Haze flies forward before delivering a downward punch, knocking down any opponent it hits. Fugo's Style Action can be inputted to release a cloud of the Homicidal Virus if it successfully makes contact.
- Hit them!: Purple Haze attacks by unleashing a wild barrage of 16 punches, first throwing a single punch, then the rest after a short delay with the last punch sending opponents flying. Any opponent caught by the first punch is guaranteed to be hit by the remaining 15. Fugo's Style Action can be inputted to release a cloud of the Homicidal Virus if it successfully makes contact.
- Nobody stand near Purple Haze when he punches...: Fugo temporarily powers up Purple Haze, causing the next attack that releases the Homicidal Virus attack to instead consume and unleash 3 capsules at once, the outer capsules having diverging paths. This causes the Style Action to always fire downwards, regardless if Fugo is locked onto a target or not. When done from high places, the effective range of the Homicidal Virus is increased to cover large areas.
- EX - Once you see my ability, you'll die.: Fugo is granted super armor until the punch is thrown, and Purple Haze flies farther and with increased speed.
- EX - Hit them!: The attack deals more damage, and Fugo is granted super armor for the entire duration of the attack.
JoJolities
- We'll be in trouble too, if we get too close!: Fugo must use his Style Action 3 times. (200 Points)
- You brainless pile of crap!: Fugo must connect a Powerful Attack as the second step of a ground combo. (200 Points)
- Nobody stand near Purple Haze when he punches...: Fugo must use "Nobody stand near Purple Haze when he punches...". (300 Points)
- BushaaAAAAA: Fugo must connect "Hit them!" 3 times. Interestingly enough, the Homicidal Virus that can be released through this attack also counts as the attack connecting. (500 Points)
- I can infect and kill you within 30 seconds!: Fugo must Retire an opponent either while they're infected with the Homicidal Virus, or with it. (800 Points)
Dual Heat Attacks
- Solo - Ferocity is when you attack explosively, and then disperse like a storm...: Purple Haze punches the opponent off-balance while breaking a capsule, causing them to become infected with the Homicidal Virus as Fugo begins to define what "ferocity" is. The Stand, hardly able to contain its rage, begins to violently and relentlessly beat the opponent, spreading the virus into their system even more, all while Fugo himself calmly asserts that ferocity is "attacking like an explosion, then retreating like a storm". Purple Haze finishes by delivering a devastating spinning punch that sends them flying as they're completely eradicated.
- With Narancia - Two people, two short fuses!: Fugo has Purple Haze assault the opponent, firing its Virus Capsules at them after sending them flying. He then prompts Narancia to attack, with the two watching as Aerosmith shoots both the opponent and the capsules surrounding them, causing the capsules to break open and the target to completely melt.
Fugo is given a third alternate costume. The costume is based on the various flashbacks from his early Passione days, wearing a collared shirt under his top and another layer of pants underneath as well. His hair is also shorter overall, and his bangs are styled differently.
Tournament
He is paired with Noriaki Kakyoin in the Eyes of Heaven Tournament, but was eliminated in the preliminaries by Pet Shop and Kars.
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JORGE JOESTAR
In the light novel JORGE JOESTAR, an incarnation of Fugo lives in the 37th universe. Fugo has the same appearance as his original universe counterpart, but wields a different unnamed Stand. His Stand never seems to be used in the story, but according to Bucciarati37, it is capable of spreading mass delusions to large crowds.[16]
Fugo helps Giorno? and the others in Passione with tracking down their boss. He is with the gang in Arrow Cross House when George Joestar investigates the mysterious deaths of Diavolo and Kosaku Kawajiri37, who they assume is Yoshikage Kira at the time. Fugo points out that outside of the house, the sky of Morioh looks like the night sky even though it isn't night yet. There are no clouds, stars, or the moon. Instead, they all see a giant white whale swimming in the sky along with other giant fishes. Mista37 realizes that Morioh must be floating upside down in water.
While Abbacchio37, NYPD Blue, and George are performing their autopsies on the corpses, Mista mentions that they are all acting like freaks by touching Diavolo's body everywhere and then cackles along with Fugo. When Reimi Sugimoto37 gets her memories back and decides to take George back home, Fugo and Mista retort that George still hasn't solved the mystery. Reimi threatens that if Fugo and Mista don't listen to her, they would never escape, since they are inside her and Cube House has no doors or windows. Fugo and Mista panic trying to look for exits, and encounter the tesseract function of Cube House for the first time.
Later, Bucciarati accuses Giorno of lying about something and raises his voice. Fugo and Mista run back into the room asking Bucciarati what is happening, but Bucciarati angrily yells at Fugo to shut up. When Giorno betrays them revealing that Diavolo was his alternate personality the whole time, Fugo attacks Giorno along with Mista and Abbacchio but their attacks do nothing.[17]
Gallery
Fugo stumbles upon Narancia Ghirga eating garbage
In an act of kindness, Fugo takes Narancia to a restaurant
Fugo stabs Narancia for getting a math question wrong
Fugo disciplining Narancia
Fugo is threatened by Narancia
Fugo and the others are introduced to Giorno Giovanna
Fugo watches Mista and Narancia torture Zucchero
Fugo, Narancia, & Mista's infamous 'torture dance'
Fugo bowing to Pericolo, along with rest of the members
With the rest of Team Bucciarati, when Bucciarati become a Capo of Passione
Fugo asked by Trish to take off his shirt
Fugo swears to Trish, Team Bucciarati will protect her
Fugo's clothes being used as a handkerchief by Trish
Fugo is disappointed with Trish's treatment of his clothes
Fugo praising and believing in Narancia
Fugo warns Narancia to be careful to avoid being trailed by an enemy
Fugo realizes Illuso is behind him
Fugo being drags into the Mirror World
Fugo finds himself stuck in the Mirror World
Man in the Mirror confronts Fugo
Fugo attacked by Man in the Mirror
Fugo resolves to battle Illuso
Fugo attempts to summon Purple Haze against Illuso
Unable to summon Purple Haze, much to his shock
Man in the Mirror pummelling Fugo
Fugo is attacked by rocks
Fugo gives Giorno praise for his actions
Team Bucciarati and Trish in the room of Mr.President
The Grateful Dead's ability affect on Fugo, Giorno and Abbacchio
Cover B, Chapter 457
Cover A, Chapter 458
Cover B, Chapter 458
Cover A, Chapter 462
Cover B, Chapter 462
Cover, Chapter 469
Cover, Chapter 470
Cover B, Chapter 475 (Tankobon)
Cover B, Chapter 475 (Magazine)
Cover B, Chapter 478
Cover A, Chapter 479
Cover B, Chapter 479
Cover, Chapter 484
Cover B, Chapter 486
Cover B, Chapter 489
Cover B, Chapter 496 (Tankobon)
Cover B, Chapter 496 (Magazine)
Cover B, Chapter 503
Cover B, Chapter 504
Tailpiece, Chapter 506
Cover A, Chapter 507
Cover, Chapter 508
Cover A, Chapter 519
Cover B, Chapter 519
Cover, Chapter 523
Cover, Chapter 524 (Tankobon)
Cover, Chapter 524 (Magazine)
Cover B, Chapter 544
Cover, Chapter 590
Fugo in the first preview
Fugo's first appearance, helping Narancia with math
Fugo is threatened by Narancia
Fugo meeting Giorno Giovanna
Abbacchio, Narancia and Fugo kicking Zucchero's headless body
Mista, Narancia and Fugo dancing
A Young Fugo witnessing Narancia eating garbage
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Team Bucciarati rejoices that Bucciarati is now a Capo
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Trish Una approaches Fugo
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Trish asks Fugo about her place in the gang
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Fugo swears to Trish that they will protect her safety at all costs
Trish using Fugo's shirt as a handkerchief to dry her hands
Upset of Trish's behavior, Fugo throws his jacket to the floor in a fit of anger
Fugo shows his absolute trust in Narancia
Fugo tells Narancia to be careful to avoid being trailed
Stabs Narancia with a rented car key
Fugo about to summon his Stand
Fugo's angry expression
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Fugo alongside his stand
Fugo, after realizing something has happened to his former friends.
A florist asking Fugo and Team Bucciarati to investigate his daughters death
Team Bucciarati in a diagram of Passione relationships
Fugo summoning Purple Haze in Fighting Gold
Fugo & Purple Haze in the ending credits for Part 5
Character key art
Expressions
Golden Wind Key Visual #1
Key visual
Golden Wind Key Visual #2
LUMINE x JOJO #2
Animedia 2018 Issue #12
Animate Girls Festival 2018
Wall Scroll
OIOI X Medicos Entertainment figure exihibition in Marui
Newtype 2019 Issue #1
Figure Exhibition Promo Art
Golden Wind Blu-ray Volume 4
6 Days left, Countdown to the Finale (Episode 38 & Episode 39)
Esperienza D'oro Special Event
2020 Calendar, July–August
Animate Girls Festival 2019
Golden Wind Blu-ray Volume 10
Animate Bonus Blu-ray Box Set
JoJo Viaggio in Italia d'oro (Gold Italy Tour)
2021 Calendar September–October
Golden Wind Wafers Wave #2
Medicos "JoJo-A New Departure" Vol.2 Event
2021 Canvas Illustration
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Winona (Coniglio's American friend) and Fugo
Sogliola Lopez and Fugo
Tankobon Cover, Purple Haze Feedback
Character introduction page, Purple Haze Feedback
Fugo's character design in Purple Haze Feedback
Purple Haze Distortion status page Purple Haze Feedback
Fugo pledging to Giorno in Purple Haze Feedback
Photo of Team Bucciarati in Purple Haze Feedback
Fugo with the gang in JORGE JOESTAR
Fugo points out the weird sky
2020 Artwork
Fugo's render in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Fugo and Purple Haze in an early build
Fugo's profile
Fugo realizes Illuso is behind him
Stage 4-1, Fugo vs. Illuso
Team Bucciarati
Fugo & Purple Haze as they appear in All Star Battle'
Fugo's render in All Star Battle
Fugo Costume A in All Star Battle
Fugo taunting, ASB
Fugo's win pose, ASB
Fugo executing his HHA, ASB English localization
Fugo's HHA, ASB English localization
Fugo's render in Eyes of Heaven
Pannacotta Fugo Normal, Eyes of Heaven
Fugo's intro in Eyes of Heaven
Fugo's Costume A',Eyes of Heaven
Fugo's alternate costume during his solo DHA, Eyes of Heaven
Fugo and Narancia's team, intro (Costume A), Eyes of Heaven
Team intro (Costume A), Eyes of Heaven
Fugo executing a DHA with Narancia, Eyes of Heaven
Fugo's win pose (Costume A), Eyes of Heaven
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Fugo with Team Bucciarati
Chara Heroes; Part 5 Vol.2
Super Action Statue (Limited Edition)
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Adventure Battle Card; Pannacotta Fugo
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Ferocious Fugo
Abbacchio & Fugo
Mr. President
San Giorgio Maggiore
Team Bucciarati
Pannacotta Fugo
Polpo's Hidden Fortune
Weiß Schwarz; Simmering Fury, Fugo
Simmering Fury, Fugo (Special)
Angry Lunatic Tendencies, Fugo
Haze of Death, Fugo
Haze of Death, Fugo (JoJo Rare)
Pioneer of Fate, Fugo (Promo)
Sudden Fury, Fugo
Concept art, JOJOVELLER
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Inside Illustration)
GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (Poster)
Team Bucciarati, Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012
Spine Art of Part 5
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chapter 479: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 1
- ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-20
- ↑ “Feelin’ JOJO”! Interview with Hirohiko Araki
- ↑ JOJOVELLER Stand Guide (『JOJOVELLER - STANDS』)
- ↑ Chapter 472: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 3
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chapter 456: 5 Plus 1
- ↑ Chapter 462: Sex Pistols Appears, Part 1
- ↑ Chapter 469: Capo Bucciarati; The First Order from the Boss
- ↑ Chapter 485: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 7
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Chapter 479: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 1, p.14
- ↑ Chapter 470: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 1
- ↑ Chapter 481: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze, Part 3
- ↑ Golden Wind Episode 12: The Second Order from the Boss
- ↑ Chapter 523: The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 6
- ↑ Vento Aureo Volume 10 Post Scriptum
- ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 16: Beyond II
- ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 15: Beyond
