Prosciutto
Prosciutto (プロシュート, Puroshūto) is a tertiary antagonist featured in the fifth 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 Stand, 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
Personality
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 underling(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. While he is severe, Prosciutto is also able to recognize the valor of his foes. Thus, although he chastises Bucciarati during their fight for an error in judgement, Prosciutto soon recognizes Bucciarati's resolve to sacrifice himself for his men and praises his ability as a capo.
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
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.
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's 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's 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 apartment 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.
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.
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
Manga Appearances- 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 Appearances- 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- “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! That's why we don't use those words. (「ブッ殺す」…そんな言葉は使う必要がねーんだ。なぜならオレやオレたちの仲間はその言葉を頭の中に思い浮かべた時には！実際に相手を殺っちまってもうすでに終わってるからだッ！だから使った事がねェーーーッ。, 'Bukkorosu'… son'na kotoba wa tsukau hitsuyō ga nē nda. Naze nara ore ya oretachi no nakama wa sono kotoba o atama no naka ni omoi ukabeta toki ni wa! Jissai ni aite o yatchimatte mō sudeni owatteru kara da! Dakara tsukatta koto ga neē.)”—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! (そしてハッキリと言っておくぜ。オレたちチームはな！そこら辺のナンバ
道路 や仲よしクラブで「ぶっ殺す」「ぶっ殺す」って大口叩いて仲間と心をなぐさめあってるような負け犬どもとはわけが違うんだからな。「ぶっ殺す」と心の中で思ったならッ！その時スデに行動は終わっているんだッ！, Soshite hakkiri to itte oku ze. Oretachi chīmu wa na! Sokora hen no Nanba Sutorīto ya nakayoshi kurabu de 'bukkorosu' 'bukkorosu' tte ōguchi hataite nakama to kokoro o nagusame atteru yōna make inu domo to wa wake ga chigau n dakara na. `Bukkorosu' to kokoro no naka de omotta nara! Sono toki sudeni kōdō wa owatte iru nda!)”—Prosciutto, Chapter 491: The Grateful Dead, Part 4 - “Glory... to you... Pesci... Kill him... Kill him, Pesci... I...am watching... over you... (栄光は…おまえに…ある…ぞ…やれ…やるんだ…ペッシ…オレは…おまえを見守って…いるぜ…, Eikō wa… omae ni… aru… zo… yare… yaru nda… Pesci… ore wa… omae o mimamotte… iru ze…)”—Prosciutto, Chapter 498: The Grateful Dead, Part 11
Video Games
GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)
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.
Tackle (while moving)
You can't escape! (Moving left)
Directly is fastest! (Moving left)
Eyes of Heaven (PS3/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)
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
Prosciutto was accidentally revealed to be in All-Star Battle R early through a screenshot posted to the game's official website on the day the game was announced, showing his name and part of his HUD portrait among an Arcade Mode list. He was officially announced as a playable character alongside Pesci on August 24, 2022.
While a Stand User, Prosciutto & Pesci's Style is listed as "Bro & Mammoni". Though he can mainly summon or dismiss The Grateful Dead, Prosciutto's Style in Stand OFF involves commanding Pesci to attack with Beach Boy, assisting him in battle; summoning The Grateful Dead dismisses Pesci and makes him to retreat.
Moveset
This section requires expansion.
+ 2 ATK Buttons ON GROUND A counter. Prosciutto goads his opponent towards himself by sticking his arm out. If struck by a non-GHA melee strike, he'll suddenly parry the opponent's attack with said arm, then uses the opportunity to summon The Grateful Dead who forcibly seizes them by the face and lifts them up. The Grateful Dead intensely focuses its aging power directly into the opponent, filling its Gauge to Lv MAX instantly.
Since this HHA results in the opponent being bounced off the ground, Prosciutto can follow up on the attack if quick enough, marking it one of few HHA in the game that do not definitively end a combo on success.
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ON GROUND Prosciutto gives Pesci the cue to attack in full force, prompting him to lunge forward and cast Beach Boy's line with all of his might. If it connects, Pesci begins a relentless assault with his Stand, its hook rapidly attacking the opponent by passing through multiple areas of their body as they're slowly strung up by the line. With one forceful yank, Pesci reels the opponent in and launches them flying at high speed towards Prosciutto, who summons The Grateful Dead to intercept with a powerful overhand punch to instantly knock them to the ground. Prosciutto moves to stand over the opponent, slowly pulls out Mista's revolver while stating La Squadra Esecuzioni's modus operandi, and finishes the attack by discharging three gunshots directly into their head.
Novels
JORGE JOESTAR
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
Telling Pesci how they don't need to say "I'll kill you"
Lost sight of Bucciarati
Prosciutto enters the train, continuing to chase Team Bucciarati
Ordering Pesci to attack the control room
Summoning his Stand to age everyone onboard the train
Prosciutto disguised as an old man, shielding Pesci
Aging Mista and Sex Pistols
Prosciutto changes back to his youthful appearance
Stomping on Pesci
Smacks Pesci as punishment for his weak heart
Telling Pesci that if he doesn't grow up, they can't win
Finishes his speech by picking up Mista's gun
Prosciutto shoots Mista
Prosciutto and Pesci continue to search for Team Bucciarati in the control room
Comforting Pesci
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 unzips 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
Crushed under the train wheels
Mortally wounded on the train wheels
Using his Stand and holding out long enough to give Pesci the chance to kill the gang
Prosciutto's last words
Prosciutto's death
Chapter 487, Cover B
Chapter 489, Cover A
Chapter 493, Cover A
Chapter 493, Cover B
Chapter 494, Cover A
Chapter 494, Cover B
Chapter 498, Cover B
Chapter 499, Cover B
Chapter 544, Cover B
Chapter 494 Tailpiece
La 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
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Falling out of the train alongside Bucciarati.
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
Prosciutto in Uragirimono no Requiem
OIOI X Medicos Entertainment figure exhibition in Marui
JoJo Cafe "Golden Wind Campaign in Harajauku"
Countdown illustration featuring Prosciutto and Pesci
Comiket 96
Golden Wind 2020 Calendar
Animate Girls Festival 2019
Wafer Card Illustrations
Golden Wind 2021 Calendar
Wafer Card Illustrations
Medicos "JoJo-A New Departure" Vol.1 Event
2021 Canvas Illustration
Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Fighting Bucciarati
Prosciutto and The Grateful Dead as Naples Station's stage hazard in Eyes of Heaven
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Render, All-Star Battle
Prosciutto & Pesci's intro
Prosciutto visible as "Battle 5" in an official screenshot of 'All-Star Battle Rs new Arcade Mode
Chara Heroes; Part 5 Vol.2
Statue Legend second color
Sentinel Figure Pen
Adventure Battle Card; Prosciutto
Grateful Prosciutto
The Grateful Dead
Naples Station: Platform 6
Big Brother, Prosciutto
Weiß Schwarz; Greatful Teachings, Prosciutto
Greatful Teachings, Prosciutto (JoJo Rare)
Significance of Resolution, Prosciutto & The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead (JoJo Rare)
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Inside Illustration)
Prosciutto illustration drawn for a sick fan
Sentinel coaster
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
- 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 Prosciutto'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
