Risotto Nero
Risotto Nero (リゾット・ネエロ, Rizotto Nēro) is a primary antagonist featured in the fifth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Vento Aureo, specifically the "King Crimson vs. Metallica" story arc.
Risotto Nero is the leader of La Squadra Esecuzioni and sends his squad-mates to battle Team Bucciarati; all in order to take the Boss's daughter Trish Una and use her to get to him. After he is the only one left, Risotto Nero tails Team Bucciarati up to Sardinia and confronts Vinegar Doppio on a beach in Costa Smeralda.
Risotto is a Stand User, and uses his magnetism-based Stand, Metallica, to battle Doppio.
Appearance
Risotto Nero is a 28-year-old tall man of muscular build.
He wears a black, hood-like headpiece from which hang several small, metallic baubles, bearing letters that make up his name. This piece hides his hair; though his light bangs (originally dark) almost reach his eyebrows. Light-eyed, his sclera are completely black.
Bare-chested, he wears a long, black, lapelless coat with straps crossing his chest in an X; and pants in thick horizontal stripes of black and white.
When first revealed in a photo, Risotto did not have his hood (or it did not frame his face closely enough) and wore dark lipstick.
Color Schemes
Personality
Risotto is a stoic and goal-oriented individual, befitting as the leader of La Squadra Esecuzioni. He goes through great lengths to find out the identity of The Boss, and vows to avenge the deaths of his men. Risotto deeply cares for his team. Despite his failure to succeed, The Boss congratulates Risotto on his efforts and claims that his men would be proud of his acccomplishments.[4]
Risotto is the first to notice Sorbet and Gelato's absence, and stayed the longest during their funeral.[5] When his team investigates Solido Naso's old aparment, he takes a moment to lecture them about the importance of patience in their struggle against The Boss.[6]
Risotto is a methodical and proficient killer, working under Passione with his team to eliminate any threat to its power.[7] He avoids directly engaging with a target, opting to observe and analyze their movements before making a decisive strike. Risotto claims that in all the assassinations he's performed, nobody was ever able to approach his location.[8] Risotto Nero quickly deduces Doppio's role and abilities, nearly defeating The Boss in the process if it weren't for his eagerness.[9] He's able to read Doppio's personality change over the course of the fight[10], his Stand powers[11] and the true identity of The Boss.[12] Even at the brink of death, Risotto attempts to murder The Boss by himself using Aerosmith.[13]
Abilities
Stand
Risotto's Stand, Metallica, comprises a mass of minuscule beings residing in his bloodstream, enabling him to manipulate metal through magnetism at a short range.
Personal
Tactical Intelligence: Risotto is a gifted tactician, showing a grasp of Stand fights rarely witnessed in the series. Risotto could find multiple applications for his Stand Metallica, as well as deduce critical facts from observations such as Doppio's status as a Stand user. In a fight, Risotto keeps tabs on the enemy's abilities and moves, deducing their next moves with precision and making them work against them. His methodical approach of assassinations and tendency to quickly kill his targets before they could act nearly killed Doppio multiple times despite his ability to predict the future.
History
Background
Risotto was born in Sicily in 1974. When he was 14 years old, his cousin was run over by a drunk driver. Though the driver was punished by the law, Risotto could not forgive him and, four years later, at age 18, he assassinated the driver. From then on, Risotto began living a life in underworld society. He would eventually obtain a Stand at the age of 21 and subsequently joined La Squadra Esecuzioni, a branch of the Italian mafia gang, Passione. Risotto's team would go on to assassinate politicians, American gangsters, and anyone who posed a threat to the organization.[14]
Risotto and his team would eventually become dissatisfied of their roles, as they were largely distrusted by the organization's Boss and denied territorial control like other mafia groups. Under these circumstances, two members of Risotto's team, Sorbet and Gelato, attempted to uncover the Boss's true identity and were consequently killed. Out of fear of the Boss's power, the team held off on pursuing any further[15], that is until they discovered that the Boss had a lover, Donatella Una, and ultimately a child named Trish.[16] Risotto and his team then attempt to kidnap Trish to use as leverage against the Boss and exact their revenge. 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.[17]
Vento Aureo
Risotto is introduced as the leader of Passione's rogue Assassination Team. Two days before Bucciarati is given custody of Trish, Risotto and his team investigates Trish's apartment.
The anime adaptation also features him tracking the team. He finds Pericolo's corpse and presumably takes a photo of the ashes near him. He is later seen forcing another Passione operative, seemingly a computer expert, to analyze the ashes. The expert protests, only for Risotto to make nails appear in his hand since he only needs one hand to work. Risotto then destroys one of his eyes to shut him up. Thanks to the analysis, Ghiaccio is able to head for Venice and intercept Giorno and Mista, although he is killed.
Upon hearing of the plane crash off the coast of said Sardinia, Risotto remembers the photo of Donatella Una taken years ago and realizes that Trish must be guiding the heroes somewhere important. Thus, Risotto Nero goes to Sardinia. On a cliffside near the house, Risotto observes Vinegar Doppio from afar before approaching and immobilizing him. Risotto notices the young man trying to hide an envelope and demands he shows him the contents, but finds it to be empty (not realizing that Doppio managed to hide the picture of Donatella beneath his shoe).
Though Risotto is convinced that Doppio's fear and cowardice are genuine, he notices that the boy reacted to the sound of Narancia Ghirga's Aerosmith patrolling the area, and figures out that he's a Stand User. Risotto becomes restless knowing that Bucciarati, his gang, and Trish are nearby. Doppio attacks Risotto, but Risotto has Metallica form blades in his mouth. Risotto figures out that whatever Stand Doppio has must be a close-ranged Power-type when the young man attacks by running at him. This knowledge in mind, he keeps himself from getting within 2–3 meters. Risotto drops off a rock and activates his invisibility to hide from Doppio, before causing needles to spew from his mouth. The assassin reappears, having readied scissors in Doppio's neck to slit his throat, but he manages to pull them out himself, leaving Risotto wondering about Doppio's ability. Disappearing again, he sneaks around Doppio when the latter suddenly throws scissors that sever Risotto's leg, having figured out Metallica's ability. Risotto responds by creating multiple knives from the iron in the sand and sending them at Doppio, and while the young man deflects most of them, few are able to strike him. Risotto reattaches his foot using Metallica and continues to fight.
Risotto decidedly leaves his severed foot in order to fool Doppio into throwing knives in the wrong direction when he tries to figure out Risotto's location using magnetism. Doppio's strange behavior and ability to forecast the future to know Risotto's next move leads the assassin to ponder what his true identity is. When Metallica begins creating razors in Doppio's head, Risotto figures out that Doppio is actually the Boss and not just his most trusted subordinate. He grows ecstatic and orders the razors to explode Doppio's head.
When Risotto is suddenly shot by Aerosmith. The Boss emerges and reveals that the knives thrown were in the direction of Bucciarati's group, causing Aerosmith to attack whoever was in the direction of the thrower. As Doppio has lost a lot of blood and is heavy on breath, Risotto, the larger blip on Narancia's radar, was targeted. More bullets rip through Risotto, leaving him in a near-death state. He is left lying in defeat, and as the Boss stands over him, he tries to get a look at his face, only for the brightness of the sun to obscure it. The Boss offers him a quick and honorable death in exchange for him restoring his iron levels to normal. However, as a last resort, Risotto uses Metallica, caught on Aerosmith when his skin was sent flying from the first volley of bullets, to guide the Stand and shoot the Boss. However, King Crimson erases half a second to avoid the bullets, and Risotto ends up getting shot himself, bringing an end to the assassin.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 506: Baby Face, Part 7 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 516: The Boss's Last Orders (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 540: Spice Girl, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 541: Storm Warning in Sardinia Island! (Photo only)
- Chapter 542: My Name is Doppio, Part 1
- Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2
- Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1
- Chapter 545: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 2
- Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4
- Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5 (Death)
- Chapter 568: His Name is Diavolo, Part 1 (Mentioned 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 13: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze
- Golden Wind Episode 17: Baby Face
- Golden Wind Episode 18: Head to Venice!
- Golden Wind Episode 19: White Album (Mentioned only)
- Golden Wind Episode 21.5: determinazione
- Golden Wind Episode 26: A Little Story from the Past ~My Name is Doppio~
- Golden Wind Episode 27: King Crimson vs. Metallica
- Golden Wind Episode 28: Beneath a Sky on the Verge of Falling (Death)
- Golden Wind Episode 28.5: destino
- Golden Wind Episode 33: His Name is Diavolo (Mentioned only)
Quotes
Quotes- “Intriguing. I'm curious to know who you are. But, I don't have time to waste. If you're a Stand User, I'll need you to die.”—Risotto Nero to Doppio, Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2
- “A close-ranged, power type. That's the sort of ability you have... As long as I know your range is 2 to 3 meters, then this assassination... is complete.”—Risotto Nero to Doppio, Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1
- “Am I even closer than I thought... to what I must seek? I wish to know what you are. I wish to see your true form... I must discover that as I take your life!”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- “Even if you know the truth behind my Stand, Metallica,... it is too late. Because at this point, I am already done with you!”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- “No matter how heavily someone breathes after massive amounts of iron have been stolen from their body... no oxygen will be absorbed into it! Your body becomes a corpse before you have even died.”—Risotto Nero, Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
Games
GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)
Risotto appears in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure during one cutscene in Super Story Mode, when Bucciarati and Narancia discover his corpse on Sardinia. His character model can be seen in Gallery Mode, and he is featured in an Audio Drama on the game's soundtrack.
All-Star Battle (PS3)
Despite not making an actual appearance himself, his Stand, Metallica, can be seen during the loading screen.
Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)
Much like the previous game, his Stand returns as part of some loading screens. He also appears as a support, having one voice line performed by Takaya Kuroda.
JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! (Android/iOS)
Cooldown: 80
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Cooldown: 70
Date: September 28, 2020 - September 2, 2021
Cooldown: 80
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Cooldown: 70
(SL1: 2, SL2: 3, SL3: 3, SL4: 5, SL5: 5)
(SL1: 4, SL2: 6, SL3: 6, SL4: 10, SL5: 10)
(SL1: 6, SL2: 9, SL3: 9, SL4: 15, SL5: 15)
(SL1: 8, SL2: 12, SL3: 12, SL4: 20, SL5: 20)
(SL1: 10, SL2: 15, SL3: 15, SL4: 25, SL5: 25)
Date: June 18, 2021 - September 2, 2021
Last Survivor (Arcade)
Risotto Nero is one of the playable characters in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Last Survivor". His character was announced on September 1, 2021 and was made playable on September 8, 2021.
All-Star Battle R (Various)
Risotto Nero was officially announced as the first playable DLC character for All-Star Battle R on October 7, 2022, with a full gameplay trailer being released on October 23. He was released on the 27th of October, although early access was available on the 25th and could be fought even without DLC via the "Endless Mode" on "Arcade Mode". Like the rest of the DLC, he is included inside the game's season pass, and therefore the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Command List
This section requires expansion.
In spite of his "Stand" Style status, Risotto does not summon or dismiss Metallica. Instead, his Style revolves around camouflaging with his Stand's power, increasing his evasion and making it more difficult for his opponent to track his actions.
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+ ON GROUND Risotto turns invisible by covering himself in fine iron particles and camouflaging. The motion input performed determines the action he will execute while doing so:
- None: Risotto will camouflage in place.
- : Risotto dashes forward while camouflaging. This variation can be chained into from any normal attack, but consumes 1/2th of a bar of Heart Heat instead to do so.
- : Risotto dashes backwards while camouflaging.
- : Risotto jumps forward while camouflaging.
- : Risotto jumps backward while camouflaging. This variation can be chained into from any normal attack, but consumes 1/2th of a bar of Heart Heat instead to do so.
While camouflaged, Risotto is passively invulnerable to Throws and most projectiles. However, he is still vulnerable any traps, and specific projectiles can still hit him: Projectiles unleashed through HHAs and GHAs; all of Narancia's projectiles, bullets and bombs alike; Muhammad Avdol's "Flaming Detector" skill; and Mariah's "Sorry, but you'll have to die now." knives. Naturally, he makes it challenging for a human opponent to visually judge his next attack, improving his ability to bypass defenses with low-hitting or middle-hitting attacks when on offense.
The effect will cancel upon Risotto performing any attack, taking or blocking damage, or at a second press of the Style button. Otherwise, it will last indefinitely.
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ON GROUND WHEN DOWNED Risotto swings a knife while flinging it at a downward angle, functioning as a mid-ranged attack. The melee strike is a high attack, while the knife projectile hits low and cannot be blocked standing. This is a command normal that can chain into Risotto's skills, and can strike a downed opponent. (Comboable)
Whenever Risotto lands abilities marked with a star (☆), the opponent is inflicted with Iron Deficiency for a period of time, visualized by yellow blood seeping out of their bodies. While afflicted, the opponent is unable to dash forward or backward. In addition, they cannot generate Heart Heat under normal conditions (dealing, taking, or receiving damage; Ripple Breathing for Ripple Style characters), indicated by their Heart Heat Gauge rusting over.
The only two characters immune to Iron Deficiency are Giorno Giovanna with Gold Experience in Requiem Mode, and Diego Brando while in Dinosaur Form.
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/ ON GROUND Risotto conjures a volley of projectile scalpels from iron and launches them. Depending on the attack button inputted, the scalpels are launched at different angles. (Flash Cancel comboable)
- Light : Risotto launches the scalpels straight forward.
- Medium : Risotto launches the scalpels at an upward angle, functioning as a mid-ranged anti-air.
- Heavy : Risotto launches the scalpels sharply upward, functioning as a close-ranged anti-air.
+ // ON GROUND A counter. Risotto boldly gestures to his opponent. If struck by a non-projectile/HHA/GHA melee attack, he will cross his arms as razors begin bursting out of the opponent's face, knocking them back while inflicting Iron Deficiency. The attack button determines the attack's damage, inversely affecting Risotto's recovery speed. (Flash Cancel comboable)
+ // ON GROUND CHARGEABLE Risotto manifests Metallica on both of his hands while stretching his arms out, generating a massive field of the Stand's influence visually represented as grey ripples emanating outwards from his feet and covering most of arena space. The button must be held to maintain this skill's effect, and Risotto is forced to be stationary while performing it, though the input can be released at any time to minimize vulnerability.
While the opponent is inside Metallica's range, a timer gauge appears over their head counting down from 3. If Risotto does not release the skill prematurely, and the opponent does not escape the field or interrupt him with an attack before the timer reaches 0, razors will violently explode from their body and send them flying to inflict high damage. This attack is completely unblockable, and will ignore invulnerability, Stylish Guard, and Stylish Evade. To note, the countdown will continue while the opponent is downed, but the attack will not complete if they are downed when the timer reaches 0. If successful, Risotto may immediately chain into another attack, canceling his recovery time. (Comboable)
If executed while "Assassin" is in effect, Risotto will remain camouflaged until the input is released, the attack succeeds, or he takes damage.
+ // ON GROUND Risotto rushes a distance forward while briefly camouflaging, before reappearing and unleashing a knife attack. The attack button inputted determines the strike performed.
- Light : Risotto performs a low outwards slash, functioning as a low attack that knocks the opponent off their feet. (Flash Cancel comboable)
- Medium : Risotto performs a leaping stab from the air, functioning as a middle attack that leaves the opponent crumpling. (Comboable)
- Heavy : Risotto performs a lunging stab, sending the opponent flying far back. This variation leaves Risotto the least vulnerable if blocked.
If executed while "Assassin" is in effect, Risotto will remain camouflaged until the instant he delivers the attack.
+ (costs 1/2 HH) ON GROUND Expending 1/2 of a bar of Heart Heat, Risotto attempts to manifest Metallica on his body in order to mend his injuries. While the health regained is considerable, this ability takes time to perform, and can be interrupted if used inopportunely. Upon success, the health begins as regenerating silver damage that disappears if Risotto is struck, meaning he must avoid damage in order to recoup any significant lost health.
ON GROUND Risotto shoves his opponent off-balance before conjuring several scalpels into the air and launching them into the opponent.
+ 2 ATK Buttons ON GROUND Risotto conjures a volley of projectile scalpels before pointing to launch them forward. If they connect, he follows up by creating more scalpels in a circle around the opponent. The scalpels then fire off and attack the opponent from all sides, launching them away.
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ON GROUND Commanding his opponent's attention, Risotto flings several scalpels straight forward, traveling the length of the stage if allowed to do so. If they connect, the opponent is knocked off balance by the attack as Risotto camouflages and disappears. A massive number of scalpels are then conjured from the ground and fire forward at high speeds, barraging the opponent and carrying them into the air. Reappearing, Risotto finishes his attack by focusing Metallica's power from within the opponent, making razor blades explode out of their body and inflicting them with Iron Deficiency afterward.
Gallery
Risotto is introduced by Diavolo in a photograph
First Appearance
Intimidating Doppio
Risotto figures out that Doppio is a Stand User
Risotto using Metallica to blend with his environment
Foot severed by King Crimson throwing scissors
Risotto using Metallica to reattach his foot
Shot by Aerosmith, sealing his defeat
Mutilated by Aerosmith
Risotto comes close to seeing the Boss's face
Risotto takes control of Aerosmith as a final attack against the Boss
Risotto is shot and killed
Chapter 543, Cover B
Chapter 544, Cover A
Chapter 544, Cover B
Chapter 545, Cover A
Chapter 545, Cover B
Chapter 546, Cover B
La Squadra Esecuzioni silhouette, Episode 5
Risotto's first full appearance, Episode 10
Risotto tells the rest of La Squadra Esecuzioni to line up the mysterious frames they received
Risotto tells the rest of La Squadra Esecuzioni to forget about Sorbet and Gelato
Risotto in Napoli's train station next to a corpse
Risotto picks up a piece of paper
Answering a phone call from Melone
Answering a phone call from Ghiaccio
Risotto's Body
Threatening secret agent of Passione
Making a phone call to Ghiaccio
Risotto watching news about an airplane crash
Risotto is watching for Doppio
Risotto screaming to Doppio to stand up
Risotto figures out that Doppio is a Stand user
Risotto using Metallica to blend with the environment
Risotto's foot is severed by a pair of scissors thrown by King Crimson
Risotto attempts to take The Boss with him
Risotto's death
Risotto's mutilated corpse
Risotto in Uragirimono no Requiem
OIOI X Medicos Entertainment figure exhibition in Marui
JoJo Cafe "Golden Wind Campaign in Harajauku"
Countdown artwork
Comiket 96
Golden Wind 2020 Calendar
Animate Girls Festival 2019
Wafer Card Illustrations
Medicos "JoJo-A New Departure" Vol.1 Event
Medicos "JoJo-A New Departure" Vol.2 Event
2021 Canvas Illustration
Risotto's model in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Bucciarati and Narancia discover Risotto's corpse
Icon
Stand-up Icon
Idle
Observing
Making himself invisible using Metallica
Reattaching his foot
Charging to Attack
Attacking
Win Pose
Icon
Stand-up Icon
Idle
Injured
Making himself invisible using Metallica
Sitting in his chair
Charging to Attack
Attacking
Win Pose
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Covert Risotto [Normal]
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Covert Risotto [Shiny]
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Risotto [Shiny]
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Blades Born from Iron [EX]
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Resolve to Learn Emporor's Secret [EX]
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![Risotto [Shiny]](/File:PPPStickerRisottoShiny.png)
Risotto's key render, Last Survivor
Render, All-Star Battle R
Intro
Chara Heroes; Part 5 Vol.3
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Statue Legend second color
Sentinel Figure Pen
Risotto PoteKoro Mascot
Adventure Battle Card; Risotto Nero
La Squadra Esecuzioni Risotto
Risotto Nero
Risotto's Blood
Weiß Schwarz; Unavoidable Assassination, Risotto
Unavoidable Assassination, Risotto (JoJo Rare)
A Traitor's Dignity, Risotto & Metallica
Controller of Magnetism
Controller of Magnetism (JoJo Rare)
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Inside Illustration)
Visual for Nagasaki's Ripples of Adventure
Harada Tadashi x JoJo
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2
- ↑ Golden Wind Model Sheet no CR200-00
Note: This model sheet visually depicts Risotto as 195cm despite the text saying 185cm, as it was based on prototype models before the anime began. This was corrected in Model Sheet no CR200-26 - ↑ Timeline for Vento Aureo
- ↑ Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5 P.9.
- ↑ Golden Wind Episode 10: The Hitman Team
- ↑ Golden Wind Episode 27: King Crimson vs. Metallica
- ↑ Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2
- ↑ Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3 P.7.
- ↑ Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4
- ↑ Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3 P.7.
- ↑ Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2 P.10.
- ↑ Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4 P.13.
- ↑ Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5 P.12.
- ↑ Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2 P.3.
- ↑ Chapter 475: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 6 P.12-17
- ↑ Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2 P.3.
- ↑ Chapter 540: Spice Girl, Part 2 P.15.
- ↑ Risotto ASBR page
