Risotto Nero
Risotto Nero (リゾット・ネエロ, Rizotto Nēro) is a primary antagonist featured in the fifth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, 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 headgear from which hang several small, metallic baubles, bearing letters that make up his name. The headgear mostly covers his hair, only exposing his light bangs which almost reach his eyebrows.
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, akin to the striped patterns of bees.[4][5]
When first revealed in a photo, Risotto did not have his hood (or it did not frame his face as closely) and wore dark lipstick. Risotto has extremely large dark irises, making it appear as if the reflection of light on his eyes are actually light irises instead.[4] However, the anime and colored manga depict him with black scleras and light irises.
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. Despite his failure to succeed, The Boss congratulates Risotto on his efforts and claims that his men would be proud of his accomplishments.[6]
Risotto is a methodical and proficient killer, working under Passione with his team to eliminate any threat to its power. He is noted to have never failed an assassination in his career.[1] 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.[7] Risotto Nero quickly deduces Doppio's role and abilities, nearly defeating The Boss in the process if it weren't for his eagerness.[8] He's able to read Doppio's personality change over the course of the fight,[9] his Stand powers[10] and the true identity of The Boss.[11] Even at the brink of death, Risotto attempts to murder The Boss by himself using Aerosmith.[12]
In the anime, Risotto's care for his teammates is expanded on as he is the first to notice Sorbet and Gelato's absence, and stayed the longest during their funeral.[13] When his team investigates Solid Naso's old apartment, he takes a moment to lecture them about the importance of patience in their struggle against The Boss.[14]
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 life in an underworld society. He would eventually obtain a Stand at the age of 21 and subsequently became the leader of 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.[16]
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.[17]
In the anime, Risotto's team returned from a successful mission and they bantered until Risotto pointed out that Sorbet and Gelato were missing. Over the next few weeks, his team investigated their disappearance. Formaggio eventually found Gelato's corpse in an apartment, having died of asphyxiation, with a note saying Punishment left on his body. A few days later, packages without a sender were delivered to the team. These packages were blocks of formalin that contained a frightful realization. Pesci is the first to notice Sorbet's fingers within one of the blocks. Risotto orders his men to line the frames up, and the lined up blocks reveal the pieces of Sorbet's body chopped up and preserved. In the funeral for both, Risotto was the last one to leave. He ordered his men to simply forget about Sorbet and Gelato.[13]
Out of fear of the Boss's power, the team held off on pursuing any further.[18] That is, until they discovered that the Boss had a lover, Donatella Una, and ultimately a child with her named Trish.[1] Risotto and his team then attempted 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 the significance of a crucial picture of Donatella that was taken by the Boss himself.[19]
In the anime, while they were ransacking Donatella and Trish's apartment, Risotto took a moment to lecture his men about the importance of patience in their mission. He claimed that reacting to their situation hastily would mean certain death, and demanded again that they should forget all about Sorbet and Gelato.[14]
Vento Aureo
Tracking Down Trish
Two days after Risotto and his team's investigation of Trish's apartment, Bruno Bucciarati is given custody of Trish. In the anime, Risotto is shown tracking Bucciarati's team. He finds Pericolo's corpse and presumably takes a photo of the ashes near him.[20] He later forces 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.[21]
Upon hearing of the plane crash off the coast of 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 heads to Sardinia. On a cliffside near the house, Risotto observes Vinegar Doppio from afar before approaching and cornering him.[22] Risotto notices the young man hiding an envelope and demands that he reveal it, only to find it to be empty (not realizing that Doppio managed to hide the picture of Donatella beneath his shoe).[1]
Risotto Nero vs. Vinegar Doppio
Though Risotto is convinced that Doppio's fear is genuine, he notices that he reacted to the sound of Narancia Ghirga's Aerosmith patrolling the area, and deduces out that he's a Stand user. Risotto becomes restless knowing that Bucciarati, his gang, and Trish are nearby. Doppio rushes towards Risotto but suddenly spews out razor blades from his mouth.[1] Risotto concludes that whatever Stand Doppio has must be a close-ranged Power-type. Risotto throws himself off a rock and uses his invisibility to disappear from sight.[23] In heat of the moment, Doppio somehow approaches Risotto's location and attempts to strike him with King Crimson's fist. Doppio misses, but Risotto's interest is piqued, as no one was ever able to approach his location before. Risotto then prepares his next strike, but notices that Doppio immediately grabs his throat as scissors form. Doppio rips out the scissors and Risotto disappears from sight again. Doppio slowly begins to understand Metallica's magnetism, by figuring out the direction of the magneism, he can figure out Risotto's location. Doppio grabs the scissors from before and throws them at Risotto, severing his foot.[24]
Despite the shock from Doppio's attack, Risotto powers through and uses his Stand to keep his foot afloat in the air. Risotto then goes on to explain Doppio's precognition, and that Doppio's personality has seemingly changed from a sniveling coward to a fighter brimming with confidence. Risotto slowly realizes the grander conclusion about Doppio's true identity. He uses Metallica to crudely staple his foot back, and turns invisible once again, stating that it's already far too late to understand his abilities. Scalpels begin to slowly form around Doppio and rapidly shootout. Doppio attempts to block them to no avail. Risotto then starts explaining that running out of iron means a slow and painful death, that Doppio will become a corpse before he has even died. Risotto takes a moment to weigh his options, as Bucciarati's team is nearly finished.[9] Under the pressure of time, Doppio hastily decides to grab a handful of scalpels and throw them at the apparent source of magnetism. Risotto predicted this however, revealing that the source was simply his severed foot. Risotto then begins to question Doppio's identity and realizes who he truly is under that veil. Razors form inside Doppio's head and Risotto prepares his final strike to finish Doppio off. Suddenly, Aerosmith fires array of bullets behind Risotto, incapacitating him. The knives that were thrown earlier caught the attention of Bucciarati's men, and due to Doppio lacking any oxygen, Risotto was the only target for Narancia's Stand.[8]
On the brink of death, Risotto mutters that he finally discovered the Boss's identity. 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 approaches him, and praises Risotto's cunning and will-power. He demands that Risotto returns his iron, or he'll leave him barely alive for Bucciarati's men to finish him off. Risotto mumbles something, and the Boss reaches over to listen. Risotto repeats that he won't die alone, and grabs the Boss. He reveals that chunks of his body have covered Aerosmith, and begins his final attack. The Boss quickly erases half a second so that the bullets pass right through him, bringing a quick end to the assassin.[25]
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 475: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 6 (Silhouette)
- 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 (1st full appearance)
- 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)
Novel Appearances- Purple Haze Feedback Chapter 2: me voglio fà 'na casa (Mentioned only)
- Purple Haze Feedback Chapter 4: tu ca nun chiagne (Mentioned only)
- Purple Haze Feedback Chapter 6: fantasia siciliana (Mentioned only)
- There's No Love Like a Parent's Chapter 1 (Mentioned only)
- There's No Love Like a Parent's Chapter 2 (Mentioned only)
- There's No Love Like a Parent's Chapter 3 (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
- “This is your end! Take this! Metallica!”—Risotto Nero before being shot by Aerosmith, Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5
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
Sweating on the ground after having his foot severed
Camouflaged, declaring that he's figured out Doppio's true identity
Realising that Doppio must be Diavolo's secret vessel
Aerosmith fires several shots through Risotto
Sweating as he realizes his fatal wounds
Risotto attempts to take The Boss with him
Aerosmith's bullets phase through Doppio, piercing Risotto instead
Risotto's mutilated corpse
Risotto in Requiem for a Traitor
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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![Covert Risotto [Shiny]](/File:PPPStickerCovertRisottoShiny.png)
![Risotto [Shiny]](/File:PPPStickerRisottoShiny.png)
![Blades Born from Iron [EX]](/File:PPPStickerRisottoEX.png)
![Resolve to Learn Emporor's Secret [EX]](/File:PPPStickerRisotto2EX.png)
Risotto's key render, Last Survivor
Render, All-Star Battle R
Intro
Default Costume
Chara Heroes; Part 5 Vol.3
Statue Legend Second
Sentinel Coaster Gallery
Ripples of Adventure Can Badge
Ripples of Adventure Can Badge
Ripples of Adventure Pouch
Ripples of Adventure Cosmetic Set
Tower Records Cards
Tower Records Scotch Tape
Tower Records Stamps
Ichiban Kuji Umbrella
Ichiban Kuji Hand Towels
Ichiban Kuji Rubber Charms
Ichiban Coffret Bi-color Powder
Ripples of Adventure Tenugi
Ripples of Adventure Desk Mat
Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition Can Badges
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
Tadashi Harada x JoJo
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tohoku Lecture Report (Tohoku University (November 2007))
- ↑ 「ジョジョの奇妙な講演」東北大学祭記念講演レポート
- ↑ Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5 P.9.
- ↑ Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3 P.7.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Chapter 547: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 4
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chapter 546: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 3
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Golden Wind Episode 10: The Hitman Team
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Golden Wind Episode 27: King Crimson vs. Metallica
- ↑ JOJO A-GO!GO!: STANDS, p.104
- ↑ Chapter 543: My Name is Doppio, Part 2 P.3.
- ↑ Chapter 475: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 6
- ↑ Chapter 475: Narancia's Aerosmith, Part 6 P.12-17
- ↑ Chapter 540: Spice Girl, Part 2 P.15.
- ↑ Golden Wind Episode 13: Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze
- ↑ Golden Wind Episode 17: Baby Face
- ↑ Chapter 542: My Name is Doppio, Part 1
- ↑ Chapter 544: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 1
- ↑ Chapter 545: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 2
- ↑ Chapter 548: King Crimson vs. Metallica, Part 5
