Diavolo - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

The Stand chosen at the pinnacle of this world... King Crimson.
For an emperor, pride is everything.
You all are my enemies.
Only those with absolute pride can survive.
Can't confront the dark past. So cover it with falsehoods.

Trivia

Name derives from Italian 'diavolo,' meaning devil.
Stand's crown-like forehead face influenced by 'Total Recall.'
Dual personality concept references real-life dissociative identity disorder cases.
Diavolo has multiple primary voice actors, varying by work and medium.
King Crimson erases time and is depicted as one of JoJo's most powerful abilities.
Minor differences exist in birth year and settings between original and anime.

Alternate names

Vinegar Doppio Boss Solid Nazo

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birth year: 1967

Appearance

Overall appearance: Wears red clothing with scars on the face and distinctive expressions. Appearance changes from the alternate personality Doppio due to dual personality.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Facial scar

Another face on the forehead (Stand King Crimson)
Iconic items: Phone receiver (as Doppio's imaginary phone mistaken from objects)

Red outfit

King Crimson's Stand

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Ruthless
Detailed personality: Extremely ruthless and cruel. Fears his identity being discovered, mercilessly purges traitors without mercy, while showing respect to those who risk their lives for a purpose. Exhibits changes due to dual personality influence, but always strives to protect his pride as an emperor.
Keywords: Ruthless

Cruel

Proud

Secretive

Selfish

Cunning
Motto: Recognizes nothing but eternal climax; to be the emperor who dominates everything.
Talents: Dual personality management

Soul manipulation

Organization leadership

Stand user
Skills: Assassination

Organization management

Information manipulation

Strategic planning

Concealment and elimination
Motivation: To eternally protect his existence, eliminate those perceived as enemies, and safeguard his emperor's throne.
Habits: Imaginary phone calls by mistaking any object for a phone receiver (Doppio).

History

Backstory: Born as the child of a woman imprisoned in an Italian women's prison, later adopted and raised by a priest on Sardinia Island. Harbors the dual personality "Doppio," with true identity long shrouded in mystery. Extremely fears his past being known, thoroughly concealing records of related individuals. Discovered the "Arrow" that awakens Stand abilities in ruins, and after brutal battles with rival organizations, founded Passione. While exterminating enemies within and outside Passione, expanded the organization through drug trafficking. Upon learning of his daughter Trish's existence, ordered her escort and capture, but internal organizational rebellion led to a pursuit and final battle. After a fierce deathmatch with Giorno's rebel team, defeated as King Crimson's ability was overcome. Fell into a suspended death-like state, but continues to suffer endless deaths akin to an immortality curse.
Debut date: 2001
Work title: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Golden Wind
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Volume 61 - Part 5 'His Name is Diavolo Part 2'

Founding of Passione

Significant event: Founding of Passione
Description: Crushed numerous organizations and founded Passione, the organization dominating Italy's underworld through drug smuggling, ascending to boss.

Manifestation of dual personality

Significant event: Manifestation of dual personality
Description: Harbors alternate soul 'Doppio' as dual personality, separating public actions from covert activities, keeping true identity a mystery even within the organization for a long time.

Conflict with Bucciarati team

Significant event: Conflict with Bucciarati team
Description: Interactions over daughter Trish's custody sparked internal rebellion and pursuit battle. True identity revealed, leading to final confrontation.

Final battle and defeat by Giorno Giovanna

Significant event: Final battle and defeat by Giorno Giovanna
Description: Despite powerful Stand ability, defeated by Giorno's Stand 'Gold Experience Requiem.' Bound by a curse preventing eternal death.

Relationships

Mother

Gave birth in women's prison, but details unknown and barely met.

Trish Una

Child

Hidden daughter. Blood-related, but difficult to call a complete bond due to Doppio being a separate personality. Escorted and targeted for elimination.

Priest foster father

Guardian

Foster father who raised him during boyhood on Sardinia Island. Had a good relationship, though anime version depicts tragedy.

Jean-Pierre Polnareff

Rival

Clashed as Arrow pursuers, repeating deathmatches, but Polnareff ultimately suffers fatal injury.

Bruno Bucciarati

Rival

Confronted amid battles with organizational rebels, repeated numerous conflicts, enemies until final battle.

Passione

Passione: leader

Media appearances

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Golden Wind

Manga / Protagonist

1995-1999 (serialization period)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind

Anime / Protagonist

2018 TV series

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle

Game / Protagonist

2013

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Eyes of Heaven