Gyro Zeppeli
Mysterious Steel Ball User
One of the protagonists of Part 7 'Steel Ball Run'. A doctor and executioner from the Kingdom of Naples, possessing sharp reasoning and exceptional steel ball manipulation skills. He fights alongside Johnny Joestar in the grueling North American transcontinental race.
Quotes
- 'Nyoho!'
- 'Rotation is the principle of all life'
- 'My steel balls aren't just weapons, they're souls'
- 'Never bend your way of life that you believe in, no matter the time'
- 'Show the pride of an executioner'
Trivia
- Gyro's name is derived from the gyroscopic effect.
- Father Gregorio is modeled after the actual executioner of Louis XVI.
- In the work, steel balls are treated as special techniques like Ripple, similar to but different from Stand abilities.
- Kenji Hamada's voice acting performance has strong fan support.
- Gyro's laugh 'Nyoho' is famous as an iconic line in the work.
- Steel balls are family heirlooms used for generations, always carrying two.
Alternate names
Gyro Zeppeli
Julius Caesar Zeppeli
Yulius Caesar Zeppeli
Nyoho Uncle
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Short brown hair, wears a hat or bandana, muscular and toned physique. Distinctive golden front teeth engraved with 'GO! GO! ZEPPELI'. Carries multiple small steel balls on a gun belt.
- Height
- Approximately 175cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Golden teeth dentures on front teeth
- Habit of laughing 'Nyoho'
- Hat and outfit as mark of executioner
- Iconic items
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- Steel Balls
- Golden Teeth on Front Teeth
- Gun Belt
- Valkyrie (beloved horse)
- Steel Balls on Both Sides
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Intellectual
- Detailed personality
- Behind his seemingly wild behavior lies high rationality and meticulous tactics. He is affable and caring. He values self-defense in battles, has a strong sense of justice, but also has a soft side and comical human aspects.
- Keywords
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- Rational
- Adaptable
- Caring
- Kind
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Calm
- Bold
- Strong sense of justice
- A bit soft
- Motto
- 'Seek a corpse to convince yourself of your own way of life'
- Talents
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- Steel ball rotation technique
- Combat skills
- Medical knowledge
- Equestrian skills
- Execution technique
- Ripple application similar to Stands
- Skills
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- Precise steel ball manipulation
- Combat tactics formulation
- Medical treatment
- Mastery of infinite rotation of steel balls 'Golden Rotation'
- Use of Stand 'Scan'
- Motivation
- To obtain a pardon and return to his homeland, and to uncover the truth through the race while protecting his comrades.
- Habits
- Habit of laughing 'Nyoho'. Personal rule of not letting women ride his horse.
- Favorite foods
- Alcohol, Meat dishes, Naples cuisine
- Hobbies
- Steel ball training, Equestrian activities, Medical research
- Favorite colors
- Gold, Brown
- Favorite places
- Kingdom of Naples, Wilderness
- Disliked situations
- Unjust violence, Irrational killing
History
- Backstory
- A judge and doctor in the Kingdom of Naples. Raised in a family of executioners, he was taught steel ball techniques by his father Gregorio. From childhood, he mastered medicine and combat skills. Assigned to execute young Marco, sentenced to death for treason, but unable to accept it, he decides to participate in the race to help Marco. In the race, he carries on his father's legacy, travels with Johnny, and engages in fierce battles with rivals.
- Debut date
- January 19, 2004
- Work title
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 Steel Ball Run
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Entry into Steel Ball Run
- Significant event
- Entry into Steel Ball Run
- Description
- Participates in the North American transcontinental race to obtain a pardon for his homeland. Uses steel ball techniques and equestrian skills to engage in fierce competition from the first round onward.
Alliance with Johnny Joestar
- Significant event
- Alliance with Johnny Joestar
- Description
- Initially kept distance from Johnny but came to respect him, overcoming the race's harsh trials through mutual cooperation.
Confrontation with President Valentine
- Significant event
- Confrontation with President Valentine
- Description
- Engages in a brutal final battle with the president at the center of the conspiracy but loses his life.
Awakening of Steel Ball Technique 'Ball Breaker'
- Significant event
- Awakening of Steel Ball Technique 'Ball Breaker'
- Description
- Technique adding the golden ratio of rotation to steel balls manifests as a Stand ability, unleashing immense power.
Ascension and Corpse Delivery
- Significant event
- Ascension and Corpse Delivery
- Description
- Bids farewell to Johnny just before death and has his corpse sent back to his homeland.
Relationships
Gregorio Zeppeli
Father
Strict father who was an executioner and taught Gyro steel ball techniques.
Johnny Joestar
Best friend
Fought together in the grueling race, building a deep friendship.
Mountain Tim
Mentor
Mentor-like figure who provided assistance in early race investigations.
Hot Pants
Teammate
Involved together in corpse争夺 battles, showing coordination.
Zeppeli Family
Zeppeli Family: leader
Steel Ball Run Participants
Steel Ball Run Participants: unknown
Media appearances
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 Steel Ball Run
Manga / Protagonist
Serialized 2004-2011
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run (scheduled)
Anime / Protagonist
Announced 2025
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle
Game / Protagonist
Included
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Eyes of Heaven
Game / Protagonist
Included
VOMIC Steel Ball Run
Web / Protagonist
Streaming
Voice cast and creators
Kenji Hamada
- Voice actor
- Kenji Hamada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- VOMIC・Anime related
Shinichiro Miki
- Voice actor
- Shinichiro Miki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Games (All Star Battle・Eyes of Heaven)
Hirohiko Araki
- Creator name
- Hirohiko Araki
- Role
- Original author
Hirohiko Araki
- Creator name
- Hirohiko Araki
- Role
- Character Designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Gyro Zeppeli Figure
- Item name
- Gyro Zeppeli Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Steel Ball Run Steel Ball Replica
- Item name
- Steel Ball Run Steel Ball Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Gyro Zeppeli Official T-Shirt
- Item name
- Gyro Zeppeli Official T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular