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| “ | Welcome... to the real man's world. | „ |
| ~ Ringo Roadagain's last words, and his most famous quote. |
| “ | I want you to attempt to kill me. A fair duel will allow me to grow as a human being. Devoid of pettiness... a murder attempt for the darkest of intentions will raise me toward sacred heights. I am yet incomplete, as a human. These are things that I must overcome. Divinity is pursuit. | „ |
| ~ Ringo Roadagain |
| “ | Find the path of light! The shining path that one must tread... these are societal values and also a real man's values. They used to be synonymous in the past but currently... the two are not necessarily one and the same. The man and society are completely different ideals now, but the true road to victory requires embracing a real man's values... and you should be able to see it now.... Continue the race and find out for yourself the path of light. That is what I will pray for. And I thank you. | „ |
| ~ Ringo Roadagain |
Ringo Roadagain is a major antagonist in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. He is one of the Funny Valentine's assassins, who traps the heroes to take back the Corpse Parts. He wields the Stand Mandom.
In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven, he was voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto.
Biography[]
Backstory[]
Born in the American rural area to a family branded as traitors when their father escaped from active war duty, From birth, Ringo had flimsy skin and was often sick. At the age of ten, his life would change forever. One night, he woke up to a man in military attire above his bed. Having slain his mother and siblings, he planned to have his way with and presumably murder Ringo too, but he was shot dead before he could. After this, Ringo both conquered his shortcomings and claimed to overcome the wall to enter "The True Man's World", the only path he could head after.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run[]
Ringo Roadagain is first seen standing inside a abandoned house reading some newspaper. Unknowingly to the contestants to the Steel Ball Run, when they walk inside the orchard, Mandom takes effect. His challenge is that the lost souls must kill him before leaving. Thinking Ringo to be playing him, a Spanish racer named Gaucho challenged him to a duel, which later ends after Ringo manages to trick Gaucho's temper into causing his fatal downfall. On seeing this, Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and Hot Pants think of a plan to defeat Ringo, which fails due to Mandom. As the fight continues, both Gyro and Ringo are injured, and Johnny and Hot Pants soon become incapacitated. After revealing his boss to be Funny Valentine, Gyro follows Ringo to his house to continue the fight. Eventually, Gyro wins the duel though a shard of wood stabbing him and one of his steel balls.
Personality[]
Formerly sickly and weak, Ringo grown up to be a gentle, charismatic but cold-hearted man with a love for duels. Knowing any action could be his last in them, Ringo acts with sure finality, analyzes his foes, and keeps calm at the face of danger. Ringo has a strong moral code for his duels, wanting to fight on equal footing (explaining his stand to others), giving his foes tips, and desiring opponents with no issue with murdering others.
Powers and Abilities[]
Mandom
| “ | If we were to engage in a shootout, now... If, of course.... You wouldn't be able to defeat me. The gentleman on the left stands a chance. So you, kindly step back. | „ |
| ~ Ringo Roadagain to Gyro Zeppeli. |
Ringo Roadagain wields the Stand Mandom, which although has no fighting abilities, it is still extremely useful. Mandom can, by turning the dial on Ringo's watch, rewind time by six seconds. The effects of said ability are instant and undetectable to his enemies. People who are affected remember what happened in those six seconds and can become confused and easier to beat.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Ringo is named after The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, while his last name is a reference to the Willie Nelson song On the Road Again.
- Meanwhile, Ringo's Stand, Mandom and his ideology of "the true man's world" is a reference to the Jerry Wallace song "Mandom - Lovers of the World" which was featured for a 1970 commercial for the Japanese cosmetic company Mandom.
