Bucciarati

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Bucciarati
Original Name	布加拉提
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Passione; formerly leader of Bucciarati's team; later the Honorary Guard
Occupation/Role	Stand user; team leader; Honorary Guard member
Status	Survived a fatal encounter with Diavolo through Golden Experience's residual life force; later became a being beyond a vampire
First Appearance	3

Background / History

Bucciarati led a Passione team during the escort mission for Trish. Dawn initially intended to join his group after Bucciarati's battle against Prosciutto, while Bucciarati remained wary of the unknown Stand user despite Dawn's intervention. 3 4

During the mission, Bucciarati received an order from the Boss to kill Dawn as proof of loyalty. He refused to act against Dawn, recognizing both Dawn's overwhelming strength and the aid he had already given the group. 5

When Trish was abducted at the tower, Bucciarati realized that the Boss had orchestrated the escort mission to dispose of his own daughter. The revelation destroyed Bucciarati's loyalty to Passione: he rescued Trish, declared his intention to kill the Boss, and openly betrayed the organization. 8

Diavolo mortally wounded Bucciarati with King Crimson. Giorno's Golden Experience temporarily pulled Bucciarati's soul back into his body, allowing him to continue moving despite having no heartbeat and gradually worsening decay. 8 9 14

Even while his senses failed, Bucciarati continued leading the search for Polnareff and the Insect Arrow. He was willing to sacrifice his own dying body if doing so could eliminate Diavolo and protect his team. 20 21 23

Dawn later attempted to save Bucciarati using a Stone Mask, despite Polnareff's warning that it created vampires. Bucciarati subsequently became a being beyond a vampire and later served as a member of Dawn's Honorary Guard. 43 45 64 93

Appearance

Following his fatal injury, Bucciarati's body visibly deteriorated while his soul remained temporarily anchored within it. His eyes became pale and ashen, and he progressively lost sight, hearing, pain sensation, and other bodily functions. 9 14 20

• A nail through his hand produced neither blood nor pain. 9 14
• His heartbeat and breathing became nearly imperceptible. 21
• His eyes eventually could not properly perceive objects, while his hearing also weakened. 20
• He later regained the ability to heal after becoming a being beyond a vampire. 65 93

Personality

Bucciarati is a decisive and pragmatic leader. He makes difficult tactical choices without allowing sentiment to compromise the team's survival, including ordering Narancia to throw out the turtle during a crisis. 15

His loyalty is guided by personal principles rather than obedience. The Boss's attempt to murder Trish caused Bucciarati to abandon Passione immediately, even though betrayal meant becoming a target throughout Italy. 8 9

He is deeply protective of his companions. Bucciarati pursued Secco without hesitation after Abbacchio was dragged underground, and he remained prepared to sacrifice himself to destroy Diavolo. 16 23

Abilities & Skills

Sticky Fingers

Bucciarati's Stand creates zippers, allowing him to open objects, bodies, and surfaces.

• Opened a zipper into the elevator shaft to pursue and ambush the Boss. 8
• Used zippers to move through the ground while pursuing Secco. 16
• Severed Silver Chariot Requiem's arm, causing the Insect Arrow to fall. 23
• Entered through a wall via zipper while responding to Dawn's request. 65
• Disarmed Hewitt during their confrontation. 98

Persistence Beyond Death

Golden Experience's life force temporarily allowed Bucciarati's soul to remain in his dead body.

• Continued moving and commanding the team after King Crimson fatally wounded him. 8 9
• Was unaffected by Ghiaccio's mold because he was already dead. 16
• Could not maintain this state indefinitely; his body continued decaying and his senses deteriorated. 14 20

Leadership and Tactical Judgment

Bucciarati organizes allies, assigns pairs for reconnaissance, and makes rapid decisions under pressure.

• Refused the Boss's order to kill Dawn, instead assigning Mista and Giorno to escort him. 5
• Led the decision to trust Polnareff's intelligence about Diavolo and the Insect Arrow. 13
• Organized the group's paired search through Rome. 20
• Joined Dawn's Honorary Guard after the Passione conflict. 64

Relationships

• Dawn — Ally who repeatedly aided Bucciarati's team; Bucciarati joined Dawn's Honorary Guard after accepting Dawn's offer. 4 5 64 99
• Giorno Giovanna — Trusted ally who shared Bucciarati's goal of reforming Passione; Giorno supported him after his fatal injury and attempted to save him from Diavolo. 5 8 9
• Trish Una — Protected charge whose abduction directly prompted Bucciarati's betrayal of the Boss. 8 9
• Abbacchio — Loyal teammate; Bucciarati immediately pursued Secco after Abbacchio was captured and believed he had died. 16 20
• Narancia Ghirga — Teammate who tried to prevent Bucciarati from sacrificing himself against Diavolo. 23
• Polnareff — Ally connected to the Insect Arrow; Polnareff warned Bucciarati and the others about the danger of the Stone Mask. 13 43
• Diavolo — Former Boss and mortal enemy; Diavolo's attempt to kill Trish led Bucciarati to defect, and King Crimson later fatally wounded him. 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Passione Escort Mission

• Fought Prosciutto during the train incident before Dawn joined the group. 3 4
• Treated Dawn with suspicion despite his assistance against the Assassination Squad. 4 5
• Refused the Boss's order to kill Dawn. 5

Betrayal of the Boss

• Rescued Trish after recognizing that the Boss intended to murder her. 8
• Publicly declared his betrayal and gave his teammates the option to leave him. 9
• Was mortally wounded by King Crimson but remained active through Golden Experience's residual life force. 8 9

Search for Polnareff and the Insect Arrow

• Continued directing the group despite decay, sensory loss, and approaching death. 14 20 21
• Paired with Dawn to search Rome for Polnareff. 20
• Considered sacrificing himself to kill Diavolo after learning that his body might contain the Boss. 23

Honorary Guard

• Volunteered to join Dawn's guard after the conflict in Italy. 64
• Remained involved in later Passione crises, including the meteorite incident and the battle against an enemy attacking from the past. 78 93

Notable Quotes

“Boss, you shouldn't have done this.” 8

“After you die, I'll tell Trish that her father never existed.” 8

“You don't not dare; you just know you're about to die.” 16

“Mr. Dawn, my life and death are actually unimportant. The urgent matter is to defeat Silver Chariot Requiem.” 43