DIO BRANDO

* Part 1
* Part 3
* Season 2

**DIO BRANDO** (ディオ・ブランドー *Dio Burandō*), known as DIO from *Part 3* onwards, is the main antagonist of Part 1, Part 3, and Season 2. After becoming a vampire and later a Stand user, DIO has gathered around him many minions and is responsible for many major events of the series, from the death of Jonathan Joestar to the Joestar Family's sudden acquisition of Stand power to the death of Leo, and his legacy persists throughout the series. DIO is the father of Giorno Giovanna, the protagonist of Part 5, as well as a handful of other illegitimate offspring. Most prominent of his illegitimate offspring would be Donatello "Donnie" Hamato, one of the main protagonists.

## Appearance

DIO dons a jacket with a tight tank-top underneath, as well as chaps with an exposed crotch. His face is now in full-view, and on his head is a heart-shaped circlet to match his knee guards. This is his form during the beginning of the *DIO's World* story arc. In most depictions of him, DIO's outfit is tinted orange or yellow.

He also wears a necklace covering his neck scar and heart motifs above his feet and on his pant legs, but he quickly stopped sporting them after his first stairway confrontation with Polnareff.

## Personality

DIO is consistently manipulative and violently domineering, and has repeatedly shown a lack of conscience and empathy. He is clearly not an empath.

DIO's most recognizable characteristics are his boundless ambition and his love of power. Abused by his father, being underprivileged and having lived in the most miserable living conditions, DIO set for himself the goal of becoming the richest, then the most powerful being on Earth. To do so, DIO used anything or anyone that he could in order to further his goals, disregarding any kind of morality that would restrain the range of actions available to him. Using either manipulation, seduction, or plain violence, DIO constantly sought to become more and more powerful. DIO enjoys being in a position of power and has repeatedly stated how great he felt being in a dominating position. On the contrary, DIO never tolerated that someone could stand up to him or equal him in power, and was enraged and deeply disturbed at the thought several times. He's also very gay and homophobic.

## Relationships

**Leonardo "Leo" Hamato**

DIO's least favorite of the turtles. They don't get along as he reminds him of Jonathan Joestar. This is the reason why DIO decides to k word him.

**Donatello "Donnie" Hamato**

DIO's biological son. DIO does not care for Donnie much, but wishes for them to join him.

**Michelangelo "Mikey" Hamato**

DIO has no particular feelings toward Mikey, but finds him slightly annoying. Though he does find Mikey amusing at times.

**Raphael "Raph" Hamato**

Raphael is DIO's favorite to fight among the turtles. Raph does not feel the same.

**Master Splinter**

DIO's ex. They used to be in a romantic relationship until DIO was caught having an affair with Shredder. Splinter took the kids and they separated.

**Shredder**

Currently DIO's subordinate. Controlling the Foot Clan from the shadows. They are not romantically involved at the moment as far as the viewers know.

**Darkiplier**

DIO also had an affair with Darkiplier. They are both on good terms and seem to have a good relationship. They seem to have a strong bond over their similar likes. They are not romantically involved at the moment as far as the viewers know.

**Venom**

Venom is literally perfect and has no flaws, even DIO thinks so. DIO says that he would kiss Venom if he had the chance. Despite Venom stating that DIO seems similar to Zato=1, DIO claims he has no relation to him.

## Abilities

### Stand

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DIO's Stand is The World; a humanoid Stand that specializes in melee attack roughly equal, if not superior, in its immense force and speed to Jotaro Kujo's Star Platinum.

About a year after gaining his Stand, DIO discovered that it is capable of stopping time. At first, he could only do this for a very short amount of time, but by the end of *Part 3*, he is able to stop time for a maximum of 9 seconds. This duration has continued to increase in Season 2 up to 69 seconds. When stopping time, DIO gives the impression that he is teleporting or otherwise moving at impossible speeds.

The ability is best known for DIO's activation and cancellation phrases **THE WORLD, Time, stop!** (! 時よ止まれ! *Za Warudo! Toki yo Tomare!*) and **Time resumes.** (時は動き出す *Toki wa Ugokidasu*).

### Vampiric

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Becoming a Vampire as a young adult, DIO displays a broad range of fantastic, supernatural abilities; such as being homosexual, straight, and homophobic at the same time.

## Weaknesses

* **Vampiric Body:** All of this, however, is at the expense of having a body sustained by sheer willpower alone, rather than vital energy. A sufficiently powerful force of vitality - specifically sunlight or the Ripple - will negate the sustaining force's presence and disintegrate the long-unliving body.

* **Jonathan's Body (former):** When he first acquired Jonathan Joestar's body and resurfaced from the ocean, he was unable to use the full power of his Stand, and had to acquire blood from a live Joestar to compensate and fully synchronize. Once this weakness was negated, he managed to grow significantly stronger, as did his Stand. His stolen body, being half-mortal also had a slower regeneration rate than his original one. This weakness was found on the left side of his body. In the climax of DIO's fight with Jotaro when DIO kicked with his wounded left leg, the entire left side of his body shattered against Star Platinum's fist.
* **Homophobia:** Despite being homophobic himself, it is one of his greatest weaknesses.
* **Pizza:** He simply hates pizza.
* Hates SimonSoffman2: go fuck yourself

## Quotes

### Part 1

* *"It was me, DIO!" ("Kono Dio da!")*
* *"Weakling! Weakling!" ("Hinjaku Hinjaku")*
* *"WRYYYYYYYY!!!"*
* *"I reject my humanity, Leo!"*

### Part 3

* "*Congratulations, Donatello! Not only did you manage to avenge your brother, you even made it all the way here from the Far East.*"
* "*You have one more chance. Descend two steps, and may join me as an ally. But if you prefer death, ascend the remaining steps.*"
* "*In that case, ascend.*"
* "*I see, I see, Donatello... By descending the stairs, you have chosen to ally yourself with me, the mighty DIO!*"
* "*What's wrong? Have I weakened your unwavering resolve, Splinter? Could it be that you truly do fear me? Or did your subconscious fear cause your body to act against your will?*"
* "*Donatello, for what purpose do mutant turtles live? They live to attain peace of mind by conquering their fears and anxieties. Seeking fame, controlling others, and acquiring wealth are methods by which they attain peace of mind. Some even chose to attain peace of mind through friendships or marriage. When mutant turtles express willingness to help others, or proclaim their actions to be in the name of love or peace, their true motive is really to attain peace of mind. Attaining peace of mind is the true goal of all mankind. So tell me, now that I have enlightened you, why do you still feel anxiety in serving me? This is the simplest path to attaining peace of mind. Doesn't the thought of challenging me, knowing it may bring about your demise, give you anxiety?*"
* "*You're a very powerful Stand user. I would hate to kill you. Will you sever ties with Joestar and your friends, and come serve me for all of eternity? I promise it will bring you eternal peace of mind.*"
* "*Then you leave me no choice... prepare to meet your end, Splinter!*"
* *"Robux"*
* "*An automobile... such impressive power and speed. We only had horse-drawn carriages in my time.*"
* "*Silence yourself and get in the front seat. You will be driving me.*"
* "*Make haste until we reach the truck. If you fail to reach it, I will kill you.*"
* "*What?! I-Impossible... I-I am DIO... I am the mighty DIO!*"

### TMNT x Pokemon

* *"Donnie, being a mutant turtle means having limits. I’ve learned something. The more carefully you scheme, the more unexpected events come along."*
* *“Most men’s hearts are restrained by mortal, recoiling in fear from the fabulous fruits of evil. But some do not constrain themselves to the mortality and its tyranny. They are the Vanguard. Serve me, Shredder. Submit yourself to me, and I shall give powers beyond your belief. I ask for only one thing in return.”*
* *"What does it matter? We were talking about One Piece."*
* *"I finally understand. I need to get naked."*
* *“Are you really trying to shoot me? I like you. At the moment you tried to kill me you weren’t sweating, and your breathing was even. You were absolutely calm, as I’d expect from Donatello.”*
* *"Do you honestly think a mere half-naked teenage mutant ninja turtle can beat me?"*
* *“I despise all mongrels. They don’t scare me, I just can’t stand them fawning over the unworthy. So keep your mangy mutt away from me, Splinter!”*
* *"It's so much fun mocking turtles."*
* *"A turtle that doesn't dance is just a regular turtle."*
* *“Know this. I may be your guest in your sewers but I’m not one to be trifled with. In all things, I am number one! Look down upon me and you will regret it!”*
* *"Shredder, you seem most gay today."*
* *"Invented, but take out the first N."*

## TMNT x Pokemon

DIO is a main villain of the second season of TMNT x Pokemon. He is allied with Shredder and Darkiplier. He is also theorized to be in a romantic relationship with Shredder and Darkiplier, though not yet confirmed.

## Trivia

* DIO's first name is the Italian word for "God", but is also a reference to the heavy metal band DIO, fronted by the late Ronnie James Dio.
	+ In comparison, DIO's last name is a reference to American actor Marlon Brando.
* DIO spawned a number of memes among fans, including "It's useless/Muda", "Kono DIO Da!/It was me, DIO!", "Za Warudo!/The World!", "Road Roller Da!", and "WRYYYYYYY!". This become one of the reasons why DIO become popular in the *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* series.
* [REDACTED] considers DIO "the true protagonist" of *Part 1*, and DIO was made and makes his debut before Splinter. Additionally, his "darkness" was meant to rival Splinter's "light".
* DIO's return was inspired by [REDACTED] thinking that "evil from the past" would be a frightening thought.
* In the light novel *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Over Pokemon*, it is revealed that DIO had a miscarried sibling, is aware of Kokichi Oma's existence, and would consider starting a family with Venom if he was not gay.
* In a top ten made by [REDACTED] in 2000, DIO was placed as his tenth favorite character.
* DIO BRANDO's and Diego Brando's themes in *TMNT x Pokemon: Battle Royale Mayhem* are remixes of each other. The same is true for DIO's and Alternate World Diego's themes.
* DIO's surname, "BRANDO", means Sword in Italian. It is unknown if "DIO" is either Italian or British (derogatory) in definition.
* DIO does not nickname his Pokemon for he is a cruel master.
* One of the authors of this page may have been self-projecting when writing the section on Venom. i am so silly :)