Seven years later, in the year 1888...
EAST END OF LONDON, 1888
Jack the Ripper was stalking the streets of London,
striking terror into the hearts of its citizens.
And a feud between JoJo and Dio
was about to unleash a horror never before seen.
EPISODE 2: "A LETTER FROM THE PAST"
He caught it!
And Hugh Hudson's very own star,
Jonathan Joestar, intercepts the ball!
Joestar, the mild-mannered, 195-cm giant,
rushes for the goal!
Can he win his last game before graduating?
What's this? A tackle!
But he won't go down!
Two more!
Now a third!
Incredible!
He's dragging them all the way to the goal!
What power! What determination! He's a juggernaut!
And another tackle!
Crikey, I see a wobble!
There's the pass!
It's good!
And our catcher is...
Dio!
Dio Brando!
Can he make it?
He dodges one!
And another!
He's done it!
He's free!
Another stupendous play! Another magnificent run!
Try!
They did it!
They've won their final game!
JoJo and Dio! What teamwork! What an amazing duo!
We did it!
That was some fine running!
Yeah, but it was all thanks to you.
Dio will be graduating at the top of his law class.
And JoJo's archaeological thesis has already received acclaim.
This victory belongs to them! They're the pride of our school!
JoJo, let's go tell Father the good news!
How long has it been since Father adopted Dio?
We act like chums, but something's missing.
But why? He's a fantastic chap.
I can't forget what happened seven years ago.
Dio, would you speak a bit about your friendship with JoJo?
I guess so...
C'mon, give us the scoop.
Well...
Friendship?
What are you fools grinning about!
Once I graduate, I'll have no use for Sir Joestar.
For seven long years I've played along.
Now that I'm finally of age,
the Joestar fortune is mine for the taking!
How are you feeling, Father?
Better, except for this cough.
The doctors have suggested hospitalization.
You mustn't concern yourself with that, Father.
Hospitals don't cure anyone. They're only after profits.
I won't go. Home is where I will stay.
My chest pain has dissipated,
and the swelling in my hands seems to have subsided.
I'm getting better.
This seems far more serious than a cold.
Oh, and congratulations on your victory today.
You already heard?
An old college friend informed me.
Some friend!
We ran home to be the first to tell you!
I'm very pleased. I'm proud to have such excellent sons.
I heard you did particularly well, Dio.
Follow your dreams.
I shall support your every endeavor. You are family.
I will forever be indebted to you for having lifted me out of poverty.
My desire is to make you proud.
I was the only one who knew.
Why would someone make such a mask?
I have no memory of Mother, but it makes me miss her.
One day, when I solve this riddle,
all academia will take notice!
Crikey!
My sincere apologies, Master Dio.
I'm getting along in years.
Climbing stairs is much too taxing these days.
No, it couldn't be!
Dio is...
Dio!
What are you doing with that medicine?
What do you mean?
Have you always brought Father his medicine?
Yes. Why?
I came across a letter your father wrote seven years ago.
He says, "I'm overcome with illness.
The end is near.
The pain in my chest is excruciating, my hands are swollen,
and my cough is unrelenting."
These symptoms are exactly the same as Father's!
Explain yourself, Dio!
What are you trying to say?
I'm having this medicine checked!
If you doubt that medicine, you doubt our friendship.
Our friendship will end!
I can't look him in the eye!
It's true. I have no proof... yet!
JoJo, put the medicine back on the tray.
And we'll forget about this foolishness.
Dio, swear, as a gentleman, on the honor of your father, Mr. Brando!
If you do, I'll put this medicine back, and this conversation will be history!
If my hunch is correct, his pride will be too great.
Swear it to me, Dio!
Swear?
Swear on his honor?
Don't be absurd!
That bastard
never had any honor!
You just proved my doubt.
Your reaction is unnatural.
I don't know what happened between you and your father,
but I have no doubt he perished by your hand!
I'll defend my father, and my family!
So it comes to this?
I see what you've been planning!
Everything was just a lie!
Stay away from my father!
I'll have this medicine analyzed, and you thrown behind bars!
Blast! I was so close!
Could this be an omen?
No! I won't let a worm like him interfere with my plans!
I have no use for a dead woman's clothes!
He drove Mother to her death.
Knowing his blood flows through my veins makes me sick!
There's no turning back!
Father, I'm travelling to London for a few days.
Promise me you will accept treatment from only these physicians.
Master, do you not trust me to nurse you back to health?
Please do as JoJo says.
I know not his intentions, but I trust my son.
Dad...
He's getting worse.
He may need an antidote.
I have to finish JoJo before he finds out about the medicine.
And it must be the perfect crime.
Seven years ago, my blood activated this mask.
If those bones pierce JoJo's brain, he'll die instantly.
It will look as if he died by his own research,
and the investigation will close.
JoJo, your research
will be the end of you!
LONDON, 2 DAYS LATER
Ho there!
The results from the university laboratory were inconclusive.
The "medicine" may very well be a drug from the East.
That means...
My lad, that yonder is Ogre Street,
the most perilous street in all of London.
I understand, but I have no choice.
Turn the coach around, if you must.
Dio lived in London.
Eastern medicine can be found only here.
I'll find it, my evidence and the antidote.
Another dead end.
That cat was eating a puppy!
Hey, Tats, take 'em!
Use that knife of yours to slice that snob to ribbons!
I see this street is appropriately named.
The plonker stopped me knife with his bare hands!
One quick pull, and those four fingers are mine!
Just try. The moment you do,
my foot will hit your groin like a sledgehammer.
I can afford to lose a few fingers.
I'm fighting to protect my family!
That's far more than you can say!
Tell me who peddles Eastern poisons around here!
Hey, you!
So you wouldn't mind losing your four fingers, eh?
Don't bluff me, lad!
Time to play!
No matter the cost, I'll find that poison hawker!
Have you ever fought before? You're only covering your head!
Straight to the bone!
The knife threw me off, but my hat still got you good!
He's a monster!
That was no bluff! He was ready to lose both legs!
His will has overcome his pain and fear.
Picking a fight with this bloke was a mistake!
What? JoJo went to Ogre Street alone?
I'm sorry, Master. I tried...
Don't worry Sir Joestar with this.
Yes, sir.
I guess I won't need to use the mask.
He's probably dead in the gutter!
Stop!
I won't allow anyone to lay a finger on that gentleman!
Gentleman?
Tell me.
Why did you hold back?
A leg like yours would have mangled my face.
I'm here for my father's sake.
I realized you must have a family.
I have no desire to cause them grief.
No way is he serious... What a sap!
But...
I see now. He went easy on me mates, too.
He's a true gentleman!
I like your style!
Tell me your name.
Jonathan Joestar.
Still looking for that poison dealer?
The man who sells it is as sly as a fox!
JoJo's been gone for three days.
He is a man of his word.
He's really grown into a man.
That is why I was so hard on the lad, but...
I'm sure JoJo's just another rotting alley rat by now.
But did he find evidence?
Why can't I stop drinking?
Just like that wretched father of mine!
Damn it!
Watch where you're going, numbskull!
Hey matey, check my coat!
I think that brat left a pee stain on it!
Are you deaf, you snot-nosed hooligan?
You're a goner, bloke!
You disgusting roaches have a lot of nerve
yammering to me like that.
What an excellent opportunity.
I'll try this on you before I use it on JoJo.
What are you blabbering about?
A live-body experiment!
What is that light?
Was I hallucinating?
He's dead.
Just a contraption for torture killings.
Impossible!
He's alive!
What is he?
Those fangs!
What incredible strength!
He's unwavering. Does he feel no pain?
With a tap, he shattered my collar bone!
I have to jump into the river.
So thirsty...
I don't know why, but I feel terribly thirsty.
He's draining my blood.
What the...
So this is the mask's secret.
But...
Bloody hell! This sunrise can't be the last thing I see!
The sun...
Butlers! Why is it dark in here?
JoJo!
I have proof of your devilish plot!
NEXT EPISODE
JoJo, I have a final favor to ask.
This guy stinks worse than a pile of puke!
-I'm throwing away my humanity, JoJo! -Dio!
EPISODE 3: "YOUTH WITH DIO"
Subtitle translation by Matthew Hunter