Pannacotta Fugo’s turbulent history intertwines intellectual genius with emotional instability. A Neapolitan prodigy from affluence, he entered law school at 13, his 152 IQ outpacing peers until violent outbursts—aggravated by external strains—derailed his trajectory. A university expulsion followed his assault on a professor with an encyclopedia, detailed in the manga, while the anime adaptation amplifies the catalyst by implying the educator’s sexual harassment, deepening Fugo’s psychological scars. Disowned and destitute, he turned to petty theft before Bruno Bucciarati offered refuge within Passione. His Stand, Purple Haze, mirrors his fractured psyche: capsules on its fists release a carnivorous virus, uncontrollable and lethal, echoing Fugo’s terror of endangering allies like Narancia Ghirga—a youth he tutored and shielded despite volatile clashes. During Passione’s rebellion to protect Trish Una and challenge the Boss, Fugo’s loyalty fractured; fearing the Boss’s retribution, he abandoned the team, isolating himself until *Purple Haze Feedback* later chronicles his return under Giorno Giovanna. Here, his Stand evolves into Purple Haze Distortion, virus-neutralizing capabilities marking his progression in tempering rage and embracing protective instincts. The non-canon *JORGE JOESTAR* reimagines Fugo within an alternate Passione faction, wielding the mass-hallucination Stand Scarface—a brief yet distinct iteration underscoring his multiverse versatility. Fugo’s demeanor oscillates between meticulous calculation and seething fury, often ignited by dishonesty or incompetence. Yet beneath this volatility lies fierce devotion, evident in his mentorship of Narancia and anguished guilt over deserting the group. His arc weaves self-doubt and isolation toward tentative redemption, reconciling his past with a precarious role in Passione’s hierarchy.