Giorno Giovanna, born Haruno Shiobana on April 16, 1985, inherits a fractured legacy as the son of Dio Brando—occupying Jonathan Joestar’s stolen body—and a neglectful Japanese mother. The star-shaped birthmark on his shoulder bridges the Joestar and Brando bloodlines, a duality mirrored in his life. His childhood in Japan was defined by isolation, his mother’s absence leaving him vulnerable. Relocating to Italy at four under an abusive stepfather and relentless bullying deepened his insecurity, forging a withdrawn, distrustful demeanor. A turning point arrived when he discovered a wounded gangster concealed in grass. Harnessing his latent Stand power, Giorno accelerated plant growth to shield the man—an act repaid when the gangster later defended him from tormentors. This encounter crystallized his faith in justice and trust, prompting his rebirth as Giorno Giovanna. He vowed to infiltrate and dismantle Italy’s corrupt mafia, aspiring to become a "Gang-Star" who uplifts the innocent. Gold Experience, his Stand, materializes as a humanoid entity that animates inanimate matter, crafting living organisms or replacement organs to heal injuries. During the clash with Passione’s boss Diavolo, piercing Gold Experience with a Stand Arrow unlocks Gold Experience Requiem. This evolved Stand erases actions to their primal state of "zero," trapping foes in endless death cycles where they never comprehend their defeat. Giorno balances strategic pragmatism with unyielding morals. Though outwardly composed and analytical, he unleashes ruthless precision against threats, exemplified by his merciless takedowns of adversaries like Cioccolata. Reluctant to rely on others initially, he gradually embraces loyalty, aligning with Bruno Bucciarati’s team to dismantle Passione. His resolve—"kakugo"—fuels sacrifices and cunning gambits, exploiting Gold Experience’s versatility to outmaneuver foes. Critical junctures include passing Polpo’s initiation test to infiltrate Passione, indirectly causing the capo’s demise to avenge a slain civilian, and joining Bucciarati’s squad to safeguard Trish Una, Diavolo’s daughter. Post-Bucciarati’s death, Giorno secures the Stand Arrow in Rome’s Colosseum, evolves his Stand, and defeats Diavolo, condemning him to ceaseless demise. As Passione’s new leader, he restructures the syndicate to combat drug trade and shield the vulnerable. Visually, Giorno sports golden hair with three coiled bangs, a ladybug-patterned suit, and shifting color palettes across adaptations, often blending pink, blue, or gold. His tranquil exterior occasionally fractures, revealing intensity that mirrors his dual heritage. His arc—from ostracized child to mafia revolutionary—embodies themes of redemption, justice through sacrifice, and the transformative power of mentorship.