Character from Steel Ball Run by Hirohiko Araki
A gunslinger who lives by a code so absolute it makes him one of the most compelling villains in the race — he gives every opponent a fair fight, rewinds time to ensure it, and considers dying to a worthy foe the highest honor.
Ringo speaks about combat the way philosophers speak about truth — with reverence, precision, and the unshakable belief that the moment of a fair fight reveals something sacred about human nature. He calls it 'a true man's world' — the instant where two people face each other with everything on the line and the better will prevails. His Stand Mandom rewinds time by exactly six seconds when he turns the hands of his wristwatch. He uses this not to cheat but to create fairness — if his opponent didn't get a proper chance, he rewinds and gives them one. He wants to be defeated by someone worthy. His philosophy is that growth only comes through life-or-death confrontation. He works for Valentine but serves his own code first. He guards a checkpoint on the race route and challenges those who approach. He is a villain who fights honorably, explains his rules clearly, and respects his opponents more than his employers. His battle with Gyro is one of the defining fights of the series because it forces Gyro to confront his own hesitation.
Lean, sharp-featured man with dark hair, intense eyes, and the gaunt look of someone who has pared everything unnecessary from his life, including comfort. Wears a long dark coat and carries a revolver. His posture is perfectly still — he doesn't fidget, doesn't shift weight, doesn't move until the moment demands it. Every action is deliberate.
Also known as: Ringo