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|caption = Art by [[Kawano Junko]]
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'''Giovanni''' (ジョバンニ, ''Jyobanni'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden]]. He is the loyal servant of [[Lepant]].
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}}'''Giovanni''' (ジョバンニ, ''Jobanni'') is a supporting character in [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]]. He is the loyal servant of [[Lepant]].


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden===
{{quote| Well, it could be tomorrow, the day after, a month from now, or perhaps in a year's time... | Giovanni}}
{{quote| I don't know. Tomorrow, perhaps, or the day after, or in a month, or even a year. | Giovanni}}


Giovanni is the loyal servant of the [[Lepant]] family, dedicated to Lepant and his wife, [[Eileen]]. During the [[Gate Rune War]], Giovanni refused to allow [[Tir McDohl]] and his party into Lepant's mansion<ref>"I'm sorry, but my master Lepant is very busy and cannot see you." - Giovanni ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref> in [[Kouan]], on the orders of his master.
[[File:Giovanni plays family bouncer.png|thumb|left|220px|No junk mail or cold callers please, thank you.]]
Giovanni was a dedicated clerk who served the influential Lepant family in [[Kouan]], showing loyalty to [[Lepant]] and his wife, [[Eileen]]. Though sometimes timid and prone to complaining, Giovanni consistently delivered excellent work.


When Eileen abducted by [[Kraze Miles]], Giovanni attempted to stop him, but proved unsucessful<ref>"I tried to stop him. But..." - Giovanni ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. He immediately alerted his master to the situation<ref>"The new Military Commander took her away." - Giovanni ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>, and an enraged Lepant, aided by [[Tir McDohl]], successfully rescued his wife. Following this event, Lepant joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. Giovanni joined with Lepant and Eileen, continuing to serve the couple faithfully. Giovanni also aided the army in espionage actions with his stealth.
During the tumultuous events of the [[Gate Rune War]], a critical moment occurred when Eileen was abducted by the town's newly appointed military commander, [[Kraze Miles]]. Giovanni attempted to intervene but was unsuccessful. However, he acted swiftly to inform Lepant, resulting in Eileen's timely rescue.


Following the war, Giovanni continued to serve Lepant who became President of the newly-formed Toran Republic. He also became an entrepreneur, starting a business of his own<ref>"Starts his own business." - Giovanni's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.  
After Eileen's safe return, Lepant joined the [[Toran Liberation Army]], and Giovanni chose to stand by their side, faithfully continuing his service. To the surprise of many, Giovanni displayed a remarkable talent for espionage, becoming a valuable member of the special [[The Thieves|thieves]] unit, aiding the Liberation Army with his stealth abilities.


==Trivia==
Following the war, Giovanni's dedication earned him high praise from Lepant, inspiring him to become an entrepreneur with Lepant's support, establishing his own business.
*Despite never being shown as being one, Giovanni is a subordinate in the Thieves unit during war battles.
 
==Game info==
{{GS01 CG
|name=Giovanni
|recruit=Recruited automatically following story events in [[Kouan]].
|unit_name=[[The Thieves]]
|unit_type=Other
|soldiers=30
|atk_com=--
|atk_sub=--
|atk_quote=Why should I have to.
}}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Giovanni (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Giovanni (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Giovanni (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
 
==Other languages and releases==
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{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|ジョバンニ}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Jobanni}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|乔凡尼}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|喬凡尼}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Qiáo fán ní}}
{{Other Names footer}}
 
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Giovanni}}
{{Other Names row|French|Giovanni}}
{{Other Names row|German|Giovanni}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Giovanni}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Giovanni}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 138-9
 
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 77
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# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 61
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|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
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[[category: Characters in Suikoden]]
{{Navbox S1 characters}} {{Short description|Loyal servant of Lepant's household}}
[[de:Giovanni]]

Latest revision as of 12:34, 2 January 2025

Giovanni
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
422
Age
36 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiyou Star
Meta Information
Appearances

Giovanni (ジョバンニ, Jyobanni) is a supporting character in Suikoden. He is the loyal servant of Lepant.

History

Well, it could be tomorrow, the day after, a month from now, or perhaps in a year's time...

—  Giovanni
No junk mail or cold callers please, thank you.

Giovanni was a dedicated clerk who served the influential Lepant family in Kouan, showing loyalty to Lepant and his wife, Eileen. Though sometimes timid and prone to complaining, Giovanni consistently delivered excellent work.

During the tumultuous events of the Gate Rune War, a critical moment occurred when Eileen was abducted by the town's newly appointed military commander, Kraze Miles. Giovanni attempted to intervene but was unsuccessful. However, he acted swiftly to inform Lepant, resulting in Eileen's timely rescue.

After Eileen's safe return, Lepant joined the Toran Liberation Army, and Giovanni chose to stand by their side, faithfully continuing his service. To the surprise of many, Giovanni displayed a remarkable talent for espionage, becoming a valuable member of the special thieves unit, aiding the Liberation Army with his stealth abilities.

Following the war, Giovanni's dedication earned him high praise from Lepant, inspiring him to become an entrepreneur with Lepant's support, establishing his own business.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment
Recruited automatically following story events in Kouan.

War

War Stats
Name Type Soldiers Lead ATK Sub ATK
The Thieves Other 30 -- --


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana ジョバンニ
Japanese rōmaji Jobanni
Chinese simplified (HDR) 乔凡尼
Chinese traditional (HDR) 喬凡尼
Chinese pinyin Qiáo fán ní
English Giovanni
French Giovanni
German Giovanni
Italian Giovanni
Spanish Giovanni

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 138-9
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 77
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 61
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