Funny Valentine

A president who uses a horse race to gather a holy corpse for nationalistic ends.

Funny Valentine is the President of the United States during the 1890 Steel Ball Run, a cross-country horse race he holds with a $50 million reward for the winner. He secretly intends to use the race to gather the scattered parts of a holy corpse for his own nationalistic ends. Racers Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar uncover Valentine's ploy, and must defend themselves from both other racers and hired assassins.

Quick Facts

First appears: Steel Ball Run (Part 7)

Lore & Background

Funny Valentine serves as the primary antagonist of Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. As President of the United States in 1890, he organizes the Steel Ball Run race with a $50 million reward, but his true goal is to collect the scattered parts of a holy corpse. Racers Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar uncover his ploy and must defend themselves from both other racers and hired assassins. Valentine's actions are driven by nationalistic ends, making him a complex figure whose patriotism leads him to extreme measures.

Reader's Guide

Funny Valentine is the President of the United States during the Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He organizes the cross-country horse race with a $50 million reward, but his secret goal is to collect the scattered parts of a holy corpse for nationalistic purposes. Racers Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar uncover his plan and must defend themselves from both other racers and hired assassins. His role as the main antagonist drives the conflict of Steel Ball Run, as the protagonists work to stop his scheme.