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Before his "death," Stroheim warns Joseph that three more powerful Pillar Men have been discovered in Europe, urging him to travel to Rome to find the means to defeat them. Key Characters & Dub Cast English Dub Actor Role in Episode Joseph Joestar Ben Diskin Uses "wacky" gambits and Hamon to fight Santana. Rudol von Stroheim W.T. Falke JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) (Dub) Episode 13
To finally defeat Santana, he must be exposed to sunlight. Major Rudol von Stroheim , trapped by Santana's grip, orders Joseph to hack off his leg with an axe so he can reach the sunlight outside. In a final act of nationalistic bravado, Stroheim blows himself up with a grenade to force Santana into the open. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, revealing that
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The episode is noted for its high stakes and body horror, particularly Stroheim's demand to have his leg amputated to continue the fight.
Sacrifices himself (temporarily) to expose Santana to the sun. Keith Silverstein
Santana is revealed to be highly intelligent, capable of dismantling weaponry instantly, which forces Joseph to rely on deception rather than raw strength.