| “ | He-llo? Could you say that again? More slowly? In a language I understand? Depending on what you said, I might kick your ass! | ” |
—Joseph Joestar during his younger years | ||
Joseph Joestar (ジョセフ・ジョースター Josefu Jōsutā) is the protagonist of Part II: Battle Tendency, a core ally in Part III: Stardust Crusaders, and a supporting character in Part IV.
A survivor, Joseph meets the fantastic threats approaching him throughout his life with initiative and ingenuity.
He is the most recurring JoJo in the series after Jotaro Kujo.
Appearance
Battle Tendency
18 years old, Joseph is tall (195 cm/6'5") and powerfully built, with light eyes. He has dark and unkempt hair, parts of his bangs shooting outwards in spikes, apart from which he closely resembles his grandfather Jonathan Joestar.
Joseph's primary outfit is relatively minimal and pragmatic. He wears a tank top cut above the navel, gloves studded at the knuckles, fitting pants with a leather belt, and knee-high leather boots. In Switzerland he dons a long, broad, striped scarf; and later, as a gift from Caesar, a long, thin headband patterned with a row of tessellated triangles.
Initially he wears a white collared shirt with tie and suspenders, and a greatcoat chequered across the shoulders. Other articles include an aviator's hat (as motorcycle gear), a knit cap, and a breathing mask designed for Ripple training.
Later depictions of Joseph include the aviator hat and goggles, both of which were permanently added to differentiate him from Jonathan and compliment the overall 'mechanical feel' brought about by the various planes and motorcycles present in Part 2.[8]
Stardust Crusaders
At 67, Joseph retains most of his health and muscularity, though his face displays his age (due in part to having neglected his Ripple training). His hair is trim and gray, and he sports a thick, gray, trimmed beard.
During the group's journey to Egypt, he wears a fedora; a light, short-sleeved, buttonless shirt; khaki pants (often compared to this extent to Indiana Jones' basic outfit); dress shoes; dark wristbands, and white gloves concealing a prosthetic left hand (a result of his fight with Kars).[9] At his introduction he also wears a trench coat and sweater.
Diamond is Unbreakable
At 79, Joseph has aged normally. While his stature is still apparent, he is hunched and uses a cane.[10] He wears a diminutive pair of pince-nez spectacles, and a spotted, brimmed woolen hat with ear flaps reminiscent of an ushanka. He wears a thick trench coat, a collared shirt and tie, and baggy pants.
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Chapter 73: "Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 3" P.1.
- ↑ JoJo6251
- ↑ First stated to be 67 when Part 3 took place from 1987-1988 before the retcon of 1988-1989
- ↑ Chapter 267: "Jotaro Kujo! Meets Josuke Higashikata, Part 2"
- ↑ Chapter 265: "The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends" P.10.
- ↑ JoJo 6251
- ↑ Chapter 115: "Jotaro Kujo, Part 2"
- ↑ JoJonium Volume 4
- ↑ JJBA Chapter 115: The Magician of Fire p.13, Jotaro steals Joseph's pinky
- ↑ JJBA Chapter 314: Red Hot Chili Pepper (8) p.2, Okuyasu mentions Joseph's size and use of cane
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