Johnny Joestar
Paraplegic former jockey and protagonist of Part 7
Protagonist of Part 7 'Steel Ball Run', a former jockey. Despite his paralyzed lower body, he takes on the race using Stand abilities. A boy confronting his destiny.
Quotes
- 'Minus can only become zero... Yeah, I like staying at minus.'
- 'The Saint's Corpse is hope for me.'
- 'ORA ORA ORA ORA!!'
- 'Killer's eyes? Take that!'
- 'Don't give up, you who cannot walk. Crawl if you must, advance forward.'
Trivia
- Has a mosquito bite fetish side.
- Stand name 'Tusk' means 'fangs beyond nails', named by Johnny himself.
- ACT1 Stand form is a cute axolotl-inspired figure.
- One of the few protagonists who uses 'ORA ORA Rush' chant in-story.
- Scene of legs moving while in wheelchair became a big topic.
- Friendship with Gyro Zeppeli forms the story's core.
Alternate names
Jonathan Joestar
Johnny
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Hat and pants feature star-shaped accents inspired by the Stars and Stripes, with a horseshoe ornament on the hat. Many scenes show him in a wheelchair due to paraplegia, but later he walks on his own feet.
- Eye color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Horseshoe-ornamented hat
- Star-patterned clothing
- Black, flame-like eyes (when using Stand)
- Iconic items
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- Hat (with horseshoe ornament)
- Racing outfit
- Wheelchair
- Gyro Zeppeli's coffin
- Gyro's beloved horse Valkyrie
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strong Will
- Detailed personality
- Suffering from his misfortunes yet rising with strong will, he does not hesitate to take lives for his goals. Harboring deep regret and inner conflict, he possesses strong resolve and values his friendship with traveling companion Gyro.
- Keywords
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- Steadfast Will
- Deeply Regretful
- Arrogant
- Ambitious
- Resilient
- Highly Independent
- Cold-hearted
- Deeply Loyal to Friends
- Talents
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- Genius jockey talent
- Stand ability user
- High combat ability
- Understanding of high-speed rotation (LESSON)
- Precise control ability
- Skills
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- Horse racing riding technique
- Technique to control Stand "Tusk"
- Applications of Ripple Dash (including implications)
- Strategic thinking
- Body function utilization (including prosthetic applications)
- Motivation
- To collect the Saint's Corpse to cure his paraplegia and return his 'minus' to 'zero'. To win the race and defy his destiny.
- Habits
- Mosquito bite fetish. Sometimes shows eyes like black flames.
- Hobbies
- Horse racing, Race participation, Iron ball rotation technique (LESSON)
- Favorite foods
- Chamomile (used for nail recovery)
- Favorite colors
- Red, white, and blue reminiscent of the Stars and Stripes
History
- Backstory
- Born as a descendant of a fallen noble family in Danville, Kentucky, USA. Showed talent as a jockey from childhood, but after brother Nicholas's accidental death and falling out with his father, he was disowned. Excelled in horse racing but became arrogant, got into theater trouble, was shot in the back, and became paraplegic. In despair, he meets mysterious man Gyro Zeppeli, decides to join the 'Steel Ball Run' race, gains Stand ability, and aims for the Saint's Corpse to revive himself.
- Debut date
- January 15, 2004
- Work title
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 Steel Ball Run
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 2 'Gyro Zeppeli'
Brother Nicholas's accidental death
- Significant event
- Brother Nicholas's accidental death
- Description
- Brother died in an accident, leaving deep guilt and regret on Johnny.
Injury leading to paraplegia
- Significant event
- Injury leading to paraplegia
- Description
- Cut in line causing trouble, shot in the back resulting in paraplegia.
Encounter with Gyro Zeppeli
- Significant event
- Encounter with Gyro Zeppeli
- Description
- Influenced by the mysterious steel ball of the 'Steel Ball Run' race, learns possibility of legs moving and decides to participate.
Manifestation of Stand ability 'Tusk'
- Significant event
- Manifestation of Stand ability 'Tusk'
- Description
- Possessed by the Devil's Palm's Corpse Part, acquires special Stand ability.
Final battle with the President and Gyro's death
- Significant event
- Final battle with the President and Gyro's death
- Description
- Challenges the race's greatest enemy, the President, parts with Gyro. Evolves Stand and achieves victory.
Defeat by Diego in late-game battle
- Significant event
- Defeat by Diego in late-game battle
- Description
- Defeated by Diego's 'THE WORLD', faces fall and death crisis but survives.
Relationships
George Joestar
Father
Father. Originally a wealthy rancher and trainer. Fell out with Johnny before death, cut off support.
Nicholas Joestar
Sibling
Older brother. Died young in accident. Johnny's idol but also source of tragedy.
Rina Joestar
Spouse
Wife. Married in 1892. They have a daughter.
George Joestar III
Child
Son. Affected by the curse of equivalent exchange.
Gyro Zeppeli
Teammate
Gave the trigger for race participation, fought together until death. Bound by deep friendship.
Steel Ball Run race participants
Steel Ball Run race participants: protagonist
Media appearances
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 Steel Ball Run
Manga / Protagonist
Serialized 2004–2011
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime
Anime / Protagonist
2021 TV series
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle
Game / Protagonist
Released 2013
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Eyes of Heaven
Game / Protagonist
Released 2015
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Last Survivor
Game / Protagonist
Released 2022
Voice cast and creators
Ōzora Mizushima
- Voice actor
- Ōzora Mizushima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- VOMIC version
Yuki Kaji
- Voice actor
- Yuki Kaji
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Anime, All Star Battle, Eyes of Heaven
Yuki Kaji
- Voice actor
- Yuki Kaji
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Eyes of Heaven version
Hirohiko Araki
- Creator name
- Hirohiko Araki
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Figure Johnny Joestar
- Item name
- Figure Johnny Joestar
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Acrylic Stand Set
- Item name
- Acrylic Stand Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited