Joseph Joestar - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Your next line is...
Behind you! Behind you!
Behold this Hamon!
My next line is this!
Susie Q, thank you!

Trivia

Has a jinx of crashing planes 4 times but survives every one.
Only JoJo to use both Hamon and Stand.
Combines the lightest personality and most violence among JoJos.
Frequently uses psychological warfare in battles, predicting and voicing enemy's lines.
Scene listening to The Beatles on Walkman is his trademark.
In Part 4, not fond of Japan initially and strict with Japanese people.

Alternate names

Joseph Joseph-san Joestar JoJo Old Man

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: September 27
Birth year: 1920

Appearance

Overall appearance: Height 195cm, tall like his grandfather Jonathan but characterized by a fiery temperament and lively expressions. In his later years, suffers from cataracts and hearing loss and uses a cane.
Height: Approx. 195cm
Weight: Approx. 97kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Distinguishing features: Tall build similar to his grandfather

Left arm prosthesis (later years)

Sharp gaze
Iconic items: Walkman

Metal Prosthetic Arm

Hamon-conducting Gloves

Cane (old age)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Wit
Detailed personality: Cheerful and lighthearted personality, but possesses a sense of justice and courage, and is caring toward comrades. In battles against enemies, doesn't hesitate to use tricks or cheats. Highly curious and exists as a mood maker.
Keywords: Brave

Witty

Cheerful

Charming

Indomitable

Curious

Strategist

Loyal

Witty speech

Mood Maker
Motto: Protect comrades and overcome adversity
Talents: Genius aptitude for Hamon

Talent for psychological warfare and prediction

Tactical construction ability

Quick-witted ideas

High athletic ability
Skills: Hamon Sprint (Hamon user)

Hermit Purple (Stand)

Magic tricks skill

Setting traps for comebacks

Untrained in martial arts but proficient in street fighting
Motivation: In the battle against the Pillar Men, protect the honor of the Joestar family and world peace. The safety of daughter Holly and grandson Jotaro.
Habits: Habit of preemptively saying the enemy's next line in battle. Often jokes to lighten troubles. Frequently gets cocky.
Favorite foods: Cola, Tequila, American coffee (particular about it)
Music: The Beatles, B-movie soundtracks, Obscure music
Hobbies: Manga collection, Magic tricks
Disliked situations: Discrimination, Falling for enemy tricks
Disliked foods: Bad coffee (initial assessment)

History

Backstory: Born in 1920 in England. Father was a British RAF pilot who died young, raised by grandmother Erina. Immigrated to America at age 18 and naturalized. Possesses genius talent for Hamon and battles the Pillar Men. In later years, becomes a real estate tycoon, loves daughter Holly and grandson Jotaro. Also has a secret child.
Debut date: January 1, 1987
Work title: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2 Battle Tendency
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Episode 1: Joseph Joestar of New York

Battle with the Pillar Men

Significant event: Battle with the Pillar Men
Description: Masters Hamon to defeat the Pillar Men, endures death match with Kars and achieves victory. Loses left arm but survives.

Battle with DIO

Significant event: Battle with DIO
Description: In Part 3, travels to Egypt with grandson Jotaro to defeat DIO, fights with tricks and Stand but temporarily dies and is revived.

Meeting with secret child

Significant event: Meeting with secret child
Description: In Part 4, meets his secret child Josuke Higashikata, revealing complex family ties.

Estate settlement and dementia symptoms in old age

Significant event: Estate settlement and dementia symptoms in old age
Description: In old age, handles estate settlement while showing suspected dementia symptoms, but gradually recovers.

Relationships

George Joestar II

Father

British RAF pilot but died young. Little influence as a father.

Elizabeth Joestar (Lisa Lisa)

Mother

Joseph's mother, also known as a Hamon user.

Erina Pendleton

Grandparent

Grandmother who raised Joseph from childhood. Holds deep respect and affection.

Susie Q Joestar

Spouse

Married at age 18, mother of only daughter Holly.

Holly Kujo

Child

Daughter. Jotaro's mother, falls ill due to Stand influence.

Josuke Higashikata (secret child)

Child

Secret child discovered in later years. Awkward at first meeting but gradually bond.

Jotaro Kujo

Grandchild

Grandson and battle comrade. Mutual trust.

Jolyne Cujoh

Grandchild

Great-granddaughter. Protagonist of Part 6.

Robert E. O. Speedwagon

Best friend

Trusted friend relied on during passage from England to America, like family.

Caesar Antonio Zeppeli

Best friend

Trained in Hamon together, fought as best friends.

Lisa Lisa

Mentor

Hamon master and surrogate mother.

Jean Pierre Polnareff

Teammate

Joined the journey to defeat DIO in Part 3.

Joestar Family

Joestar Family: leader

Hamon Users

Hamon Users: strategist

Mood Maker

Mood Maker: moodmaker

Media appearances

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2 Battle Tendency

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started 1987

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2 Anime

Anime / Protagonist

2012 TV series

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Anime

Anime / Supporting

2014 TV series

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1

Movie / Supporting

2017

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle

Game / Playable

2013

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven