Josuke Higashikata
Morioh's Pompadour High School Student
The protagonist of Part 4 'Diamond is Unbreakable', a kind-hearted high school student who uses the Stand 'Crazy Diamond'.
Quotes
- Great!
- I fight for people!
- Don't make fun of my hairstyle!
- I'll fix it, make it like nothing happened
- I'll protect this town
Trivia
- Author's favorite character No.1.
- Name origin from nickname 'JoJo' derived from on'yomi reading 'jōjō'.
- Stand ability is restoration that reverses entropy (disintegration of forms).
- Star-shaped birthmark on left shoulder not depicted in the work but visible in anime.
- Catchphrase 'Great' is part of his characteristic speech.
- Fashion enthusiast who prefers brand items for shoes, socks, and underwear.
Alternate names
JoJo
Josuke Higashikata
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- April 16
- Birth year
- 1983
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A tall high school student with a characteristic pompadour hairstyle and modified gakuran uniform. The star-shaped birthmark on his left shoulder is not depicted.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm~185cm
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Characteristic Pompadour Hairstyle
- No Star-Shaped Birthmark on Left Shoulder
- Modified Gakuran
- Iconic items
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- Gakuran
- Pompadour
- Heart Mark Accessory (Left Collar)
- Pipe-like Parts (Stand)
- Brand Shoes and Socks
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Usually speaks casually to anyone in a friendly manner, with an extremely strong sense of justice. However, when enraged, he becomes uncontrollable, and especially if his hairstyle is insulted, he launches merciless attacks. He is highly popular among those around him, is a pure love type, and is bad at flirting.
- Keywords
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- Sense of Justice
- Friendly
- Short-tempered
- Pure Love Faction
- Friendly
- Hot-blooded
- Yankee Style
- Cares for Close Friends
- Motto
- Fix what's broken, protect people and the town
- Talents
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- Overwhelming Sense of Justice
- High Combat Ability as a Stand User
- High Physical Ability
- Calm Judgment (Outside of Combat)
- Building Relationships
- Skills
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- Restoration Ability of Stand 'Crazy Diamond'
- Fighting Techniques
- Coordination with Friends
- Psychological Warfare
- Quick Situation Analysis
- Motivation
- Protecting the peace of Morioh and ensuring the safety of important people around him
- Habits
- Catchphrase is 'Great'. Speaks casually even to superiors, sometimes adding 'ssu' to the end of sentences.
- Favorite foods
- Pachinko, Designer Clothes
- Hobbies
- Video Games, Listening to Prince's CDs
History
- Backstory
- Born in 1983. Lives in Morioh with his mother Tomoko and grandfather Ryohei as a family of three. His father is Joseph Joestar of the Joestar family (from his mother's affair). Awakens as a Stand user and fights various enemies alongside relatives and friends to protect the town. His hairstyle comes from idolizing the appearance of a stranger boy who saved him in his childhood, and it is one of his prides that must absolutely not be touched.
- Debut date
- June 1, 1992
- Work title
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1 'Jotaro Kujo! Meets Josuke Higashikata Part 1'
Battle with Angelo
- Significant event
- Battle with Angelo
- Description
- Defeats the villain Angelo who killed his grandfather, solidifying his resolve to protect Morioh.
Battle with Keicho Nijimura
- Significant event
- Battle with Keicho Nijimura
- Description
- Uses the bow and arrow that originates Stands to repel enemies, but Keicho is killed by enemies.
Reunion with Father Joseph Joestar
- Significant event
- Reunion with Father Joseph Joestar
- Description
- Introduced by Jotaro who visited for inheritance settlement, meets his real father and deepens their relationship.
Final Battle with Yoshikage Kira
- Significant event
- Final Battle with Yoshikage Kira
- Description
- Tracks the serial killer Yoshikage Kira and counters his dangerous ability with the restoration power of his Stand.
Relationships
Joseph Joestar
Father
Recognizes each other as real father and son in old age, becoming close and addressing each other familiarly.
Tomoko Higashikata
Mother
Had a relationship with Joseph during university days, raised him as his son.
Ryohei Higashikata
Grandparent
A police officer and Josuke's grandfather. Killed by Angelo.
Holly Kujo
Sibling
Half-sister. Joseph's daughter.
Sadao Kujo
Sibling
Stepbrother.
Shizuka Joestar
Sibling
Stepsister.
Okuyasu Nijimura
Best friend
Initially enemies, but became best friends through a strong bond.
Koichi Hirose
Best friend
An important friend who overcame numerous crises together.
Jotaro Kujo
Mentor
Visited for father Joseph's inheritance settlement and began interacting as relatives.
Morioh Stand User Allies
Morioh Stand User Allies: leader
Media appearances
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable
Manga / Protagonist
Serialized 1992~1995
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable
Anime / Protagonist
2016 TV Anime Series
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1
Movie / Protagonist
2017 Theatrical Release
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle
Game / Protagonist
Released 2013
Voice cast and creators
Yuki Ono
- Voice actor
- Yuki Ono
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Main Voice Actor
Wataru Hatano
- Voice actor
- Wataru Hatano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All Star Battle and Other Game Editions
Ha Daichi
- Voice actor
- Ha Daichi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition (Childhood)
Kento Yamazaki
- Voice actor
- Kento Yamazaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie 'Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1'
- Notes
- Live-action actor
Hirohiko Araki
- Creator name
- Hirohiko Araki
- Role
- Original author
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Josuke Higashikata Figure
- Item name
- Josuke Higashikata Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Crazy Diamond Plush
- Item name
- Crazy Diamond Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Official Stationery Set (Josuke Higashikata Design)
- Item name
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Official Stationery Set (Josuke Higashikata Design)
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular