Jotaro Kujo

Cool high school Stand user

Protagonist of Part 3 'Stardust Crusaders' and grandson of Joseph. A calm and composed delinquent boy who wields the Stand 'Star Platinum'.

Quotes

  • Yare yare daze.
  • Jotaro, entering the fray.
  • Time has stopped.
  • Ora ora ora ora... ORA!!
  • The outcome depends on who controls time.
  • No begging for mercy.

Trivia

  • The hat is drawn as if integrated with the back of the head as a design feature.
  • The technique of putting 5 cigarettes in the mouth and drinking juice without extinguishing them is official canon.
  • Stand name 'Star Platinum' derives from the Tarot card 'The Star'.
  • Time-stop ability is one of the strongest powers in the series, on par with DIO's The World.
  • Setting where he has a PhD as a marine biologist.
  • Complex family relations, such as uncle being the same age as brother, characteristic of Joestar bloodline.

Alternate names

Jotaro JoJo Jotaro Kujo

Tags

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders Stand User Star Platinum High School Student Delinquent Ability to Stop Time Action Marine Biologist Hero

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
01-20～02-18 (Aquarius)
Birth year
1970

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slim and muscular man 195cm tall. Black hair with eyes that have a slight green tint. Usually wears an altered gakuran uniform or a hat and thick coat. The hat features a unique design that merges with the back of the head.
Height
Approximately 195cm
Weight
82kg
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Student cap with palm mark
  • Callus on left middle finger
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Modified student cap
  • Student uniform (gakuran)
  • Thick coat
  • Tag Heuer watch
  • Hat

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm and composed
Detailed personality
Usually taciturn and calm with an intimidating appearance, but has a strong sense of justice and intense passion at his core. Kind and caring toward friends and family, but merciless toward villains. Highly intelligent and tactical.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Delinquent
  • Sense of justice
  • Passionate
  • Taciturn
  • Tough
  • Kindness
  • Quick-witted
  • Catchphrase is 'Yare yare daze'
  • Argumentative
Motto
When it's time to do it, do it
Talents
  • Exceptional reflexes and power as a Stand user
  • Combat sense
  • Calm judgment
  • Excellent tactical insight
  • Quick-witted
Skills
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Precise Stand attacks
  • Action as a delinquent
  • Drinking and smoking
  • Driving skills
Motivation
Rescuing his mother Holly, defeating DIO in cooperation with grandfather Joseph, protecting family and friends
Habits
Strange cigarette holding method (puts 5 in mouth and drinks juice without extinguishing them)
Music
Toshinobu Kubota
Sport
Chiyonofuji
Favorite colors
Colors with a sense of transparency
Hobbies
Reading books about ships and airplanes
Disliked foods
Bad food not worth the price

History

Backstory
Born in 1970. Has a Japanese father (jazz musician) and an American-British mother (Joseph's daughter). Feared as a delinquent in high school, but possesses a fierce sense of justice. Awakens to Stand powers due to DIO's revival and travels to Egypt with grandfather Joseph and companions to defeat DIO.
Debut date
January 1, 1989
Work title
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 12 Chapter 1

Sets off for Egypt

Significant event
Sets off for Egypt
Description
To save his mother's critical condition, heads to Egypt with grandfather Joseph to defeat DIO.

Final battle with DIO

Significant event
Final battle with DIO
Description
Awakens Star Platinum's power and time-stop ability, defeats DIO, and puts an end to the Joestar family feud.

Becomes a marine biologist

Significant event
Becomes a marine biologist
Description
Appears at age 28 in Part 4. Engages in research as a leading figure in marine biology.

Rescues daughter Jolyne

Significant event
Rescues daughter Jolyne
Description
In Part 6, rushes to help his imprisoned daughter Jolyne, gets shot in the final battle and dies, but is revived through Jolyne's efforts.

Relationships

Joseph Joestar

Grandparent

Grandfather. Plays a major role in awakening Stand powers and defeats DIO together.

Holly Kujo

Mother

Mother. Falls critically ill due to Stand manifestation side effects, driving Jotaro and others to defeat DIO.

Sadao Kujo

Father

Father. Jazz musician, does not appear in the story.

Jolyne Kujo

Child

Daughter. Protagonist of Part 6. Relationship starts strained but reconciles, developing strong fatherly feelings.

American woman

Spouse

Divorced by the start of Part 6.

Mohammed Avdol

Teammate

Active as a companion on the Egypt expedition.

Noriaki Kakyoin

Teammate

Companion who fought together in the DIO battle.

Jean-Pierre Polnareff

Teammate

Member of the Egypt expedition, shares camaraderie.

Iggy

Teammate

Dog Stand user who joined the DIO subjugation.

Joestar Family

Joestar Family: leader

Stardust Crusaders

Stardust Crusaders: leader

Media appearances

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1989

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

Anime / Protagonist

2014 TV series

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter I

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2017

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven

Game / Protagonist

2015

Voice cast and creators

Kiyoyuki Kobayashi

Voice actor
Kiyoyuki Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama CD edition, Part 3 fighting game edition

Jūrōta Kosugi

Voice actor
Jūrōta Kosugi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA edition

Tetsu Inada

Voice actor
Tetsu Inada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Golden Wind (Part 5)

Daisuke Ono

Voice actor
Daisuke Ono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime Part 3 to Part 6, various games
Notes
Current main voice actor

Natsumi Takamori

Voice actor
Natsumi Takamori
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime edition - Elementary school Jotaro

Yusuke Iseya

Voice actor
Yusuke Iseya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action film 'Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter I'

Hirohiko Araki

Creator name
Hirohiko Araki
Role
Original author

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