| Name | Joseph Joestar |
| Role | Protagonist |
| Allies | Assembles a team to overcome powerful adversaries |
| Series | |
| Abilities | Extraordinary supernatural powers |
| Time period | 1970s-1980s |
| Relationship | Not directly related to Jonathan Joestar |
| Significance | One of the most iconic and influential figures in the JoJo mythos |
Joseph Joestar is the central protagonist of a major story arc in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga series, set primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. Unlike the original JoJo, Jonathan Joestar, Joseph is not part of the Joestar family bloodline. However, he proves himself a worthy inheritor of the JoJo legacy through his cunning, courage, and the development of remarkable supernatural abilities.
Joseph Joestar was born in 1945 in the United States to parents of British and American descent. His father was a successful businessman, providing Joseph with a comfortable upbringing. However, Joseph exhibited a rebellious streak and mischievous personality from a young age, often getting into trouble.
After a number of run-ins with the law as a youth, Joseph was sent to live with his grandmother in New Tijuana, a bustling metropolis on the U.S.-Mexico border. It was here, while exploring the city's mysterious underbelly, that Joseph first awakened his latent supernatural powers.
Unlike the Hamon-based fighting style of the original JoJo, Joseph develops the ability to project and manipulate a mysterious form of spiritual energy known as Ripple. This grants him a variety of offensive and defensive capabilities, including:
As Joseph trains and hones his Ripple abilities, he becomes an increasingly formidable combatant, capable of taking on entire armies of adversaries.
Over the course of his adventures, Joseph assembles a loyal team of allies to assist him, including:
Joseph also develops a romantic relationship with Suzie Q, a beautiful young woman who becomes his trusted partner. Their banter and clashing personalities provide much of the series' humor.
The central threat that Joseph and his allies must confront is the resurgence of the ancient vampire overlord, Dio, who has returned from the grave with a sinister plan to conquer the world. Dio commands a vast army of supernatural minions and powerful underlings, posing a grave danger to all of humanity.
As Joseph and his team track down Dio's hideouts and lieutenants across the globe, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government and industry. Joseph's quick thinking, strategic cunning, and mastery of the Ripple prove essential in dismantling Dio's machinations.
After a climactic showdown with Dio himself, Joseph and his allies emerge victorious, saving the world from the vampire's tyrannical ambitions. Joseph's heroic journey cements his status as one of the most iconic and influential figures in the JoJo mythos.
Joseph's exploits during this era are regarded as a pivotal moment in 20th century history, with his defeat of Dio preventing a catastrophic global conflict. He is remembered as a charismatic, resourceful, and ultimately heroic figure who used his extraordinary abilities to protect the innocent and uphold justice.
Though he does not share the Joestar family bloodline, Joseph's adventures have cemented his place alongside Jonathan, Jotaro, and other JoJos as one of the most legendary protagonists in the series. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of fans around the world.
