I'm definitely me! I can't be anyone but myself... I'm definitely sure that I'm me![1] (オレは間違いなく俺のはずだ!今考えてるオレは・・・絶対にオレだ!, Ore wa machigainaku ore no hazuda! Ima kangae teru ore wa... zettai ni oreda!)
Josuke Higashikata (東方 定助, Higashikata Jōsuke), referred to as "Josuke Higashikata 8" in the localization avoid confusion with Part 4's Josuke, was confirmed for Eyes of Heaven alongside Joshu Higashikata, Narciso Anasui and New Moon Pucci. Due to Part 8's continuation, Josuke's abilities have been updated since All-Star Battle: He now employs new attacks that were originally used against Yotsuyu Yagiyama in battle.
As a Stand user, Josuke is one of many characters with wildly varied abilities that grant him uniqueness in battle.
Style Action - I can steal your vision.: Josuke sends a single bubble forward as a projectile, capable of stealing his opponents' vision. If it connects, opponents will be Blinded. While Blinded, they cannot lock-on or use certain skills, and their guards have reduced durability and thus become easier to break; Blinded opponents will also have the color of their screen convert to a deep, blurry blue. This style of view is similar to N'Doul's visualized sonar ability seen in the TV anime. Characters that are already blind are immune to the bubble's effects and will simply take a small amount of damage: Wamuu while his "Now I will shut out the light, and with this horn see only the wind!" skill is active, and N'Doul.
Checkmate!: Soft & Wet delivers a barrage of 10 punches aimed towards the ground. If an opponent is hit, S&W then delivers another punch that creates a large bubble to immobilize and slowly carry them into the air. In this state, they are completely vulnerable to follow-up attacks, but will be set free upon taking any damage. Quickly moving the movement stick around can shorten the time bound. The skill can also hit downed opponents, but S&W will not trap them in a bubble.
The hell is your problem?!: Josuke Backsteps into a crouch as Soft & Wet advances forward before delivering 6 punches, the final strike sending opponents flying. Josuke gains super armor from activation until he lands from the Backstep.
Let me take that from you.: Josuke sends out a small group of homing bubbles that slowly float towards opponents and rapidly deal 5 hits upon connecting. The bubbles will persist for a very long period of time, covering a considerable distance before popping. Josuke may have up to 2 active at a given time.
I'll suck all the moisture out of you...!: Soft & Wet creates a dense cluster of bubbles that remain in place as a trap. The bubbles will deal 6 hits to opponents and deplete their stamina gauge.
EX - The hell is your problem?!: Josuke gains complete invincibility instead of super armor, can Sidestep to cancel the skill at any time, and can also act out of the move faster. Soft & Wet will move a slight distance further, deliver 5 more punches, and its final strike sends opponents flying a long distance away.
EX - I'll suck all the moisture out of you...!: The skill activates quicker, Josuke is invincible until the bubbles are formed, and the bubbles deal 4 more hits.
JoJolities
"Soft and wet.": Josuke must land his Style Action. (200 Points)
Geez... Can't you do anything?: Josuke must connect "I'll suck all the moisture out of you...!" 3 times. (200 Points)
I brought you here just so I could push you off the edge.: Josuke must connect "Checkmate!" 3 times. (300 Points)
Now, tell me! Who am I?!: Josuke must connect a Dual Heat Attack. (500 Points)
The winner is...me! By a mile!: Josuke must win the battle within 50 counts of the battle timer. (800 Points)
Dual Heat Attacks
Solo - "Soft & wet.": Identical to its performance in All-Star Battle, though executes faster for the sake of brevity.
With Joshu Higashikata - We're friends, right?: Josuke and Joshu discuss their "friendship" status as Soft & Wet delivers a punch that downs the opponent. Joshu and Nut King Call hastily move in to finish them off, but fails to notice a bubble by Soft & Wet that steals the ground's friction, making him slip and spin out of control. Accelerating to high-speeds, Joshu is only stopped when he inevitably crashes into the downed opponent as Josuke humorously looks on.
He is paired with Narciso Anasui in the Eyes of Heaven Tournament, having been placed in the F Block series of battles to be incorporated into the main Tournament. They were eliminated in the first round by Jotaro Kujo (Part 4) and Parallel World Diego.
Story Mode Battles
8-1
A Tale of Two Josukes (2人のジョースケFutari no Jōsuke, lit. The Two Josukes)
The enemy team's stamina usage is decreased by 25%, and their Dual Heat Gauge starts at 20% power.
Completion Bonus
Josuke 8 Costume B
Rank Bonus
S: Josuke Costume A A: Kira Costume A B: Player Card JoJolion Mount
EX Bonus
1. Win without letting your partner get retired. (Kira SFX Set A) 2. Perform a 35-hit combo or greater. (Kira Color Set)
Entrance Dialogue
Josuke 8: Answer me! Which one is Yoshikage Kira? Josuke: Both! Kira: We're going to blow you away until there's no trace of you left... Kosaku: With our bombs...
Victory Dialogue
Josuke 8: They're both Kira? What the hell? Josuke: Hold up, hold up, hold up. I don't get it either. I need to get my thoughts in order...
Defeat Dialogue
Kosaku: Yes! Josuke Higashikata, blown to pieces! Kira: Tonight...I'm going to sleep better than I have in a long time...
12-3
The Final Battle, Part 3 (最終決戦 その③Saishū Kessen Sono 3)
