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“
The name is Joestar. I'd like to repay you for saving my life. (わたしの名はジョースター。命を救ってくれた礼をしたい)
”
—George Joestar to Dario Brando, Chapter 1: Prologue

George Joestar I (ジョージ・ジョースターⅠ世, Jōji Jōsutā Issei) is a secondary ally featured in the first part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Phantom Blood.

George is a famous British aristocrat and the patriarch of the Joestar Family. He is the husband of Mary Joestar and father of the first protagonist, Jonathan Joestar. After a tragic misunderstanding, he adopts Dio Brando into his family, kick-starting the events of the entire series.

Appearance

George Joestar is a middle-aged man of medium build and height. He has a full set of dark hair with his bangs parted to one side of his forehead. He also has a properly maintained mustache.

George Joestar is typically depicted in a three-piece suit and either a tie or a bow tie. In his old age and while bed-ridden, he dons a fancy robe.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
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Skin(Fair)
Hair(Brown)
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Hair(Brown)
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Suit
(Navy blue coat, pants, and shoes, white undershirt, green vest with golden buttons, brown ribbon tie.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair(Blue)
Hair (Old)(Periwinkle)
Eyes(Green)
Suit
(Black coat, pants, and shoes, white undershirt, navy blue vest with black lining, green ribbon tie.)
Robes
(Navy blue coat with lighter blue clothing.)
Skin(Fair)
Hair (Old)(Gray)
Eyes(Brown)
Robes
(Pink robe with red lining, white shirt and pants with blue and gold accessories.)

Personality

George Joestar I is a stern father

George Joestar I is a man of the upper class, a true British ‘noble’ who raises both of his sons to the highest standard of etiquette and manners expected of their household. He was exceptionally harsh towards Jonathan as a child for his ‘boorish’ attitude and lack of grace compared to Dio.[3] Despite George’s overbearingly strict nature he loved his sons equally. In his old age George prides both of his boys on their upbringing and academic success.[4]

While George is disconnected from the pains of the impoverished, he is exceptionally generous and forgiving. This is seen as naïveté by some but George empathizes with Dario Brando’s circumstances and gives away his wife’s ring for Brando to sell. Much later, when Dio stabs him in the back, George blames himself for not raising Dio like Jonathan and asks Jonathan to bury him in the family grave. Speedwagon states that George’s steadfast will, pride and kindness were inherited by Jonathan after his death.[5]

George hangs the Stone Mask on a wall in his mansion as a memento to his late wife, Mary.[6]

History

Background

In the 1860s, George and his fiancée Mary have a pair of rings made by a famous jeweler for their engagement.[7] The couple have a son named Jonathan Joestar on April 4, 1868.[8] Shortly after Jonathan's birth, the family goes on a trip where George comes across the Stone Mask in the possession of an art dealer in London. George takes a liking to it[9] and Mary buys it for him.[10]

Phantom Blood

George Joestar mistaking Dario Brando for a rescuer

In 1868, on the way back from their trip, the carriage crashed, and Mary lost her life while George was knocked unconscious. When he woke up, he was met with the face of a passerby named Dario Brando. Assuming Dario dragged him out of the crash, he promised to repay him for saving his life.[11] George would later be called up by a London inspector about his wife’s missing ring. It is revealed to George that his savior years ago was arrested for trying to pawn Mary’s ring. Taken aback by Dario, he empathized with his circumstances and informed the inspector that the ring was a gift. Calmly, he hands the ring back to Dario and urged him to build a different life by selling it.[12]

George hanged up the Stone Mask in his home as a memento to his late wife. For the next twelve years, George would raise his only son, Jonathan. He brought a dog named Danny for Jonathan at some point.

Berating Jonathan for his lack of manners

When Dario Brando passes away, George receives a letter from the man asking him to take in his son, Dio, if he was to succumb to a sudden illness. George honors his wishes by allowing Dio to live at the Joestar Mansion as a member of the family. George often chastised Jonathan for failing to match his adoptive brother’s etiquette and intelligence. Unbeknownst to Joestar were Dio’s plans and treatment of Jonathan. The two converse some time after Dio's adoption about the Stone Mask[13] and later Jonathan’s attachment to Danny[14]. Soon after, he catches both boys fighting and sends them to their rooms for punishment. Danny is subsequently found trapped in the incinerator and buried. George believes a burglar was responsible for the dog's death, leaving only Jonathan to suspect Dio.[15]

George Joestar's death

Seven years later, George is struck ill and remains bedridden. While recovering, he is treated by the mansion's staff and occasionally Dio, who'd discreetly swap his medicine for poison. Jonathan discovers Dario's letter and begins to question his intentions. [16] He travels to Ogre Street for proof and an antidote. Returning with both, George makes a successful recovery and discovers Dio's scheme. Constables are brought in to apprehend Dio, as well as the poison's merchant, Wang Chan, to expose him. Feeling responsible for his fate, George returns to his rest to avoid watching Dio's arrest. On the steps to his bedroom, he overhears Wang Chan explaining Dio's 'impenetrable luck' and panics. Dio suddenly pulls out a knife in an attempt to stab his brother, but George leaps between the two in time. [17] George peacefully dies nestled in Jonathan's hold, pleading to blame him for Dio's upbringing.[18] George's body is later burned away in the fire that destroys the Joestar Mansion.[19]

Legacy

According to Speedwagon, George Joestar's spirit was inherited by Jonathan[20] and his death serves as Jonathan's animus to vanquish Dio's evil.[21][22]

Novels

JORGE JOESTAR

The information below derives from a source not written by Araki. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.

Original Universe

Dio, George, and Jonathan in the 37th universe

In the light novel JORGE JOESTAR, Erina names her son after George but spells it in the Spanish style ("Jorge") so she can call him "JoJo".[23] In the past, George used to be friends with the grandfather of Steven, Kenton, and Darlington Motorize.[24]

37th Universe

There is also an iteration of George in the 37th universe. Although he is English, he lives in America because England does not exist in this universe. He is still a wealthy man, owning a large estate in 1881 where he lives with his son Jonathan and adopted son Dio Brando. It is unknown whether the George in this universe dies before his sons, as Jonathan and Dio both die in a train accident when Jonathan attempts to stop Dio from robbing the train.[25]

Chapters / Episodes

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Quotes

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  • “
    You got it wrong again, JoJo! This is the sixth time! You've made the same basic mistake six times! I'll keep this up until you understand! Look at Dio! He answered all 20 questions correctly! (またまちがえたぞッジョジョ！６度目だッ！同じ基本的なまちがいを６回もしたのだぞ！勉強がわからんというからわたしが見てやれば何度教えてもわからんやつだ！ディオを見ろッ！２０問中２０問正解だ！)
    ”
    —George Joestar to his son, Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1
  • “
    You call yourself a gentleman, JoJo!? Where are your manners?! Where?! (ジョジョ、おまえ それでも紳士か！作法がなっとらんぞッ！作法が！)
    ”
    —George Joestar, Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1
  • “
    Ever since Dio arrived, I've realized that I've been spoiling you! I'm embarrassed as a parent! Look at Dio! His table manners are perfect! (ディオが来てからおまえをあまやかしていたのを悟った！親として恥ずかしいッ！ディオを見習え！ディオの作法は完璧だぞッ！)
    ”
    —George Joestar, Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1
  • “
    JoJo, it is not bad... to die in the arms... of your son... (悪くないぞ、ジョジョ…息子の腕の中で死んでいくと…いう…のは)
    ”
    —George Joestar's last words, Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1
  • “
    What is it, JoJo? Danny’s got your toy pistol and won’t let go? Son… that’s because you’re trying to take it away from him! You must approach the situation from another angle… Pretend to let him have it.
    ”
    —George Joestar (flashback), Chapter 28: Tarkus and the Dark Knight Bruford, Part 3

Video Games

Phantom Blood (PS2)

George makes his first video game appearance in several cutscenes in the Phantom Blood PS2 game, reprising his role in the original story.

All-Star Battle (PS3)

George appears as a random Campaign Support character, providing a significant boost for the player. Should the player lose a campaign battle, he gives them a boost to ensure a perfect S rank in any battle, even if they lost.

Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)

Similar to Ghiaccio in All-Star Battle, George will guide the player through the JoJo Glossary.

All-Star Battle R (Various)

ASBR Glossary.png George Joestar I (ジョージ・ジョースター)
Unlock Condition: Win in the Jonathan Joestar vs. Dio Brando All-Star Battle Mode Boss Battle
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A character from Part 1: Phantom Blood, a British aristocrat who is Jonathan's father. Honorable, kind, and gentle in nature, he takes in Dio, son of swindler Dario Brando, and gives him a home. In the end, however, he dies protecting his son from a knife-wielding Dio.[26]
A British aristocrat who is Jonathan's father. Honorable, kind, and gentle in nature, he takes in Dio, son of swindler Dario Brando, and gives him a home. In the end, however, he dies protecting his son from a dagger-wielding Dio.
 第１部『ファントムブラッド』の登場人物。英国貴族。ジョナサンの父。誇り高く、優しく、親切な性格。恩人を騙ったダリオ・ブランドーの息子ディオを引きとり、養子にしたが、最期はディオの凶刃からジョナサンを身をもってかばい、死亡した。

George Joestar I is featured in All-Star Battle R with a list of Tag Lines (プレイヤーカード名言, Pureiyā Kādo Meigen). They are unlocked by completing ASBR Secret Mission.png 40 Secret Missions in All-Star Battle Mode.

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  • “
    Just think to yourself, "Okay, he may as well have it." (「あげちゃってもいいさ」と考えるんだ)
    ”
  • “
    What's up, JoJo? Danny won't drop that toy gun? (なにジョジョ？　ダニーがおもちゃの鉄砲をくわえてはなさない？)
    ”
  • “
    It's because you're trying to force it away from him, JoJo. (ジョジョ、それは無理矢理引き離そうとするからだよ)
    ”


Gallery

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  • George mistaking Dario for saving him

    George mistaking Dario for saving him

  • George welcoming Dio

    George welcoming Dio

  • George scolding Jonathan

    George scolding Jonathan

  • Smoking a pipe

    Smoking a pipe

  • George being angry

    George being angry

  • An old George Joestar

    An old George Joestar

  • George Joestar expiring in the manga

    George Joestar expiring in the manga

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  • George's body found by Dario Brando

    George's body found by Dario Brando

  • Dario Brando "saves" George Joestar

    Dario Brando "saves" George Joestar

  • Inspector Archer informs George of his ring's discovery

    Inspector Archer informs George of his ring's discovery

  • George makes up a story to save Dario Brando

    George makes up a story to save Dario Brando

  • Inspector Archer furious at George's lie

    Inspector Archer furious at George's lie

  • About to wave goodbye to his son Jonathan

    About to wave goodbye to his son Jonathan

  • Rebuking his son's table manners

    Rebuking his son's table manners

  • At Danny's funeral

    At Danny's funeral

  • Appearing after hearing the truth about Dio

    Appearing after hearing the truth about Dio

  • George takes the knife meant for Jonathan

    George takes the knife meant for Jonathan

  • George dies in his son's arms

    George dies in his son's arms

  • Jonathan remembering George's trick to teaching Danny

    Jonathan remembering George's trick to teaching Danny

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  • The brave and noble characters from Phantom Blood

    The brave and noble characters from Phantom Blood

  • Speedwagon recalling the short lives of the men of the Joestar family (Episode 25)

    Speedwagon recalling the short lives of the men of the Joestar family (Episode 25)

  • George in SC Episode 39

    George in SC Episode 39

  • Head

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    Head (Old)

  • Body

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  • Half conscious George being approached by Dario (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

    Half conscious George being approached by Dario (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

  • George shocked from the Carriage accident (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

    George shocked from the Carriage accident (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

  • An Older George being stabbed by Dio (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

    An Older George being stabbed by Dio (Part 3 OVA Timelines)

  • Character poster

    Character poster

  • Program guide

    Program guide

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  • Adventure Battle Card; "And time goes on"

    Adventure Battle Card; "And time goes on"

  • Joestar Mansion

    Joestar Mansion

  • George Joestar I

    George Joestar I

  • Scotland Yard Police Inspector

    Scotland Yard Police Inspector

Trivia

  • George mistaking Dario as his savior bears resemblance to a similar scene in Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, in which Marius's father mistakes the corrupt innkeeper Thénardiers as his savior and sends Marius to seek aid from him on his deathbed. George also claims that he gave his ring to Dario Brando, who was imprisoned for stealing said ring, resembling the bishop Myriel claiming the same for Jean Valjean, who attempted to steal his silverware.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 1: Prologue
  2. ↑ Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1
  3. ↑ Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1 p.8-9.
  4. ↑ Chapter 6: A Letter from the Past, Part 1 p.14-15.
  5. ↑ Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1
  6. ↑ Chapter 3: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 2 p.6.
  7. ↑ Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1 p.9.
  8. ↑ JoJo 6251
  9. ↑ Chapter 3: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 2 p.6.
  10. ↑ Chapter 6: A Letter from the Past, Part 1
  11. ↑ Chapter 1: Prologue
  12. ↑ Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1
  13. ↑ Chapter 3: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 2
  14. ↑ Chapter 4: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 3
  15. ↑ Chapter 5: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 4
  16. ↑ Chapter 6: A Letter from the Past, Part 1
  17. ↑ Chapter 11: The Stone Mask, Part 4
  18. ↑ Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1
  19. ↑ Chapter 16: Youth with Dio, Part 5
  20. ↑ Chapter 12: Youth with Dio, Part 1
  21. ↑ Chapter 27: Tarkus and the Dark Knight Bruford, Part 2 p.18.
  22. ↑ Chapter 38: The Three from a Faraway Land, Part 3 p.7.
  23. ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 1: Tsukumojuku
  24. ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 7: Airplanes
  25. ↑ JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 12: Rhinoceros Beetle
  26. ↑ Youth with Dio (Story Arc)

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