Holy's Stand
- For a similar Stand, see Holy Joestar-Kira's Stand
This unnamed Stand possessed by Holy Kujo is featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders.
It is a fern-like Stand that manifests after DIO's awakening. However, due to Holy's gentle nature, the Stand goes out of control and begins debilitating its user.
Appearance
Holy's Stand initially takes on the form of a fern-like plant covered in thorns, reminiscent of her father Joseph Joestar's Stand Hermit Purple, first manifesting at the center of her back. However, as time passes, the Stand gradually spreads across her body, as if it was consuming her, growing from every part of her until it completely covers her.
The design of Holy's Stand was likely inspired by raspberries, which are considered an invasive species in some parts of the world, spreading uncontrollably and disrupting the local ecosystem due to their vigorous growth.
Color Schemes
Abilities
Debilitation
Although most Stands are used for fighting, Holy's Stand works against her. Due to her gentle, non-violent nature, she lacks the mental strength necessary to control the Stand, slowly making her ill with a harmful high fever and nearly ending her life by the end of Part 3.[1]
Holy's Stand works against its user, barely moves, and has no known abilities or powers other than giving Holy the ability to see other Stands. Holy's Stand also can't harm others, passing through other Stand users who try to touch it. However, Holy's Stand wasn't fully formed yet, and she simply lacked the fighting spirit to control it properly, hence its self-destructive capabilities. It is unknown how it would have turned out if she could properly manifest and control it.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 121: The Power Called a "Stand"
- Chapter 122: Head to Egypt
- Chapter 246: Suzi Q Joestar Visits Her Daughter (Flashback)
Anime Appearances- Stardust Crusaders Episode 3: DIO's Curse
- Stardust Crusaders Episode 39: The Gatekeeper of Hell, Pet Shop, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
- Stardust Crusaders Episode 44: The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice, Part 3 (Flashback)
- Stardust Crusaders Episode 46: DIO's World, Part 2 (Flashback)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2 (OVA): Hierophant Green
Gallery
First appearance.
Holy's Stand can't harm others aside from herself.
Manifesting on Holy's neck without her knowing.
Close-up of the thorns and berries on Holy's Stand.
The state of Holy during the later events of Stardust Crusaders.
Stand growing like a fern.
Holy's Stand manifested as thorns covering her body.
The state of Holy during the later events of Stardust Crusaders.
Holy's Stand in STAND PROUD.
Holy's Stand manifesting.
Holy's stand possessing her.
Holy's Stand in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (SFC Game).
Holy's Stand in the Capcom fighting games.
Chara Heroes; Part 3 Vol.1
Trivia
- The anime team gave this Stand the name "Fern-like Stand" (シダのようなスタンド, Shida no yō na Sutando) in production artwork, likely due to its plant-like appearance.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 121: The Power Called a "Stand"
- ↑ Model Sheet Archive
