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<div>{{See also|List of References to JoJo}}<br />
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Within ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' there exists a great number of overt references to existing art and media, as well as echoes of [[Hirohiko Araki]]'s artistic influences. This article represents a provisional list of these.<br />
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==[[Phantom Blood]]==<br />
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*[[Dio Brando|Dio]]'s name partially comes from the heavy metal singer {{W|Ronnie James Dio}}, founder of the band {{W|Dio (band)|Dio}}.<ref name="pb06">''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood'' videogame - [[Hirohiko Araki/Interviews|Interview with Hirohiko Araki 2006]]</ref><br />
*[[Danny]]'s name is a reference to {{w|Danny's Song}} by musical duo {{w|Loggins and Messina}}.<br />
*[[Erina Pendleton]]'s name is possibly based on the Japanese pronunciation of {{W|Eleanor Rigby}} by {{W|The Beatles}}.<br />
*The name of the [[Chapter 8|8th chapter]] is a possible reference to the {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}} song "{{W|Queen_II#"Ogre_Battle"|Ogre Battle}}".<br />
*[[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]]'s name comes from American rock band {{W|REO Speedwagon}}.<ref><sub>Joseph Joestar - Vol.1 "Shueisha Jump Remix Battle Tendency Edition" P44 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
*[[Wang Chan]]'s name is inspired by the English new wave group {{W|Wang Chung (band)|Wang Chung}}.<br />
*The [[Zeppeli Family|Zeppeli]] surname is named after the English rock band {{W|Led Zeppelin}}.<ref name="ReferenceA">''[[JoJonium]]'' 第2巻 (Volume 2), Pg. 323</ref><br />
*[[Poco]]'s name likely comes from the American country rock band {{W|Poco}}.<br />
*[[Tarkus]] is named after the {{W|Tarkus (song)|song}} and {{W|Tarkus|album}}, Tarkus, by {{W|Emerson, Lake & Palmer}}.<br />
*[[Bruford]] is named after musician {{W|Bill Bruford}}, former drummer of {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}} and {{W|King Crimson}}.<br />
*[[Tonpetty]] is named after American musician {{W|Tom Petty}}.<br />
*[[Dire]] and [[Straizo]] are named after the British rock band {{W|Dire Straits}}.<br />
*[[Doobie]]'s name is a reference to {{W|The Doobie Brothers|The Doobie Brothers}}.<br />
*[[Page, Jones, Plant, and Bornnam]] are named after {{W|Jimmy Page}}, {{W|John Paul Jones (musician)|John Paul Jones}}, {{W|Robert Plant}}, and {{W|John Bonham|John Bonham}}, the four members of Led Zeppelin.<br />
*[[Jeff Back|The farmer testifying]] about the presence of Jonathan and party (though he does not know their names) is named Jeff Back, presumably after English guitarist {{W|Jeff Beck}}.<br />
*[[Dan Hamar|A fisherman]] who reported his boat stolen is named Dan Hamar, presumably named after Czech-American musician, {{W|Jan Hammer}}.<br />
*[[Father Styx]] is named after the American rock band {{W|Styx (band)|Styx}}.<br />
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*[[Dio Brando|Dio]]'s surname is possibly named after the actor {{W|Marlon Brando}}.{{cite}}<br />
*[[Will Anthonio Zeppeli]]'s first name is possibly a reference to the English novelist {{W|William Makepeace Thackeray}}, who Zeppeli himself quoted in his dying moments.<ref>''Chapter 35: [[Chapter 35|Tomorrow's Courage, The Successor (3)]]''</ref><br />
*The university where Jonathan and Dio studied is named Hugh Hudson Academy. This is likely named after {{W|Hugh Hudson}}, a British film director, known by the masterpiece movie ''Chariots of Fire''.<br />
*The concept designs of Jonathan and Dio came from {{W|Sylvester Stallone}} and {{W|Arnold Schwarzenegger}}, whose films were popular at the time.<ref name="pb06" /><br />
*The very first page of [[Volume 1]] features the quote "Two men look out through the same bars; one sees the mud and one the stars." from Frederick Langridge.<br />
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*In {{Ch|Chapter 9}}, Dio is unsure of Jonathan's survival and seen drinking on the street. The label on the bottle reads both "Cronenberg," a reference to the Canadian director, {{W|David Cronenberg}}, as well as "{{W|The Dead Zone|Dead Zone}}," a {{W|Stephen King}} movie adaptation Cronenberg had directed.<ref>https://twitter.com/JOJOex_2018/status/989625189896876032</ref><br />
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*Jonathan is vaguely influenced by {{W|Kenshiro}} from {{W|Fist of the North Star}}.{{cite}}<br />
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*The interactions between [[George Joestar I]] and [[Dario Brando]] parallel that of various interactions in Victor Hugo's novel {{W|Les Misérables}}. George mistakes Dario, who was trying to loot him, as his savior, just as Marius' father mistakes Thenadiers as his savior. George also claims that he gave Dario the ring that Dario himself stole, similar to how the bishop Myriel claims that he had given Jean Valjean the silverware.<br />
*The premise of ''Part I'' parallels Bram Stoker's novel {{W|Dracula}}, in that both take place in the closing years of the 19th Century and involve a young adult protagonist named Jonathan interacting with and defeating a charismatic vampire.<br />
*The title of [[Chapter 21]] in the [[Weekly Shonen Jump|WSJ]] release is named after {{W|'Salem's Lot}}, a 1975 vampire novel by {{W|Stephen King}}. The novel also shares similarities to [[Windknight's Lot]].<br />
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==[[Battle Tendency]]==<br />
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*[[Smokey Brown]] is named after musicians {{W|Smokey Robinson}} and {{W|James Brown}}.<br />
*[[Donovan]] is named after the {{W|Donovan|musician}} of the same name.<br />
*The four [[Pillar Men]] are named after the bands {{W|Santana (band)|Santana}}, {{W|Wham!}}, {{W|AC/DC}}, and {{W|The Cars}}.<br />
*The track [[WELCOME TO THE WORLD (Song)|WELCOME TO THE WORLD]] from the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|anime]] uses the guitar intro of ''{{W|Owner of Lonely Heart}}'' by {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}}.<br />
*[[Lisa Lisa]] is named after {{W|Lisa Lisa}} from the band {{W|Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam}}.<br />
*[[Air Supplena Island]] is a reference to the American soft rock duo {{W|Air Supply}}.<br />
*[[Loggins]] and [[Messina]] are named after the musicians {{W|Kenny Loggins}} and {{W|Jim Messina (musician)|Jim Messina}} or their musical group, {{W|Loggins and Messina}}.<br />
*[[Suzi Q]] is named after musician {{W|Suzi Quatro}} and/or the song "{{W|Susie Q (song)|Susie Q}}" by {{W|Dale Hawkins}} (and famously covered by {{W|Dale Hawkins|Creedence}} {{W|Creedence Clearwater Revival|Clearwater Revival}}).<br />
*The [[Red Stone of Aja]] is named after ''Aja'', the {{W|Aja (song)|song}} and {{W|Aja (album)|album}} by the group {{W|Steely Dan}}.<br />
*The line by Joseph Joestar to Caesar Zeppeli, "Nice, nice, very nice, Caesarino", is a reference to the {{W|Ambrosia (album)|song}} Nice, Nice, Very Nice by Californian band {{W|Ambrosia (band)|Ambrosia}} featuring Alan Parsons. <br />
*[[Wired Beck]] is inspired by musician {{W|Jeff Beck}} and his album ''{{W|Wired (Jeff Beck album)|Wired}}''.<br />
*In the final chapter, Joseph listens to a cassette tape by {{W|The Beatles}} on his Walkman.<br />
*The song used for the first ending of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|anime]] is "{{W|Roundabout (song)|Roundabout}}" by British progressive rock band {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}}.<br />
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*[[Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli]] is named after the Roman emperor {{W|Julius Caesar}}.{{cite}}<br />
*[[Rudol von Stroheim]] is likely named after Austrian-born actor {{W|Erich von Stroheim}}.<br />
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*The cave in which Santana is discovered resembles the interior of the derelict spacecraft on LV-426 from the movie {{W|Aliens (film)|Aliens}}.<br />
*Joseph is shown reading a {{W|Superman}} comic when he and Speedwagon are attacked by a group of hijackers.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 46}}</ref><br />
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*In the anime version of the hijacking scene, Joseph is reading a ''[[Baoh the Visitor]]'' manga instead of a Superman comic, presumably to avoid legal issues with DC Comics. However, the scene still references Superman in a more subtle way, as the Baoh comic's cover is based on that of ''Superman #1''.<br />
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*[[Chapter 49]] is named after '''Master of the Game''', a 1982 novel by {{W|Sidney Sheldon}}. The story spans four generations of the McGregor/Blackwell family, similar to the [[Joestar Family]]. Hirohiko Araki mentions reading the novel during the early chapters of Part 1. The novel is also used again for [[Episode 11]] of the TV Anime.<br />
*The minor character [[Bruto]] appears to be a direct expy of the character {{W|Bluto}} from the series {{W|Popeye}}.<br />
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==[[Stardust Crusaders]]==<br />
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*Jotaro's absent father, [[Sadao Kujo]], might be named after Japanese jazz musician {{W|Sadao Watanabe (musician)|Sadao Watanabe}}<br />
*[[Muhammad Avdol]] is named after American singer {{W|Paula Abdul}}.<ref name="SJRV1"><sub>Star Platinum - Vol.1 "[[Shueisha Jump Remix]] Stardust Crusaders Edition" P152 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
**Avdol's Stand [[Magician's Red]] has an attack called Crossfire Hurricane which comes from the opening line of the Rolling Stones' song "{{W|Jumpin' Jack Flash}}".<br />
*In the [[Stardust Crusaders|manga]], just before [[Jotaro]] arrives home with an unconscious [[Kakyoin]], [[Holy]] can be seen singing {{w|The Loco-Motion}} to herself.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 120}}</ref><br />
**Alternatively, in the anime, Holy instead sings Aoi Sangoshu by Japanese singer {{w|Seiko Matsuda}}<br />
*[[DIO]]'s base of operation being Egypt may have been inspired by the song "{{W|The Last in Line|Egypt (The Chains Are On)}}" by Ronnie James Dio.<br />
*[[Gray Fly]] is named after musician {{W|Glenn Frey}}.<ref name="SJRV3" /><br />
*[[Jean Pierre Polnareff]] is named after French musician {{W|Michel Polnareff}}.<ref name="SJRV2"><sub>Silver Chariot - Vol.2 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" [[:File:SecretJoJoSJRSilverChariot.png|P66 The Secret of JOJO Characters]]</sub></ref><br />
**His sister, [[Sherry Polnareff]], is named after the Michel Polnareff song "Tout, Tout Pour Ma Chérie".<br />
*[[Impostor Captain Tennille|Captain Tennille]] is named after the 1970 musical duo {{W|Captain & Tennille}}.<ref name="SJRV3"><sub>Justice - Vol.3 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" P70 · 71 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
**In the localized version Captain Tennille is called Captain Dragon, after the Captain & Tennille member {{W|Daryl Dragon}}.<br />
*The [[Imposter Captain Tennille|Imposter]]'s Stand, [[Dark Blue Moon]]'s name may have been inspired by the song {{W|Blue Moon (1934 song)|Blue Moon}} by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.<br />
*[[Jotaro]]'s favorite musician is {{w|Toshinobu Kubota}}.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 129}}</ref><br />
*[[Forever]] is named after the album {{W|Wu-Tang Forever}}, by the {{W|Wu-Tang Clan}}.<ref name="SJRV3" /><br />
*[[Kakyoin]]'s favorite musician is {{W|Sting (musician)|Sting}}.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 133}}</ref><br />
*[[Devo the Cursed]] is named after the American band {{W|Devo}}.<ref name="SJRV2" /><br />
**In the localized version Devo is called Soul Sacrifice, after the {{W|Santana}} {{W|Soul Sacrifice (song)|song}}. <br />
*When Joseph tries to use Hermit Purple on a television in order to detect DIO from Singapore, his Stand shows him random TV programs. One of these shows the cover of Tom Petty's debut solo album, {{W|Full Moon Fever}}, and another shows an advert from MTV's prime in the 1980s.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 136">{{Ch|Chapter 136}}</ref> The Tom Petty reference was changed to the performance of an artist who's name is "Putty" in the anime.<br />
*[[Rubber Soul]] is named after the Beatles album {{W|Rubber Soul}}.<ref name="SJRV3" /><br />
*In the [[Drama CD|Part 3 drama CD]] the Old Man's stand is called [[Strange Relation]] after the {{W|Prince (musician)|Prince}} song {{W|Strange Relationship (Prince song)|Strange Relationship}}.<br />
*[[Hol Horse]] is named after the American music duo {{W|Hall and Oates}}.<ref name="SJRV2" /><br />
*[[J. Geil]] is named after the American rock band, {{W|The J. Geils Band}}.<ref name="SJRV2" /><br />
**In the localized version J. Geil is called Centerfold, after the J. Geils Band {{W|Centerfold (song)|song}}.<br />
*[[Nena]] is named after the New Wave German singer {{W|Nena}}.<ref name="SJRV4"><sub>Lovers - Vol.4 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" P124 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
*[[ZZ]] is named after the American rock band {{W|ZZ Top}}.<ref name="SJRV4" /><br />
*[[Enya the Hag]] is named after the Irish singer {{W|Enya}}.<ref name="SJRV3" /><br />
*[[Steely Dan]] is named after American jazz band {{W|Steely Dan}}.<ref name="SJRV4" /><br />
**In the original localized version Steely Dan was called Rubber Soul, after {{W|the Beatles}} {{W|Rubber Soul|album}}.<br />
**Steely Dan makes a pose similar to the cover of the {{W|Suzanne Vega}} album {{W|Solitude Standing}}.<br />
*[[Arabia Fats]] is named after American musician {{W|Fats Domino}}.<ref name="SJRV5" /><br />
*[[Mannish Boy]] is named after {{W|Muddy Waters}}'s song {{W|Mannish Boy}}.<ref name="SJRV4" /><br />
*The chickens Avdol cares for on the secluded island ([[Prince, Michael, and Lionel]]) are likely named after the musicians {{W|Prince (musician)|Prince}}, {{W|Michael Jackson}} and {{W|Lionel Richie}}.<br />
*[[Cameo]] is named after the American funk and R&B group {{W|Cameo (band)|Cameo}}.<ref name="SJRV5"><sub>Death 13 - Vol.5 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" P152 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
*The submarine from [[Chapter 179|the 66th Chapter of Part 3]] may be a reference to the Beatles song {{W|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}}.<br />
*[[Midler]] is named after singer/actress {{W|Bette Midler}}.<br />
**In the localized version Midler is called Rose, after the {{W|Amanda McBroom}} song {{W|The Rose (song)|The Rose}}, which was popularized by Bette Midler in the 1979 film, {{W|The Rose (film)|The Rose}}.<br />
*The song used for the first ending of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders|anime]]'s second season is [[Walk Like an Egyptian|"Walk Like An Egyptian"]] sung by the American pop group {{W|The Bangles}}.<br />
*[[Iggy]] is named after {{W|Iggy Pop}}.<ref name="SJRV6"><sub>N'Doul's Geb - Vol.6 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" P132 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
*[[N'Doul]] is named after Senegalese musician {{W|Youssou N'Dour}}.<ref name="SJRV6" /><br />
*In the light novel [[The Genesis of Universe]], the Stand [[Dark Mirage]] is a reference to the song {{W|Mirage (Tommy James and the Shondells song)|Mirage}} by {{W|Tommy Jones and the Shondells}}.<br />
*[[Oingo]] and [[Boingo]] are named after the band {{W|Oingo Boingo}}.<ref name="SJRV6" /><br />
**In the 2005 English paperback printings of Stardust Crusaders and the anime, Oingo and Boingo are called Zenyatta and Mondatta, after {{W|the Police}} {{W|Zenyatta Mondatta|album}}. They retain their original names in Part 3's English [[JoJonium]] release.<br />
*[[Anubis]]'s first user, [[Minor Characters/Part 3#Caravan Serai|Caravan Serai]], is named after the Santana album {{W|Caravanserai (album)|Caravanserai}}.<br />
*Anubis' other users, [[Chaka]] and [[Khan]], are named after American singer {{W|Chaka Khan}}.<ref name="SJRV6" /><br />
*[[Mariah]] is named after American singer {{W|Mariah Carey}}.<ref name="SJRV6" /><br />
*[[Alessi]] is named after the American duo {{W|Alessi Brothers}}.<ref name="SJRV6" /><br />
*The [[Daniel J. D'Arby|D'Arby]] [[Telence T. D'Arby|brothers]] are named after American singer {{W|Terence Trent D'Arby}}.<ref name="SJRV8"><sub>Pet Shop's Horus - Vol.8 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" P84 The Secret of JOJO Characters</sub></ref><br />
**Daniel J. D'Arby's victims Garie Moor and Christian Vander are named after Irish singer {{W|Gary Moore}} and French musician {{W|Christian Vander (musician)|Christian Vander}}, respectively.<br />
*[[Pet Shop]] is named after the English pop duo {{W|Pet Shop Boys}}.<ref name="SJRV8" /><br />
*[[Kenny G.]] is named after American jazz musician {{W|Kenny G}}.<ref name="SJRV8" /><br />
**Kenny G.'s Stand, [[Tenore Sax]], is named after one of the types of saxophones used by the real-life Kenny G., the tenor saxophone.<br />
**In the localized version Kenny G. is called Billie Jean, after the {{W|Michael Jackson}} song {{W|Billie Jean}}.<br />
*[[Vanilla Ice]] is named after American rapper {{W|Vanilla Ice}}.<ref name="SJRV9"><sub>The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice - Vol.9 "Shueisha Jump Remix Stardust Crusaders Edition" [[:File:SecretJoJoSJRVanillaIce.png|P170 The Secret of JOJO Characters]]</sub></ref><br />
**Vanilla Ice's localized name, Cool Ice, is a reference to the film and song {{W|Cool as Ice (soundtrack)|Cool as Ice}} by Vanilla Ice.<br />
*[[Cream]] is a reference to Ginger Baker's blues band {{W|Cream (band)|Cream}}.<ref name="SJRV9" /><br />
*Suzi Q's Bulter, [[Roses]] could be a reference to the band {{W|Guns N' Roses}}.<br />
*[[The World]]'s name, power, and the stair scene with Polnareff are a possible reference to the song "{{W|Stargazer (Rainbow Song)|Stargazer}}" by {{W|Rainbow (Band)|Rainbow}} and sung by Ronnie James Dio (DIO's namesake), verse 3:<br />
**"All eyes see the figure of the wizard" "As he climbs to the top of '''the world'''" "No sound, as he '''falls instead of rising'''" "'''Time standing still''', then there's blood on the sand"<br />
*The World's design may have been inspired by the band mascot of {{W|Dio (band)|Dio}}, {{W|Dio (band)#Murray|Murray}}, the demonic figure seen on select album covers of Dio albums.<br />
*Senator [[Wilson Phillips]] is named after the Ameircan {{W|Wilson Phillips|vocal group}} of the same name.<ref name="SJRV9" /><br />
*Jotaro quizzes Joseph to make sure he isn't possessed by DIO by asking him who sang the song "{{W|Eat It}}" to which he responds "{{W|"Weird Al" Yankovic|Al Yankovic}}".<ref name="Ch|Chapter 265">{{Ch|Chapter 265}}</ref><br />
*In the last chapter Joseph listens to {{W|Get Back}} from {{W|The Beatles}};<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 152}}</ref> this is a wink to the audience as many people think the name "JoJo" is a reference to this song as it's about a man named Jojo.<br />
**In the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA)|OVA]], Joseph puts on a {{W|Gipsy Kings}} tape instead.<br />
*In the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future|JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Capcom fighting game]], Kakyoin's ending theme uses a score similar to the opening chords of Led Zeppelin's "{{W|Stairway to Heaven}} ."<br />
*In [[Escape From JoJo's Bizarre Mansion]] the character [[Dija Maker]] is named after the {{W|Led Zeppelin}} song {{W|D'yer Mak'er}}.<br />
**His stand is called [[House of Holy]], after the Led Zeppelin album {{W|House of the Holy}}.<br />
*The song used for the second ending of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders|anime]]'s second season is {{W|Still Life (Talking)|"Last Train Home"}} an instrumental song by the {{W|Pat Metheny Group}}.<br />
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*Araki mentions that some of the inspiration for Jotaro's character comes from Hollywood actor, {{W|Clint Eastwood}}.<ref>[[Hirohiko Araki/Interviews|Hirohiko Araki Tokai Lecture]]</ref><br />
*In the anime when Joseph uses Hermit Purple in Singapore one of the images seen is of a show called "The Vision". This is a reference to "The View" which is a show presented by {{W|Whoopi Goldberg}} .<br />
*During the [[Justice (story arc)]], Enya says that {{W|John Lennon}} from {{W|The Beatles}} stayed at her hotel once, but admits it isn't true.<br />
* When Polnareff meets Cameo the genie, he wishes to become a comicbook writer even more famous than {{W|Walt Disney}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 166">{{Ch|Chapter 166}}</ref> <br />
*At some point in the [[High Priestess (story arc)]], the crew attempts to take advantage of [[Midler]]'s infatuation with Jotaro by complimenting her. Kakyoin suggests that she sounds like film icon, {{w|Audrey Hepburn}}.<br />
*[[Jean Pierre Polnareff]]'s first name is likely a reference to French actor {{W|Jean-Paul Belmondo}}.<br />
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*During Joseph's usage of Hermit Purple on the TV, one of the random programs shows {{W|Marlon Brando}} in his famous film {{W|The Godfather}}, where he played Don Vito Corleone.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 136">{{Ch|Chapter 136}}</ref><br />
*When Polnareff hits Devo in his hotel room, Devo falls off the balcony; he is nowhere to be found when Polnareff checks for his body. This is a possible shout-out to the ending of John Carpenter's {{W|Halloween (1978 film)|Halloween}}.<br />
*[[Ebony Devil]]'s possession of a doll is similar to horror film {{W|Child's Play (1988 film)|Child's Play}}.<br />
*[[Yellow Temperance]] is likely a reference to {{W|The Blob}}.<ref name="Jojoveller">{{nihongo|JOJOVELLER Stand Guide|『JOJOVELLER - STANDS』}}</ref><br />
*Strength was possibly inspired by the tale of {{W|Mary Celeste}}, while its user was modeled after {{W|Link (film)|Link}}, a character from a 1986 movie of the same name.<ref name="Jojoveller" /><br />
*When Polnareff is turned into a kid by [[Sethan|Alessi's Stand]] and locks himself behind a wooden door, Alessi tears this door down by using his axe. He then puts his head into the now broken door, saying "Polnareff, I'm here." The scene closely resembles the famous setting of Stanley Kubrik's {{W|The Shining (film)|The Shining}}.<br />
*The first half of the [[Wheel of Fortune (story arc)|Wheel of Fortune]] part is a reference to Steven Spielberg's first movie, {{W|Duel (1971 film)|Duel}}.<ref name="Jojoveller" /><br />
*Lovers' appearance is that of the robot from {{W|Short Circuit (1986 film)|Short Circuit}}, crossed with a tick or a fly.<ref name="Jojoveller" /><br />
*The events involving Lovers is based on the sci-fi film ''{{W|Fantastic Voyage}}''.<br />
*When the heroes talk about riding camels, Joseph says he's learned about camel riding by watching the movie {{W|Lawrence of Arabia (film)|Lawrence of Arabia}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 166">{{Ch|Chapter 166}}</ref><br />
*N'Doul is based off Kan Shimozawa's {{W|Zatoichi}}, a long running Japanese film series centered around a blind blademaster of the same name.<ref name="Jojoveller" /><br />
*While [[Iggy]] is fighting [[Pet Shop]] in the sewer Iggy uses [[The Fool]] to create a wound across the front of Pet Shop's torso. Pet Shop touches the wound with his wing and lick the blood off it, similar to a famous scene in the movie {{W|Enter The Dragon}}.<br />
* When Jotaro asks Joseph who plays the female lead in {{W|Tarzan, the Ape Man}}, Joseph correctly answers "{{W|Bo Derek}}"<ref name="Ch|Chapter 265">{{Ch|Chapter 265}}</ref><br />
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[[File:The cat like Doraemon.png|thumb|200px|Doraemon homage as "Neko Dora".]]<br />
*Jotaro is seen reading [[Weekly Shonen Jump]] by the prison guards at one point when he's in his jail cell.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 114}}</ref><br />
*When Joseph tries to use Hermit Purple on a television in order to detect DIO from Singapore, his Stand shows him random TV programs. One of the shows that appears is {{W|Doraemon}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 136">{{Ch|Chapter 136}}</ref><br />
*Dio's Road Roller move was inspired by an identical move used by {{W|Kinnikuman}} in the first episode of the ''Kinnikuman'' anime.<br />
*The tailpiece for [[Chapter 254]] features [[The World]] forming his hands in position for releasing a {{W|Kamehameha (Dragon Ball)|Kamehameha}}, a move from {{W|Dragon Ball}}.<br />
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*[[Anubis]]'s concept references tales of cursed swords pushing their owners to shed blood, for instance those made by {{W|Muramasa}}.<br />
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[[File:CarCrash.png|thumb|300px|The car crash scene in [[Chapter 251]]. Waldo can be seen among the people flying in the air.]]<br />
* [[Magician's Red]]'s appearance is inspired by the character of Horus, a man with the head of a bird featured in the Nikopol trilogy of comics, by the artist {{W|Enki Bilal}}.<br />
* In the [[Justice (story arc)|Justice story arc]], when the group discovers a dead man full of holes, Polnareff compares him to the cheese from the cartoon series "{{W|Tom & Jerry}}".<br />
*Jotaro says to Enya that when he has something on his mind he can't sleep, saying it might be because he watched {{W|Columbo}} as a kid.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 159}}</ref><br />
* When Polnareff asks to become a famous comicbook author, several characters from Western comic books can be seen in the background. One of them is notably Colonel Clifton from the Franco-Belgian comics {{W|Clifton_(comics)|Clifton}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 166">{{Ch|Chapter 166}}</ref><br />
*In the Viz Media localization (from 2012 onward), Steely Dan is called Dan of Steel, a play on the band's name while also being a reference to Detective Comic's Man of Steel, {{w|Superman}}.<br />
*Judgement's design was influenced by {{W|Shotaro Ishinomori}}'s {{W|Kamen Rider}} and Kikaider. Its ability is based off the story of {{W|One Thousand and One Nights|Aladdin and the Magic Lamp}}.<ref name="Jojoveller" /><br />
*When DIO forces Senator [[Wilson Phillips]] to drive through the crowd, Waldo from the {{W|Where's Wally?|Where's Waldo?}} children's book series can be seen flying through the air.<br />
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==[[Diamond is Unbreakable]]==<br />
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*Josuke's appearance is based on the musician {{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}}. His favorite musician is also Prince.<br />
**The "1999" insignia on Josuke's shirt is also a reference to {{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}}, specifically the song {{w|1999 (Prince song)|1999}}, which likely inspired the year in which ''Diamond is Unbreakable'' takes place.<br />
**[[Josuke Higashikata|Josuke]]'s Stand, [[Crazy Diamond]], is named after the {{w|Pink Floyd}} song {{w|Shine on You Crazy Diamond}}.<ref name="SJRV14"><sub>Love Deluxe - Vol.14 "Shueisha Jump Remix Diamond is Unbreakable Edition" P86 The origin of STANDS! Part 2</sub></ref><br />
*[[Anjuro Katagiri]]'s nickname "Angelo" is a reference to the American composer {{W|Angelo Badalamenti}}.<br />
**His Stand, [[Aqua Necklace]], might be a reference to progressive rock band {{W|Asia (band)|Asia}}'s album, {{W|Aqua (Asia album)|Aqua}}.<br />
*[[Okuyasu]]'s Stand [[The Hand]] is a reference to Canadian-American rock band {{W|The Band}}.<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
*[[Keicho]]'s Stand [[Bad Company]] is named after English hard rock bank {{W|Bad Company}}.<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
*[[Akira Otoishi]]'s [[Red Hot Chili Pepper]] and its [[Red Hot Chili Pepper (story arc)|titular story arc]] are named after American rock band the {{W|Red Hot Chili Peppers}}.<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
*Koichi owns a dog named [[Police]], a reference to the English rock band {{W|The Police}}.<br />
*[[Tamami Kobayashi]]'s Stand [[The Lock]] is likely a reference to the {{W|Quadrophenia#Track listing|The Rock}}, a song by {{W|The Who}}.<br />
*[[Koichi]]'s Stand [[Echoes]] is named after {{w|Pink Floyd}}'s song {{w|Echoes (Pink Floyd song)|Echoes}}<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
**The fact that the stand Echoes has three acts is a reference to how the song Echoes has three acts.<br />
*[[Toshikazu Hazamada]]'s Stand [[Surface]] is a reference to R&B trio {{W|Surface (band)|Surface}}.<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
*[[Yukako Yamagishi]]'s Stand [[Love Deluxe]] is named after the {{W|Love Deluxe|album}} of the same name by the British R&B group {{W|Sade (band)|Sade}}.<ref name="SJRV14" /><br />
*During the [[Let's Go Out for Italian]] arc, Okuyasu compares the harmony between mozzarella and tomato to a {{W|Simon & Garfunkel}} duet.<br />
*[[Tonio Trussardi]]'s Stand, [[Pearl Jam]] is named after the American rock band {{W|Pearl Jam}}.<ref name="SJRV16"><sub>>Heaven's Door - Vol.16 "Shueisha Jump Remix ''Diamond is Unbreakable'' Edition [[:File:SJRv16StandOrigins.png|P90 The origin of STANDS! Part 3]]</sub></ref><br />
*[[Akira Otoishi]] was modeled after young {{W|Kenji Ohtsuki}}, a Japanese rock musician and award-winning writer, considering their similar wavy hair and scar on the left side of the face<br />
**The pins on Akira's wrists read {{W|AC/DC}}, a reference to the band AC/DC.<br />
**Akira is a fan of {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}, {{W|Jeff Beck}}, {{W|Van Halen}} and {{W|Stevie Ray Vaughan}}.<br />
*The boat Joseph comes to [[Morioh]] on is possibly named after the band {{W|Traffic (band)|Traffic}}.<br />
*[[Shizuka Joestar]]'s Stand [[Achtung Baby]] is a reference to the {{W|Achtung Baby}} by {{W|U2}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
*[[Rohan]]'s Stand [[Heaven's Door]] is named after {{W|Bob Dylan}}'s song {{W|Knockin' on Heaven's Door}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
*The title of Rohan's manga, [[Pink Dark Boy]], may be a reference to '''Pink''' Floyd's album {{W|The Dark Side of the Moon|''The '''Dark''' Side of the Moon''}}.<br />
*The Stand [[Ratt]] is named after Heavy Metal band {{W|Ratt}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
*[[Reimi Sugimoto]]'s name may be a reference to the {{W|Pink Floyd}} song {{W|See Emily Play}}.<br />
**The name of Reimi's dog [[Arnold]] may also be a reference to another {{W|Pink Floyd}} song, {{W|Arnold Layne}}.<br />
*[[Shigekiyo Yangu|Shigechi Yangu]]'s last name is based off the last name of the musician, {{W|Neil Young}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
**Shigechi's Stand [[Harvest]] is named after {{W|Neil Young}}'s song and album {{W|Harvest (Neil Young album)|Harvest}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
*[[Aya Tsuji]]'s Stand [[Cinderella]] is named after American heavy metal band {{W|Cinderella (band)|Cinderella}}.<ref name="SJRV16" /><br />
*[[Yoshikage Kira]]'s appearance is based on that of {{W|David Bowie}}.<br />
**Kira's Stand [[Killer Queen]] is named after the Queen song, {{W|Killer Queen}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
**Killer Queen's secondary bomb, [[Sheer Heart Attack]], is named after the {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}} {{W|Sheer Heart Attack (song)|song}} or {{W|Sheer Heart Attack (album)|album}}, Sheer Heart Attack.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*[[Yoshihiro Kira]]'s Stand [[Atom Heart Father]] is named after the {{W|Pink Floyd}} song and album {{W|Atom Heart Mother}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*[[Ken Oyanagi]]'s Stand, [[Boy II Man]], is a reference of the American hip-hop group {{W|Boyz II Men}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*[[Mikitaka Hazekura]]'s Stand (or Stand-like ability), [[Earth Wind and Fire]] is a reference to the American R&B group {{W|Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind &amp; Fire}}.<ref name="SJRV17"><sub>Harvest - Vol.17 "Shueisha Jump Remix Diamond is Unbreakable Edition" P106-107 The origin of STANDS! Part 4</sub></ref><br />
*[[Yuya Fungami]]'s Stand, [[Highway Star]], is a reference to the {{W|Deep Purple}} song {{W|Highway Star (song)|Highway Star}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
**Yuya's tie bears the words Speed King, possibly a reference to the Deep Purple song {{W|Speed King}}.<br />
*[[Tama]]'s Stand, [[Stray Cat]], is named after American rockabilly band {{W|Stray Cats}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*[[Toyohiro Kanedaichi]]'s Stand, [[Super Fly]], is a reference to {{W|Curtis Mayfield's}} song "{{W|Superfly (song)|Superfly}}."<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*[[Terunosuke Miyamoto]]'s Stand, [[Enigma]], is named after New Age band {{W|Enigma (German band)|Enigma}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
**In the localized version Enigma is called Misterioso, after the {{W|Thelonious Monk}} album, {{W|Misterioso (Thelonious Monk album)|Misterioso}}.<br />
*[[Masazo Kinoto]]'s Stand, [[Cheap Trick]], is a reference to American rock band {{W|Cheap Trick}} ."<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*The [[Another One Bites the Dust (story arc)|Another One Bites The Dust]] story arc and Kira's tertiary bomb [[Bites the Dust]] are named after the {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}} song {{W|Another One Bites the Dust}}.<ref name="SJRV17" /><br />
*The song used for the ending of the anime's [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable|third season]] is "{{W|I Want You (Savage Garden song)|I Want You}}" by Australian pop duo {{W|Savage Garden}}.<br />
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*[[Tonio Trussardi]]'s surname comes from Italian fashion designer {{W|Nicola Trussardi}}.<br />
*[[Rohan Kishibe]] may be named after Japanese author, {{W|Rohan Kōda}}.<br />
*In the [[Sheer Heart Attack (story arc)]], Josuke is seen reading a book with the name {{W|Gianfranco Ferré}} on the cover.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 358}}</ref><br />
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*In the English dub Okuyasu says "So go ahead punk, make my day" during his fight with Josuke. This is a reference to the Clint Eastwood film {{W|Dirty Harry}}.<br />
*In the [[Let's Go Eat Some Italian Food (story arc)]], Okuyasu drinks some water that heals his tiredness by releasing large amounts of tears from his eyes. He underplays this by claiming that he had presumably cried a lot more when watching the 1979 film, {{W|The Champ (1979 film)|The Champ}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 304">{{Ch|Chapter 304}}</ref><br />
*During the [[Let's Go Hunting! (story arc)|Let's Go Hunting]] arc, Josuke makes a reference to {{W|Mickey Mouse}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 325">{{Ch|Chapter 325}}</ref><br />
*In Episode 24 of the TV Anime, in the final shot where Kira escapes, an advertisement for {{W|Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me|Austin Powers 2}} can be seen on the cinema marquee.<br />
*The story outline of Diamond is Unbreakable takes inspiration from the David Lynch television series {{W|Twin Peaks}}. Both series are supernatural thrillers that are set around the search for a psychopath that has caused the death of a teenager girl in a small town with odd characters. The characters of Jotaro, Reimi Sugimoto and Yoshikage Kira play similar roles to that of Dale Cooper, Laura Palmer and Killer Bob (With both Bob and Kira hiding in the guise of another person).<br />
*The fight between Josuke and Highway Star parallels the film "{{W|Speed (1994 film)|Speed}}" starring Keanu Reeves.<br />
*In episode 33 of the TV anime, an 80s Corolla namely the AE86 briefly appears, making a reference to {{W|Initial D}} which stars Takumi's AE86.<br />
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*Josuke is initially introduced being bullied by some upperclassmen. One of the bullies insults his hair by claiming it looks like {{W|Astro Boy|Astro Boy's}}. In his rage, Josuke mishears it as {{W|Sazae-san}}.<br />
*After turning into Josuke, Surface asks him if he was familiar with the copy robot from {{W|Perman}}, a parody series by Doraemon author, {{W|Fujiko Fujio}}.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 290}}</ref><br />
*In the Italian food arc, Okuyasu compares the harmony between mozzarella and tomato to {{W|Ikki Kajiwara|Asao Takamori}} and {{W|Tetsuya Chiba}}'s work on {{W|Ashita no Joe}}.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 304">{{Ch|Chapter 304}}</ref><br />
*When asking Okuyasu his name during the Red Hot Chili Pepper arc, Joseph mishears it as {{W|Osomatsu-kun|Osomatsu}}.<br />
*In the [[Let's Go Hunting! (story arc)|Let's Go Hunting!]] story arc, Josuke compares Jotaro poking the mass of melted rat to how Arale from {{W|Dr. Slump}} pokes poop.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 325">{{Ch|Chapter 325}}</ref><br />
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*During the hunt for [[Bug-Eaten]], [[Jotaro Kujo]] references the book {{W|Wild Animals I Have Known}} by Ernest Thompson Seton.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 327}}</ref><br />
*The whole story for [[Tama]]/[[Stray Cat]] is an homage to the popular 1983 horror novel ''{{w|Pet Sematary}}'' by {{w|Stephen King}}.<br />
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*[[Reimi Sugimoto|Reimi's]] and [[Arnold|Arnold's]] murders are based on a {{w|The Licked Hand|popular urban legend}}.<br />
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==[[Vento Aureo]]==<br />
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*[[Giorno Giovanna]]'s Stand, [[Gold Experience]], is named after Prince's album "{{W|The Gold Experience}}".<br />
**Giorno's favorite musician is Jeff Beck.<ref name="C593">Chapter 593: [[Chapter 593|Sleeping Slaves (4)]]</ref><br />
*[[Luca]]'s name is possibly a reference to the song {{W|luka (song)|Luka}} by {{W|Suzanne Vega}}.<br />
*[[Bruno Bucciarati]]'s Stand, [[Sticky Fingers]], is named after {{W|The Rolling Stones}} album {{W|Sticky Fingers}}.<ref name="Comnavi">『Comnavi』Vol.3「Interview&Graph」</ref><br />
**The album "''Sticky Fingers''" was particularly known for having a functional zipper in the sleeve for its vinyl release. Sticky Fingers the Stand creating zippers is a reference to this.<ref name="Comnavi" /><br />
**Bucciarati licking Giorno's face is a possible reference to the Rolling Stones logo featuring a tongue.<br />
**Bucciarati's favorite music is {{W|Agharta (album)|Agharta}} and {{W|Bitches Brew}} by {{W|Miles Davis}}.<br />
*[[Polpo]]'s Stand, [[Black Sabbath]], is named after the English heavy metal band, {{W|Black Sabbath}}.<br />
**Polpo biting off his fingers may be a reference to the Black Sabbath guitarist, {{W|Tony Iommi}}, losing the tips of his middle and ring finger as a teenager.<br />
*[[Leone Abbacchio]]'s [[Moody Blues]] is a direct reference to the British rock band {{W|The Moody Blues}}.<br />
**Abbacchio's favorite musician is {{W|Claudio Monteverdi}}.<br />
*[[Mario Zucchero]]'s Stand, [[Soft Machine]], is named after British rock band {{W|Soft Machine}}.<br />
**Zucchero's name is a reference to the Italian musician {{W|Zucchero Fornaciari}}.<br />
*[[Guido Mista]]'s Stand, [[Sex Pistols]], is a reference to the British punk band {{W|Sex Pistols}}.<br />
**Mista's favorite musician is {{W|The Carpenters}}.<br />
*[[Sale]]'s Stand, [[Kraft Work]], is named after the German electronic band, {{W|Kraftwerk}}.<br />
**Kraft Work's robotic design may have been inspired by the songs The Man-Machine or {{W|The Robots}} from the Kraftwerk album {{W|The Man-Machine}}.<br />
**The location of Mista and Sale's fighting being a highway may have been inspired by the Kraftwerk album {{W|Autobahn (album)|Autobahn}}.<br />
**Kraft Work's localized name, Arts & Crafts, may reference the Canadian record label, {{W|Arts & Crafts Productions}}.<br />
*[[Pericolo]]'s name may be a reference to {{W|Perry Como}}.<br />
*[[Formaggio]]'s Stand, [[Little Feet]], is a reference to the American rock band {{W|Little Feat}}.<br />
*[[Narancia Ghirga]]'s Stand, [[Aerosmith]], is named after American Rock band {{W|Aerosmith}}.<br />
**Narancia's favorite musicians are {{W|Biggie Smalls}} and {{W|Tupac}}.<br />
*[[Illuso]]'s Stand, [[Man in the Mirror]], is a reference to {{W|Man in the Mirror}} by {{W|Michael Jackson}}.<br />
**Man in the Mirror's localized name, Mirror Man, a reference to the song {{w|Mirror Man (The Human League song)|Mirror Man}} by {{w|The Human League}}<br />
*[[Pannacotta Fugo]]'s Stand, [[Purple Haze]], is a reference to the song {{W|Purple Haze}}, by {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}.<br />
*[[Coco Jumbo]] and its Stand [[Mr.President]] are references both to the German eurodance group {{W|Mr. President (band)|Mr. President}}, and their song {{W|Coco Jamboo}}.<br />
*[[Pesci]]'s Stand, [[Beach Boy]], is named after American rock band {{W|The Beach Boys}}.<br />
*[[Prosciutto]]'s Stand, [[The Grateful Dead]], is a reference to American rock band {{W|The Grateful Dead}}.<br />
*[[Melone]]'s Stand, [[Baby Face]], is named after American R&B artist {{W|Babyface}}.<br />
*[[Ghiaccio]]'s [[White Album]] is named after {{W|The Beatles}} album The Beatles, nicknamed {{W|The Beatles (album)|White Album}} by fans.<br />
**White Album's ability, [[White Album#White Album Gently Weeps|Gently Weeps]], is named after the Beatles song {{W|While My Guitar Gently Weeps}}.<br />
*The song used as the first ending of the anime's [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind|fourth season]] is {{W|Freek'n You}} by American A&B group {{W|Jodeci}}.<br />
*[[Risotto Nero]]'s Stand, [[Metallica]], is a reference to the American heavy metal band {{W|Metallica}} with the ability being inspired by the album cover of the Metallica album {{W|Load (album)|Load}}.<br />
*[[Diavolo]] and [[Vinegar Doppio]]'s Stand, [[King Crimson]], is named after the alternative rock band {{W|King Crimson}}; whilst the ability [[King Crimson#Epitaph|Epitaph]] is named after their song {{W|Epitaph (song)|Epitaph}}.<br />
*[[Squalo]]'s Stand, [[Clash]], is named after British punk group {{W|The Clash}}.<br />
*[[Tiziano]]'s Stand, [[Talking Head]], is a reference to {{W|Talking Heads}}, a new wave American group.<br />
*[[Carne]]'s Stand, [[Notorious B.I.G]], is a reference to American Rapper {{W|The Notorious B.I.G.}}<br />
*[[Trish Una]]'s Stand, [[Spice Girl]], is named after the British pop group {{W|Spice Girls}}, as well her [[Stand Cry|battlecry]] is a reference to their song {{W|Wannabe}}.<br />
*[[Cioccolata]]'s Stand, [[Green Day]], shares its name with the American punk group {{W|Green Day}}.<br />
*[[Secco]]'s Stand, [[Oasis]], is named after alternative British rock band {{W|Oasis (band)|Oasis}}.<br />
*The pose done by Giorno on the cover of [[Volume 62]] is a reference to the album cover of {{W|Dio (band)|Dio}}'s {{W|Holy Diver}}.<br />
*[[Chariot Requiem]] and [[Gold Experience Requiem]] are a reference to the requiem mass composed by {{W|Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart}}, {{W|Franz Xaver Süssmayr}}, and {{W|Joseph Leopold Eybler}}, {{W|Requiem (Mozart)|Requiem}}.<br />
*[[Scolippi]]'s Stand, [[Rolling Stone]], is named after the British rock band {{W|The Rolling Stones}}.<br />
*The song used as the second ending of the anime's [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind|fourth season]] is {{W|The Screen Behind the Mirror|Modern Crusaders}} by German band {{W|Enigma (German band)|Enigma}}.<br />
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*[[Luca]] is also a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel {{W|The Godfather (novel)|The Godfather}}, as well as its 1972 film adaptation.<br />
*In the anime, Fugo uses his wit to outdo a waiter's threats on putting him in jail by mentioning a 1987 court case between "Argento v. De Sica". Said court case is fictional and the names used are references to film directors Dario Argento (''Suspiria'') and Vittorio de Sica (''Bicycle Thieves'').<br />
*[[Squalo]]/[[Clash]]'s theme in the anime seems to be inspired by the {{W|Jaws (film)|Jaws}} theme.<br />
*The idea of Diavolo and Vinegar Doppio is very similar to the idea of {{W|Keyser Söze}} and Verbal Kint from the Brian Singer movie {{W|The Usual Suspects}}<br />
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*When Team Bucciarati enter [[Coco Jumbo]], they turn the T.V. on and there is a football soccer game on the screen which shows {{W|Tsubasa Oozora}} from ''{{W|Captain Tsubasa}}''.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 487">{{Ch|Chapter 487}}</ref><br />
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* Polpo says he misses {{W|Michelangelo}}'s paintings on the walls of the {{W|Sistine Chapel}}.<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 448}}</ref><br />
** However, he has paintings from {{W|Vincent Van Gogh}} and {{W|Paul Gauguin}}.<br />
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*Polpo quotes the 17th Century historian {{W|Thomas Fuller}}. "He's my friend that speaks well of me behind my back".<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 449}}</ref><br />
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*When [[Chariot Requiem]] has the [[Bow and Arrow|arrow]], [[Jean Pierre Polnareff|Polnareff]] describes how [[Diavolo]] has a split personality. He mentions {{W|Billy Milligan}} as an example of someone who had ten different personalities.<ref>Chapter 577: [[Chapter 577|The Requiem Plays Quietly (6)]]</ref><br />
*Narancia's backstory is nearly identical to that of the character Tom Hagen in Mario Puzo's novel {{W|The Godfather (novel)|The Godfather}}.<br />
*During the fight with Ghiaccio, the pose that Giorno holds Mista at the end of the fight is a reference to Michelangelo's {{W|Pietà (Michelangelo)|Pietà}} in St Peter's Basilica, on Vatican City<br />
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==[[Stone Ocean]]==<br />
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*[[Jolyne Cujoh]]'s name is likely a reference to the song {{W|Jolene (song)|Jolene}} by {{W|Dolly Parton}}. Notably, during her fight with [[Gwess]], Jolyne's name is repeated several times in a fashion similar to the song.<br />
**Jolyne's Stand, [[Stone Free]], is named after the song {{W|Stone Free}}, by {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}.<br />
*[[Ermes Costello]] and [[Gloria Costello]]'s surname is a reference to the British musician {{W|Elvis Costello}}.<br />
*The [[Green Dolphin Street Prison]] is named after the song {{W|On Green Dolphin Street (song)|On Green Dolphin Street}} by {{W|Bronisław Kaper}}.<br />
*[[Gwess]]'s Stand, [[Goo Goo Dolls]], is a reference to the American alternative rock band, {{W|Goo Goo Dolls}}.<br />
*[[Johngalli A.]]'s Stand, [[Manhattan Transfer]], is named after the American jazz fusion band {{W|Manhattan Transfer}}.<br />
*[[Enrico Pucci]]'s Stand, [[Whitesnake]], is named after the American rock band {{W|Whitesnake}}.<br />
*The title of the chapter [[SO Chapter 20|Prisoner of Love]] might be a reference to the song {{W|Prisoner of Love (1931 song)|Prisoner of Love}}, by {{W|Russ Columbo}}.<br />
*Ermes' Stand, [[Kiss]], is named after American hard rock band {{W|Kiss (band)|Kiss}}.<br />
*[[Thunder McQueen]]'s Stand, [[Highway to Hell]], is a reference to the {{W|AC/DC}} song and album {{W|Highway to Hell}}.<br />
*[[Emporio Alnino]]'s Stand, [[Burning Down the House]], is a reference to {{W|Burning Down the House}}, by {{W|Talking Heads}}.<br />
*The [[Minor Items#"Like a Virgin"|Like a Virgin]] bracelets the prisoners must wear while searching the farm are a reference to {{W|Like a Virgin (song)|Like a Virgin}} by {{W|Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna}}.<br />
*[[Foo Fighters|F.F.]] and [[Foo Fighters (Stand)|her Stand]]'s names, Foo Fighters, are based on American alternative rock band {{W|Foo Fighters}}.<br />
*The scene in [[SO Chapter 34]] in which [[Miraschon]] steals Pucci's cross may be inspired by the lyrics to the Whitesnake song Saints an' Sinners; "Saints an' sinners, priests an' thieves."<br />
*[[Miraschon]]'s Stand, [[Marilyn Manson]], shares its name with the American musician {{W|Marilyn Manson}} and his {{W|Marilyn Manson (band)|band}}.<br />
*[[Weather Report]] and [[Weather Report (Stand)|his Stand]]'s names are based on American jazz band {{W|Weather Report}}.<br />
**Weather's appearance is based on a silhouette known as Buffalo man, which appears on many of {{W|Jamiroquai}}'s album covers.<br />
*[[Lang Rangler]]'s Stand, [[Jumpin' Jack Flash]], is a reference to {{W|Jumping Jack Flash}} by {{W|The Rolling Stones}}.<br />
*[[Savage Garden]]'s name is based on an Australian pop rock duo, {{W|Savage Garden}}.<br />
*[[Sports Maxx]]'s Stand, [[Limp Bizkit]], is a reference to the American rock band {{W|Limp Bizkit}}.<br />
*[[Narciso Anasui]]'s Stand, [[Diver Down]], is named after the {{W|Van Halen}} album, {{W|Diver Down}}.<br />
*[[Guccio]]'s Stand, [[Survivor]], is based on American hard rock band {{W|Survivor (band)|Survivor}}.<br />
*[[Viviano Westwood]]'s Stand, [[Planet Waves]], is named after the {{W|Bob Dylan}} album, {{W|Planet Waves}}.<br />
**Planet Waves's name in Stone Ocean's magazine release was Earth, Wind and Fire, named after the American R&B band, {{W|Earth, Wind and Fire}}<br />
*[[D an G]]'s stand, [[Yo-Yo Ma]], is named after French-born American cellist {{W|Yo-Yo Ma}}.<br />
**Yo-Yo Ma mentions having an {{W|R.E.M.}} sticker.<br />
*[[Pucci]] forces Guccio to sing {{W|Messiah (Handel)|Handel's Messiah}}, conducted by Gardiner in 1982.<ref name="Ch|Chapter 487">{{Ch|Chapter 487}}</ref><br />
*[[The Green Baby]]'s Stand, [[Green, Green Grass of Home]], is named after {{W|Green, Green Grass of Home}} by {{W|Porter Wagoner}}.<br />
*During a flashback, Dio mentions seeing a {{W|Michael Jackson}} concert on television.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 94}}</ref><br />
*The phrase "Rhinoceros Beetle" is repeated four times in Dio's Diary and may be a reference to {{W|The Beatles}}.<br />
**{{nihongo4|''{{W|Desolation Row}}''|廃墟の街|Haikyo no machi}}, a 1965 song written and sung by {{W|Bob Dylan}}, is one of the 14 words for Heaven found in Dio's Diary.<br />
*[[Miuccia Miuller]]'s Stand, [[Jail House Lock]], is a reference to the song {{W|Jailhouse Rock (song)|Jailhouse Rock}} by {{W|Elvis Presley}}.<br />
*[[Ungalo]]'s Stand, [[Bohemian Rhapsody]], is named after {{W|Bohemian Rhapsody}} by {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}}.<br />
**The nature of Bohemian Rhapsody as a Stand is most likely a reference to the opening lyrics of the song it shares its name with, "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide,/No escape from reality." Due to Bohemian Rhapsody's ability to bend "fantasy" into "reality", much to the confusion of Anasui and Weather Report, it appears as a direct reference to the lyrics.<br />
*[[Rikiel]]'s Stand, [[Sky High]], is named after {{W|Jigsaw (band)|Jigsaw}}'s song {{W|Sky High (song)|Sky High}}.<br />
*[[Donatello Versus]]'s Stand, [[Under World]], shares its name with English electronic band {{W|Underworld (band)|Underworld}}.<br />
*Weather Report's ability [[Heavy Weather]] shares its name with the {{W||Weather Report}} album, {{W|Heavy Weather (album)|Heavy Weather}}.<br />
*[[C-Moon]]'s name is based on the song {{W|C Moon}} by {{W|Wings (band)Wings}}.<br />
*[[Made in Heaven]]'s name is based on either the {{W|Freddie Mercury}} {{W|Made in Heaven (song)|song}} or {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}} {{W|Made in Heaven (album)|album}}, Made in Heaven.<br />
**Made in Heaven's name in the original magazine release, Stairway to Heaven, is named after the song {{W|Stairway to Heaven}} by {{W|Led Zeppelin}}<br />
*The title of [[SO Chapter 158]], {{W|What a Wonderful World}}, is likely based on the song of the same name by {{W|Louis Armstrong}}.<br />
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*[[Ermes Costello]]'s first name is based on French fashion brand {{W|Hermès}}.<br />
*[[Narciso Anasui]] is a reference to American fashion designers {{W|Narciso Rodriguez}} and {{W|Anna Sui}}.<br />
*[[Loccobarocco]] is a reference to the Italian Fashion designer {{W|Rocco Barocco}}.<br />
*[[Johngalli A.]]'s name based on Spanish-British fashion designer {{W|John Galliano}}.<br />
*[[Thunder McQueen]] is named after British fashion designer and brand {{W|Alexander McQueen}}.<br />
*[[Miraschon]]'s name is based on Italian fashion designer {{W|Mila Schön}}<br />
*[[Lang Rangler]]'s first name might be a reference to Austrian fashion designer {{W|Helmut Lang}}.<br />
*[[Guccio]]'s name is based on Italian fashion designer {{W|Guccio Gucci}}.<br />
*[[Viviano Westwood]]'s name is based on British fashion designer {{W|Vivienne Westwood}}.<br />
*[[Kenzou]] is named after French fashion brand, {{W|Kenzo (brand)|Kenzo}}.<br />
*[[D an G]] is a reference to Italian fashion house {{W|Dolce & Gabbana}}, oftern referred to as D & G.<br />
*[[Miuccia Miuller]] is a reference to both Italian stylist {{W|Miuccia Prada}} and her fashion brand {{W|Miu Miu}}.<br />
*[[Ungalo]] is named after French stylist {{W|Emanuel Ungaro}}.<br />
*[[Rikiel]] shares his name with French fashion designer {{W|Sonia Rykiel}}<br />
*[[Donatello Versus]] is named after the Italian fashion designer {{W|Donatella Versace}} and her brand, {{W|Versus (Versace)|Versus}}.<br />
*[[Enrico Pucci]]'s first name is derived from Italian fashion designer, {{W|Enrico Coveri}}.<br />
*[[Weather Report]]'s birth first name, Domenico, is derived from Italian fashion designer, {{W|Domenico Dolce}}.<br />
*[[Enrico Pucci]], [[Weather Report]], and [[Perla Pucci]]'s surname is derived from Florentine fashion designer, {{W|Emilio Pucci}}<br />
*[[Atroe]]'s name is derived from Italian fashion brand {{W|Etro}}.<br />
*[[Foo Fighters]] mentions the theories of astronomer {{W|Fred Hoyle}}, who affirms that there exists a preexisting intellect to the cosmos.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 30}}</ref><br />
*During her battle against [[Viviano Westwood]], [[Jolyne Cujoh]] quotes Frederick Langridge's quote "Two men look out through the same bars. One sees the wall, and the other the stars."<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 65}}</ref><br />
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*Affected by [[Jail House Lock]], Jolyne watches some movies while suffering from amnesia. She is seen watching {{W|From Hell (film)|From Hell}} and questioning the actions of Johnny Depp's character. Later she spoils the ending of {{W|The Sixth Sense}}.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 99}}</ref> The notes she makes for herself are a reference to the movie {{W|Memento (film)| Memento}}.<br />
*The name of the {{Nihongo|'''''[[Enter the Dragon's Dream (story arc)|Enter the Dragon's Dream]]'''''|燃えよ{{Ruby|竜の夢|ドラゴンズ・ドリーム}}|Moe yo Doragonzu Dorīmu}} story arc references the Japanese localization of Bruce Lee's {{Nihongo|{{W|Enter The Dragon}}|燃えよドラゴン|Moe yo Doragon}}.<br />
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*[[Bohemian Rhapsody]] is a Stand able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Manga and Comics were summoned. Among them: Spiderman, Kenshiro, Raoh, Mazinger Z, Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) and Giant Robo.<br />
*The arc [[There's Six of Them!]] bears a strong resemblance in name and initial plot to the short shojo manga and anime film {{W|They were Eleven|They Were Eleven}}.<br />
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* In [[SO Chapter 94]], DIO reads an art book and mentions the {{W|Mona Lisa}} and the {{W|Venus de Milo}}.<br />
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*[[Emporio Alnino]] is named after the {{W|Armani}} fashion line {{W|Armani#Emporio Armani|Emporio Armani}}.<br />
*[[Gwess]] shares her name with the American clothing brand {{W|Guess (clothing)|Guess}}.<br />
*[[Lang Wrangler]]'s surname may reference the American jeans brand {{W|Wrangler (jeans)|Wrangler}}.<br />
*[[Sports Maxx]] is named after the {{W|Max Mara}} brand, {{W|Max Mara#Brands|Sportmax}}.<br />
*[[Kenzou]]'s Stand, [[Dragon's Dream]], is named after {{W|Roger Dean}}'s publishing company.<br />
*[[Weather Report]]'s adopted name, Wes Bluemarine is derived from the {{W|Blufin}} fashion line, Blumarine.<br />
*[[Perla Pucci]]'s first name is derived from the Italian clothing brand {{W|La Perla (clothing)|La Perla}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|SO Chapter 10}}, one of the prisoners reads ''The Count of Monte Cristo''.<br />
* In [[SO Chapter 25]] when [[Thunder McQueen]] narrates how he accidentally shot a falling woman, the story references the famous fake case of {{W|Ronald Opus}}, a fictitious murder case about a person being fatally shot in the midst of a suicide attempt.<br />
* In [[SO Chapter 78]] Jolyne mentions the cartoon dog "Snoopy", saying that she heard of carrots shaped like the famous dog being discovered.<br />
*[[Bohemian Rhapsody]] is a Stand able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Popular Tales were summoned. Among them: Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, E.T., Mother Goat, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Peter Pan, Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf.<br />
*Bohemian Rhapsody also summoned some art pieces: Vincent van Gogh's portraits and Venus by Botticelli.<br />
*When the 7 dwarves are summoned they mentioned Terminator's T-2000 and Star Wars's Chewbacca.<br />
*In popular culture, The Mayan Prophecy of 2012 announced the end of the world at December of that same year. In the manga [[Enrico Pucci|Pucci]] succeeded in ending the actual world to create a new one.<br />
*In a Florida tourist guide book read by Anasui, the city of Orlando's Disney's Magic Kingdom and MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World Theme Park are referenced.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 104}}</ref><br />
*[[Donatello Versus]]' back story is a reference to the book {{W|Holes (novel)|Holes}}.<br />
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==[[Steel Ball Run]]==<br />
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*The [[Zeppeli Family|Zeppeli]] surname is named after the English rock band {{W|Led Zeppelin}}.<ref name="ReferenceA"/><br />
**Gyro Zeppeli's horse, Valkyrie, references {{W|Richard Wagner}}'s {{W|Ride of the Valkyries}}.<br />
*[[Sandman]]'s given name is a reference to the {{W|America (band)|America}} song "Sandman" and/or the {{W|Metallica}} song "{{W|Enter Sandman}}."<br />
*[[Johnny Joestar]]'s name could be a reference to the song {{W|Johnny B. Goode}} by {{W|Chuck Berry}}.<br />
**[[Johnny Joestar|Johnny]]'s horse is named after the song and album {{W|Slow Dancer}} by {{W|Boz Scaggs}}.<br />
*[[Steven Steel]] is named after musician {{W|Stephen Stills}}.<br />
*[[Pocoloco]] is named after "{{W|Un Poco Loco}}", a composition by {{W|Bud Powell}}.<br />
**Pocoloco's Stand [[Hey Ya!]] is named after the song {{W|Hey Ya!}}" by US hip hop band {{W|Outkast}}.<br />
*Being the alternate universe counterpart of [[Dio]], [[Diego Brando]] retains the reference to {{W|Ronnie James Dio}}.<br />
**[[Diego Brando|Diego]]'s horse is named after the {{W|Bob Seger#The Silver Bullet Band|Silver Bullet Band}}.<br />
*[[Lucy Steel]]'s name could be a reference to {{W|The Beatles}} song {{W|Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds}}.<br />
*Some of the other horses and racers in the race have names referencing songs.<br />
** The racer Dixie Chicken (referencing the {{W|Little Feat}} {{W|Dixie Chicken|album of the same name}}) and their horse Ramblin' Man (referencing the {{W|The Allman Brothers Band|Allman Brothers Band}} {{W|Ramblin' Man (The Allman Bothers Band song)|song of the same name}}).<br />
** The racer Zenyatta Mondatta (referencing the {{W|The Police|Police}} {{W|Zenyatta Mondatta|album of the same name}}) and their horse Roxanne (referencing the Police {{W|Roxanne (song)|song of the same name}}).<br />
** The racer Baba Yaga (referencing the {{W|Emerson, Lake & Palmer|Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer}} song The Curse of Baba Yaga) and their horse Nut Rocker (referencing the Emerson, Lake & Palmer {{W|Nut Rocker|song of the same name}}).<br />
** The racer Caravanserai (referencing the {{W|Santana (band)|Santana}} {{W|Caravanserai|album of the same name}}) and their horse Moonflower (referencing the Santana {{W|Moonflower (album)|album of the same name}}).<br />
** The racer Sloop John B (referencing the {{W|Beach Boys}} {{W|Sloop John B|song of the same name}}) and their horse Catch A Wave (referencing the Beach Boys {{W|Catch a Wave|song of the same name}}).<br />
** The racer Billy White (referencing the {{W|Billy Idol}} song {{W|White Wedding (song)|White Wedding}}) and their horse Love Unlimited (referencing {{W|Love Unlimited|the vocal trio of the same name}}).<br />
** The horse #1 (referencing the {{W|Nelly}} song {{W|Number 1 (Nelly song)|No. 1}})<br />
** The racer Nellyville (referencing the Nelly {{W|Nellyville|album of the same name}}) and their horse Country Grammer (referencing the Nelly {{W|Country Grammer|album of the same name}})<br />
** The racer Iglesias (referencing the singer {{W|Julio Igesias}}) and their horse Nathalie (referencing the Julio Igesias song of the same name)<br />
** The racer Mack the Knife (referencing the {{W|Lois Armstrong}} {{W|Mack the Knife|song of the same name}}) <br />
** The racer Rotters Club (referencing the {{W|Hatfeild and the North}} {{W|The Rotters' Club (album)|album of the same name}}), <br />
** The racer Nightfly (referencing the {{W|Donald Fagen}} album {{W|The Nightfly}})<br />
** The racer Kanye (referencing the rapper {{W|Kanye West}})<br />
** The racer Mister (referencing the band {{W|Mr. Mister}})<br />
** The racer Georgie Porgie (referencing the {{W|Toto (band)|Toto}} song {{W|Georgey Porgy (song)|Georgey Porgy}})<br />
** The horse Europe Express (referencing the {{W|Kraftwerk}} album {{W|Trans-Europe Express (album)|Trans-Europe Express}}).<br />
*Mountain Tim's name may be a reference to the song {{W|Mountain Jam}} by {{W|The Allman Brothers Band}}.<br />
**[[Mountain Tim]]'s horse references {{W|Stan Jones (songwriter)|Stan Jones}}' song {{W|(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend}}.<br />
**[[Oh! Lonesome Me|Mountain Tim's Stand]] is named after the {{W|Don Gibson}} song {{W|Oh Lonesome Me}}.<br />
*[[Mrs. Robinson]] is named after {{W|Mrs. Robinson|the song of the same name}}, by {{W|Simon & Garfunkel|Simon &amp; Garfunkel}}.<br />
**Mrs. Robinson's horse is named El Condor Pasa after the Simon & Garfunkel {{W|El Condor Pasa (song)|song of the same name}}.<br />
*The three racers killed by the Boomboom family are named for musicians {{W|Donald Jay Fagen|Jay Fagen}}, {{W|Walter Carl Becker}} (both from {{W|Steely Dan}}) and {{W|Steve Lukather}} (from {{W|Toto (band)|Toto}}).<br />
*All three members of the [[Boomboom Family]] are named from different parts of {{W|André 3000|André Lauren Benjamin}}'s name.<br />
*The Boomboom Family's horses are named for the {{W|Jimi Hendrix}} songs {{W|Foxy Lady}}, {{W|Crosstown Traffic (song)|Crosstown Traffic}}, and {{W|Little Wing}}.<br />
**The Boomboom Family's stand [[Tomb of the Boom 1 2 3]] is a reference to the song of the same name by {{W|Outkast}}.<br />
*[[Oyecomova]] is named after the song {{W|Oye Como Va}} from the Latin jazz and mambo musician {{W|Tito Puente}} (famously covered by {{W|Santana}}).<br />
*[[Pork Pie Hat Kid]], and his Stand [[Wired]], are repeated references to {{W|Jeff Beck}}'s cover of the song "{{W|Goodbye Pork Pie Hat}}" from ''{{W|Wired (Jeff Beck album)|Wired}}''. <br />
* Johnny's [[Tusk|Stand]] is a reference to {{W|Fleetwood Mac}}'s song and album {{W|Tusk (song)|Tusk}}.<span style="display:none;"> </span><br />
*The third stage of the [[Steel Ball Run (race)|Steel Ball Run race]], "Rocky Mountain Breakdown," is a reference to the {{W|Poco}} song of the same name. <br />
*Mt. Footloose is a direct reference to the song {{W|Footloose (song)|Footloose}} by {{W|Kenny Loggins}}.<br />
*[[Dr. Ferdinand]] is named after the band, {{W|Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand}}.<br />
**His Stand, [[Scary Monsters]], is named after the {{W|David Bowie}} album and song {{W|Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)}}.<br />
*[[Hot Pants]] is based on the song of the {{W|Hot Pants (song)|same name}} performed by {{W|James Brown}}.<br />
**Hot Pants' horse is named Get Up, after the James Brown song {{W|Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine|Get Up (I feel like being a) Sex Machine}}.<br />
**Hot Pants' Stand, [[Cream Starter]], is named after {{W|Firestarter (song)|Firestarter}}, a song by the English band "{{W|the Prodigy}}."<br />
*Both [[Gaucho]] and his horse, Peg, are named after {{W|Steely Dan}} songs of the {{W|Gaucho (album)|same}} {{W|Peg (song)|name}}.<br />
*[[Ringo Roadagain]] is named after musician {{W|Ringo Starr}} and the {{W|Willie Nelson}} song "{{W|On the Road Again (Willie Nelson song)|On the Road Again}}".<br />
**His [[Mandom|Stand]] is named after the {{W|Jerry Wallace}} single "Mandom: The Lovers of the World", which was only released in Japan.<br />
*[[Blackmore]] is named after {{W|Deep Purple}} guitarist {{W|Ritchie Blackmore}}.<br />
**[[Catch the Rainbow|His Stand]] is named after the song "{{W|Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow|Catch the Rainbow}}" by Richie Blackmore and {{W|Ronnie James Dio}}'s band "{{W|Rainbow (band)|Rainbow}}."<br />
*[[In a Silent Way|Sandman's Stand]] is a reference to {{W|Miles Davis}}'s album "{{W|In a Silent Way}}."<br />
*[[Sugar Mountain]] is named for the {{W|Sugar Mountain (song)|song}} by {{W|Neil Young}}.<br />
*[[Tatoo You!]] references the {{W|Tattoo You|album}} of the same name by {{W|The Rolling Stones}}.<br />
*[[Mike O.]] is named after progressive Rock musician {{W|Mike Oldfield}}.<br />
**Similarly, [[Tubular Bells|his Stand]] is named after his debut song and album, {{W|Tubular Bells}}.<br />
*[[Wekapipo]]'s name is based on the single "Wake Up People" by {{W|SOUL'd OUT}}.<br />
**Similarly, his [[Steel Ball|Wrecking Balls]] appear to be named after {{W|Neil Young}} 's song "{{W|Freedom (Neil Young album)|Wrecking Ball}}."<br />
*[[Magent Magent]] is also named in a single of {{W|SOUL'd OUT}}, "'''Magenta Magenta'''."<br />
**[[20th Century Boy]] is named after {{W|20th Century Boy|T-Rex's song of the same name}}. <br />
*[[Axl RO]] is named after {{W|Guns N' Roses}}' frontman "{{W|Axl Rose}}."<br />
**Similarly, [[Civil War|his Stand]] is named after Guns N' Roses' song "{{W|Civil War (song)|Civil War}}."<br />
*The arc [[Both Sides Now]] is named after the {{W|Joni Michelle}} song "{{W|Both Sides, Now}}."<br />
*[[Funny Valentine]] is a reference to famous Jazz slow tune "{{W|My Funny Valentine}}."<br />
**[[Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap]] is named after the {{W|AC/DC'|AC/DC}} {{W|Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (song)|song}} of the same name.<br />
*[[D-I-S-C-O]] is named after the {{W|D.I.S.C.O.|song}} by Ottawan.<br />
**[[Chocolate Disco|D-I-S-C-O's Stand]] is a reference to J-Pop song "Chocolate Disco" by {{W|Perfume (group)|Perfume}}.<br />
*Lucy's [[Ticket to Ride|Stand]] is named after the {{W|Ticket to Ride|song of the same name}} by The Beatles.<br />
*The S.S. Blue Hawaii is named after the {{W|Elvis Presley}} song {{W|Blue Hawaii (song)|Blue Hawaii}}.<br />
*[[D4C Love Train]] is named after the {{W|The O'Jays|O'Jays}} song {{W|Love Train}}.<br />
*[[Gyro Zeppeli]]'s [[Ball Breaker|Stand]] is named after the {{W|AC/DC}} Album and song {{W|Ballbreaker}}.<br />
*The [[High Voltage]] Arc is a reference to the {{W|AC/DC}} {{W|High Voltage (song)|song of the same name}}.<br />
*The artwork Araki drew for the cover of the [[Ultra Jump]] May 2011 Issue is a reference to the album art of Progressive Rock Band {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}}' album, ''{{W|Fragile (Yes album)|Fragile}}''. This album contains the song, "[[Roundabout]]", which happens to be the first ending of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation|anime]].<br />
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*In [[SBR Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], an actress named "Dorothy Parker" is named by Johnny's girlfriend, likely as a nod to the American writer {{W|Dorothy Parker}}.<br />
* [[Gyro Zeppeli]]'s backstory as the heir of a family of executioners is inspired by the historical French executioner {{W|Charles-Henri Sanson}}.<br />
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*[[Wekapipo]]'s backstory from [[SBR Chapter 51|Chapter 51]] in which he discovers that his sister was being beaten by his brother-in-law is inspired by {{W|The Godfather}}.<br />
*The scene in which [[Funny Valentine]] receives his father's handkerchief is very similar to the famous "Gold Watch" scene from {{W|Pulp Fiction}}.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 87|Chapter 87}}</ref><br />
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* In [[SBR Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], when [[Gyro Zeppeli]] explains the concept of Golden Rectangle to [[Johnny Joestar]], several works of art and architecture are mentioned:<br />
** The {{W|Giza pyramid complex}}<br />
** The {{W|Nefertiti Bust}}<br />
** The {{W|Parthenon}}<br />
** The {{W|Venus de Milo}}<br />
** The {{W|Mona Lisa}}<br />
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* [[Johnny Joestar]]'s backstory from [[SBR Chapter 42|Chapter 42]] in which he's adopted a [[Danny (Mouse)|mouse]] only to be told to drown it references the novel {{W|Of Mice and Men}}.<br />
* [[Diego Brando]]'s backstory from [[SBR Chapter 30|Chapter 30]] in which his mother has hot food poured into her palms so that she can feed Diego references a similar scene in {{W|Ozamu Tezuka}}'s {{W|Dororo}}.<br />
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*Gyro Zeppeli's gag from [[SBR Chapter 63|Chapter 63]] is a combination reference of a well known Russian folk song, [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/一週間_(ロシア民謡) {{Nihongo|One Week|一週間}}], in Japan, as well as a gag by the Japanese comedian [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjVhmfAMWZg Atsumu Watanabe] who becomes silly whenever he says a number that is a multiple of 3 or contains a 3.<br />
* Funny Valentine's "napkin" analogy is inspired from a similar analogy made by {{W|Yoichiro Nambu}} to explain the principle of {{W|Symmetry breaking}}.<ref>では「対称性の破れ」とは何か。南部氏はこう説明する。<br />
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「大勢の客が丸いテーブルにぎっしり着席している。各席の前には皿、ナイフ、フォーク、ナプキンが置いてあるが、左右どちらのナプキンが自分に属するかわからぬほど左右対称になっている。そのとき、だれか一人が右側のナプキンを取り上げれば他の客もそれにならい、とたんに対称性が自発的に破れてしまう」=「クォーク」(講談社)から。<br />
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==[[JoJolion]]==<br />
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*[[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]]'s [[Soft & Wet|Stand]] is named after Prince's first single, {{W|Soft & Wet}}.<br />
*[[Ojiro Sasame]]'s [[Fun Fun Fun|Stand]]'s name is based off the hit single, {{W|Fun, Fun, Fun}} by The Beach Boys.<br />
*[[California King Bed]], [[Daiya Higashikata]]'s Stand, is named after a {{W|Rihanna}} song of the {{W|California King Bed|same name}}.<br />
*Daiya is revealed to be a fan of the band {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}}. She quotes a line from their song, {{W|Heart of the Sunrise}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 7}}</ref><br />
*The [[Wall Eyes]] resemble the cover art of the {{W|Yes}} Album {{W|Relayer}}<br />
[[File:Josuke8_DaiyaRoom.png|thumb|A Coda album behind the chair in Daiya's room]]<br />
*Daiya is shown to own the albums {{W|Coda (album)|Coda}} by {{W|Led Zeppelin}}, The World Became the World by {{W|Premiata Forneria Marconi}}, and {{W|Fragile (Yes album)|Fragile}} by {{W|Yes (band)|Yes}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 9}}</ref><br />
*Daiya asks Josuke to sing {{W|Queen (band)|Queen}}'s {{W|Bicycle Race}}, while on their way to the store.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 10}}</ref><br />
*[[Jobin]]'s name is a reference to Brazilian singer and songwriter {{W|Antônio Carlos Jobim|Tom Jobim}}<br />
*Yasuho's Stand is named after Prince's {{W|Paisley Park (song)|Paisley Park}}.<br />
*[[Kei Nijimura]]'s Stand is named after {{W|Lady Gaga}}'s {{W|Born This Way (song)|song}} and {{W|Born This Way|album}} "Born This Way", though was originally named after {{W|The Jam}}'s hit single {{W|Going Underground}}.<br />
*[[Shakedown Road]] (alternatively known as "Shakedown Street", a possible reference to the {{W|Shakedown Street (song)|Grateful Dead}}) is also known as {{W|Dead Man's Curve (song)|Dead Man's Curve}}.<br />
*The Stand [[Les Feuilles]] is possibly named after the song {{W|Autumn Leaves (song)|Autumn Leaves}} or Les Feuilles Mortes, a poem by {{W|Jacques Prévert}}.<br />
*[[Joshu Higashikata]]'s Stand [[Nut King Call]] is named after jazz artist {{W|Nat King Cole}}.<br />
*[[Tsurugi]]'s Stand [[Paper Moon King]] is named after the song {{W|It's Only a Paper Moon (song)|"It's Only a Paper Moon"}} by Nat King Cole.<br />
*Within the Sesame Honey Cafe, there are various fake music albums with covers that reference real ones. One in particular features the Dropout Bear found on Kanye West's album, {{W|The College Dropout}}, while another features the Inner Knot from King Crimson's {{W|Discipline (King Crimson album)|Discipline}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 25}}</ref><br />
*[[Norisuke Higashikata IV|Norisuke]]'s Stand [[King Nothing]] is named after the {{W|King Nothing|Metallica song of the same name}}.<br />
*[[Yotsuyu]]'s Stand [[I Am a Rock]] is named after the Simon & Garfunkel song {{W|I Am a Rock|of the same name}}. Yotsuyu himself says a line from the song, "I am a Rock, I am an Island."<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 31}}</ref><br />
*Jobin's Stand [[Speed King]] is named after the Deep Purple song {{W|Speed King|of the same name}}.<br />
*Karera's Stand name is a combination of Part 4's Yukako Yamagishi's Stand, who's name is based off an {{W|Love Deluxe|album}} by the British R&B group Sade, and the Japanese phrase, "Love-Love."<br />
*The [[A. Phex Brothers]]' moniker is a reference to electronic musician {{W|Aphex Twin}}, while their Stands' names' likely reference one of the artist's songs, {{W|Selected Ambient Works 85–92|Schottkey 7th Path}}.<br />
*Damo Tamaki's Stand [[Vitamin C]] is named after the {{W|Can (band)|Can}} song of the same name. His last name is derived from {{W|Damo Suzuki}}, the former vocalist of the band, {{W|Can (band)|Can}}. The first name "Tamaki" was chosen as a reference to the band itself as the kanji can also be read as "Kan".<ref>''[[JJL Volume 14]]: [[Author's Note (JoJolion)|Author's Note]]''</ref> This reading is also reflected in the name of Damo's cleaning service.<br />
*The Stand [[Milagro Man]] takes its name from either the {{W|Santana (band)|Santana}} song and album {{W|Milagro (Santana album)|Milagro}}, the {{W|Elvis Costello}} song, {{W|My Aim Is True#Track listing|Miracle Man}}, or the {{W|Ozzy Osbourne}} song {{W|No Rest for the Wicked (Ozzy Osbourne album)#Track listing|Miracle Man}}<br />
*Dolomite's Stand [[Blue Hawaii]] is named after the {{W|Elvis Presley}} album {{W|Blue Hawaii (Elvis Presley album)|of the same name}}.<br />
*[[Rai Mamezuku]]'s name is likely from the Japanese pronunciation of {{W|Desireless (album)|When Mermaids Cry}} by {{W|Eagle-Eye Cherry}}.<br />
*Mamezuku's Stand, [[Doggy Style]], is likely named after the {{W|Snoop Dogg}} album, {{W|Doggystyle}}.<br />
*The character [[Urban Guerrilla]] is likely named after the {{W|Urban Guerrilla|Hawkwind song of the same name}}.<br />
*Urban Guerrilla's Stand, [[Brain Storm]], is likely named after the {{W|Brain Storm|Hawkwind song of the same name}}.<br />
*The character [[Doremifasolati Do]] is likely named after the Hawkwind album, {{W|Doremi Fasol Latido}}.<br />
*The character [[Poor Tom]] is likely a reference to the {{W|Poor Tom|Led Zeppelin song of the same name}}.<br />
*Poor Tom's Stand, [[Ozon Baby]], is likely named after the Led Zeppelin song, {{W|Ozone Baby}}.<br />
*Josuke chases an ambulance with the license plate, "S Mori 3-11".<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 78}}</ref> This is possibly a reference to the band, '{{W|311 (band)|311}} '.<br />
*The character [[Wu Tomoki]] and his Stand [[Doctor Wu]] are a reference to the {{W|Katy Lied|Steely Dan song of the same name}}.<br />
*[[Tooru]] is shown listening to {{W|Crazy Train}} by {{W|Ozzy Osbourne}} and {{W|Elvis Presley}}'s cover of {{W|The Wonder of You}} on his iPod.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}</ref><br />
*Tooru's stand, [[Wonder of U]] is also a reference to {{W|Elvis Presley}}'s cover of {{W|The Wonder of You}}.<br />
*[[JJL Chapter 98|Chapter 98]]'s cover is a reference to the album cover of {{W|Coda (album)|Coda}} by {{W|Led Zeppelin}}.<br />
*[[Dododo De Dadada]]'s name is likely named after {{W|The Police}} song, {{W|De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da}}.<br />
*[[JJL Volume 21|Volume 21]]'s title, [[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love)]], and [[Tooru]]'s Stand, [[Wonder of U]] all likely a reference to the {{W|Ray Peterson}} song {{W|The Wonder of You}} or the {{W|Elvis Presley}}'s cover.<br />
*[[JJL Volume 23|Volume 23]]'s title is the Japanese name for {{W|Led Zeppelin}}'s {{W|Whole Lotta Love}}.<br />
* [[JJL Chapter 99|Chapter 99]] features a panel which bears visual similarity to the album cover of Led Zepplin's album {{W|Houses of the Holy}}.<br />
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* In [[JJL Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Hato mentions that she is going ice-skating with {{W|Shizuka Arakawa}}.<br />
*The famous mangaka {{W|Shotaro Ishinomori}} is mentioned to have mediated under pine tree in Morioh, now on the [[Wall Eyes]] opposite the land that belongs to the Higashikatas.<br />
* In [[JJL Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Norisuke Higashikata IV mentions that [[Yotsuyu Yagiyama]]'s style of architecture is similar to {{W|Frank Lloyd Wright}}.<br />
*In [[JJL Chapter 99|Chapter 99]], several real-life women are depicted:<br />
**{{W|Arthea Franklin}}. Her appearance is lifted from the cover of her compilation album, {{W|The Very Best of Aretha Franklin, Vol. 1}}.<br />
**{{W|Audrey Hepburn}}. Her appearance is lifted from a [https://karsh.org/photographs/audrey-hepburn/ 1956 photograph] by photographer {{W|Yousuf Karsh}}.<br />
**{{W|Cleopatra}}.<br />
**{{W|Joan of Arc}}. Her appearance is lifted from the {{W|Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres}} painting {{W|File:Ingres coronation charles vii.jpg|Joan of Arc at the Coronation of Charles VII}}.<br />
**{{W|Mineko Iwasaki}}.<br />
**{{W|Kaori Icho}}.<br />
* [[JJL Chapter 102]], [[Tooru]] muses that "even people like {{W|Bill Gates}}" will buy the new [[Locacaca]] from him.<br />
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*When Yasuho and Josuke come to Yoshikage Kira's home, they see a naked woman bathing in a way similar to the room 237 scene of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.<br />
*When Yasuho is in the basement of the Higashikata residence with Tsurugi, there is a poster on the back wall of the film, {{W|Enter the Dragon}}, starring Bruce Lee.<br />
*The [[Trouble with the curve (story arc)|Trouble with the curve]] story arc is a reference to the movie, {{W|Trouble with the Curve}}. The movie stars Clint Eastwood, one of Araki's favorite actors.<br />
*When Josuke drags Yasuho into the Higashikata's family photo, it resembled the family photo scene in The Godfather where Michael Corleone drags Kay into the photo. Also, when Norisuke realizes one of his sons is missing, he decides to not take the picture like the way Vito Corleone acted when he noticed Michael was missing.<br />
*In [[JJL Chapter 50]], a young [[Yoshikage Kira (JoJolion)|Yoshikage Kira]] tells his mother that he wants to see the movie {{W|Titanic '1997 film)|Titanic}}.<br />
*In the [[Milagro Man (story arc)|Milagro Man story arc]], [[Joshu Higashikata]] watches a "pirate movie" featuring {{W|Johnny Depp}}, referencing the {{W|Pirates of the Carribean}} franchise.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 56}}</ref><br />
*[[Satoru Akefu]] facing the corner of the hospital room in [[JJL Chapter 97|Chapter 97]] may reference the final scene of ''{{W|The Blair Witch Project}}''.<br />
*In [[JJL Chapter 99|Chapter 99]], {{W|Sadako Yamamura}} from {{W|The Ring (franchise)|The Ring}} franchise is depicted amongst human examples of human women.<br />
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*The inside of the Higashikata bunker is filled with several toys and memorabilia, including figures of {{W|Ultraman}} and {{W|Astro Boy}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 24}}</ref><br />
[[File:Jjl_reference.jpg|thumb|300px|Monkey D. Luffy plush-doll and Tony Tony Chopper.]]<br />
*In [[JJL Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Yasuho goes in a car that has a {{W|Monkey D. Luffy}} plush-doll and a doll head wearing a hat with antlers, similar to {{W|Tony Tony Chopper}}.<br />
*In [[JJL Chapter 11]] when Josuke uses his bubbles to shave, there are some references to Kinnikuman. Josuke also uses Soft & Wet to steal the fur off a cat whose head bears the kanji for meat (肉), another reference to Kinnikuman.<br />
*During a flashback, Holy Joestar-Kira recommends a novel called "Rose of Versailles", most likely as a nod to the {{W|The Rose of Versailles}} shojo manga.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 51}}</ref><br />
|-|Other=<br />
*The natural disaster that hit Morioh in the manga is the same event that actually took place in Japan on March 11, 2011, the {{W|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}.<br />
* When Kira orders Ojiro off the coast in [[JJL Chapter 49]], he mentions {{W|Aoba Castle}}. He specifically says that he doesn't care that Ojiro may be standing atop the castle (which is quite far inland) because if he can see the ocean, then it is a coast.<br />
* [[Tooru]] mentions that he's contacted companies such as {{W|Softbank}} and {{W|Huawei}} for his idea of an electromagnetic induction device.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}</ref><br />
* In [[JJL Chapter 102]], [[Kei Nijimura]] mentions the famous towels from {{W|Imabari, Ehime}}.<br />
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==Spin-offs and Other Works==<br />
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* In [[Poker Under Arms]], the word "Poco" is written on the bottle on Don Peckinpah and Harper's table, referencing the band {{W|Poco}}.<br />
* In [[Say Hi to Virginia]] page 5, scattered papers make references to American musician {{W|Randy Meisner}} and the album "Dada" by the group {{W|Vinegar Joe (band)|Vinegar Joe}}.<br />
** page 28, another paper references {{W|The Band}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 3}}, the character Date is said to have musical ability comparable to {{W|Paul McCartney}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 5}}, from page 15 onward, several words are written on the crates in the storage room. "Poco" refers to the band {{W|Poco}}; "TomP" refers to {{W|Tom Petty}}; REO refers to {{W|REO Speedwagon}}.<br />
* In [[Gorgeous Irene]], the mob boss Lauper's name is inspired by {{W|Cindy Lauper}}.<br />
* In [[Deadman's Questions]], Kira discovers records of {{W|Franz Schubert}}'s {{W|Schwanengesang}} and {{W|Mozart}}'s concerto no.27.<br />
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* In [[Poker Under Arms]], Don Peckinpah's name is inspired by American film director {{W|Sam Peckinpah}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 3}}, BT wears an outfit inspired by Alex's outfit in {{W|A Clockwork Orange (film)|A Clockwork Orange}}. His puppet wears a similar outfit<br />
** The second page shows a sign with the title of {{W|Dressed to Kill (1980 film)|Dressed to Kill}}.<br />
** In page 7, Koichi wears a tank top with the words "39 Steps". It references the {{W|Alfred Hitchcock}} movie {{W|The 39 Steps (1935 film)|The 39 Steps}}.<br />
** Page 9 shows a sign with the title of {{W|Blow Out}}, from {{W|Brian De Palma}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 5}}, page 13, the word "Gorgo" can be read on the floor near a big dinosaur skeleton. It references the 1961 monster movie {{W|Gorgo (film)|Gorgo}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 2}}, p5, the 22nd has a tag saying "Scarface", referencing the movie {{W|Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}.<br />
** p20, the brand of matches reads "Streets of Fire", referencing the 1984 movie {{W|Streets of Fire}}.<br />
** {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 3}}, p27, the same brand reappears.<br />
* The tailpiece of {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 5}} features Ikuro wearing a jacket with "Phantom of the Paradise" written on it. It references the 1974 movie {{W|Phantom of the Paradise}}.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 4: The Harvest Moon]], the son of the Mochizuki Family says he wants to watch {{W|Paul (film)|Alien Paul}} a movie with an alien.<br />
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* In [[Say Hi to Virginia]] page 5, scattered papers make a reference to the crime novel {{W|I, the Jury}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 3}}, the character Date is compared to {{W|Superman}} by Koichi due to the former's apparent perfection.<br />
* In {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 2}}, p16, a sign references the {{W|Christine (novel)|Christine}} novel by {{W|Stephen King}}.<br />
* In [[Deadman's Questions]], Kira discover several books in the soldier's house: {{W|Les Misérables}}, The {{W|Divine Comedy}} by {{W|Dante Alighieri}}, "The Two-Sen Copper Coin" by {{W|Ranpo Edogawa}} and "Night on the Galactic Railroad" by {{W|Kenji Miyazawa}}.<br />
|-|Art=<br />
* In [[Rohan at the Louvre]], [[Nanase Kishibe|Nanase]] and [[Okuyasu]] mentions the {{W|Mona Lisa}}.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 2: Mutsu-kabe Hill]], Rohan reads an artbook of French/Russian painter {{W|Nicolas de Staël}}.<br />
* In [[Kishibe Rohan Meets Gucci]], Rohan wears {{W|Gucci}} clothes. An artisan mentions {{W|Frida Giannini}}.<br />
* In [[Deadman's Questions]], Kira discovers a painting from {{W|Yumeji Takehisa}} in the soldier's house.<br />
|-|People=<br />
* In [[Poker Under Arms]] page 3, the word "Eastwood" can be read on a sign in the background. It references the American actor {{W|Clint Eastwood}}.<br />
* BT's name is inspired by {{W|Buichi Terasawa}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 2}}, p7, a sign references American make-up effect artist {{W|Rick Baker}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 3}}, the character Date is said to be as handsome as {{W|James Dean}} and have {{W|Woody Allen}}'s humor.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 5}}, page 20, several words are written on the crates in the storage room. "John Landis" refers to American film director {{W|John Landis}}.<br />
* In [[Rohan at the Louvre]], [[Gaucher]] mentions Corsican/French Emperor {{W|Napoleon}}.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 9: The Run]], Yoma Hashimoto works near Japanese actors {{W|Takeru Satoh}} and {{W|Go Ayano}}.<br />
|-|Other=<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 3}}, Koichi mentions the story of {{W|Hoichi the Earless}}.<br />
* In {{Ch|CSBT Chapter 4}}, Koichi and BT have a ''Red Line'' bicycle, referencing the {{W|Redline bicycles}}. <br />
* In {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 2}}, p16, the heroes arrive at a "Usso" gas station, which is a reference to the {{W|Esso}} brand.<br />
** A sign references the {{W|Coca-Cola}} brand.<br />
** Sumire examines a "Mejo" chocolate, referencing the Meiji chocolate brand.<br />
* In {{Ch|Baoh Chapter 4}}, p16 a chocolate brand named "Nilky" can be seen. It references the Japanese candy brand [https://www.japancandystore.com/new-products Milky] and its mascot "Peko-chan".<br />
* In the [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan]] series, Rohan often interacts with editors from [[Weekly Shonen Jump]].<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 16: At a Confessional]], the church in which Rohan visits a confessional is or is inspired by the Basilica de {{W|Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice}}.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 5: Millionaire Village]], Rohan and Izumi spot an {{W|Isetan}} store (a famous department store chain) in the villages of millionaires.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 6: Poaching Seashore]], Rohan mentions that the design of {{W|Noshi}} envelopes is based on thinly-peeled abalone.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 4: The Harvest Moon]], the patriarch of the Mochizuki Family mentions the {{W|Battle of Sekigahara}} when talking about his family's history.<br />
* In [[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 9: The Run]], Yoma Hashimoto becomes the avatar of the Olympian god {{W|Hermes}}, god of muscle.<br />
* In [[Deadman's Questions]], is shown on a newspaper that {{W|Barbie}} turns 40.<br />
* In [[Deoxyribonucleic Acid (TV Drama)]], a can of coffee bears the brand "JoJoea", which is a nod to both the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]] series and the brand of canned drinks [https://www.georgia.jp/ Georgia].<br />
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==Novels==<br />
===The Genesis of Universe===<br />
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* Jotaro remembers reading the French novella {{W|The Little Prince}}.<br />
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===Golden Heart, Golden Ring===<br />
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* [[The Cure]]'s namesake is the English rock band {{W|The Cure}}.<br />
* [[Joy Division]]'s namesake is the English post-punk rock band {{W|Joy Division}}.<br />
* [[Public Image Limited]]'s namesake is the English rock band {{W|Public Image Ltd}}.<br />
|-|People=<br />
* In chapter 2, [[Narancia Ghirga]] talks about {{W|Mario Segale}}, the supposed man who's inspired the character "Mario" from the {{W|Super Mario}} franchise.<br />
* In chapter 5, [[Pannacotta Fugo]]'s voice reminds [[Coniglio]] of old western actors {{W|Clint Eastwood}} or {{W|Giuliano Gemma}}.<br />
* In chapter 7, Team Bucciarati enters {{W|St Mark's Basilica}}. The narration mentions a mosaic of the Doge {{W|Vitale Faliero}}.<br />
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* [[Coniglio]] used to read books. The authors and books mentioned are {{W|Nancy Drew}}, {{W|Sherlock Holmes}}, the books of {{W|Agatha Christie}}, the adventures of {{W|Tintin}}.<br />
* Coniglio also used to watch {{W|Steven Spielberg}} films.<br />
* The fight against [[Rigatoni]] happens on the {{W|Piazza San Marco}}.<br />
* In chapter 7, Team Bucciarati enters {{W|St Mark's Basilica}}. The narration mentions mosaics showing episodes from the Bible.<br />
** The seduction of {{W|Herod the Great}} by {{W|Salome}}.<br />
** {{W|Jesus}}'s entrance in {{W|Jerusalem}}.<br />
** The {{W|Feast of the Ascension}}.<br />
|-|Other=<br />
* In chapter 2, [[Narancia]] talks about the video-game {{W|Super Mario}}.<br />
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===The Book: 4th Another Day===<br />
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* [[The Book]]'s namesake is inspired by the music duo {{W|The Books}}.<br />
* Each chapter is introduced by an excerpt of {{W|Requiem}}, a mass of the Catholic Church offered for the repose of the deceased.<br />
** Chapter 1 begins with the first verses of Requiem.<br />
** Chapter 2 begins with the ''{{W|Dies irae}}'' part.<br />
** Chapter 3 begins with the ''Confutatis'', a latin hymn which is also part of requiem mass<br />
** Chapter 4 begins with the ''Lacrimosa'', the last segment of ''Dies irae''.<br />
** Chapter 5 begins with the ''Communio/Lux aeterna''.<br />
|-|Literature=<br />
* In Chapter 1, [[Chiho Futaba]] reads the fantasy novel {{W|The Neverending Story}}.<br />
* In Chapter 1, Chiho borrows the book {{W|Gulliver's Travels}}.<br />
* [[Takuma Hasumi]] reads a book by author {{W|Unno Juza}}.<br />
** He also reads {{W|In Search of Lost Time}} by {{W|Marcel Proust}}.<br />
* In chapter 3, a boy reads [https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%B4%E5%8F%B2-%E3%80%8C%E7%9F%A5%E3%81%AE%E5%86%8D%E7%99%BA%E8%A6%8B%E3%80%8D%E5%8F%8C%E6%9B%B8-%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AB/dp/4422211404 The History of Books] published by [https://www.sogensha.co.jp/ Shogensha].<br />
* Rohan and Koichi mention the {{W|Bible}} and how {{W|Johannes Gutenberg}} spread the book with the printing press.<br />
* Takuma recalls the {{W|One Thousand and One Nights}} during his battle against Josuke.<br />
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* It is mentioned that [[Takuma Hasumi]] used to play {{W|Shiritori}} and {{W|Sugoroku}}.<br />
* Takuma mentions the 1918 {{W|Spanish flu}} pandemic.<br />
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===JORGE JOESTAR===<br />
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* Several Stands which appear in the novel have their namesakes inspired from various films:<br />
** [[Grand Blue]]'s namesake is the 1988 French sport movie {{W|The Big Blue}} (named ''Le grand bleu'' in French).<br />
** [[NYPD Blue]]'s namesake is the American police procedural series {{W|NYPD Blue}}.<br />
** [[Blue Thunder]]'s namesake is the American thriller movie {{W|Blue Thunder}}.<br />
** [[U-Boat]] and its derivative U-boat Ultimate's namesake is the 1981 German war movie {{W|Das Boot}}.<br />
** [[Videodrome]]'s namesake is the Canadian thriller movie {{W|Videodrome}}.<br />
** [[Stepmom]]'s namesake is the American comedy-drama movie {{W|Stepmom (1998 film)|Stepmom}}.<br />
** [[The Iron Ladies]]'s namesake is the Thai sport/comedy movie {{W|The Iron Ladies}}.<br />
** [[Dune]] and its derivative Dune Ultimate's namesake is the American science-fiction movie {{W|Dune (1984 film)|Dune}}.<br />
** [[Singing in the Rain]]'s namesake is the American musical movie {{W|Singin' in the Rain}}.<br />
** [[Rear Window]]'s namesake is the American thriller {{W|Rear Window}}.<br />
** [[Right Stuff]]'s namesake is the American historical movie {{W|The Right Stuff (film)}}.<br />
** [[Cube House]]'s namesake is the Japanese animated movie {{W|La Maison en Petits Cubes}}.<br />
** [[Stray Dog]]'s namesake is the Japanese crime movie {{W|Stray Dog (film)|Stray Dog}}.<br />
** [[Face/Off]]'s namesake is the American action movie {{W|Face/Off}}.<br />
** [[Evil Dead]]'s namesake is the American horror movie {{W|The Evil Dead}}.<br />
** [[Blob]]'s namesake is the American science-fiction movie {{W|The Blob}}.<br />
** [[Twister]]'s namesake is the American disaster movie {{W|Twister (1996 film)|Twister}}.<br />
** [[The Passion]]'s namesake is the American biblical drama {{W|The Passion of the Christ}}.<br />
* When [[Jorge Joestar (Joji)]]`meets [[Penelope de la Rosa]], she mentions the legend of the gremlins, which reminds Jorge of the horror movie {{W|Gremlins}}, directed by {{W|Joe Dante}} and produced by {{W|Steven Spielberg}}.<br />
* Vincent Lecoeur's namesake is the French actor [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Lec%C5%93ur Vincent Lecoeur].<br />
* When Jorge encounters the skin zombies, he says they are totally unlike the living dead featured in {{W|George A. Romero}}'s films.<br />
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* Namahage Detective's namesake is the Japanese demon-like creature {{W|Namahage}}.<br />
* The murders of several detective are set to remind witnesses of various Japanese folk tales:<br />
** Nekoneko Nyan Nyan Nyan's death is based on the tales of {{W|Momotarō}}.<br />
** Sachiari Hakkyoku's death is based on the tale of {{W|Urashima Tarō}}.<br />
** Tsukumojuku's death is based on the tale of {{W|Kintarō}}.<br />
* The Mothman is inspired by the legend of the {{W|Mothman}}.<br />
* When George becomes a pilot, he hears rumours about {{W|Gremlin|Gremlins}}.<br />
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* Guruguru Majin's namesake is the manga {{W|Magical Circle Guru Guru}}<br />
* Tsukumojuku asks George is he's read the works of {{W|Edgar Allan Poe}} and mentions the short story {{W|The Murders in the Rue Morgue}}.<br />
* When George begins to read more novel, he reads the adventures of {{W|Sherlock Holmes}}, {{W|Charles Dickens}}, {{W|Oscar Wilde}}, {{W|Emily Brontë}}, {{W|H. G. Wells}} and notably {{W|The Time Machine}}, {{W|The Island of Doctor Moreau}}, {{W|The Invisible Man}} and {{W|The War of the Worlds}}.<br />
* When Jorge investigates the murders of several detectives, Rohan and Jorge mention the fantasy manga {{W|GeGeGe no Kitarō}}.<br />
* They also mention the manga {{W|Little Ghost Q-Taro}} through the title's shortened version ''Obake-Q''.<br />
* Jorge mentions {{W|Ellery Queen}} when investigating Tsukumojuku's murder.<br />
* In the 37th Universe, humanity as sent a crewed spaceship named the {{W|H. G. Wells}} towards Mars.<br />
* Giorno and Diavolo's split personality disorder is compared to The {{W|Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde}} by {{W|Robert Louis Stevenson}}.<br />
* Pucci cites the Bible, specifically the 2 Kings 20-7, linking the mention of figs in the psalm to the "fig tart" in the 14-words-long password of Dio.<br />
|-|Music=<br />
* Antonio Torres' namesake is the Spanish musician {{W|Antonio de Torres Jurado}}.<br />
** His parents Alejandro Torres and Maria Torres are inspired by Antonio de Torres Jurado's parents, respectively Juan Torres and Maria Jurado.<br />
* Nekoneko Nyan Nyan's namesake is the Japanese song [https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8D%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3 Nekoneko Nyan Nyan].<br />
|-|People=<br />
* Goyathlay Soundman's namesake is {{W|Geronimo}}, an Apache leader and medicine man who was also known as Goyaałé in the Mescalero-Chiricahua language.<br />
* Ngapoi Ngawang Tonpetty's namesake is the Tibetan official {{W|Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme}}.<br />
* John Moore Brazabon is inspired by the real-life {{W|John Moore-Brabazon, 1st Baron Brabazon of Tara}}, an English aviation pioneer and politician.<br />
* Charles Rolls is inspired by the real-life {{W|Charles Rolls}}, an English motoring and aviation pioneer.<br />
* Jim Graham is inspired by {{W|James Graham (British Army soldier)|James Graham}}, a British soldier.<br />
* Javier Cortes's namesake is the Mexican football player {{W|Javier Cortés}}.<br />
* Julio Gonzales's namesake is the Spanish sculptor and painter {{W|Julio González (sculptor)|Julio González}}.<br />
* Leonora Cortes's namesake is {{W|Leonor Cortés Moctezuma}}, daughter the Aztec emperor {{W|Moctezuma II}}.<br />
* Juan Rovira Cortes's namesake is {{W|Juan de Tolosa}}, Leonora Cortés Moctezuma's husband.<br />
* Edvard Noriega's namesake is Spanish actor {{W|Eduardo Noriega}}.<br />
* Faraday's namesake is the British scientist {{W|Michael Faraday}}.<br />
* Wilhelm Wolff Beer and Johann Heinricj Mädler's namesake are the astronomers {{W|Wilhelm Beer}} and {{W|Johann Heinrich von Mädler}}.<br />
* Peter Frazer's namesake is the English photographer {{W|Peter Fraser (photographer)|Peter Fraser}}.<br />
* David Seymour's namesake is the Polish photojournalist {{W|David Seymour (photographer)|David Seymour}}.<br />
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* Tsukumojuku Kato's family's namesakes are varied:<br />
* His mother Serika's namesake is the {{W|Toyota Celica}}.<br />
* Her youngest son Seshiru is the Japanese fashion brand [http://cecilmcbee.jp/ Cecil McBee].<br />
* The Eyed Balloon is compared to the painting ''The Eye Like a Strange Balloon Mounts Toward Infinity'', a painting from French painter {{W|Odilon Redon}}. It is also compared to Japanese manga artist {{W|Mizuki Shigeru}}'s character, the yokai Backbeard.<br />
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===Purple Haze Feedback===<br />
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* [[Sheila E]]'s name is inspired by American percussionist, singer, author, and actress {{W|Sheila E.}}.<br />
* [[Angelica Attanasio]]'s name is inspired by British-Italian singer-songwriter {{W|Gianluca Attanasio}}.<br />
** [[Gianluca Pericolo]]'s first name may be inspired by Gianluca Attanasio.<br />
* [[Vittorio Cataldi]]'s name is inspired by Italian singer-songwriter and composer {{W|Marianna Cataldi}}.<br />
* [[Vladimir Kocaqi]]'s name is inspired by Albanian cellist [http://www.casertamusica.com/rubriche/musicisti/VladimirKocaqi/vladimir_kocaqi.htm Vladimir Kocaqi].<br />
* All of the Stands featured in ''Purple Haze Feedback'' have names inspired by songs by {{W|Jimi Hendrix}}.<br />
** [[Sheila E]] has [[Voodoo Child]].<br />
** [[Cannolo Murolo]] has [[All Along Watchtower]] (song from {{W|Bob Dylan}}, was covered by Hendrix).<br />
** [[Massimo Volpe]] has [[Manic Depression]].<br />
** [[Angelica Attanasio]] has [[Nightbird Flying]].<br />
** [[Vladimir Kocaqi]] has [[Rainy Day Dream Away]].<br />
** [[Vittorio Cataldi]] has [[Dolly Dagger]].<br />
* During her introduction scene, Angelica Attanasio hums ''Vitti 'na crozza'', a famous Sicilian song.<ref name=PHF1>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 1</ref><br />
** Chapter 1 of the book is named after ''Vitti 'na crozza''.<br />
* Chapter 2 of the book is named by the Neapolitan song ''Me voglio fà 'na casa''.<ref name=PHF2>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 2</ref><br />
* Chapter 3 of the book is named by the Neapolitan song '''A vucchella''.<ref name=PHF3>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 3</ref><br />
* Chapter 4 of the book is named by the Neapolitan song ''Tu ca nun chiagne''.<ref name=PHF4>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 4</ref><br />
* During a flashback, Bucciarati and Fugo discuss about songs. They mention the {{W|Miles Davis}} albums {{W|Bitches Brew}} and {{W|Elevator to the Gallows}}'s soundtrack.<ref name=PHF4/><br />
* Chapter 5 of the book is named by the Sicilian song ''Mi votu e mi rivotu''.<ref name=PHF5>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 5</ref><br />
* Chapter 7 of the book is named by the Neapolitan song ''Luna Nova''.<ref name=PHF7>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 7</ref><br />
* Chapter 8 of the book is named by the Neapolitan song '''O surdato 'nnammurato''.<ref name=PHF8>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 8</ref><br />
** [[Trish Una]] can be heard over the radio singing the song.<br />
* Fugo hears the Neapolitan song {{W|Te voglio bene assaje|lang=it}} by composer {{W|Gaetano Donizetti}}.<ref name=PHF8/><br />
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* Sheila E says the E in her name stands for the {{W|Erinyes}}, mythological figures also known as The Furies.<ref name=PHF3/><br />
* Giorno is seen reading ''Politicita di Michelangelo'' by Italian writer {{W|Giorgio Spini|lang=it}}.<ref name=PHF5/><br />
* In a flashback, Bucciarati reads {{W|The Prince}}.<ref name=PHF6>[[Purple Haze Feedback]], chapter 6</ref><br />
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* Fugo once considered that music had peaked with {{W|Bach}} and {{W|Mozart}}. Sculpture and painting had peaked with {{W|Michelangelo}} and {{W|Leonardo Da Vinci}}. Architecture had ended with {{W|Vincenzo Scamozzi}} and {{W|Gian Lorenzo Bernini}}. Mathematics with {{W|Carl Friedrich Gauss}} and {{W|Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel}}.<ref name=PHF2/><br />
* The narration mentions the American criminal {{W|Frank Lucas}}'s drug trafficking operations to describe [[Passione]]'s drug trade.<ref name=PHF2/><br />
* The narration mentions the Greek philosopher {{W|Archimedes}} when describing Sicily.<ref name=PHF3/><br />
* The narration mentions the Italian writer {{W|Giuseppe Fava}} when describing Sicily.<ref name=PHF3/><br />
* Kocaqi mentions the American general {{W|George S. Patton}} when he narrates his story.<ref name=PHF4/><br />
* In a flashback, Bucciarati mentions the Italian politician {{W|Cesare Borgia}}.<ref name=PHF6/><br />
* The narration mentions Roman orator and writer {{W|Cicero}} when describing Syracuse.<ref name=PHF6/><br />
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* Fugo meets Mista in the {{W|San Siro}}, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.<ref name=PHF1/><br />
* The narcotics teams is introduced in the town of {{W|Villa San Giovanni}}.<ref name=PHF1/><br />
* Fugo studied at the {{W|University of Bologna}}<ref name=PHF2/><br />
* Kocaqi fights Fugo in the Teatro Greco in {{W|Taormina}}.<ref name=PHF4/><br />
* The narcotics team head for {{W|Ortygia}}, Syracuse.<ref name=PHF5/><br />
* Vittorio and Murolo fight in the {{W|Cathedral of Syracuse}}.<ref name=PHF6/><br />
* Fugo and Volpe fight in the {{W|Temple of Apollo (Syracuse)|Temple of Apollo}} in Syracuse.<ref name=PHF7/><br />
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* Cannolo Murolo wears a {{W|Borsalino}} hat.<ref name=PHF2/><br />
* Kocaqi is said to move like a {{W|Tai Chi}} master.<ref name=PHF4/><br />
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*The [[JOJO A-GO!GO!]] artbook includes several images of different characters and stands having a dance party, with the artwork being captioned with "Let's Dance". This is a possible reference to the David Bowie {{W|Let's Dance (David Bowie song)|song}} and {{W|Let's Dance (David Bowie album)|album}} Let's Dance.<br />
*The stand [[Remote Romance]] from the [[Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012|JoJo Exhibition 2012]] is named after the {{W|Camel (band)|Camel}} song of the same name. <br />
* In [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle]]'s english localization, one of Joseph's lines references the movie {{W|The Room}} by {{W|Tommy Wiseau}}. The line reads as "You are tearing me apart, Lisa Lisa!".<br />
* In [[Millionaire Village (TV Drama)]], [[Rohan Kishibe]] references a famous legend about {{W|Queen Victoria}}. It is said that she once held a reception for an African chieftain, who mistakenly drank water from a finger washing bowl. To prevent her guest from being shamed, she also drank the water from her bowl.<br />
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|ja_kanji = ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Wandā Obu Yū<br />
|alias = {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}<br />
|namesake = {{W|The Wonder of You}} {{S|{{W|Elvis Presley}} song and album}}<ref name=JJL97>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}</ref><br />
|user = [[Tooru]]<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
|type = {{ST|Automatic}}<br />{{ST|Sentient}}<br />{{ST|NH}}<br />{{ST|AH}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 76}} {{S|Ability}}<br>{{Ch3|JJL Chapter 84}} {{Full}}<br />
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{{Quote|I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
{{nihongo|'''Wonder of U'''|ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}|Wandā Obu Yū}} is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]'', and introduced in the "[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]]" story arc.<br />
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It is a sentient Stand that acts as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital]] using the name {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}. Wonder of U is capable of causing a disaster to anyone who pursues its doctor appearance or works against it.<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:3--><br />
Wonder of U is an artificial humanoid Stand with a mostly black body. It has a doll-like body, with a massive torso but thin, tubular arms. Each of its articulations, from the waist to the elbows, is a pivot joint. Its body is covered with light circular ridges that are evenly spaced. It also has a long curved blade at each wrist much like [[Kars]].<br />
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Its head has a flattened ovoid shape, still black with the same ridges around its head. Moreover, it has a reverse U-shaped ridge framing its face and a pair of round mechanical eyes. Its early design features eyes that are decorated with a sun motif, similar to the symbols found on Tooru's outfit. Later chapters change this to plain monocle-like circles.<br />
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The Stand's facial features differ depending on who sees it. To the general public, it appears as an elderly-looking man with a monocle and slightly stocky build. Its arms and legs are noticeably slimmer than the rest of its body. It wears a dark-colored hat and suit, along with a lightly colored scarf with a pattern of irregular "-" shaped slits cut into it. It also wears dress shoes and uses a cane to walk. Those who are aware of its ability see its true face.<ref name="JJL101">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> <br />
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Once it is revealed that Satoru Akefu and Wonder of U are the same entity, Wonder of U keeps Satoru's suit and hat, and his appearance randomly switches between that of Satoru or his true form.<br />
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{{Palette|Eyes|#d3444e|desc=Red}}<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
{{Main|Satoru Akefu}}<br />
{{See also|Tooru}}<br />
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Wonder of U demonstrates an antisocial behavior, completely ignoring {{Josuke8}}, [[Yasuho Hirose]], and [[Rai Mamezuku]], when they first pursue it. Wonder of U remains calm as its automatic power allows it to get rid of any potential enemy before they can even harm it. Wonder of U is also perceptive, as it sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for it. Wonder of U is quite confident in his own abilities, stating that nothing can approach nor hurt him. In fact, he is surprised when Rai Mamezuku manages to get centimeters from him.<ref name=JJL100>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref> When he is finally wounded by Josuke's bubbles, Wonder of U is quite shocked that anyone could wound him.<ref name=JJL103>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}</ref><br />
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Wonder of U seems rather perceptive, as he sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for him, although it is [[Tooru]] who perceives the threat and makes Akefu stay out.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23</ref><br />
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As the Stand of a [[Rock Human]], Satoru asserts his dominance, probably over humans in general, when he declares that "they" have no permission to possess anything, be it a pear orchard (referring to Mamezuku's Father) or the new [[Locacaca]] (referring to Josuke and Rai).<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}, p.45</ref> He also values the [[Locacaca|Locacaca6251]], noting their price tag of 200 million yen, but also highlighting their value to the world as a miracle medicine. The sight of Josuke wrecking his supply notably goads Wonder of U into approaching Josuke.<ref name=JJL103/><br />
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Wonder of U has the weird quirk of periodically saying his own name.<br />
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It seems that [[Tooru]] is the one speaking through Wonder of U.<br />
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==Abilities== <!--T:10--><br />
[[File:AkefuTransform.jpg|thumb|right|Wonder of U transforming]]<br />
===Identity Assumption===<br />
Wonder of U allows Tooru to lead a double-life under the assumed identity of [[Satoru Akefu]], allowing him to act as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital|TG University hospital]]. This is done by Wonder of U taking on a human form, which unlike most stands, can be seen by non-stand users. This allows Tooru to gain access to both the hospital resources and presumed credentials needed to carry out his role as presumed mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<ref name="JJL99" /><br />
[[File:Wonder of U Projection.png|thumb|left|150px|Vision moving between two surfaces]] <br />
===Long-range Illusion Creation===<br />
Wonder of U is able to create multiple visions of itself, which can be designated to specific targets. These visions normally take on the form of Tooru's assumed identity, and typically position themselves so that their back faces a given target. Wonder of U has been shown to have a degree of control over who can and cannot see these visions. For example, a vision meant for [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] could not be seen by other members of the [[Higashikata Family|Higashikata family]],<ref name="JJL94">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}</ref> while another vision of the Stand could be seen by a large audience attending the head doctor's presentation. Even in human form, Wonder of U's illusions are able to phase in and out of objects such as walls, and are able to travel across reflective surfaces.<ref name="JJL96">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}</ref><br />
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===Calamity Generation=== <!--T:11--><br />
[[File:Akefu_Stand_Appears.png|thumb|left|224x224px|Wonder of U descends on Josuke and company]]<br />
Wonder of U's primary ability is automatic and functions at a long range. It is extremely dangerous because there is little defense against it.<br />
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Wonder of U's ability can be activated on any person who has looked at the Stand's back while in its human form. While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience horrible developments referred to as ''calamities''. Some calamities will be a result of the target's own behavior leading to an unusually detrimental result (i.e. Mitsuba cutting her hand while preparing food) while others take the form of environmental factors that would normally be harmless having an abnormally bad outcome (i.e. {{Josuke8|Josuke}} receiving near-lethal wounds from the impact of raindrops, or a light bulb in [[Mamezuku Rai|Mamezuku]]'s vicinity exploding). As a rule, Wonder of U's calamities always manifest themselves as some form of harmful collision. <br />
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Once Wonder of U has locked onto a target, ''any'' attempt to pursue or otherwise harm Satoru Akefu will result in the ability reactivating. The threshold for reactivation is extremely sensitive, as the mere ''intent'' to confront the Stand's presumed user was enough for the ability to target and nearly kill Josuke.<ref name="JJL91">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}</ref> While pursuit is the Stand's most common trigger, Wonder of U can also attack any person who sees the back of its presumed user, regardless of whether or not they hold the intent to pursue. This was demonstrated by Mamezuku, who showed another [[Bus Stop Murderer|prisoner]] in his holding cell a photograph of the Stand's back, resulting in the latter being mortally wounded.<ref name="JJL96" /><br />
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[[File:Mitsuba attacked.png|thumb|304x304px|Wonder of U activates after Mitsuba looks at his back]]<br />
There is a strong correlation between the size of an object and how immediate and severe the injury will be upon impact. For example, while a discarded cigarette striking Josuke's hand resulted in it immediately piercing his palm,<ref name="JJL86">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}</ref> colliding with an umbrella stand caused a much more serious wound on Mamezuku's leg, though with a noticeable delay between the collision and appearance of the injury.<ref name="JJL85">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}</ref> It seems that for collisions with larger objects, there's a waiting period in which the effects of this impact can be transferred to another person. A bystander was shown to suffer a sudden, fatal neck injury after coming into contact with Josuke's blood within moments of the latter being hit by a car during this Stand's attack.<ref name="JJL86" /> As stated by Mamezuku, the severity of the calamities caused by the head doctor to someone who is not pursuing him seem to function as a form of karma and are influenced by an individual's history. This is demonstrated when a convicted killer who caught a glimpse of Wonder of U's back received a calamity that resulted in a life-threatening wound, while Mamezuku's took the form of relatively harmless things, such as a light bulb bursting and maggots appearing in his uneaten food.<ref name="JJL96" /> This is further expanded upon by Wonder of U, stating that there is a "flow" of things that always results in calamity<ref name="JJL99" /> which was previously hinted at by Tooru.<ref name="JJL98">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}</ref><br />
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However, despite Wonder of U's seemingly unbeatable offensive ''and'' defensive capabilities, a possible weakness in its defense is noted by Josuke following his initial defeat by the Stand.<ref name="JJL97" /> By remaining completely idle and forcing the Stand to confront ''him'', Josuke was seemingly able to bypass the danger of the Stand's ability, as no behavior or environmental factors were present that could be extrapolated into a calamity.<br />
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==History== <!--T:16--><br />
===Background===<br />
Wonder of U is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]]. He steals the real [[Minor_Characters/Part_8#Satoru_Akefu|Satoru Akefu]]'s identity and poses as the head doctor for about a decade.<br />
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He is pursued by [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]], [[Rai Mamezuku]] and [[Yasuho Hirose]] but effortlessly escapes thanks to his calamity power. During their chase, he briefly appears behind Josuke but disappears as Josuke attacks him. Several days later, Josuke and Rai are in a car and discuss how they'll approach [[Satoru Akefu]] during his lecture on regenerative medicine. This triggers Wonder of U, who again briefly appears behind Josuke and activates his calamity power.<br />
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At roughly the same time, [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] keeps seeing [[Satoru Akefu]] lurking near her. As the day of the harvest approaches, a calamity strikes and Tsurugi's illness goes out of control. The day of the harvest, Wonder of U's calamity affect the Higashikata Family and Yasuho, who has come to investigate the house. Yasuho nearly drowns and loses an arm, Jobin has to take out Norisuke, and Jobin himself is gravely wounded by the calamity. Tooru arrives at the scene.<br />
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Meanwhile, Satoru also gives a lecture at TG University Hospital, unveiling the Locacaca6251. However, after the lecture, a journalist named [[Taoka]] shows him evidence of illegal trials and threatens to make this public. Wonder of U is thus alerted and heads towards the secret Locacaca laboratory, letting the calamity dispose of Taoka.<br />
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When he arrives at the laboratory, Wonder of U senses that something is amiss and doesn't step into the room. Instead, he deploys a [[Rock Insect]] named [[Dododo De Dadada]] and sics it on Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku]].<br />
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Wonder of U lets [[Dododo De Dadada]] attack [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]], but [[Rai Mamezuku]] eventually intervenes and kills the Rock Insect. Rai approaches Akefu and confronts him, waving his sharp fingertips two centimeters away from Akefu's face, and with seemingly no calamity in sight to stop him. As he approaches the tip of his wire into Wonder of U's face, Mamezuku begins to claim that the Stand's power of calamity could be a trick. Akefu openly wonders what could happen as nobody has ever gotten this close to him but declares that still, nobody can attack him. Then, Akefu presses on Mamezuku's past, reminding him of the time his father died, how a mysterious insect laid waste to the Mamezuku family's orchard, and how Mamezuku's mother fell ill and died as she was overwhelmed with all the calamities that had happened. Angered by the taunt, Mamezuku directly grabs Akefu by the neck and threatens to impale it with his fingertip.<br />
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Suddenly, one of Mamezuku's braids flies off. Mamezuku narrowly missed Satoru Akefu's neck and spherical chunks of flesh have been taken off his shoulder. Josuke sees that his own soap bubbles were responsible for wounding Mamezuku. The head doctor thus realizes that this was Josuke's trap: Josuke had laid several bubbles in the room but some of them were hidden and spinning at high speed. By letting Akefu come to him, Josuke had hoped to let these trapped bubbles kill the enemy Stand but instead, by sheer unluck, these bubbles wounded Mamezuku instead. Worse, one of those bubbles just pierced through Mamezuku's head.<br />
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As Mamezuku collapses, Wonder of U's confidence in its invincibility is reassured. However, Mamezuku is not dead yet and reveals the power of the [[Spin]] to Josuke.<br />
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===[[Endless Calamity (story arc)|Endless Calamity]]=== <!--T:24--><br />
Wonder of U asks again if [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] intends on approaching him. Josuke briefly reflects on the true nature of his bubbles before regaining his focus. He declares that he's been the one making Wonder of U approach him. To bait him closer, Josuke summons [[Soft & Wet]] to destroy the vault containing all the Locacaca6251 test tubes. He disperses the tube and even destroys the doors with explosive bubbles. Wonder of U protests, stating that even if he will take the new Locacaca, the Locacaca6251 remains extremely valuable and that the world needs it. Hearing about the medicine price of 200,000 yen for a test tube, Josuke snarks about his 7,890 yen sneakers and stomps on the test tubes. Wonder of U finally steps into the room and approaches Josuke, while carefully staying clear of Soft & Wet's bubbles. However, Wonder of U then suddenly informs him that Yasuso is at the Higashikata estate and that she's in danger. Josuke hesitates for a moment, and resumes destroying the test tubes with even more fervor. However, a piece of glass ricochets into his neck. Wonder of U expresses incomprehension at Josuke's stubborness and explains how the flow of calamity will attack him through all of the objects that the Stand is touching. At the same time, he ostentatiously touches the test tube and the wreckage of the vault. Josuke tries to high kick Wonder of U in the neck, but a bubble gets in the way and cuts a part of his leg. Josuke trips and impales his shoulder on a metal rod sticking out of the wreckage. Wonder of U expresses his satisfaction, but suddenly a gust of wind comes from inside of the vault. [[Born This Way]] appears. With its freezing wind, the Stand freezes several bubbles and sends them at Wonder of U, who tries to deflect them with his cane. However, one of the bubble hits Wonder of U and wounds his head, shocking the Stand.<br />
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Although [[Kei Nijimura]] is mortally wounded, Tooru deems that Josuke is still too dangerous to come close to. Wonder of U thus leaves the room. He heads towards the elevator and notices Josuke pursuing him. Confident that he will be safe, Wonder of U quips at Josuke before stepping into the elevator but Josuke shoots one bubble at him.<br />
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==Chapters== <!--T:25--><br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 76}} {{S|Ability only}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 89}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 92}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 95}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}} {{S|Ability only}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}<br />
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==Quotes== <!--T:26--><br />
{{Quotes|bg=JJL|bg2=JJL2<br />
|{{Q|Did you perhaps come here intending to '''pursue''' me?|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The easiest time for a traveler to run into misfortune on their long, long journey is right before they return home. Soon this long, long journey of ours will conclude... I will hold onto the '''New Locacaca''', and then we can all head home.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Let's be careful of any calamities at the very end, you and I.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The '''flow''' of things... This is about you standing up from that chair. Perhaps you'll stand up intending to pursue me. I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Josuke. Just now, you were standing up... in turn, you extended the joints of your arms and legs. Oh dear, it seems it's too late. You were already stung by as many as four stingers. Does your eye still work? What would you think if I told you this was the last time it will? '''Dododo De Dadada''' usually aims for the throat. The asbestos will make quick work of plugging up your respiratory tract and suffocating you.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Umm... so, personally... this is the first time this has happened, so I'm a bit surprised. Only a centimeter away... I mean, I don't think there's ever been someone who's gotten that close to me... without a, you know... calamity occurring... I'm not really... not really quite sure '''what''' happens at one centimeter away... 'cause it's my first time. I don't really understand it either. Seriously. But in the flow of calamity... there's nobody who can attack me. Not a single person. That, I know for sure. '''Wonder of U'''.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Calamity approaches. Even though I warned you to stop... The chain of death will start with you.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Who would have thought a disaster would have an evacuation drill?|Wonder of U|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
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==Gallery== <!--T:27--><br />
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SatoruStand.png|Appearing behind Josuke<br />
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Satoru Ability ReActivation.png|Wonder of U suddenly appearing behind Josuke again<br />
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Akefu_appears_on_wall.png|Wonder of U suddenly appears on a wall surrounding the [[Higashikata House]], as seen on a security camera by [[Mitsuba Higashikata]]<br />
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SatoruAkefuStand.png|Wonder of U wearing the clothes of his doctor appearance<br />
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File:Curious wou.png|Wonder of U ponders what will happen next<br />
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File:WoUyasuho.png|Wonder of U appearing before [[Yasuho]]<br />
File:wonderofudefend.png|Wonder of U defending itself against frozen bubbles<br />
File: WoU elevator.png|Wonder of U patiently awaits the elevator<br />
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{{Character Info<br />
|title = Tooru<br />
|image = [[File:Tooru Infobox Manga.png|{{ImageSize}}]]<br />
|ja_kanji = {{Ruby|透龍|とおる}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Tōru<br />
|namesake = <br />
|stand = [[Wonder of U]]<br />
|gender = Male<br />
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|nation = Japanese<br />
|species = [[Rock Human]]<br />
|hobby = <br />
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|family = [[Rock Human Mother|Unnamed mother]]<br />[[Yasuho Hirose]] (ex-girlfriend)<br />
|occupation = Part-Time Employee at<br />[[TG University Hospital]]<ref name=JJL81>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}</ref><br />{{HoverCharSpoiler|Leader of [[Locacaca Organization]]}}<br />
|affiliation = [[TG University Hospital]]<br />[[Satoru Akefu]] {{HoverCharSpoiler|{{S|Stand}}}}<br />{{HoverCharSpoiler|[[Locacaca Organization]] {{S|Leader}}}}<br />
|status = Alive {{S|Part 8}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 76}} {{C|Sillhouette}}<br>{{Ch3|JJL Chapter 81}} {{C|Full Appearance}}<br />
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{{Quote|Yasuho-chan, [...] it looks like we ran into each other at a good time... Seems that's always the way with us...|Tooru to [[Yasuho Hirose]], [[JJL Chapter 84]]}}{{Nihongo|'''Tooru'''|{{Ruby|透龍|とおる}}|Tōru}} is a [[:Category:Primary Antagonist|primary antagonist]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]''. Introduced in the ''[[Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves (story arc)|Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves]]'' story arc, he plays a major role in the ''[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|Wonder of You (The Miracle Of Your Love)]]''. <br />
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He is [[Yasuho Hirose]]'s ex-boyfriend from high school and a part-time worker at [[TG University Hospital]] with ties to the hospital's head doctor, [[Satoru Akefu]]. <br />
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He is eventually revealed to be a [[Rock Human]] and a [[Stand]] user, wielding the calamity-inducing [[Wonder of U]], and is also the mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:4--><br />
Tooru appears to be a slim man on the shorter side, being just slightly taller than Yasuho. He has curly hair styled in an afro on his head, with two swirls on either side. He has thick eyebrows which he constantly throws up to show cluelessness or general happiness (usually around [[Yasuho Hirose|Yasuho]]).<br />
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He wears a dark vest over a sweatshirt, which has long sleeves patterned with triplets of thick black lines. On the right breast of the vest, there's a symbol for the letter "S" with a sun surrounding it. A similar yet smaller "S" can be located on the crotch area of his pants. On either shoulder of his sweatshirt are two teddy bears. His pants have a floral pattern on them, showing what appear to be grape vines and leaves.<br />
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{{Palette|Outfit|#000000|#8b3cae|#ffed03|#7e9014|#f67406|#db9d3f|desc=Black top with purple highlights, yellow and olive trousers, yellow and orange sun, brown teddy bears}}<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
Like many Rock Humans, Tooru has grown to develop antisocial tendencies as a result of the first 17 years of his life being defined by solitude. While he's able to conduct himself personably and often behaves in a casual, upbeat manner, Tooru's authentic personality has an incredible sense of ruthlessness to it. This is best demonstrated by his [[Wonder of U|particularly dangerous misfortune-based stand ability]], as well as his apparent apathy toward the suffering of Yasuho, who he had interacted on positive terms with just hours prior.<br />
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Tooru is extremely ambitious and knowledgeable in both technology and medicine. However, Tooru also has a history of feeling as though his youthful appearance serves as a road-block in his ability to live up to his full potential. Notably, he attempted to pitch an innovative new idea to a number of prominent tech companies only to be dismissed as a result of his age and presumed lack of experience. As he explained to Yasuho, this caused him a period of prolonged anxiety and frustration over the idea that his life was going by without any achievements to his name.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}, p.23-25</ref> However, it is unknown whether that story is true or not. Tooru's main project is the cultivation of the [[Locacaca]] and creation of medicine in order to secure wealth and power. With his [[Locacaca Organization]], Tooru set up a profitable scheme by healing the wealthy with the Locacaca, created or had someone create the miracle medicine Locacaca6251 as the next step of his plan, and took an interest for the new Locacaca, musing about the riches and the power he could secure by exploiting the new fruit's [[Equivalent Exchange]].<ref name="JJL102"/><br />
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Tooru has a somewhat unusual affection with [[Yasuho Hirose|Yasuho]]. It is shown that he met her when she was a little girl and she unwittingly helped him find someone to impersonate. Tooru says he had some fun discussing with her and hoped to meet her again.<ref name="JJL102">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}</ref> At one point, he became her boyfriend, and cherishes the memories he's had with her. Upon his introduction, Tooru wished to rekindle his relationship with Yasuho.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}, p.41</ref> Having previously grown apart due to his aforementioned period of poor mental health, Tooru is not only friendly but also flirty with her. For instance, he doesn't hesitate to touch her in an intimate manner<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}, p.31</ref> and isn't disturbed that Yasuho openly rejects his advances, being sure that she has feelings for him. He occasionally teases her too, openly reminding her of their experiences together.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}, p.29</ref> Tooru's affection results in his relative mercy towards Yasuho, as when she confronts him, Tooru takes the time to warn her about his powers and proposes that she walks away to stay safe.<ref name="JJL102"/><br />
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Tooru seems to have an appreciation for Western music and is seen listening to songs such as {{W|Crazy Train}} by {{W|Ozzy Osbourne}} and {{W|The Wonder of You}}, the version sung by {{W|Elvis Presley}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23-24</ref><br />
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===[[Stand]]===<br />
{{Main|Wonder of U}}<br />
Tooru is a [[Rock Human]], as well as the user of the stand [[Wonder of U]]. Wonder of U is able to create illusions which can be sent after a specific target. It can disguise itself and take on the appearance of a human, allowing it to interact with non-stand users. It can also create projections of itself, which can travel quickly between locations by phasing into and appearing on transparent surfaces, such as windows or picture frames. Wonder of U's ability is automatic and can be activated on any person who has looked at its back in either an attempt to pursue it, or otherwise moves toward it. <br />
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|Debut={{Ch3|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
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While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience various instances of conflict which seemingly play out in the most devastating way imaginable. These calamities often involve an affected person repeatedly colliding with objects in their environment, resulting in far greater injury than is possible under normal circumstances. The ability's trigger is sensitive, as Mitsuba simply questioning the presence of Satoru Akefu at the [[Higashikata House]] was enough to activate it. The range of the ability is unknown, but it appears to be extremely large, as Josuke and Mamezuku were affected despite being nowhere near Satoru Akefu's supposed whereabouts.<br />
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===Background===<br />
[[File: Tooru Emergence.png|thumb|Tooru emerging as an adult]]<br />
Tooru, like other [[Rock Humans]], was abandoned by his mother as a newborn and left in the wilderness. He shortly after infiltrated a wasp nest to continue his physical development. Approximately 17 years later, he rapidly matured into his adult body, killing the wasp colony in the process. He then traveled to Morioh and entered society undetected. It is implied that he had a hand in killing [[Rai Mamezuku]]'s father as [[Wonder of U]]'s human form was briefly seen at [[Mamezuku's Father]]'s funeral.<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
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Roughly ten years before the events of [[JoJolion]], Tooru meets a young [[Yasuho Hirose]], then a little girl. Noticing how she used her [[Stand]] [[Paisley Park]] to search through her mother's phone, Tooru impresses her by scraping {{MI|Tooru's Rocks|two rocks}} together to make a fire while assuaging her doubts about him. Tooru asks for a favor and tells her to help him find someone, stating that he doesn't know their name but that he knows they are an elderly with a medical license and that they live alone and are isolated from their family. Yasuho finds him a suitable person for his Stand to impersonate, [[Satoru Akefu (Human)|Satoru Akefu]]. Tooru gives Yasuho the rocks to impress the other children at Yasuho's summer camp and disappears into the trees, wishing to meet Yasuho again after she'll have forgotten about him.<ref name="JJL102">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}</ref><br />
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It can be inferred that he began impersonating Satoru Akefu with his Stand [[Wonder of U]] after that.<br />
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Tooru and Yasuho were revealed to have dated in High School, although it is unknown why Tooru decided to attend the institution. Apparently, Yasuho never looked up his last name.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> He then became a part-time worker at [[TG University Hospital]] at an undisclosed date.<ref name="JJL81" /><br />
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[[File:Tooru yasuho.png|thumb|Tooru meets Yasuho again in the hospital]]<br />
Tooru encounters Yasuho during her confrontation with [[Wu Tomoki]] at TG University Hospital. He teases Yasuho about their previous relationship, but otherwise, the two are on good terms, as he is shown following through his promise to relay her message through to [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke.]]<br />
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Afterward, Tooru repeatedly crosses paths with her as Yasuho follows Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku|Rai]] across the hospital. Each time, he flirts with Yasuho and tries to remind her of their time together. He ultimately calls Yasuho and leaves a message declaring his love for her and says he wants to get together again. When Josuke gets into trouble after being accused of murdering a patient who died near him, Tooru reassures Yasuho as he promises to testify in favor of Josuke.<br />
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[[File: Tooru senses josukes plan.png|thumb|left|240px|Tooru mysteriously senses Josuke's plan]]<br />
Tooru later meets Yasuho by the doorsteps of her house. After a speech about Tooru's aspirations and relationship regrets, Tooru asks her again to get back together but Yasuho is distracted by her investigation. Tooru offers his help and shows Yasuho a photograph of [[Satoru Akefu]]. Having seen the doctor's face, as well as confirming a link between him and [[Mitsuba Higashikata|Mitsuba]], Yasuho decides to go to the [[Higashikata House]].<br />
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Tooru doesn't accompany Yasuho but instead eats fast food for lunch. Yasuho calls him and asks him for help since she's injured at the Higashikata estate. Tooru says that he'll call an ambulance but Yasuho refuses, saying that she has a way to heal herself. Interested, Tooru departs for the Higashikata estate. Once there, Tooru ignores Yasuho's suffering and simply observes the estate from the surrounding forest while listening to music. When Satoru realizes Josuke's plan of "inviting" the head doctor to come to him, Tooru shows great intrigue at the sudden development.<br />
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Joshu comes out of the house with the Locacaca plant in his hands and Tooru retreats into the forest to remain unseen. Observing Joshu and Yasuho, Tooru decides to let Yasuho eat the fruit to confirm its power. Plus, he doesn't feel threatened by her. While hiding, Tooru makes some noise, and unwittingly allows Yasuho to realize that he's her enemy.<br />
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Yasuho confidently claims that he is the user of the calamity-causing Stand and a rock human. She dwells on their strange past together such as their first meeting when a young Yasuho was out with her troop. Tooru tells Yasuho that he appreciates her and has fond memories with her, warning her about the danger of her seeing him, since it would activate a calamity, killing her instantly. He then goes on explaining how the Higashikatas are already under this affect, as well as Rai and Josuke who he claims will die soon as well. Yasuho takes Joshu's phone and begins scrolling through the contacts. Tooru again warns her, asking for outsider assistance would count as a pursuit and lead her to be the first to die. Yasuho continues with her action and Tooru states that Yasuho has changed the order of death, meaning that she will die through calamity soon.<br />
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Tooru tells Yasuho that she is going to die next, but Yasuho doesn't listen to him and continues to talk with [[Kei Nijimura]] in order to find [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]]. Moments later, Tooru receives a wound to the head thanks to the combination of [[Soft & Wet]]'s bubbles and [[Born This Way]]'s wind power. Tooru realizes that there is indeed a hidden power in Soft & Wet's bubbles.<br />
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Wounded, Tooru thinks about the nature of the attack. Sure that the "flow of calamity" uses the logic of this world to return any pursuit back at his foes in the form of a calamity, he realizes that Josuke's bubbles contains something from out of this world that isn't subject to the world's logic. Seeing that Josuke is too dangerous, Tooru decides to make his Stand leave the hospital even though he wishes to finish of Josuke. Tooru also reveals himself and confronts Yasuho, asking her to hand him the new [[Locacaca]] to prevent the calamity that will kill Yasuho from destroying it. Joshu, who has regained his senses, stands up and threatens Tooru, who remains unimpressed. The three of them spot something falling from the sky towards them. Tooru guesses that it is the incoming calamity and thus grabs Yasuho to insist she gives her the pot. Joshu thus tries to attack Tooru, but a falling leaf cuts two of his fingers. Overcome with pain, Joshu trips on Yasuho, allowing Tooru to take the potted Locacaca. Tooru then says his farewell to Yasuho.<br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 76}} {{C|Silhouette}}<br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}<br />
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==Quotes== <!--T:25--><br />
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|{{Q|When you say the elevator's dirty, you pee yourself in there or something? Ya know you used to get pretty soaking wet from my fingers back in the day.|Tooru to Yasuho, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}}}<br />
|{{Q|These hands of yours... they're really always from above, Yasuho... whenever I reach my hand out to you, you always instinctively put your hand on top of mine without saying a thing...|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 83}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Looks like we ran into each other at a good time. Seems like that's always the way with us...|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}}}<br />
|{{Q|To the direction of the Perseus constellation... to the relationship we had back when the moon and mercury were lined up... we were... happy.|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}}}<br />
|{{Q|It's Higashikata Josuke... Interesting. So he's not pursuing... He's inviting!|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The right path... Even if walked on by a saint who makes no mistakes... It is unavoidable that bad things will sometime occur. That is "Calamity"|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|While I don't know their name, I do know... (1) That they're elderly, (2) That they once had a license to practice medicine, (3) That they're currently in a nursing home, (4) That they're not close with their family, so they rarely if ever get people visiting them.|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Calamities make no distinction between right or wrong. Honestly, even I don't know what's going to happen to you. But the one thing that is certain is that you will die very soon.|Tooru to Yasuho|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
|{{Q|You, just sit down. Why don't you take a nap or just sit there bewildered in silence? And most of all, you'd better not be getting any ideas of coming towards me.|Tooru to Joshu|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Farewell... Yasuho... After everything ends, all will remain are dreams... and memories.|Tooru to Yasuho|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
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File:BabyToru.png|Tooru as a baby<br />
File:WaspTooru.png|Tooru clings to a wasp<br />
File:WaspTooru2.png|The wasp taking Tooru to the hive<br />
File:WaspTooru3.png|Tooru turning to stone<br />
File:WaspQueenTooru.png|Tooru clings to the wasp queen<br />
File:Tooru and Rock Humans.png|Tooru and the fellow [[Rock Human]]s set out for [[Morioh (JoJolion)|Morioh]]<br />
Borntooru.png|Tooru, emerged from the hive<br />
File:Tooru first.png|Tooru's first appearance<br />
File:Lewd_Tooru.png|Tooru lecherously teasing Yasuho<br />
File:Tohru.png|Tooru confused after Yasuho mentions Josuke<br />
File:MeetTooru.png|[[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] and [[Rai Mamezuku|Mamezuku]] meet Tooru<br />
File:Tooru 8 Fingers.png|Tooru stroking Yasuho's hand<br />
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File:Tooru yasuho.png|Tooru and Yasuho<br />
File:TooruYasuho( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).png|Old photo of the relationship between Tooru and Yasuho<br />
File:Tooru is a gentleman.png|Tooru comforting Yasuho<br />
File:Toruru.png|Tooru wants a second chance with Yasuho<br />
File:Toosuho.png|Tooru and Yasuho looking at each other<br />
File:CallToo.png|Yasuho desperately calls Tooru<br />
File:Tooru Eating Sandwich.png|Tooru eating a burger<br />
File:NearToo.png|Tooru approaching the [[Higashikata House]]<br />
File:CallamityJobin.png|[[Jobin Higashikata|Jobin]] noticing Tooru in the trees<br />
File:CrazyTrain.png|Tooru listening to "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne<br />
File:Tooru Music.jpg|Tooru listening to "The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley<br />
File:TooruCallamity.png|Tooru talking about the calamity<br />
File:TooruRokakaka.png|Tooru heading towards the garage<br />
File:Tooru897.png|Tooru noticing [[Joshu Higashikata|Joshu's]] presence<br />
File:HigashiTooru.png|Tooru looking out over the Higashikata House<br />
File:LocacacaOrganizationTooru.png|Tooru's figure over the [[Locacaca Organization|The Locacaca Researchers]]<br />
File:tooruhornets.png|Tooru eating hornets <br />
toooru hoodie.jpeg|Tooru from ten years ago<br />
File:Tooru demands the fruit.jpeg|Tooru demands the New Locacaca from Yasuho<br />
File:Tooru snatches the pot.jpeg|Tooru snatches the New Locacaca pot <br />
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{{Character Info<br />
|title = Tooru<br />
|image = [[File:Tooru Infobox Manga.png|{{ImageSize}}]]<br />
|ja_kanji = {{Ruby|透龍|とおる}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Tōru<br />
|namesake = <br />
|stand = [[Wonder of U]]<br />
|gender = Male<br />
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|nation = Japanese<br />
|species = [[Rock Human]]<br />
|hobby = <br />
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|family = [[Rock Human Mother|Unnamed mother]]<br />[[Yasuho Hirose]] (ex-girlfriend)<br />
|occupation = Part-Time Employee at<br />[[TG University Hospital]]<ref name=JJL81>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}</ref><br />{{HoverCharSpoiler|Leader of [[Locacaca Organization]]}}<br />
|affiliation = [[TG University Hospital]]<br />[[Satoru Akefu]] {{HoverCharSpoiler|{{S|Stand}}}}<br />{{HoverCharSpoiler|[[Locacaca Organization]] {{S|Leader}}}}<br />
|status = Alive {{S|Part 8}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 76}} {{C|Sillhouette}}<br>{{Ch3|JJL Chapter 81}} {{C|Full Appearance}}<br />
|colors = JoJolion}}<br />
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{{Quote|Yasuho-chan, [...] it looks like we ran into each other at a good time... Seems that's always the way with us...|Tooru to [[Yasuho Hirose]], [[JJL Chapter 84]]}}{{Nihongo|'''Tooru'''|{{Ruby|透龍|とおる}}|Tōru}} is a [[:Category:Primary Antagonist|primary antagonist]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]''. Introduced in the ''[[Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves (story arc)|Doctor Wu and Awaking 3 Leaves]]'' story arc, he plays a major role in the ''[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|Wonder of You (The Miracle Of Your Love)]]''. <br />
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He is [[Yasuho Hirose]]'s ex-boyfriend from high school and a part-time worker at [[TG University Hospital]] with ties to the hospital's head doctor, [[Satoru Akefu]]. <br />
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He is eventually revealed to be a [[Rock Human]] and a [[Stand]] user, wielding the calamity-inducing [[Wonder of U]], and is also the mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:4--><br />
Tooru appears to be a slim man on the shorter side, being just slightly taller than Yasuho. He has curly hair styled in an afro on his head, with two swirls on either side. He has thick eyebrows which he constantly throws up to show cluelessness or general happiness (usually around [[Yasuho Hirose|Yasuho]]).<br />
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He wears a dark vest over a sweatshirt, which has long sleeves patterned with triplets of thick black lines. On the right breast of the vest, there's a symbol for the letter "S" with a sun surrounding it. A similar yet smaller "S" can be located on the crotch area of his pants. On either shoulder of his sweatshirt are two teddy bears. His pants have a floral pattern on them, showing what appear to be grape vines and leaves.<br />
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|{{Palette|Skin|#fee0c5|#6ab8a3|desc=Fair skin, green lips}}<br />
{{Palette|Hair|#000000|#2b376d|desc=Black hair, dark blue reflections}}<br />
{{Palette|Eyes|#3c1e2c|desc=Brown}}<br />
{{Palette|Outfit|#000000|#8b3cae|#ffed03|#7e9014|#f67406|#db9d3f|desc=Black top with purple highlights, yellow and olive trousers, yellow and orange sun, brown teddy bears}}<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
Like many Rock Humans, Tooru has grown to develop antisocial tendencies as a result of the first 17 years of his life being defined by solitude. While he's able to conduct himself personably and often behaves in a casual, upbeat manner, Tooru's authentic personality has an incredible sense of ruthlessness to it. This is best demonstrated by his [[Wonder of U|particularly dangerous misfortune-based stand ability]], as well as his apparent apathy toward the suffering of Yasuho, who he had interacted on positive terms with just hours prior.<br />
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Tooru is extremely ambitious and knowledgeable in both technology and medicine. However, Tooru also has a history of feeling as though his youthful appearance serves as a road-block in his ability to live up to his full potential. Notably, he attempted to pitch an innovative new idea to a number of prominent tech companies only to be dismissed as a result of his age and presumed lack of experience. As he explained to Yasuho, this caused him a period of prolonged anxiety and frustration over the idea that his life was going by without any achievements to his name.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}, p.23-25</ref> However, it is unknown whether that story is true or not. Tooru's main project is the cultivation of the [[Locacaca]] and creation of medicine in order to secure wealth and power. With his [[Locacaca Organization]], Tooru set up a profitable scheme by healing the wealthy with the Locacaca, created or had someone create the miracle medicine Locacaca6251 as the next step of his plan, and took an interest for the new Locacaca, musing about the riches and the power he could secure by exploiting the new fruit's [[Equivalent Exchange]].<ref name="JJL102"/><br />
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Tooru has a somewhat unusual affection with [[Yasuho Hirose|Yasuho]]. It is shown that he met her when she was a little girl and she unwittingly helped him find someone to impersonate. Tooru says he had some fun discussing with her and hoped to meet her again.<ref name="JJL102">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}</ref> At one point, he became her boyfriend, and cherishes the memories he's had with her. Upon his introduction, Tooru wished to rekindle his relationship with Yasuho.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}, p.41</ref> Having previously grown apart due to his aforementioned period of poor mental health, Tooru is not only friendly but also flirty with her. For instance, he doesn't hesitate to touch her in an intimate manner<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}, p.31</ref> and isn't disturbed that Yasuho openly rejects his advances, being sure that she has feelings for him. He occasionally teases her too, openly reminding her of their experiences together.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}, p.29</ref> Tooru's affection results in his relative mercy towards Yasuho, as when she confronts him, Tooru takes the time to warn her about his powers and proposes that she walks away to stay safe.<ref name="JJL102"/><br />
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Tooru seems to have an appreciation for Western music and is seen listening to songs such as {{W|Crazy Train}} by {{W|Ozzy Osbourne}} and {{W|The Wonder of You}}, the version sung by {{W|Elvis Presley}}.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23-24</ref><br />
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===[[Stand]]===<br />
{{Main|Wonder of U}}<br />
Tooru is a [[Rock Human]], as well as the user of the stand [[Wonder of U]]. Wonder of U is able to create illusions which can be sent after a specific target. It can disguise itself and take on the appearance of a human, allowing it to interact with non-stand users. It can also create projections of itself, which can travel quickly between locations by phasing into and appearing on transparent surfaces, such as windows or picture frames. Wonder of U's ability is automatic and can be activated on any person who has looked at its back in either an attempt to pursue it, or otherwise moves toward it. <br />
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|Name=[[Wonder of U]]|JPN=ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}<br />
|Debut={{Ch3|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
|Type={{ST|Automatic}}, {{ST|Sentient}}, {{ST|NH}}, {{ST|AH}}<br />
|Ability=Calamity Generation<br />
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While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience various instances of conflict which seemingly play out in the most devastating way imaginable. These calamities often involve an affected person repeatedly colliding with objects in their environment, resulting in far greater injury than is possible under normal circumstances. The ability's trigger is sensitive, as Mitsuba simply questioning the presence of Satoru Akefu at the [[Higashikata House]] was enough to activate it. The range of the ability is unknown, but it appears to be extremely large, as Josuke and Mamezuku were affected despite being nowhere near Satoru Akefu's supposed whereabouts.<br />
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==History== <!--T:13--><br />
===Background===<br />
[[File: Tooru Emergence.png|thumb|Tooru emerging as an adult]]<br />
Tooru, like other [[Rock Humans]], was abandoned by his mother as a newborn and left in the wilderness. He shortly after infiltrated a wasp nest to continue his physical development. Approximately 17 years later, he rapidly matured into his adult body, killing the wasp colony in the process. He then traveled to Morioh and entered society undetected. It is implied that he had a hand in killing [[Rai Mamezuku]]'s father as [[Wonder of U]]'s human form was briefly seen at [[Mamezuku's Father]]'s funeral.<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
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Roughly ten years before the events of [[JoJolion]], Tooru meets a young [[Yasuho Hirose]], then a little girl. Noticing how she used her [[Stand]] [[Paisley Park]] to search through her mother's phone, Tooru impresses her by scraping {{MI|Tooru's Rocks|two rocks}} together to make a fire while assuaging her doubts about him. Tooru asks for a favor and tells her to help him find someone, stating that he doesn't know their name but that he knows they are an elderly with a medical license and that they live alone and are isolated from their family. Yasuho finds him a suitable person for his Stand to impersonate, [[Satoru Akefu (Human)|Satoru Akefu]]. Tooru gives Yasuho the rocks to impress the other children at Yasuho's summer camp and disappears into the trees, wishing to meet Yasuho again after she'll have forgotten about him.<ref name="JJL102">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}</ref><br />
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It can be inferred that he began impersonating Satoru Akefu with his Stand [[Wonder of U]] after that.<br />
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Tooru and Yasuho were revealed to have dated in High School, although it is unknown why Tooru decided to attend the institution. Apparently, Yasuho never looked up his last name.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> He then became a part-time worker at [[TG University Hospital]] at an undisclosed date.<ref name="JJL81" /><br />
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[[File:Tooru yasuho.png|thumb|Tooru meets Yasuho again in the hospital]]<br />
Tooru encounters Yasuho during her confrontation with [[Wu Tomoki]] at TG University Hospital. He teases Yasuho about their previous relationship, but otherwise, the two are on good terms, as he is shown following through his promise to relay her message through to [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke.]]<br />
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Afterward, Tooru repeatedly crosses paths with her as Yasuho follows Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku|Rai]] across the hospital. Each time, he flirts with Yasuho and tries to remind her of their time together. He ultimately calls Yasuho and leaves a message declaring his love for her and says he wants to get together again. When Josuke gets into trouble after being accused of murdering a patient who died near him, Tooru reassures Yasuho as he promises to testify in favor of Josuke.<br />
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[[File: Tooru senses josukes plan.png|thumb|left|240px|Tooru mysteriously senses Josuke's plan]]<br />
Tooru later meets Yasuho by the doorsteps of her house. After a speech about Tooru's aspirations and relationship regrets, Tooru asks her again to get back together but Yasuho is distracted by her investigation. Tooru offers his help and shows Yasuho a photograph of [[Satoru Akefu]]. Having seen the doctor's face, as well as confirming a link between him and [[Mitsuba Higashikata|Mitsuba]], Yasuho decides to go to the [[Higashikata House]].<br />
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Tooru doesn't accompany Yasuho but instead eats fast food for lunch. Yasuho calls him and asks him for help since she's injured at the Higashikata estate. Tooru says that he'll call an ambulance but Yasuho refuses, saying that she has a way to heal herself. Interested, Tooru departs for the Higashikata estate. Once there, Tooru ignores Yasuho's suffering and simply observes the estate from the surrounding forest while listening to music. When Satoru realizes Josuke's plan of "inviting" the head doctor to come to him, Tooru shows great intrigue at the sudden development.<br />
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Joshu comes out of the house with the Locacaca plant in his hands and Tooru retreats into the forest to remain unseen. Observing Joshu and Yasuho, Tooru decides to let Yasuho eat the fruit to confirm its power. Plus, he doesn't feel threatened by her. While hiding, Tooru makes some noise, and unwittingly allows Yasuho to realize that he's her enemy.<br />
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Yasuho confidently claims that he is the user of the calamity-causing Stand and a rock human. She dwells on their strange past together such as their first meeting when a young Yasuho was out with her troop. Tooru tells Yasuho that he appreciates her and has fond memories with her, warning her about the danger of her seeing him, since it would activate a calamity, killing her instantly. He then goes on explaining how the Higashikatas are already under this affect, as well as Rai and Josuke who he claims will die soon as well. Yasuho takes Joshu's phone and begins scrolling through the contacts. Tooru again warns her, asking for outsider assistance would count as a pursuit and lead her to be the first to die. Yasuho continues with her action and Tooru states that Yasuho has changed the order of death, meaning that she will die through calamity soon.<br />
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Tooru tells Yasuho that she is going to die next, but Yasuho doesn't listen to him and continues to talk with [[Kei Nijimura]] in order to find [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]]. Moments later, Tooru receives a wound to the head thanks to the combination of [[Soft & Wet]]'s bubbles and [[Born This Way]]'s wind power. Tooru realizes that there is indeed a hidden power in Soft & Wet's bubbles.<br />
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Wounded, Tooru thinks about the nature of the attack. Sure that the "flow of calamity" uses the logic of this world to return any pursuit back at his foes in the form of a calamity, he realizes that Josuke's bubbles contains something from out of this world that isn't subject to the world's logic. Seeing that Josuke is too dangerous, Tooru decides to make his Stand leave the hospital even though he wishes to finish of Josuke. Tooru also reveals himself and confronts Yasuho, asking her to hand him the new [[Locacaca]] to prevent the calamity that will kill Yasuho from destroying it. Joshu, who has regained his senses, stands up and threatens Tooru, who remains unimpressed. The three of them spot something falling from the sky towards them. Tooru guesses that it is the incoming calamity and thus grabs Yasuho to insist she gives her the pot. Joshu thus tries to attack Tooru, but a falling leaf cuts two of his fingers. Overcome with pain, Joshu trips on Yasuho, allowing Tooru to take the potted Locacaca. Tooru then says his farewell to Yasuho.<br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 76}} {{C|Silhouette}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 83}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}<br />
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|{{Q|When you say the elevator's dirty, you pee yourself in there or something? Ya know you used to get pretty soaking wet from my fingers back in the day.|Tooru to Yasuho, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 81}}}}<br />
|{{Q|These hands of yours... they're really always from above, Yasuho... whenever I reach my hand out to you, you always instinctively put your hand on top of mine without saying a thing...|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 83}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Looks like we ran into each other at a good time. Seems like that's always the way with us...|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}}}<br />
|{{Q|To the direction of the Perseus constellation... to the relationship we had back when the moon and mercury were lined up... we were... happy.|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}}}<br />
|{{Q|It's Higashikata Josuke... Interesting. So he's not pursuing... He's inviting!|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The right path... Even if walked on by a saint who makes no mistakes... It is unavoidable that bad things will sometime occur. That is "Calamity"|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|While I don't know their name, I do know... (1) That they're elderly, (2) That they once had a license to practice medicine, (3) That they're currently in a nursing home, (4) That they're not close with their family, so they rarely if ever get people visiting them.|Tooru, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Calamities make no distinction between right or wrong. Honestly, even I don't know what's going to happen to you. But the one thing that is certain is that you will die very soon.|Tooru to Yasuho|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
|{{Q|You, just sit down. Why don't you take a nap or just sit there bewildered in silence? And most of all, you'd better not be getting any ideas of coming towards me.|Tooru to Joshu|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Farewell... Yasuho... After everything ends, all will remain are dreams... and memories.|Tooru to Yasuho|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
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File:BabyToru.png|Tooru as a baby<br />
File:WaspTooru.png|Tooru clings to a wasp<br />
File:WaspTooru2.png|The wasp taking Tooru to the hive<br />
File:WaspTooru3.png|Tooru turning to stone<br />
File:WaspQueenTooru.png|Tooru clings to the wasp queen<br />
File:Tooru and Rock Humans.png|Tooru and the fellow [[Rock Human]]s set out for [[Morioh (JoJolion)|Morioh]]<br />
Borntooru.png|Tooru, emerged from the hive<br />
File:Tooru first.png|Tooru's first appearance<br />
File:Lewd_Tooru.png|Tooru lecherously teasing Yasuho<br />
File:Tohru.png|Tooru confused after Yasuho mentions Josuke<br />
File:MeetTooru.png|[[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] and [[Rai Mamezuku|Mamezuku]] meet Tooru<br />
File:Tooru 8 Fingers.png|Tooru stroking Yasuho's hand<br />
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File:Tooru yasuho.png|Tooru and Yasuho<br />
File:TooruYasuho( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).png|Old photo of the relationship between Tooru and Yasuho<br />
File:Tooru is a gentleman.png|Tooru comforting Yasuho<br />
File:Toruru.png|Tooru wants a second chance with Yasuho<br />
File:Toosuho.png|Tooru and Yasuho looking at each other<br />
File:CallToo.png|Yasuho desperately calls Tooru<br />
File:Tooru Eating Sandwich.png|Tooru eating a burger<br />
File:NearToo.png|Tooru approaching the [[Higashikata House]]<br />
File:CallamityJobin.png|[[Jobin Higashikata|Jobin]] noticing Tooru in the trees<br />
File:CrazyTrain.png|Tooru listening to "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne<br />
File:Tooru Music.jpg|Tooru listening to "The Wonder of You" by Elvis Presley<br />
File:TooruCallamity.png|Tooru talking about the calamity<br />
File:TooruRokakaka.png|Tooru heading towards the garage<br />
File:Tooru897.png|Tooru noticing [[Joshu Higashikata|Joshu's]] presence<br />
File:HigashiTooru.png|Tooru looking out over the Higashikata House<br />
File:LocacacaOrganizationTooru.png|Tooru's figure over the [[Locacaca Organization|The Locacaca Researchers]]<br />
File:tooruhornets.png|Tooru eating hornets <br />
toooru hoodie.jpeg|Tooru from ten years ago<br />
File:Tooru snatches the pot.jpeg|Tooru snatches the New Locacaca pot <br />
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Volume_128.jpg|[[JJL Volume 24]] Cover<br />
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|ja_kanji = ソフト&ウェット<br />
|user = [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]]<br />[[Josefumi Kujo]] {{S|Original User}}<br />
|namesake = {{W|Soft and Wet}} {{S|{{W|Prince (musician)|Prince}} song}}<br />
|type = {{ST|Close}}<br />{{ST|AH}}<br>{{ST|Evolved}}<br />{{ST|Shared}}<br />
|cry = ORA ORA ORA ... !<br />[[File:Josuke8Ora.wav]]<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 1}} {{S|Ability}}<br />{{Ch3|JJL Chapter 4}} {{S|Full Appearance}}<br />
|gamedebut = [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle]]<br />
|seiyuu = {{W|Mitsuaki Madono}} ([[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle|ASB]]/[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven|EoH]])<br />
|stats = {{Stats|power=C|speed=B|range=D|persistence=B|precision=C|potential=A|color={{Color|JJL2}}}}<br />
|destpower = C<br />
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|precision = C<br />
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{{Quote|'''Soft & Wet'''... When my soap bubble touches something and breaks, I take something from there.|[[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]]|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 4}}}}<br />
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{{nihongo|'''Soft & Wet'''|ソフト&ウェット|Sofuto Ando Wetto}} is the [[Stand]] of [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]], originally belonging to [[Josefumi Kujo]], featured in the 8th part of the [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]] series, ''[[JoJolion]]''. It is a humanoid Stand with a mechanical and sailing theme to its appearance. It can create bubbles that will steal properties and objects.<br />
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Soft & Wet is a humanoid Stand of a streamlined, robotic form, light in color, and similar in height to Josuke.<br />
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On the top of its head is a five-pointed star bound with a circle. Horns roughly two-thirds the width of its head grow from the region of the ears, shaped as tapering pentagrammic prisms. It has round eyes, shaped as slotted screw heads; vertically dividing very small, slight, round pupils. Its face has a thick gap running from the top of the forehead past the bottom of the chin. <br />
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The front of two broad plates covering its torso is cut like its face in the shape of a large anchor; as well as in a line beneath both arms and between the base of its back and shoulders.<br />
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Its feet and hands are covered with plating, as are the sides of its hips and shoulders, both of which are shaped like sharp hearts and bear a five-pointed star. It has fine arms and legs, with dark, exposed ball-and-socket joints supported by short exterior cables. Its pelvis is bare and mechanical. The gaps in its plating reveal a deeper surface, covered in a fine pattern of horizontal ridges. An internal structure is visible at its profile, showing blocks approximating human centers of mass.<br />
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The design was created to match up with Josuke's outfit, rather than its ability. [[Hirohiko Araki|Araki]] imagined a sailor's uniform combined with the flotation devices in a life vest.<ref name="JOJOVELLER">''[[JOJOVELLER]]: STANDS - [[JOJOVELLER/Commentaries|Comments by Hirohiko Araki]]''</ref> In later chapters, its torso takes on a more 'heart-like' shape. It also gains a circular jewel under its neck, and its shoulder pads become triangular, jutting out of its shoulders perpendicularly. Its ears have also grown a bit longer since it first appeared.<ref name="JOJOVELLER" /><br />
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Soft & Wet is white and purple in the colored manga, but, is yellow and green in the video games adaptation of the series featuring it.<br />
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Josefumi's bubbles were initially featureless. After his fusion with [[Yoshikage Kira (JoJolion)|Kira]], Josuke's bubbles now bear a five-pointed star, similar to Kira's bubbles, and appear to be a sort of fusion between two bubbles of different sizes.<br />
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Soft & Wet's [[Stand Cry|Stand cry]] is "ORA ORA ORA ORA" similar to other members of the [[Joestar Family|Joestar family]], however every so often an "ORA" is switched to an "ARA". This could be the consequences of the fusion of Kira and Josefumi, being corrupted and altered.<br />
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===Overview=== <!--T:16--><br />
Soft & Wet is a humanoid close-range Stand. It possesses enhanced strength, demonstrated first when it breaks a large portion of an apartment wall with a single back kick, and is also capable of extremely rapid hand-to-hand combat. The extent of the damage it can inflict is limited, however, as it is unable to break rocks.<br />
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Its strength in melee exchanges compared to other Stands has been further demonstrated in the brief encounter with [[Yotsuyu Yagiyama]]'s Stand, [[I Am a Rock]]. Despite its volley of fast-paced strikes, Soft & Wet easily avoided and overcame it with a single 'Ora'-articulated strike.<ref name="JJLC32">JJL Chapter 32: ''[[JJL Chapter 32|"I Am a Rock" (2)]]''</ref> <br />
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When its user [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|transforms into a different person]] as a result of undergoing equivalent exchange, Soft & Wet is granted additional abilities as a result.<br />
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[[File:S&WBubble74.PNG|thumb|150px|Josuke surrounding himself in a bubble]]<br />
Soft & Wet generates star-embedded floating bubbles, which must make contact with its target to work effectively. However, Josuke can control where the bubbles can fly, allowing him to send them where they are needed. The bubbles are actually comprised of tiny cords vibrating at super-high speeds, giving them the appearance of spheres.<ref>''JJL Chapter 70: [[JJL Chapter 70|Rock Human and Rock Animal, Part 3]]''</ref><br />
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Josuke often takes direct advantage of his bubbles and their properties. The bubbles have lifting power, allowing Josuke to envelop others like [[Yotsuyu Yagiyama]] in a giant bubble and lift them in the air,<ref name="JJLC31">JJL Chapter 31: ''[[JJL Chapter 31|"I Am a Rock", Part 1]]''</ref> as well as help him reach vantage points. Josuke has also enveloped himself and allies with giant bubbles to take advantage of their situational protection. <br />
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In addition to this, Soft & Wet is able to create bubbles utilizing existing substances, as demonstrated when it creates a shield from a bottle of water during Josuke's pursuit by [[Blue Hawaii]]. <br />
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As the story has progressed, Josuke has developed this ability. Early in the story, he would often use one bubble, but later on, is shown conjuring dozens upon dozens with a quick flurry of strikes.<br />
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Soft & Wet's signature ability is to "steal something from [an object] and take it for itself", which works in conjunction with the bubbles. Josuke can thus steal aspects or properties of inanimate and living things. Said properties seem to also be smaller objects that come from a bigger object. Soft and Wet can also transfer stolen properties to other objects. Properties Josuke has plundered include:<br />
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*A human's sight: After bursting near [[Joshu Higashikata|Joshu's]] eyes, Josuke's bubble completely blinds Joshu for a few seconds, making it appear that Joshu's eyes have popped.<ref name="JJLC1">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 1}}</ref><br />
*The water contained in a human's body: With one bubble, Josuke covertly punctures several ~5mm holes in a woman's body in order to quickly drain her of water and provoke thirst.<ref name="JJLC2">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 2}}</ref><br />
*Sound: Josuke steals the sound from a wall or a light switch, preventing any noise that would have been caused upon breaking it or turning it off.<ref name="CKB">''[[California King Bed (story arc)]]''</ref><br />
*His own facial hair: Josuke uses Soft & Wet while shaving his face when [[Hato Higashikata|Hato]] and [[Joshu Higashikata|Joshu]] are in the bathroom as well. Soft & Wet's bubbles in the shaving foam pop onto Hato and Joshu's faces, planting Josuke's hair onto their faces instead.<ref name="JJLC11">JJL Chapter 11: ''[[JJL Chapter 11|"Family Tree"]]'', p12-13</ref><br />
*A cat's fur: Seemingly without pain, Josuke removes the majority of a live cat's fur and relocates it, in the shape of a cat, in order to obscure the view of a security camera.<ref name="JJLC12">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 12}}</ref><br />
*Friction: Josuke removes the friction from a floor, creating an ice-like slippery surface.<ref name="JJLC5">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 5}}</ref><br />
*Smell: Josuke traps an odor and various into a bubble and has it attached to his foe [[Born This Way]]. When the bubble bursts, he can track down the Stand's user by smell and sound.<ref name="JJLC16">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 16}}</ref><br />
*Small objects: Josuke when fighting the [[A. Phex Brothers]] filled his bubbles with screws and nuts to fire out upon bursting.<ref name="LLD">''[[Love Love Deluxe (story arc)]]''</ref><br />
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The stolen objects can stay in the bubble and are still able to bust later (as shown with the bubble with the sound of the light switch).<ref name="CKB" /> The exact quantity and type of object Josuke may steal, how long he may keep them, and how it is redistributed is currently undefined. According to Josuke, Soft & Wet's ability cannot be applied to himself.<ref name="JJLC5" /><br />
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While [[Josefumi Kujo]] was in control of Soft & Wet, this ability was described as "'''absorption'''". As a stand user, Josefumi was experienced enough to utilize his ability with extreme levels of precision. For example, Josefumi was able to use Soft & Wet at precisely enough to fuse two to seamlessly graft a loose branch onto a different plant, an ability which he and [[Yoshikage Kira (JoJolion)|Yoshikage Kira]] attempted to use for the cultivation of [[Locacaca]].<ref>{{Ch|Chapter 50}}, p30</ref> Josefumi was also shown using his soap bubbles to remove excess amounts of black pepper from his bowl of ramen. <br />
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[[File:GappyFusedBubble.png|thumb|264px|Josuke's Soft & Wet produces bubbles that are a hybrid of Josefumi and Kira's abilities]]In addition to its aforementioned abilities, Soft & Wet's gains properties after its original user undergoes equivalent exchange with the late Yoshikage Kira. Josuke's Soft & Wet is able to create bubbles which are a hybrid of its own and [[Killer Queen (JoJolion)|Killer Queen]]'s, which are divided down the center with a visible seam connecting both halves. This lead to a change in Soft & Wet's ability, adopting properties of Kira's ability.<br />
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[[File:GappyFirstBomb.png|thumb|200px|Bubble Bombs exploding from the ground|alt=|left]]<br />
As a result of their hybrid nature, Soft & Wet's bubbles retain some aspects of [[Killer Queen (JoJolion)|Killer Queen]]'s bubble-generation ability. These bubbles are able to pop with enough force to cause damage at close range, as seen when Josuke uses one to shatter [[Tamaki Damo]]'s sunglasses. Josuke can also use this force to propel any small objects stored inside of his bubbles, seemingly with a degree of control over the direction they fly in. In addition to this, Josuke is able to injure opponents by popping bubbles which have been embedded under their skin, an ability that one of the [[A. Phex Brothers]] remarked bears a striking resemblance to the late Kira's own technique. <br />
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During the fight against [[Urban Guerrilla]] and his [[Doremifasolati Do|pet]], Josuke seemingly detonates bubbles he had previously buried underground.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 68}}</ref><br />
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During the fight against [[Satoru Akefu]] and [[Dododo De Dadada]], Josuke seemingly detonates bubbles on top of a desk, blowing everything off of it and causing a visible explosion.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref><br />
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===[[Spin]]=== <!--T:35--><br />
{{Quote|There are "things you can't see", Josuke... they're different from the visible soap bubbles at your fingertips. They're something that does not "exist" in this world, but the fact that they don't "exist" means that they can go beyond reason!|Rai Mamezuku|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}}}<br />
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[[File:soft & wet spinning lines bubbles.jpeg|thumb|400px|The spinning line forming a bubble]]<br />
It is eventually revealed that Soft & Wet's soap bubbles are actually soft lines that spin rapidly. [[Rai Mamezuku]] describes this as part of the [[Spin]]. During the battle against Satoru Akefu, Josuke manages to use this aspect of his stand offensively by causing some bubbles (containing small objects) to spin rapidly in place. To the untrained eye these bubbles look nearly indistinguishable from empty ones due to the speed at which they are spun. However, upon contact these bubbles are able to instantly erode a surface, with the objects inside functioning similarly to a drum-sander. One of these bubbles managed to spin so rapidly that it was able to pass through Mamezuku's suit and injure him without damaging his outfit.<ref name="JJLC100">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref> The special spinning lines contain something that comes out of outside of this world, as they are not subject to the power of [[Wonder of U]], who exploits the causality of the world to cause calamities. Rai even declares that this otherworldly property of Soft & Wet's bubbles could even overcome the curse of the Higashikata Family.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}</ref> It is unknown if Josefumi's Soft and Wet also had this ability, or if it was acquired after the Equivalent Exchange. <br />
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==Chapters== <!--T:38--><br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 1}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 2}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 4}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 5}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 6}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 8}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 9}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 10}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 11}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 12}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 13}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 14}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 15}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 16}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 17}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 18}} {{Mo}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 19}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 20}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 21}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 22}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 25}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 26}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 28}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 29}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 30}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 31}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 32}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 33}} {{Mo}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 35}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 37}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 38}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 39}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 43}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 45}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 46}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 47}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 49}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 50}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 51}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 52}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 53}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 54}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 55}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 56}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 60}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 61}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 62}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 63}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 64}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 65}} {{Mo}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 66}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 67}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 68}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 69}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 70}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 74}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 75}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 76}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 82}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 83}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 89}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 92}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 104}}<br />
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==Gallery== <!--T:39--><br />
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JJL Chapter 7 Tailpiece.png|Explanation of ability from the tailpiece of {{Ch|JJL Chapter 7}}<br />
JosefumiS&W Coloured.png|Soft & Wet with its original user, Josefumi Kujo<br />
S&W_Uses_Branch_Grafting.png|Josefumi uses his Stand to merge two tree branches<br />
Soft&WetFirstAppearance.png|Josuke summons Soft & Wet for the first time<br />
Josuke Soft&Wet2.jpg|Soft & Wet revealed<br />
JJL_Chapter_5.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 5]]<br />
S&W_Kicks_Down_aWall.png|Soft & Wet kicks down a wall<br />
S&W_Stolen_by_CaliforniaKingBed.png|The Stand is stolen due to [[California King Bed]]'s ability<br />
S&W_AttemptstoStop_BornThisWay.png|Trying to push back [[Born This Way]]<br />
rjojos-bizarre-adventure-part-008-jojolion-3793491.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 17]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_22.png|[[JJL Chapter 22]]<br />
S&W_ORA_Barrage_Vol8`1.png|Pummeling [[Yotsuyu Yagiyama]]<br />
S&W_Uses_Traps_Yagiyama.png|Trapping the [[Rock Human]]<br />
S&W_Uses_Bubbles_to_Converse.png|Josuke using his Soap Bubbles to converse underwater<br />
softandwetch43.PNG|[[JJL Chapter 43]]<br />
jjl_color_v11_132_133.jpg|Soft & Wet putting out the flames burning [[Karera Sakunami|Karera]]<br />
S&W_Melts_From_VitaminC.png|Affected by [[Vitamin C|Vitamin C's]] ability<br />
S&W_Uses_Carries_Hato.png|Soft & Wet carrying [[Hato Higashikata|Hato]] away from Vitamin C's range<br />
S&W_Executes_Damo.png|Executing [[Tamaki Damo]] in the streets<br />
Soft_&_ShovelKnight.png|Soft & Wet fending off [[Blue Hawaii]]'s attack with a shovel<br />
Gappy_shield_water.png|Using a bottle of water and its ability to create a bubble shield<br />
JJL_Chapter_64.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 64]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_70.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 70]]<br />
S&WBubble74.PNG|Creating a bubble by itself<br />
JJL_Chapter_75.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 75]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_76.jpg|[[JJL Chapter 76]]<br />
Yew Attack.png|Making bubbles and capturing English Yew to use against [[Poor Tom]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_83.png|[[JJL Chapter 83]]<br />
SoftWetCH89.png|Soft & Wet punching the raindrops affected by [[Satoru Akefu]]'s [[Wonder of U|stand]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_90.png|[[JJL Chapter 90]]<br />
JJL_Chapter_91.png|[[JJL Chapter 91]]<br />
JJL Chapter 97 Tailpiece.png|The tailpiece of [[JJL Chapter 97]]<br />
File: Soft & Wet destroys more vials.jpeg|destroying more vials of [[Locacaca 6251]]<br />
File:Soft & Wet finger bubble.png|Josuke ready to shoot a bubble<br />
File:Josuke shooting Wonder of U chapter 104.png|A sphere coming out of Josuke's birthmark<br />
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Soft&Wet ASB.jpg|Soft & Wet's Render in [[All Star Battle]]<br />
File:Soft & Wet ASB Color Alts A-B.png|Soft & Wet Normal ''All Star Battle''<br />
S&W eoh.png|Soft & Wet's Render in [[Eyes of Heaven]]<br />
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UJ2011JuneJosuke.jpg|''[[Ultra Jump]]'' 2011 Issue #6 (Cover)<br />
UJ2011No6T.png|Ultra Jump 2011 Issue #6 (Title Page)<br />
UJ2011No10C.png|Ultra Jump 2011 Issue #10 (Title Page)<br />
UJ2012No1UJPress.jpg|Ultra Jump 2012 Issue #1 - UJ PRESS (Inside Illustration)<br />
UJ2012No5UJPress.jpg|Ultra Jump 2012 Issue #5 - UJ PRESS (Inside Illustration)<br />
JoJoEx2012JoJolion.jpg|[[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]], [[Yasuho]], & Soft & Wet, [[Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012]]<br />
Volume 107.jpg|[[JJL Volume 3]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL3.png|[[JJL Volume 3]] Illustration<br />
JumpFestaJJL2013.png|Jump Festa 2013 (Postcard Prize)<br />
Volume 108.jpg|[[JJL Volume 4]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL4clean.jpg|[[JJL Volume 4]] Illustration<br />
JoJovellercover.png|[[JOJOVELLER]] Artbook (Cover Illustration)<br />
JoJovellerInsideCover.png|JOJOVELLER Artbook (Inside Illustration)<br />
JojovellerBoxCover.png|JOJOVELLER (Limited Edition Box Illustration)<br />
JoJovellerInsideCaseCover.png|JOJOVELLER Artbook (Limited Edition Inside Illustration)<br />
JoJovellerJoJos.png|JOJOVELLER Artbook (Inside Illustration)<br />
SoftWetJoJoveller.jpg|JOJOVELLER Artbook (Inside Illustration)<br />
Volume 109.jpg|[[JJL Volume 5]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL5.png.jpg|[[JJL Volume 5]] Illustration<br />
UJ2013No12C.png|Ultra Jump 2013 Issue #12 (Cover)<br />
UJ2013No12T.png|Ultra Jump 2013 Issue #12 (Title Page)<br />
JJL Chapter 30 clean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2014 Issue #4 (Title Page)<br />
UJ2014No5UJPress.jpg|Ultra Jump 2014 Issue #5 - UJ PRESS (Inside Illustration)<br />
Volume 111.jpg|[[JJL Volume 7]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL7.png|[[JJL Volume 7]] Illustration<br />
Volume 112.jpg|[[JJL Volume 8]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL8.png|[[JJL Volume 8]] Illustration<br />
UJ2016No10UJPressC2.png|Ultra Jump 2014 Issue #11 - UJ PRESS (Inside Illustration)<br />
Lucca2014Restored.png|Lucca Comics & Games 2014 - Japan Media Arts Festival Exhibition<br />
UJ2015No1C.png|Ultra Jump 2015 Issue #1 (Cover)<br />
UJ2015No2.jpg|Ultra Jump 2015 Issue #2 (Cover)<br />
UJ2015No2 BG.png|Ultra Jump 2015 Issue #2 (Cover Background)<br />
Volume 113.png|[[JJL Volume 9]] Cover<br />
UJ2015No8UJPress.png|Ultra Jump 2015 Issue #8 - UJ Press (Inside Illustration)<br />
JJLAltCover.png|Ultra Jump 2015 Issue #8/Bonus Volume 10 Cover (Inside Illustration)<br />
Volume 115.jpg|[[JJL Volume 11]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL11.png|[[JJL Volume 11]] Illustration<br />
UJ2016 1.jpg|Ultra Jump 2016 Issue #1 (Cover)<br />
UJ2016No1UJPress.png|Ultra Jump 2016 Issue #1 - UJ PRESS (Inside Illustration)<br />
Volume 116.jpg|[[JJL Volume 12]] Cover<br />
JJL 12 clear.jpg|[[JJL Volume 12]] Illustration<br />
NatsuComiket2016.png|Summer (Comiket) 2016 (Badge/Pins)<br />
UJAugust2016Clean.png|Ultra Jump 2016 Issue #8 (Cover)<br />
UJ2017No1.jpg|Ultra Jump 2017 Issue #1 (Cover)<br />
Volume 118.jpg|[[JJL Volume 14]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL14.png|[[JJL Volume 14]] Illustration A<br />
JumpComicsJJL14 с.jpg|[[JJL Volume 14]] Illustration B<br />
UJ2017No5C.jpg|Ultra Jump 2017 Issue #5 (Cover)<br />
UJAugust2017Clean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2017 Issue #8 (Cover)<br />
Volume 119.jpg|[[JJL Volume 15]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL15.png|[[JJL Volume 15]] Illustration<br />
JoJoFestivalSCity.jpg|[[JoJo Festival in Morioh, S-city]] 2017<br />
Volume 120.jpg|[[JJL Volume 16]] Cover<br />
JumpComicsJJL16.png|[[JJL Volume 16]] Illustration<br />
YukakoYasuhoBulgari.jpg|[[Bulgari X Hirohiko Araki]] - Yukako & [[Yasuho]]<br />
BulgariHeritageScarf.png|Bulgari X Hirohiko Araki - Stand Faces<br />
HirohikoArakiRippleTraitor4.png|[[Harvest]], Josuke, Soft & Wet, Yukako, & [[Kars]] - [[Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure|Ripples of Adventures]]<br />
Volume 123.jpg|[[JJL Volume 19]] Cover<br />
JoJoLionV19.jpg|[[JJL Volume 19]] Illustration<br />
UltraJumpNovember2018Clean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2018 Issue #11 (Cover)<br />
JJL Chapter 84 Magazine CoverClean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2019 Issue #4 (Title Page)<br />
Volume 124.jpg|[[JJL Volume 20]] Cover<br />
JJL20Digital.jpg|[[JJL Volume 20]] Digital Cover<br />
JJL20Clean.jpg|[[JJL Volume 20]] Illustration<br />
NatsuComi2019.png|Summer (Comiket) 2019<br />
Ultra Jump August 2019 Clean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2019 Issue #8 (Cover)<br />
Volume 125.jpg|[[JJL Volume 21]] Cover<br />
JJL21Clean.jpg|[[JJL Volume 21]] Illustration<br />
Ultra Jump January 2020Clean.jpg|Ultra Jump 2020 Issue #1 (Cover)<br />
JumpFestaJJL2020.png|Ultra Jump 2020 Issue #1 (Inside Illustration)/Jump Festa 2020 (Postcard Prize)<br />
Volume 126.jpg|[[JJL Volume 22]] Cover<br />
JJL22Clean.jpg|[[JJL Volume 22]] Illustration<br />
JoJolionNewYear2020.jpg|New Year's Card (2020)<br />
Paralympics2020.jpg|2020 Summer Paralympics Poster<br />
Ultra Jump September 2020 digital.png|[[Ultra Jump|UJ]] 2020 [[JJL Chapter 100|Issue #9]]<br />
JJL Spine.png|JoJolion Volume Spine Illustrations<br />
Soft&WetSAS.jpg|[[Super Action Statue]]<br />
File:Soft_and_wet.jpg|Other look<br />
Softandwet_conceptart.png|Concept art, [[JOJOVELLER]]<br />
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</tabber><br />
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==Trivia== <!--T:40--><br />
[[File:EarlySW 01.png|138x138px|thumb]] [[File:EarlySW 02.png|139x139px|thumb]]<br />
*Prior to its full reveal in [[JJL Chapter 4]], a scrapped early design appeared in promotional artwork drawn by Araki. This version had smaller "ears" with narrow slits on them, holes on its face, and in one instance even a visible nose.<br />
*Originally, Soft & Wet was planned to have the ability to attach screws to things, but the ability was ultimately given to [[Nut King Call]] instead.<ref>[[JOJOVELLER/Commentaries|JOJOVELLER Mini - Stand Comments]]</ref><br />
*Its [[Stand Cry]] is originally "ORA ORA ARA ORA" when it first does a punch rush against [[Ojiro Sasame]].<ref name=JJL4>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 4}}</ref> However, it becomes a regular "ORA ORA ORA" in every fight afterwards.<br />
*[[Hirohiko Araki]] believes that there are infinite possibilities that can come of a spherical shape like a bubble, considering it to be a very important aspect of JoJo and a contrast to an "unbeatable weapon" common in other shonen. He equipped [[Caesar Zeppeli]] with bubbles as they are weapons with faults, and it was fun to write them having to cover for them through strategy, dealing with the different merits and demerits that each of them have. [[Gyro Zeppeli]] and Josuke inherit these spheres, and his stance on that hasn't changed from when he originally drew Caesar.<ref name="JoJonium">[[JoJonium/Special Interviews#Volume 6 (Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli)|JoJonium Volume 6 - Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli Special Interview]]</ref> Soft & Wet's bubbles utilizing [[Spin]]<ref name="JJLC100" /> is also reminiscent of Caesar's bubbles being infused with [[Ripple]].<br />
*The fifth volume of ''JoJolion'' mentions that Araki loves drawing Soft & Wet's ears.<br />
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|ja_kanji = ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Wandā Obu Yū<br />
|alias = {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}<br />
|namesake = {{W|The Wonder of You}} {{S|{{W|Elvis Presley}} song and album}}<ref name=JJL97>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}</ref><br />
|user = [[Tooru]]<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
|type = {{ST|Automatic}}<br />{{ST|Sentient}}<br />{{ST|NH}}<br />{{ST|AH}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
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{{Quote|I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
{{nihongo|'''Wonder of U'''|ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}|Wandā Obu Yū}} is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]'', and introduced in the "[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]]" story arc.<br />
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It is a sentient Stand that acts as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital]] using the name {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}. Wonder of U is capable of causing a disaster to anyone who pursues its doctor appearance or works against it.<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:3--><br />
Wonder of U is an artificial humanoid Stand with a mostly black body. It has a doll-like body, with a massive torso but thin, tubular arms. Each of its articulations, from the waist to the elbows, is a pivot joint. Its body is covered with light circular ridges that are evenly spaced. It also has a long curved blade at each wrist much like [[Kars]].<br />
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Its head has a flattened ovoid shape, still black with the same ridges around its head. Moreover, it has a reverse U-shaped ridge framing its face and a pair of round mechanical eyes. Its early design features eyes that are decorated with a sun motif, similar to the symbols found on Tooru's outfit. Later chapters change this to plain monocle-like circles.<br />
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The Stand's facial features differ depending on who sees it. To the general public, it appears as an elderly-looking man with a monocle and slightly stocky build. Its arms and legs are noticeably slimmer than the rest of its body. It wears a dark-colored hat and suit, along with a lightly colored scarf with a pattern of irregular "-" shaped slits cut into it. It also wears dress shoes and uses a cane to walk. Those who are aware of its ability see its true face.<ref name="JJL101">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> <br />
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Once it is revealed that Satoru Akefu and Wonder of U are the same entity, Wonder of U keeps Satoru's suit and hat, and his appearance randomly switches between that of Satoru or his true form.<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
{{Main|Satoru Akefu}}<br />
{{See also|Tooru}}<br />
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Wonder of U demonstrates an antisocial behavior, completely ignoring {{Josuke8}}, [[Yasuho Hirose]], and [[Rai Mamezuku]], when they first pursue it. Wonder of U remains calm as its automatic power allows it to get rid of any potential enemy before they can even harm it. Wonder of U is also perceptive, as it sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for it. Wonder of U is quite confident in his own abilities, stating that nothing can approach nor hurt him. In fact, he is surprised when Rai Mamezuku manages to get centimeters from him.<ref name=JJL100>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref> When he is finally wounded by Josuke's bubbles, Wonder of U is quite shocked that anyone could wound him.<ref name=JJL103>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}</ref><br />
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Wonder of U seems rather perceptive, as he sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for him, although it is [[Tooru]] who perceives the threat and makes Akefu stay out.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23</ref><br />
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As the Stand of a [[Rock Human]], Satoru asserts his dominance, probably over humans in general, when he declares that "they" have no permission to possess anything, be it a pear orchard (referring to Mamezuku's Father) or the new [[Locacaca]] (referring to Josuke and Rai).<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}, p.45</ref> He also values the [[Locacaca|Locacaca6251]], noting their price tag of 200 million yen, but also highlighting their value to the world as a miracle medicine. The sight of Josuke wrecking his supply notably goads Wonder of U into approaching Josuke.<ref name=JJL103/><br />
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Wonder of U has the weird quirk of periodically saying his own name.<br />
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It seems that [[Tooru]] is the one speaking through Wonder of U.<br />
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==Abilities== <!--T:10--><br />
[[File:AkefuTransform.jpg|thumb|right|Wonder of U transforming]]<br />
===Identity Assumption===<br />
Wonder of U allows Tooru to lead a double-life under the assumed identity of [[Satoru Akefu]], allowing him to act as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital|TG University hospital]]. This is done by Wonder of U taking on a human form, which unlike most stands, can be seen by non-stand users. This allows Tooru to gain access to both the hospital resources and presumed credentials needed to carry out his role as presumed mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<ref name="JJL99" /><br />
[[File:Wonder of U Projection.png|thumb|left|150px|Vision moving between two surfaces]] <br />
===Long-range Illusion Creation===<br />
Wonder of U is able to create multiple visions of itself, which can be designated to specific targets. These visions normally take on the form of Tooru's assumed identity, and typically position themselves so that their back faces a given target. Wonder of U has been shown to have a degree of control over who can and cannot see these visions. For example, a vision meant for [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] could not be seen by other members of the [[Higashikata Family|Higashikata family]],<ref name="JJL94">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}</ref> while another vision of the Stand could be seen by a large audience attending the head doctor's presentation. Even in human form, Wonder of U's illusions are able to phase in and out of objects such as walls, and are able to travel across reflective surfaces.<ref name="JJL96">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Akefu_Stand_Appears.png|thumb|left|224x224px|Wonder of U descends on Josuke and company]]<br />
Wonder of U's primary ability is automatic and functions at a long range. It is extremely dangerous because there is little defense against it.<br />
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Wonder of U's ability can be activated on any person who has looked at the Stand's back while in its human form. While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience horrible developments referred to as ''calamities''. Some calamities will be a result of the target's own behavior leading to an unusually detrimental result (i.e. Mitsuba cutting her hand while preparing food) while others take the form of environmental factors that would normally be harmless having an abnormally bad outcome (i.e. {{Josuke8|Josuke}} receiving near-lethal wounds from the impact of raindrops, or a light bulb in [[Mamezuku Rai|Mamezuku]]'s vicinity exploding). As a rule, Wonder of U's calamities always manifest themselves as some form of harmful collision. <br />
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Once Wonder of U has locked onto a target, ''any'' attempt to pursue or otherwise harm Satoru Akefu will result in the ability reactivating. The threshold for reactivation is extremely sensitive, as the mere ''intent'' to confront the Stand's presumed user was enough for the ability to target and nearly kill Josuke.<ref name="JJL91">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}</ref> While pursuit is the Stand's most common trigger, Wonder of U can also attack any person who sees the back of its presumed user, regardless of whether or not they hold the intent to pursue. This was demonstrated by Mamezuku, who showed another [[Bus Stop Murderer|prisoner]] in his holding cell a photograph of the Stand's back, resulting in the latter being mortally wounded.<ref name="JJL96" /><br />
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[[File:Mitsuba attacked.png|thumb|304x304px|Wonder of U activates after Mitsuba looks at his back]]<br />
There is a strong correlation between the size of an object and how immediate and severe the injury will be upon impact. For example, while a discarded cigarette striking Josuke's hand resulted in it immediately piercing his palm,<ref name="JJL86">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}</ref> colliding with an umbrella stand caused a much more serious wound on Mamezuku's leg, though with a noticeable delay between the collision and appearance of the injury.<ref name="JJL85">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}</ref> It seems that for collisions with larger objects, there's a waiting period in which the effects of this impact can be transferred to another person. A bystander was shown to suffer a sudden, fatal neck injury after coming into contact with Josuke's blood within moments of the latter being hit by a car during this Stand's attack.<ref name="JJL86" /> As stated by Mamezuku, the severity of the calamities caused by the head doctor to someone who is not pursuing him seem to function as a form of karma and are influenced by an individual's history. This is demonstrated when a convicted killer who caught a glimpse of Wonder of U's back received a calamity that resulted in a life-threatening wound, while Mamezuku's took the form of relatively harmless things, such as a light bulb bursting and maggots appearing in his uneaten food.<ref name="JJL96" /> This is further expanded upon by Wonder of U, stating that there is a "flow" of things that always results in calamity<ref name="JJL99" /> which was previously hinted at by Tooru.<ref name="JJL98">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}</ref><br />
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However, despite Wonder of U's seemingly unbeatable offensive ''and'' defensive capabilities, a possible weakness in its defense is noted by Josuke following his initial defeat by the Stand.<ref name="JJL97" /> By remaining completely idle and forcing the Stand to confront ''him'', Josuke was seemingly able to bypass the danger of the Stand's ability, as no behavior or environmental factors were present that could be extrapolated into a calamity.<br />
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==History== <!--T:16--><br />
===Background===<br />
Wonder of U is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]]. He steals the real [[Minor_Characters/Part_8#Satoru_Akefu|Satoru Akefu]] and poses as the head doctor for about a decade.<br />
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He is pursued by [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]], [[Rai Mamezuku]] and [[Yasuho Hirose]] but effortlessly escapes thanks to his calamity power. During their chase, he briefly appears behind Josuke but disappears as Josuke attacks him. Several days later, Josuke and Rai are in a car and discuss how they'll approach [[Satoru Akefu]] during his lecture on regenerative medicine. This triggers Wonder of U, who again briefly appears behind Josuke and activates his calamity power.<br />
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At roughly the same time, [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] keeps seeing [[Satoru Akefu]] lurking near her. As the day of the harvest approaches, a calamity strikes and Tsurugi's illness goes out of control. The day of the harvest, Wonder of U's calamity affect the Higashikata Family and Yasuho, who has come to investigate the house. Yasuho nearly drowns and loses an arm, Jobin has to take out Norisuke, and Jobin himself is gravely wounded by the calamity. Tooru arrives at the scene.<br />
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Meanwhile, Satoru also gives a lecture at TG University Hospital, unveiling the Locacaca6251. However, after the lecture, a journalist named [[Taoka]] shows him evidence of illegal trials and threatens to make this public. Wonder of U is thus alerted and heads towards the secret Locacaca laboratory, letting the calamity dispose of Taoka.<br />
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When he arrives at the laboratory, Wonder of U senses that something is amiss and doesn't step into the room. Instead, he deploys a [[Rock Insect]] named [[Dododo De Dadada]] and sics it on Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku]].<br />
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Wonder of U lets [[Dododo De Dadada]] attack [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]], but [[Rai Mamezuku]] eventually intervenes and kills the Rock Insect. Rai approaches Akefu and confronts him, waving his sharp fingertips two centimeters away from Akefu's face, and with seemingly no calamity in sight to stop him. As he approaches the tip of his wire into Wonder of U's face, Mamezuku begins to claim that the Stand's power of calamity could be a trick. Akefu openly wonders what could happen as nobody has ever gotten this close to him but declares that still, nobody can attack him. Then, Akefu presses on Mamezuku's past, reminding him of the time his father died, how a mysterious insect laid waste to the Mamezuku family's orchard, and how Mamezuku's mother fell ill and died as she was overwhelmed with all the calamities that had happened. Angered by the taunt, Mamezuku directly grabs Akefu by the neck and threatens to impale it with his fingertip.<br />
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Suddenly, one of Mamezuku's braids flies off. Mamezuku narrowly missed Satoru Akefu's neck and spherical chunks of flesh have been taken off his shoulder. Josuke sees that his own soap bubbles were responsible for wounding Mamezuku. The head doctor thus realizes that this was Josuke's trap: Josuke had laid several bubbles in the room but some of them were hidden and spinning at high speed. By letting Akefu come to him, Josuke had hoped to let these trapped bubbles kill the enemy Stand but instead, by sheer unluck, these bubbles wounded Mamezuku instead. Worse, one of those bubbles just pierced through Mamezuku's head.<br />
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As Mamezuku collapses, Wonder of U's confidence in its invincibility is reassured. However, Mamezuku is not dead yet and reveals the power of the [[Spin]] to Josuke.<br />
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Wonder of U asks again if [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] intends on approaching him. Josuke briefly reflects on the true nature of his bubbles before regaining his focus. He declares that he's been the one making Wonder of U approach him. To bait him closer, Josuke summons [[Soft & Wet]] to destroy the vault containing all the Locacaca6251 test tubes. He disperses the tube and even destroys the doors with explosive bubbles. Wonder of U protests, stating that even if he will take the new Locacaca, the Locacaca6251 remains extremely valuable and that the world needs it. Hearing about the medicine price of 200,000 yen for a test tube, Josuke snarks about his 7,890 yen sneakers and stomps on the test tubes. Wonder of U finally steps into the room and approaches Josuke, while carefully staying clear of Soft & Wet's bubbles. However, Wonder of U then suddenly informs him that Yasuso is at the Higashikata estate and that she's in danger. Josuke hesitates for a moment, and resumes destroying the test tubes with even more fervor. However, a piece of glass ricochets into his neck. Wonder of U expresses incomprehension at Josuke's stubborness and explains how the flow of calamity will attack him through all of the objects that the Stand is touching. At the same time, he ostentatiously touches the test tube and the wreckage of the vault. Josuke tries to high kick Wonder of U in the neck, but a bubble gets in the way and cuts a part of his leg. Josuke trips and impales his shoulder on a metal rod sticking out of the wreckage. Wonder of U expresses his satisfaction, but suddenly a gust of wind comes from inside of the vault. [[Born This Way]] appears. With its freezing wind, the Stand freezes several bubbles and sends them at Wonder of U, who tries to deflect them with his cane. However, one of the bubble hits Wonder of U and wounds his head, shocking the Stand.<br />
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==Chapters== <!--T:25--><br />
{{Appearance|BG=JJL|BG2=JJL2<br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 89}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 92}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 95}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}} {{S|Ability only}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
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==Quotes== <!--T:26--><br />
{{Quotes|bg=JJL|bg2=JJL2<br />
|{{Q|Did you perhaps come here intending to '''pursue''' me?|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The easiest time for a traveler to run into misfortune on their long, long journey is right before they return home. Soon this long, long journey of ours will conclude... I will hold onto the '''New Locacaca''', and then we can all head home.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Let's be careful of any calamities at the very end, you and I.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The '''flow''' of things... This is about you standing up from that chair. Perhaps you'll stand up intending to pursue me. I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Josuke. Just now, you were standing up... in turn, you extended the joints of your arms and legs. Oh dear, it seems it's too late. You were already stung by as many as four stingers. Does your eye still work? What would you think if I told you this was the last time it will? '''Dododo De Dadada''' usually aims for the throat. The asbestos will make quick work of plugging up your respiratory tract and suffocating you.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Umm... so, personally... this is the first time this has happened, so I'm a bit surprised. Only a centimeter away... I mean, I don't think there's ever been someone who's gotten that close to me... without a, you know... calamity occurring... I'm not really... not really quite sure '''what''' happens at one centimeter away... 'cause it's my first time. I don't really understand it either. Seriously. But in the flow of calamity... there's nobody who can attack me. Not a single person. That, I know for sure. '''Wonder of U'''.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}}}<br />
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SatoruStand.png|Appearing behind Josuke<br />
wondercloseup.png|Close up<br />
wondersuddenappearance.png|Wonder of U suddenly appearing behind Josuke again<br />
Satoru is attacked by Soft N Wet.png|thumb|Wonder of U is attacked by Soft & Wet<br />
Akefu_appears_on_wall.png|Wonder of U suddenly appears on a wall surrounding the [[Higashikata House]], as seen on a security camera by [[Mitsuba Higashikata]]<br />
Yasuho_sees_akefu.png|Wonder of U's sudden appearance is noticed by [[Yasuho Hirose]]<br />
SatoruAkefuStand.png|Wonder of U wearing the clothes of his doctor appearance<br />
Satoru observes Rai and Josuke.jpg|thumb|Wonder of U observes Rai and Josuke<br />
wonderwallphase.png|Wonder of U partially phased into a wall<br />
Satoru reveals his face to Mamezuku Rai and Jousuke.jpg|thumb|Wonder of U reveals his face to Rai and Josuke<br />
File:Curious wou.png|thumb|A curious Wonder of U wondering what's going to happen next<br />
Doggyfinger.png|Wonder of U is attacked by Rai<br />
File:WoUyasuho.png|Wonder of U appearing before [[Yasuho]]<br />
File:wonderofudefend.png|Wonder of U defending itself against frozen bubbles<br />
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tailpiece 85.png|The tailpiece of [[JJL Chapter 85]]<br />
Tailpiece 89.png|The tailpiece of [[JJL Chapter 89]]<br />
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Ultra_Jump_May_2020.jpg|[[Ultra Jump|UJ]] 2020 [[JJL Chapter 96|Issue #5]]<br />
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*Wonder of U's name was hinted from the name of the story arc it was introduced in, [[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]].<br />
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|ja_kanji = ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Wandā Obu Yū<br />
|alias = {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}<br />
|namesake = {{W|The Wonder of You}} {{S|{{W|Elvis Presley}} song and album}}<ref name=JJL97>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}</ref><br />
|user = [[Tooru]]<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
|type = {{ST|Automatic}}<br />{{ST|Sentient}}<br />{{ST|NH}}<br />{{ST|AH}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
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{{Quote|I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
{{nihongo|'''Wonder of U'''|ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}|Wandā Obu Yū}} is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]'', and introduced in the "[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]]" story arc.<br />
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It is a sentient Stand that acts as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital]] using the name {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}. Wonder of U is capable of causing a disaster to anyone who pursues its doctor appearance or works against it.<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:3--><br />
Wonder of U is an artificial humanoid Stand with a mostly black body. It has a doll-like body, with a massive torso but thin, tubular arms. Each of its articulations, from the waist to the elbows, is a pivot joint. Its body is covered with light circular ridges that are evenly spaced. It also has a long curved blade at each wrist much like [[Kars]].<br />
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Its head has a flattened ovoid shape, still black with the same ridges around its head. Moreover, it has a reverse U-shaped ridge framing its face and a pair of round mechanical eyes. Its early design features eyes that are decorated with a sun motif, similar to the symbols found on Tooru's outfit. Later chapters change this to plain monocle-like circles.<br />
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The Stand's facial features differ depending on who sees it. To the general public, it appears as an elderly-looking man with a monocle and slightly stocky build. Its arms and legs are noticeably slimmer than the rest of its body. It wears a dark-colored hat and suit, along with a lightly colored scarf with a pattern of irregular "-" shaped slits cut into it. It also wears dress shoes and uses a cane to walk. Those who are aware of its ability see its true face.<ref name="JJL101">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> <br />
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Once it is revealed that Satoru Akefu and Wonder of U are the same entity, Wonder of U keeps Satoru's suit and hat, and his appearance randomly switches between that of Satoru or his true form.<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
{{Main|Satoru Akefu}}<br />
{{See also|Tooru}}<br />
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Wonder of U demonstrates an antisocial behavior, completely ignoring {{Josuke8}}, [[Yasuho Hirose]], and [[Rai Mamezuku]], when they first pursue it. Wonder of U remains calm as its automatic power allows it to get rid of any potential enemy before they can even harm it. Wonder of U is also perceptive, as it sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for it. Wonder of U is quite confident in his own abilities, stating that nothing can approach nor hurt him. In fact, he is surprised when Rai Mamezuku manages to get centimeters from him.<ref name=JJL100>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref> When he is finally wounded by Josuke's bubbles, Wonder of U is quite shocked that anyone could wound him.<ref name=JJL103>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}</ref><br />
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Wonder of U seems rather perceptive, as he sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for him, although it is [[Tooru]] who perceives the threat and makes Akefu stay out.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23</ref><br />
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As the Stand of a [[Rock Human]], Satoru asserts his dominance, probably over humans in general, when he declares that "they" have no permission to possess anything, be it a pear orchard (referring to Mamezuku's Father) or the new [[Locacaca]] (referring to Josuke and Rai).<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}, p.45</ref> He also values the [[Locacaca|Locacaca6251]], noting their price tag of 200 million yen, but also highlighting their value to the world as a miracle medicine. The sight of Josuke wrecking his supply notably goads Wonder of U into approaching Josuke.<ref name=JJL103/><br />
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Wonder of U has the weird quirk of periodically saying his own name.<br />
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It seems that [[Tooru]] is the one speaking through Wonder of U.<br />
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==Abilities== <!--T:10--><br />
[[File:AkefuTransform.jpg|thumb|right|Wonder of U transforming]]<br />
===Identity Assumption===<br />
Wonder of U allows Tooru to lead a double-life under the assumed identity of [[Satoru Akefu]], allowing him to act as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital|TG University hospital]]. This is done by Wonder of U taking on a human form, which unlike most stands, can be seen by non-stand users. This allows Tooru to gain access to both the hospital resources and presumed credentials needed to carry out his role as presumed mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<ref name="JJL99" /><br />
[[File:Wonder of U Projection.png|thumb|left|150px|Vision moving between two surfaces]] <br />
===Long-range Illusion Creation===<br />
Wonder of U is able to create multiple visions of itself, which can be designated to specific targets. These visions normally take on the form of Tooru's assumed identity, and typically position themselves so that their back faces a given target. Wonder of U has been shown to have a degree of control over who can and cannot see these visions. For example, a vision meant for [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] could not be seen by other members of the [[Higashikata Family|Higashikata family]],<ref name="JJL94">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}</ref> while another vision of the Stand could be seen by a large audience attending the head doctor's presentation. Even in human form, Wonder of U's illusions are able to phase in and out of objects such as walls, and are able to travel across reflective surfaces.<ref name="JJL96">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}</ref><br />
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===Calamity Generation=== <!--T:11--><br />
[[File:Akefu_Stand_Appears.png|thumb|left|224x224px|Wonder of U descends on Josuke and company]]<br />
Wonder of U's primary ability is automatic and functions at a long range. It is extremely dangerous because there is little defense against it.<br />
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Wonder of U's ability can be activated on any person who has looked at the Stand's back while in its human form. While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience horrible developments referred to as ''calamities''. Some calamities will be a result of the target's own behavior leading to an unusually detrimental result (i.e. Mitsuba cutting her hand while preparing food) while others take the form of environmental factors that would normally be harmless having an abnormally bad outcome (i.e. {{Josuke8|Josuke}} receiving near-lethal wounds from the impact of raindrops, or a light bulb in [[Mamezuku Rai|Mamezuku]]'s vicinity exploding). As a rule, Wonder of U's calamities always manifest themselves as some form of harmful collision. <br />
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Once Wonder of U has locked onto a target, ''any'' attempt to pursue or otherwise harm Satoru Akefu will result in the ability reactivating. The threshold for reactivation is extremely sensitive, as the mere ''intent'' to confront the Stand's presumed user was enough for the ability to target and nearly kill Josuke.<ref name="JJL91">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}</ref> While pursuit is the Stand's most common trigger, Wonder of U can also attack any person who sees the back of its presumed user, regardless of whether or not they hold the intent to pursue. This was demonstrated by Mamezuku, who showed another [[Bus Stop Murderer|prisoner]] in his holding cell a photograph of the Stand's back, resulting in the latter being mortally wounded.<ref name="JJL96" /><br />
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[[File:Mitsuba attacked.png|thumb|304x304px|Wonder of U activates after Mitsuba looks at his back]]<br />
There is a strong correlation between the size of an object and how immediate and severe the injury will be upon impact. For example, while a discarded cigarette striking Josuke's hand resulted in it immediately piercing his palm,<ref name="JJL86">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}</ref> colliding with an umbrella stand caused a much more serious wound on Mamezuku's leg, though with a noticeable delay between the collision and appearance of the injury.<ref name="JJL85">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}</ref> It seems that for collisions with larger objects, there's a waiting period in which the effects of this impact can be transferred to another person. A bystander was shown to suffer a sudden, fatal neck injury after coming into contact with Josuke's blood within moments of the latter being hit by a car during this Stand's attack.<ref name="JJL86" /> As stated by Mamezuku, the severity of the calamities caused by the head doctor to someone who is not pursuing him seem to function as a form of karma and are influenced by an individual's history. This is demonstrated when a convicted killer who caught a glimpse of Wonder of U's back received a calamity that resulted in a life-threatening wound, while Mamezuku's took the form of relatively harmless things, such as a light bulb bursting and maggots appearing in his uneaten food.<ref name="JJL96" /> This is further expanded upon by Wonder of U, stating that there is a "flow" of things that always results in calamity<ref name="JJL99" /> which was previously hinted at by Tooru.<ref name="JJL98">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}</ref><br />
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However, despite Wonder of U's seemingly unbeatable offensive ''and'' defensive capabilities, a possible weakness in its defense is noted by Josuke following his initial defeat by the Stand.<ref name="JJL97" /> By remaining completely idle and forcing the Stand to confront ''him'', Josuke was seemingly able to bypass the danger of the Stand's ability, as no behavior or environmental factors were present that could be extrapolated into a calamity.<br />
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==History== <!--T:16--><br />
===Background===<br />
Wonder of U is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]]. He steals the real [[Minor_Characters/Part_8#Satoru_Akefu|Satoru Akefu]] and poses as the head doctor for about a decade.<br />
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He is pursued by [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]], [[Rai Mamezuku]] and [[Yasuho Hirose]] but effortlessly escapes thanks to his calamity power. During their chase, he briefly appears behind Josuke but disappears as Josuke attacks him. Several days later, Josuke and Rai are in a car and discuss how they'll approach [[Satoru Akefu]] during his lecture on regenerative medicine. This triggers Wonder of U, who again briefly appears behind Josuke and activates his calamity power.<br />
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At roughly the same time, [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] keeps seeing [[Satoru Akefu]] lurking near her. As the day of the harvest approaches, a calamity strikes and Tsurugi's illness goes out of control. The day of the harvest, Wonder of U's calamity affect the Higashikata Family and Yasuho, who has come to investigate the house. Yasuho nearly drowns and loses an arm, Jobin has to take out Norisuke, and Jobin himself is gravely wounded by the calamity. Tooru arrives at the scene.<br />
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Meanwhile, Satoru also gives a lecture at TG University Hospital, unveiling the Locacaca6251. However, after the lecture, a journalist named [[Taoka]] shows him evidence of illegal trials and threatens to make this public. Wonder of U is thus alerted and heads towards the secret Locacaca laboratory, letting the calamity dispose of Taoka.<br />
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===[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)]]=== <!--T:20--><br />
When he arrives at the laboratory, Wonder of U senses that something is amiss and doesn't step into the room. Instead, he deploys a [[Rock Insect]] named [[Dododo De Dadada]] and sics it on Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku]].<br />
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Wonder of U lets [[Dododo De Dadada]] attack [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]], but [[Rai Mamezuku]] eventually intervenes and kills the Rock Insect. Rai approaches Akefu and confronts him, waving his sharp fingertips two centimeters away from Akefu's face, and with seemingly no calamity in sight to stop him. As he approaches the tip of his wire into Wonder of U's face, Mamezuku begins to claim that the Stand's power of calamity could be a trick. Akefu openly wonders what could happen as nobody has ever gotten this close to him but declares that still, nobody can attack him. Then, Akefu presses on Mamezuku's past, reminding him of the time his father died, how a mysterious insect laid waste to the Mamezuku family's orchard, and how Mamezuku's mother fell ill and died as she was overwhelmed with all the calamities that had happened. Angered by the taunt, Mamezuku directly grabs Akefu by the neck and threatens to impale it with his fingertip.<br />
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Suddenly, one of Mamezuku's braids flies off. Mamezuku narrowly missed Satoru Akefu's neck and spherical chunks of flesh have been taken off his shoulder. Josuke sees that his own soap bubbles were responsible for wounding Mamezuku. The head doctor thus realizes that this was Josuke's trap: Josuke had laid several bubbles in the room but some of them were hidden and spinning at high speed. By letting Akefu come to him, Josuke had hoped to let these trapped bubbles kill the enemy Stand but instead, by sheer unluck, these bubbles wounded Mamezuku instead. Worse, one of those bubbles just pierced through Mamezuku's head.<br />
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As Mamezuku collapses, Wonder of U's confidence in its invincibility is reassured. However, Mamezuku is not dead yet and reveals the power of the [[Spin]] to Josuke.<br />
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===[[Endless Calamity (story arc)|Endless Calamity]]=== <!--T:24--><br />
Wonder of U asks again if [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] intends on approaching him. Josuke briefly reflects on the true nature of his bubbles before regaining his focus. He declares that he's been the one making Wonder of U approach him. To bait him closer, Josuke summons [[Soft & Wet]] to destroy the vault containing all the Locacaca6251 test tubes. He disperses the tube and even destroys the doors with explosive bubbles. Wonder of U protests, stating that even if he will take the new Locacaca, the Locacaca6251 remains extremely valuable and that the world needs it. Hearing about the medicine price of 200,000 yen for a test tube, Josuke snarks about his 7,890 yen sneakers and stomps on the test tubes. Wonder of U finally steps into the room and approaches Josuke, while carefully staying clear of Soft & Wet's bubbles. However, Wonder of U then suddenly informs him that Yasuso is at the Higashikata estate and that she's in danger. Josuke hesitates for a moment, and resumes destroying the test tubes with even more fervor. However, a piece of glass ricochets into his neck. Wonder of U expresses incomprehension at Josuke's stubborness and explains how the flow of calamity will attack him through all of the objects that the Stand is touching. At the same time, he ostentatiously touches the test tube and the wreckage of the vault. Josuke tries to high kick Wonder of U in the neck, but a bubble gets in the way and cuts a part of his leg. Josuke trips and impales his shoulder on a metal rod sticking out of the wreckage. Wonder of U expresses his satisfaction, but suddenly a gust of wind comes from inside of the vault. [[Born This Way]] appears. With its freezing wind, the Stand freezes several bubbles and sends them at Wonder of U, who tries to deflect them with his cane. However, one of the bubble hits Wonder of U and wounds his head, shocking the Stand.<br />
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==Chapters== <!--T:25--><br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 89}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 92}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 95}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}} {{S|Ability only}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
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==Quotes== <!--T:26--><br />
{{Quotes|bg=JJL|bg2=JJL2<br />
|{{Q|Did you perhaps come here intending to '''pursue''' me?|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The easiest time for a traveler to run into misfortune on their long, long journey is right before they return home. Soon this long, long journey of ours will conclude... I will hold onto the '''New Locacaca''', and then we can all head home.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Let's be careful of any calamities at the very end, you and I.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The '''flow''' of things... This is about you standing up from that chair. Perhaps you'll stand up intending to pursue me. I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Josuke. Just now, you were standing up... in turn, you extended the joints of your arms and legs. Oh dear, it seems it's too late. You were already stung by as many as four stingers. Does your eye still work? What would you think if I told you this was the last time it will? '''Dododo De Dadada''' usually aims for the throat. The asbestos will make quick work of plugging up your respiratory tract and suffocating you.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Umm... so, personally... this is the first time this has happened, so I'm a bit surprised. Only a centimeter away... I mean, I don't think there's ever been someone who's gotten that close to me... without a, you know... calamity occurring... I'm not really... not really quite sure '''what''' happens at one centimeter away... 'cause it's my first time. I don't really understand it either. Seriously. But in the flow of calamity... there's nobody who can attack me. Not a single person. That, I know for sure. '''Wonder of U'''.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}}}<br />
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SatoruStand.png|Appearing behind Josuke<br />
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Akefu_appears_on_wall.png|Wonder of U suddenly appears on a wall surrounding the [[Higashikata House]], as seen on a security camera by [[Mitsuba Higashikata]]<br />
Yasuho_sees_akefu.png|Wonder of U's sudden appearance is noticed by [[Yasuho Hirose]]<br />
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*Wonder of U's name was hinted from the name of the story arc it was introduced in, [[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]].<br />
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|ja_kanji = ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}<br />
|ja_romaji = Wandā Obu Yū<br />
|alias = {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}<br />
|namesake = {{W|The Wonder of You}} {{S|{{W|Elvis Presley}} song and album}}<ref name=JJL97>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}</ref><br />
|user = [[Tooru]]<ref name=JJL99>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
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{{Quote|I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U|{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
{{nihongo|'''Wonder of U'''|ワンダー・オブ・{{Ruby|U|ユー}}|Wandā Obu Yū}} is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]] featured in the eighth part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[JoJolion]]'', and introduced in the "[[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]]" story arc.<br />
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It is a sentient Stand that acts as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital]] using the name {{Nihongo|'''[[Satoru Akefu]]'''|明負 悟|Akefu Satoru}}. Wonder of U is capable of causing a disaster to anyone who pursues its doctor appearance or works against it.<br />
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==Appearance== <!--T:3--><br />
Wonder of U is an artificial humanoid Stand with a mostly black body. It has a doll-like body, with a massive torso but thin, tubular arms. Each of its articulations, from the waist to the elbows, is a pivot joint. Its body is covered with light circular ridges that are evenly spaced. It also has a long curved blade at each wrist much like [[Kars]].<br />
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Its head has a flattened ovoid shape, still black with the same ridges around its head. Moreover, it has a reverse U-shaped ridge framing its face and a pair of round mechanical eyes. Its early design features eyes that are decorated with a sun motif, similar to the symbols found on Tooru's outfit. Later chapters change this to plain monocle-like circles.<br />
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The Stand's facial features differ depending on who sees it. To the general public, it appears as an elderly-looking man with a monocle and slightly stocky build. Its arms and legs are noticeably slimmer than the rest of its body. It wears a dark-colored hat and suit, along with a lightly colored scarf with a pattern of irregular "-" shaped slits cut into it. It also wears dress shoes and uses a cane to walk. Those who are aware of its ability see its true face.<ref name="JJL101">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}} tailpiece from {{Vo|JJL Volume 25}}</ref> <br />
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Once it is revealed that Satoru Akefu and Wonder of U are the same entity, Wonder of U keeps Satoru's suit and hat, and his appearance randomly switches between that of Satoru or his true form.<br />
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===Color Schemes=== <!--T:35--><br />
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|{{Palette|Body|#2b4498|#210d5b|#d38e28|#966ec8|desc=Dark blue body, golden crests, purple wristblades}}<br />
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==Personality== <!--T:6--><br />
{{Main|Satoru Akefu}}<br />
{{See also|Tooru}}<br />
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Wonder of U demonstrates an antisocial behavior, completely ignoring {{Josuke8}}, [[Yasuho Hirose]], and [[Rai Mamezuku]], when they first pursue it. Wonder of U remains calm as its automatic power allows it to get rid of any potential enemy before they can even harm it. Wonder of U is also perceptive, as it sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for it. Wonder of U is quite confident in his own abilities, stating that nothing can approach nor hurt him. In fact, he is surprised when Rai Mamezuku manages to get centimeters from him.<ref name=JJL100>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}</ref> When he is finally wounded by Josuke's bubbles, Wonder of U is quite shocked that anyone could wound him.<ref name=JJL103>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}</ref><br />
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Wonder of U seems rather perceptive, as he sees through a trap Josuke has been laying for him, although it is [[Tooru]] who perceives the threat and makes Akefu stay out.<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}, p.23</ref><br />
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As the Stand of a [[Rock Human]], Satoru asserts his dominance, probably over humans in general, when he declares that "they" have no permission to possess anything, be it a pear orchard (referring to Mamezuku's Father) or the new [[Locacaca]] (referring to Josuke and Rai).<ref>{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}, p.45</ref> He also values the [[Locacaca|Locacaca6251]], noting their price tag of 200 million yen, but also highlighting their value to the world as a miracle medicine. The sight of Josuke wrecking his supply notably goads Wonder of U into approaching Josuke.<ref name=JJL103/><br />
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Wonder of U has the weird quirk of periodically saying his own name.<br />
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It seems that [[Tooru]] is the one speaking through Wonder of U.<br />
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==Abilities== <!--T:10--><br />
[[File:AkefuTransform.jpg|thumb|right|Wonder of U transforming]]<br />
===Identity Assumption===<br />
Wonder of U allows Tooru to lead a double-life under the assumed identity of [[Satoru Akefu]], allowing him to act as the head doctor of [[TG University Hospital|TG University hospital]]. This is done by Wonder of U taking on a human form, which unlike most stands, can be seen by non-stand users. This allows Tooru to gain access to both the hospital resources and presumed credentials needed to carry out his role as presumed mastermind of the [[Locacaca Organization]].<ref name="JJL99" /><br />
[[File:Wonder of U Projection.png|thumb|left|150px|Vision moving between two surfaces]] <br />
===Long-range Illusion Creation===<br />
Wonder of U is able to create multiple visions of itself, which can be designated to specific targets. These visions normally take on the form of Tooru's assumed identity, and typically position themselves so that their back faces a given target. Wonder of U has been shown to have a degree of control over who can and cannot see these visions. For example, a vision meant for [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] could not be seen by other members of the [[Higashikata Family|Higashikata family]],<ref name="JJL94">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}</ref> while another vision of the Stand could be seen by a large audience attending the head doctor's presentation. Even in human form, Wonder of U's illusions are able to phase in and out of objects such as walls, and are able to travel across reflective surfaces.<ref name="JJL96">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}</ref><br />
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===Calamity Generation=== <!--T:11--><br />
[[File:Akefu_Stand_Appears.png|thumb|left|224x224px|Wonder of U descends on Josuke and company]]<br />
Wonder of U's primary ability is automatic and functions at a long range. It is extremely dangerous because there is little defense against it.<br />
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Wonder of U's ability can be activated on any person who has looked at the Stand's back while in its human form. While Wonder of U's ability is active, targets will experience horrible developments referred to as ''calamities''. Some calamities will be a result of the target's own behavior leading to an unusually detrimental result (i.e. Mitsuba cutting her hand while preparing food) while others take the form of environmental factors that would normally be harmless having an abnormally bad outcome (i.e. {{Josuke8|Josuke}} receiving near-lethal wounds from the impact of raindrops, or a light bulb in [[Mamezuku Rai|Mamezuku]]'s vicinity exploding). As a rule, Wonder of U's calamities always manifest themselves as some form of harmful collision. <br />
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Once Wonder of U has locked onto a target, ''any'' attempt to pursue or otherwise harm Satoru Akefu will result in the ability reactivating. The threshold for reactivation is extremely sensitive, as the mere ''intent'' to confront the Stand's presumed user was enough for the ability to target and nearly kill Josuke.<ref name="JJL91">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}</ref> While pursuit is the Stand's most common trigger, Wonder of U can also attack any person who sees the back of its presumed user, regardless of whether or not they hold the intent to pursue. This was demonstrated by Mamezuku, who showed another [[Bus Stop Murderer|prisoner]] in his holding cell a photograph of the Stand's back, resulting in the latter being mortally wounded.<ref name="JJL96" /><br />
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[[File:Mitsuba attacked.png|thumb|304x304px|Wonder of U activates after Mitsuba looks at his back]]<br />
There is a strong correlation between the size of an object and how immediate and severe the injury will be upon impact. For example, while a discarded cigarette striking Josuke's hand resulted in it immediately piercing his palm,<ref name="JJL86">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}</ref> colliding with an umbrella stand caused a much more serious wound on Mamezuku's leg, though with a noticeable delay between the collision and appearance of the injury.<ref name="JJL85">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}</ref> It seems that for collisions with larger objects, there's a waiting period in which the effects of this impact can be transferred to another person. A bystander was shown to suffer a sudden, fatal neck injury after coming into contact with Josuke's blood within moments of the latter being hit by a car during this Stand's attack.<ref name="JJL86" /> As stated by Mamezuku, the severity of the calamities caused by the head doctor to someone who is not pursuing him seem to function as a form of karma and are influenced by an individual's history. This is demonstrated when a convicted killer who caught a glimpse of Wonder of U's back received a calamity that resulted in a life-threatening wound, while Mamezuku's took the form of relatively harmless things, such as a light bulb bursting and maggots appearing in his uneaten food.<ref name="JJL96" /> This is further expanded upon by Wonder of U, stating that there is a "flow" of things that always results in calamity<ref name="JJL99" /> which was previously hinted at by Tooru.<ref name="JJL98">{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}</ref><br />
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However, despite Wonder of U's seemingly unbeatable offensive ''and'' defensive capabilities, a possible weakness in its defense is noted by Josuke following his initial defeat by the Stand.<ref name="JJL97" /> By remaining completely idle and forcing the Stand to confront ''him'', Josuke was seemingly able to bypass the danger of the Stand's ability, as no behavior or environmental factors were present that could be extrapolated into a calamity.<br />
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==History== <!--T:16--><br />
===Background===<br />
Wonder of U is the [[Stand]] of [[Tooru]]. He steals the real [[Minor_Characters/Part_8#Satoru_Akefu|Satoru Akefu]] and poses as the head doctor for about a decade.<br />
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He is pursued by [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke Higashikata]], [[Rai Mamezuku]] and [[Yasuho Hirose]] but effortlessly escapes thanks to his calamity power. During their chase, he briefly appears behind Josuke but disappears as Josuke attacks him. Several days later, Josuke and Rai are in a car and discuss how they'll approach [[Satoru Akefu]] during his lecture on regenerative medicine. This triggers Wonder of U, who again briefly appears behind Josuke and activates his calamity power.<br />
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At roughly the same time, [[Mitsuba Higashikata]] keeps seeing [[Satoru Akefu]] lurking near her. As the day of the harvest approaches, a calamity strikes and Tsurugi's illness goes out of control. The day of the harvest, Wonder of U's calamity affect the Higashikata Family and Yasuho, who has come to investigate the house. Yasuho nearly drowns and loses an arm, Jobin has to take out Norisuke, and Jobin himself is gravely wounded by the calamity. Tooru arrives at the scene.<br />
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Meanwhile, Satoru also gives a lecture at TG University Hospital, unveiling the Locacaca6251. However, after the lecture, a journalist named [[Taoka]] shows him evidence of illegal trials and threatens to make this public. Wonder of U is thus alerted and heads towards the secret Locacaca laboratory, letting the calamity dispose of Taoka.<br />
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When he arrives at the laboratory, Wonder of U senses that something is amiss and doesn't step into the room. Instead, he deploys a [[Rock Insect]] named [[Dododo De Dadada]] and sics it on Josuke and [[Rai Mamezuku]].<br />
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Wonder of U lets [[Dododo De Dadada]] attack [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]], but [[Rai Mamezuku]] eventually intervenes and kills the Rock Insect. Rai approaches Akefu and confronts him, waving his sharp fingertips two centimeters away from Akefu's face, and with seemingly no calamity in sight to stop him. As he approaches the tip of his wire into Wonder of U's face, Mamezuku begins to claim that the Stand's power of calamity could be a trick. Akefu openly wonders what could happen as nobody has ever gotten this close to him but declares that still, nobody can attack him. Then, Akefu presses on Mamezuku's past, reminding him of the time his father died, how a mysterious insect laid waste to the Mamezuku family's orchard, and how Mamezuku's mother fell ill and died as she was overwhelmed with all the calamities that had happened. Angered by the taunt, Mamezuku directly grabs Akefu by the neck and threatens to impale it with his fingertip.<br />
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Suddenly, one of Mamezuku's braids flies off. Mamezuku narrowly missed Satoru Akefu's neck and spherical chunks of flesh have been taken off his shoulder. Josuke sees that his own soap bubbles were responsible for wounding Mamezuku. The head doctor thus realizes that this was Josuke's trap: Josuke had laid several bubbles in the room but some of them were hidden and spinning at high speed. By letting Akefu come to him, Josuke had hoped to let these trapped bubbles kill the enemy Stand but instead, by sheer unluck, these bubbles wounded Mamezuku instead. Worse, one of those bubbles just pierced through Mamezuku's head.<br />
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As Mamezuku collapses, Wonder of U's confidence in its invincibility is reassured. However, Mamezuku is not dead yet and reveals the power of the [[Spin]] to Josuke.<br />
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Wonder of U asks again if [[Josuke Higashikata (JoJolion)|Josuke]] intends on approaching him. Josuke briefly reflects on the true nature of his bubbles before regaining his focus. He declares that he's been the one making Wonder of U approach him. To bait him closer, Josuke summons [[Soft & Wet]] to destroy the vault containing all the Locacaca6251 test tubes. He disperses the tube and even destroys the doors with explosive bubbles. Wonder of U protests, stating that even if he will take the new Locacaca, the Locacaca6251 remains extremely valuable and that the world needs it. Hearing about the medicine price of 200,000 yen for a test tube, Josuke snarks about his 7,890 yen sneakers and stomps on the test tubes. Wonder of U finally steps into the room and approaches Josuke, while carefully staying clear of Soft & Wet's bubbles. However, Wonder of U then suddenly informs him that Yasuso is at the Higashikata estate and that she's in danger. Josuke hesitates for a moment, and resumes destroying the test tubes with even more fervor. However, a piece of glass ricochets into his neck. Wonder of U expresses incomprehension at Josuke's stubborness and explains how the flow of calamity will attack him through all of the objects that the Stand is touching. At the same time, he ostentatiously touches the test tube and the wreckage of the vault. Josuke tries to high kick Wonder of U in the neck, but a bubble gets in the way and cuts a part of his leg. Josuke trips and impales his shoulder on a metal rod sticking out of the wreckage. Wonder of U expresses his satisfaction, but suddenly a gust of wind comes from inside of the vault. [[Born This Way]] appears. With its freezing wind, the Stand freezes several bubbles and sends them at Wonder of U, who tries to deflect them with his cane. However, one of the bubble hits Wonder of U and wounds his head, shocking the Stand.<br />
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==Chapters== <!--T:25--><br />
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*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 84}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 85}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 86}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 89}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 90}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 91}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 92}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 94}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 95}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 96}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 101}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 102}} {{S|Ability only}}<br />
*{{Ch|JJL Chapter 103}}<br />
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==Quotes== <!--T:26--><br />
{{Quotes|bg=JJL|bg2=JJL2<br />
|{{Q|Did you perhaps come here intending to '''pursue''' me?|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 97}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The easiest time for a traveler to run into misfortune on their long, long journey is right before they return home. Soon this long, long journey of ours will conclude... I will hold onto the '''New Locacaca''', and then we can all head home.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Let's be careful of any calamities at the very end, you and I.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 98}}}}<br />
|{{Q|The '''flow''' of things... This is about you standing up from that chair. Perhaps you'll stand up intending to pursue me. I am Wonder of U. The '''flow''' of things will always lead to calamity.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 99}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Josuke. Just now, you were standing up... in turn, you extended the joints of your arms and legs. Oh dear, it seems it's too late. You were already stung by as many as four stingers. Does your eye still work? What would you think if I told you this was the last time it will? '''Dododo De Dadada''' usually aims for the throat. The asbestos will make quick work of plugging up your respiratory tract and suffocating you.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}<br />
|{{Q|Umm... so, personally... this is the first time this has happened, so I'm a bit surprised. Only a centimeter away... I mean, I don't think there's ever been someone who's gotten that close to me... without a, you know... calamity occurring... I'm not really... not really quite sure '''what''' happens at one centimeter away... 'cause it's my first time. I don't really understand it either. Seriously. But in the flow of calamity... there's nobody who can attack me. Not a single person. That, I know for sure. '''Wonder of U'''.|Wonder of U, {{Ch|JJL Chapter 100}}}}}}<br />
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SatoruStand.png|Appearing behind Josuke<br />
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wondersuddenappearance.png|Wonder of U suddenly appearing behind Josuke again<br />
Satoru is attacked by Soft N Wet.png|thumb|Wonder of U is attacked by Soft & Wet<br />
Akefu_appears_on_wall.png|Wonder of U suddenly appears on a wall surrounding the [[Higashikata House]], as seen on a security camera by [[Mitsuba Higashikata]]<br />
Yasuho_sees_akefu.png|Wonder of U's sudden appearance is noticed by [[Yasuho Hirose]]<br />
SatoruAkefuStand.png|Wonder of U wearing the clothes of his doctor appearance<br />
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wonderwallphase.png|Wonder of U partially phased into a wall<br />
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File:Curiouswou.png|thumb|A curious Wonder of U wondering what's going to happen next<br />
Doggyfinger.png|Wonder of U is attacked by Rai<br />
File:WoUyasuho.png|Wonder of U appearing before [[Yasuho]]<br />
File:wonderofudefend.png|Wonder of U defending itself against frozen bubbles<br />
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*Wonder of U's name was hinted from the name of the story arc it was introduced in, [[The Wonder of You (The Miracle of Your Love) (story arc)|The Wonder of You]].<br />
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|title = Green Dolphin Street Prison<br />
|image = [[File:GreenDolphinStreetPrison.png|{{ImageSize}}]]<br />
|ja_kanji = グリーン・ドルフィン・ストリート刑務所<br />
|ja_romaji = Gurīn Dorufin Sutorīto Keimusho<br />
|alias = G.D. st Jail<br />The Aquarium<br />
|namesake = {{W|On Green Dolphin Street (song)|On Green Dolphin Street}} {{S|{{W|Bronisław Kaper}} composition}}<br />
|type = {{W|Incarceration_in_the_United_States#Security_levels|Maximum security prison}}<br />
|place = {{W|Port St. Lucie, Florida}}<br />
|population = Excluding staff:<br />~708 Male convicts<br />~523 Female convicts<br />~452 Juvenile convicts<ref name=SOC1>''SO Chapter 1: [[SO Chapter 1|Stone Ocean (1)]]''</ref><br />
|size = {{cvt|120<ref name=SOC1 />|sqkm|sqmi}}<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|SO Chapter 1}}<br />
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{{Nihongo|'''Green Dolphin Street Prison'''|グリーン・ドルフィン・ストリート刑務所|Gurīn Dorufin Sutorīto Keimusho}}, also known as {{Nihongo|'''G.D. st Jail'''|G.D.st刑務所|G.D.st Keimusho}}, and {{Nihongo|'''''The Aquarium'''''|{{Ruby|水|すい}}{{Ruby|族|ぞく}}{{Ruby|館|かん}}|Suizokukan}},<ref name="SOC1" /> is the main setting of the first part of ''[[Stone Ocean]]''. It appears to be a unisex prison, though the genders are separated by dorms.<br />
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==Summary==<br />
Located in the United States in {{W|Port St. Lucie, Florida}}, Green Dolphin Street Prison is a maximum security prison facility, unique in the fact that it is built offshore on an island, preventing its detainees from ever escaping to the mainland. Because of this, it is also known as "The Aquarium." While such a concept for a detainment facility has been used before the introduction of Green Dolphin Street, the prison boasts a large property area, and due to the rather rough and humid Florida environment and ecosystem, as well as the well-equipped and funded facility, the detainees will not find escape possible.<br />
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The prison represents an ideal containment center focusing on the importance of freedom and equality. Prisoners are allowed to walk around the campus and commit to their own activities within the allowed areas. Privileges, such as the use of the phone, taking a shower, reading a book, and watching TV are permitted, and even further privileges, such as work and an integrated university for studying are present. Money earned through said work can be used to purchase bonus vanity items and decorations at a gift shop. However, the prison does have various restrictions, such as the prohibition of metallic objects. Prisoners must also shave their heads and follow curfew, though this can be bypassed by bribing the barber and, sometimes, the guards.<br />
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===Mysteries===<br />
According to one of the {{UN|Caterer|inmates}}, the prison has several mysteries.<br />
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*Even though there should be one meal per person, the number of meals does not match the number of prisoners.<ref name="SO5">{{Ch|SO Chapter 5}}</ref><br />
*Bento boxes for lunch will be conveniently sold out when it's someone's turn to get one.<ref name="SO5" /><br />
*Using the phones requires a reservation or prisoners will have to buy the spot. It usually takes a month or more of waiting to use the phones.<ref name="SO10">{{Ch|SO Chapter 10}}</ref><br />
*The prison has a shop that sells branded items like {{W|Rolex}} watches and {{W|Louis Vuitton}} bags.<ref name="SO40">{{Ch|SO Chapter 40}}</ref><br />
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==Locations==<br />
{{Style|SO}}<br />
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|Prison Cells|<br />
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|Name = Prison Cells<br />
|MImage = Gwess first.png<br />
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|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 4}}<br />
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|'''Prison Cells'''|囚人監房|shūjin kanbō}} are small rooms where inmates are held in Green Dolphin Street Prison. In each cell contains a writing desk, bunk bed and toilet. Some cells contain books and posters owned by inmates. Every prisoner is assigned a roommate to share their new prison life with. To avoid complications, prisoners are only paired with roommates that have been determined to be compatible with them.<ref name="sjr 3"><sub>[[Shueisha Jump Remix]] Stone Ocean Vol.3 - G.D.st LIFE</sub></ref><br />
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|Phone Booths|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Phone Booths<br />
|MImage = G.D. Phone Booths.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 4}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The phone booths of the prison available for the inmates. Used to call the exterior of the prison. Since all inmates want to use them, the phones are reservation only and the wait is usually a month long before an inmate can use the booths. That is one of the "seven wonders" of the prison. Of course, paying another inmate to free their phone time is possible.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 10}}</ref> The phone calls are recorded and all metadata like the destination of the call or length are also recorded. This allows Pucci to spy on Jolyne's call with the Speedwagon Foundation.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 44}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Dining Hall|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Dining Hall / Cafeteria<br />
|MImage = G.D. Dining Hall.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 4}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The area where the inmates are served food and where they eat. One is situated right in the middle of the women's quarters near the cells. Simply put, a set quantity of food is served while the inmates get in line with trays and portions are served. There is usually enough food for everyone but inmates can take double portions and anyone arriving late is left starving. Inmates that work on outside facilities are given their lunch there at breakfast.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 5}}</ref>. The food is quite varied and high quality, including boxes of milk, fresh fruits like bananas or even salmon<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 51}}</ref>. Alternatively, set lunches are served in boxes and all inmates must present a meal ticket to get one.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 98}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Farm|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Farm<br />
|MImage = G.D. Farm.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 4}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = Green Dolphin Street possesses farmlands where inmates can work. The farmlands are situated near a swamp and there is an on-site barn where most of the farming equipment, including a tractor, is stored. Most importantly, it is the hiding spot for all of Enrico Pucci's Stand [[DISC]]s. The DISCs are hidden in the wheel of a tractor and F.F. used to be their guardian.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 26}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Library|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Library<br />
|MImage = G.D. Library.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 10}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The library is one of the recreational areas of the prison. It naturally contains books, from classics like "The Count of Monte Cristo" in French apparently<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 10}}</ref> or comic books. There is also a TV set and the inmates can watch movies<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 99}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Visiting Rooms|<br />
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|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Visiting Rooms<br />
|MImage = G.D. Visiting Rooms.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 11}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The visiting rooms, where people from the outside can come visit the inmates. A typical visiting room has a table and several chairs for the inmates and the visitor(s). There are two doors, one for the visitor(s) leading to the exit<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter }}</ref>., one for the inmates leading to the cells. The rules of the visits are the following: each visit lasts up to 30 minutes tops, holding hands is allowed but kissing or getting naked is prohibited. Any conversation is recorded, foreign languages are prohibited and the staff can prematurely cancel the visit because of the topics of discussion<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 11}}</ref>.<br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Medical Office|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Medical Office<br />
|MImage = G.D. Medical Office.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 21}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The medical facility of the prison is equipped with a large visiting room where the doctor can examine each new inmate<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 3}}</ref> and even a bedroom were sick inmates can rest.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 21}}</ref><br />
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|Toilets|<br />
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|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Toilets<br />
|MImage = G.D. Toilets.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 22}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = Public restrooms for personal relief. Nothing too interesting happens there except for the time Ermes confronted McQueen for the first time.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 22}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Unknown Room|<br />
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|Name = Unknown Room<br />
|MImage = BDtH Infobox Manga.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 24}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A music room hidden behind an invisible crack on the wall of a staircase in Green Dolphin Street Prison. Its most defining features are a grand piano complete with a seat standing at the center over a large carpet and a {{W|Roy Lichtenstein|Lichtenstein}} print on the wall. The room also incorporates a chair and a small table on which lies a plate with a can and a glass of orange juice and a {{W|Mars (chocolate bar)|Mars}} chocolate bar.<ref name=":0">SO Chapter 24, [[SO Chapter 24|Ermes' Stickers (4)]]</ref> Other pieces of furniture include various drawers and shelving units which hold several books and miscellaneous objects.<br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Recreation Grounds|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Recreation Grounds<br />
|MImage = G.D. Recreation Grounds.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 34}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A large open courtyard, complete with basketball courts and benches. The inmates are lent recreational items like basketballs, baseballs and gloves.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 34}}</ref> If "outdoor time" is over, the prisoners are required to give everything back to the guards, but one can bribe them to have a little more time.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 36}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|G.D. Store|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = G.D. Store<br />
|MImage = SO Chapter 40.jpg<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 40}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = Inmates can spend their money at an on-site store that sells non-essential items to the inmates. Examples include: diet gum at 85c, shampoo at $2.85, sports newspapers, TV sets, boomboxes, baseball gloves, make-up, shoes, CDs, hair dye, mineral water, towel, soap and so on. For unknown reasons, Rolex watchs or Louis Vuitton bags are for sale here too. This is one of the seven wonders of the prison.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 40}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Laundry Room|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Laundry Room<br />
|MImage = G.D. Laundry Room.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 43}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A large facility equipped with large machines. It is used to wash the inmates' clothes. It was the main battlefield of the fight between Jolyne, Weather Report and Lang Rangler.<br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Chapel|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Chapel<br />
|MImage = G.D. Chapel.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 44}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A place to worship God and seek spiritual redemption. It is equipped with several chairs and benches so that the believers can sit during the mass, and an altar with a cross. Enrico Pucci naturally dwells here often and it has become a place for meetings between Whitesnake and Sports Maxx.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 58}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Courtyard|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Courtyard<br />
|MImage = G.D. Courtyard.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 47}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A rather large open courtyard. A revolving door is used as the gate into the courtyard and isn't locked since it's in the middle of the prison and inmates can't break out from there. A small monument resembling a mini clock tower is built at the center of the courtyard with staircases leading into it. It is unremarkable except for its status as the battlefield between Jolyne, Weather Report and Whitesnake.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 47}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Mausoleum|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Mausoleum<br />
|MImage = Limpbizkitzombies.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 52}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = An indoor graveyard where deceased prisoners are buried. It was the location of the battle between Ermes and Sports Maxx.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 55}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Workshop|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Workshop<br />
|MImage = G.D. Workshop.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 52}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = A small indoor workshop where inmate can practice their handicraft. Sports Maxx worked on stuffed animal here.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 52}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Ultra Security House Unit|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Ultra Security House Unit<br />
|MImage = GDJailUltra.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 58}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The {{nihongo|'''Ultra Security House Unit'''|{{Ruby|厳正懲罰隔離房|ウルトラセキュリティハウスユニット}}|Urutora Sekyuriti Hausu Yunitto}} is a separate section of the prison designed to isolate prisoners who are unable to coexist with the rest. This includes those who are in need of protection, child murderers, and prisoners who are prone to violence or frequently try to escape. The facility is located on the southern section of the Men's exercise ground, situated 520 meters away from the Women's ward.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 59}}</ref> <br />
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The location is remarkably more austere than the ordinary living quarters. The inmates are confined in their cells 24/24 and they are washed with a waterhose. The walls of the cells are padded and there is only a window on the door. The toilets are squat toilets. The meal consists in a simple bread infested with insects and a cup of soup full of roaches.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 58}}</ref> A staircase leads to an execution room where inmates condemned to the death sentence are killed with an electric chair.<ref>{{Ch|SO Chapter 72}}</ref><br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
|Marshlands|<br />
{{Minor<br />
|Part = SO<br />
|Name = Marshlands<br />
|MImage = G.D. Marshlands.png<br />
|AImage = <br />
|FImage = <br />
|MDebut = {{Ch|SO Chapter 79}}<br />
|ADebut = <br />
|Desc = The marshlands near the prisons, full of wildlife and covered in water. Jolyne and Anasui try to escape through here with Yo-Yo Ma and but are soon forced to let themselves to be captured.<br />
|Gallery = }}<br />
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{{Style2}}<br />
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==Staff==<br />
Green Dolphin Street Prison has a full staff of prison guards, and other support workers from doctors to a prison priest. Most of them disdain the prisoners because of the crimes they've committed and are abusive to a high degree. Due to the dangerousness of the prison's occupants, the guards are extremely trigger-happy as well and don't hesitate to shoot prisoners caught in unauthorized areas. They are also somewhat professional when it comes to alerts, quickly donning full riot control gear and coming in numbers to quell any uprising, which has led to a general state of quietness among prisoners.<br />
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On the other hand, the staff is also very corrupt and regularly allow prisoners to break the rules of the facility in exchange for monetary bribes.<br />
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{{CBox|Title=The Staff of Green Dolphin Street Prison|bg=SO3|bg2=SO2|<br />
{{Char|Av=LoccobaroccoAv.png|Name=Loccobarocco|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=Chief}}{{Char|Name=Charlotte|Av=Charlotte Av.png|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=MN|Status=Chief's Assistant}}{{Char|Av=PucciCharacter.png|Name=Enrico Pucci|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=Chaplain}}{{Char|Av=MiuheadguardAV.png|Name=Miuccia Miuller|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=Chief Guard}}{{Char|Av=WestwoodAv.png|Name=Viviano Westwood|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=Corrections Officer}}{{Char|Av=Sonny Likir Av.png|Name=Sonny Likir|Type=MN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=Corrections Officer}}{{Char|Av=McCoy Av.png|Name=Sergeant McCoy|Type=MN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Strip Searcher Av.png|Name=Strip Search Staff|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Prison Doctor Av.png|Name=Prison Doctor|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Prison Hairdresser Av.png|Name=Prison Hairdresser|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Female Ward Security Av.png|Name=Female Ward Security Staff|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Gwess Pet Av.png|Name=Gwess's 'Pet'|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Prison Visit Guard Av.png|Name=Prison Visit Guard|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Search Party Guard.png|Name=Search Party Guard|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Courtyard Guard Av.png|Name=Courtyard Guard|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Surveillance Technician Av.png|Name=Surveillance Technician|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Guard Savage Garden 01 Av.png|Name=Prison Backyard Guard N#1|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Guard Savage Garden 02 Av.png|Name=Prison Backyard Guard N#2|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Swamp Search Party Av.gif|Name=Swamp Searching Party|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}<br />
}}<br />
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==Notable Inmates==<br />
Most of the inmates have been rightfully sentenced to prison for various heinous crimes, which are reflected in their general demeanor. Almost all inmates are hardened criminals who will use violence to fulfill their goals. Moreover, a good part of them are also unstable, being psychotic or having other mental afflictions. Because of a lack of oversight, most inmates are left to their own devices, leading to a state in which it is easy for prisoners and bullies to prey on the weakest among them.<br />
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The most dangerous of the inmates are actually kept in a separate Ultra Security House Unit because they endangered others to a high degree.<br />
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Due to Enrico Pucci's [[DISC]]s and the [[Arrow]], a good number of inmates have become [[Stand]] Users.<br />
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{{CBox|Title=Notable Inmates of Green Dolphin Street Prison|bg=SO3|bg2=SO2|<br />
{{Char|Av=JolyneCharacter.png|Name=Jolyne Cujoh|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=FE40536}}{{Char|Av=ErmesCharacter.png|Name=Ermes Costello|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=FE40533}}{{Char|Av=EmporioAv.png|Name=Emporio Alnino|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=FF Character.png|Name=Foo Fighters|SName=F.F.|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=FE39423}}{{Char|Av=AnasuiAV.png|Name=Narciso Anasui|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA28050}}{{Char|Av=WeatherReportAV.png|Name=Weather Report|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA152403}}{{Char|Av=GwessAv.png|Name=Gwess|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=FE18081}}{{Char|Av=JongalliAAv.png|Name=Johngalli A.|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA56002}}{{Char|Av=SportsMaxxAv.png|Name=Sports Maxx|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA26156}}{{Char|Av=MiraschonAv.png|Name=Miraschon|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=FE26789}}{{Char|Av=LangRanglerAv.png|Name=Lang Rangler|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA13022}}{{Char|Av=KenzouAv.png|Name=Kenzou|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=ME25846}}{{Char|Av=D an G Av.png|Name=D an G|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=ME14067}}{{Char|Av=GuccioAv.png|Name=Guccio|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA20311}}{{Char|Av=McQueenAV.png|Name=Thunder McQueen|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Status=MA57258}}{{Char|Av=Black Prisoner Av.png|Name=Black Prisoner|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Blonde Bully Av.png|Name=Blonde Bully|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Bullied Prisoner Av.png|Name=Bullied Prisoner|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Name=Missing Prisoners|Av=Foo Fighters Victims Males Av.png|Status=|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=UN}}{{Char|Name=Shaved-Head Prisoner|Av=Shaved-Head Prisoner av.png|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=UN}}{{Char|Name=Black-Haired Prisoner|Av=Black-Haired Prisoner av.png|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=UN}}{{Char|Name=Atroe|Av=AtroeAv.png|Status=FE39423|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=MN}}{{Char|Name=Tanned Prisoner|SName=Tanned Prisoner|Av=Tanned Prisoner av.png|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=UN}}{{Char|Av=Foo Fighters Bully Av.png|Name=Foo Fighters' Would-be Bully|SName=F.F.'s Would-be Bully|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Prostitute Prisoner Av.png|Name=Prostitute Prisoner|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Max Security Prisoners Av.gif|Name=Maximum Security Ward Prisoners|SName=Max. Security Inmates|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Little Prisoner Av.png|Name=Little Prisoner|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Av=Jolyne Alt Av.png|Name=Alternate Jolyne|Type=UN|Color=SO|Color2=SO2}}{{Char|Name=Emporio's mother|Av=NoPicAv.png|Status=|Color=SO|Color2=SO2|Type=UN}}<br />
}}<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Green Dolphin3.PNG|Inside the prison<br />
File:GDSTfloorplan.png|Floor Plan of the prison<br />
File:Green Dolphin2.PNG|Close up of the Facility<br />
File:Green Dolphin1.PNG|Far View<br />
File:GDSPemblem.png|The Prison's emblem<br />
File:GDJailUltra.png|Ultra Security House Unit<br />
File:GDCourtyard.png|The Courtyard suffering the effects of Weather Report<br />
</gallery><br />
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==Video Games==<br />
Different areas of Green Dolphin Street Prison appear as battle stages in ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle]]'' and ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven]]''.<br />
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In ASB, the stage takes place outside in the courtyard whereas in EoH, the stage is inside the prison.<br />
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===[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle|All Star Battle]]===<br />
[[File:GDst.ASB.jpg|thumb|right|225px]]<br />
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*'''Stage Hazard''': [[Weather Report]]'s poisonous frogs rain. Players hit by the frogs will be poisoned and gradually lose health over a short amount of time. This occurs an unlimited amount of times.<br />
*'''Situation Finish''': Whitesnake steals a [[Stand Discs|Disc]] from the fallen opponent (if [[Enrico Pucci|Pucci]] himself is one of the fighters, this Situation Finish will not occur).<br />
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===[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven]]===<br />
[[File:GDST Prison EoH.png|thumb|right|225px]]<br />
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*'''Stage Gimmick 1''': [[Gwess]]'s [[Goo Goo Dolls]] can shrink opponents, making them take more damage, but must be paid using money found around the map first. Shrunken characters can enter the grates in the map, allowing escape from pursuers.<br />
*'''Stage Gimmick 2''': [[Emporio Alnino|Emporio]]'s [[Burning Down the House|ability]] lets players teleport around the map.<br />
*'''Stage Gimmick 3''': [[Sports Maxx]]'s [[Limp Bizkit]] sets an invisible zombie alligator out into the prison, attacking whoever gets in its way. Has its own health bar.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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*[[Emporio Alnino]] was born inside the prison, but is not an inmate himself.<br />
*[[Jolyne Cujoh]] refers to the prison as a "stone ocean", a play on words referring to its nickname ''The Aquarium'', giving rise to both Part 6's title and how she derives [[Stone Free|her Stand]]'s name.<br />
*Although Green Dolphin Street is technically a prison, its branding and inmate uniforms feature the name "G.D. st JAIL".<br />
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==References==<br />
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<div>{{Character Info<br />
|title = Donatello Versus<br />
|colors = StoneOcean<br />
|image = [[File:DonatelloVersace.png]]<br />
|ja_kanji = ドナテロ・ヴェルサス<br />
|birthname = <br />
|namesake = {{W|Donatella Versace}} (Italian Fashion designer)<br />{{W|Versus (Versace)}} (Donatella's product line)<br />
|stand = [[Under World]]<br />
|horse = <br />
|age = 25<ref name=SOC119>''SO Chapter 119: [[SO Chapter 119|Under World (1)]]''</ref><br />
|birthday = 1986<ref name=SOC119/><br />
|zodiac = <br />
|czodiac = <br />
|status = Deceased<br />
|death = March 20, 2012<ref name=SOC137>''SO Chapter 137: [[SO Chapter 137|Heavy Weather, Part 13]]''</ref><br />
|cod = Fatally injured via [[Stone Free]]<br />
|gender = Male<br />
|nation = <br />
|height = {{cvt|181<ref name=SOC120>''SO Chapter 120: [[SO Chapter 120|Under World (2)]]''</ref>|cm|ftin}}<br />
|weight = {{cvt|72<ref name=SOC120/>|kg|lb}}<br />
|blood = <br />
|hair = Blond with a black line <small>({{DigitalColor}})</small><br />
|eyes = Blue <small>({{DigitalColor}})</small><br />
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|sportsman = <br />
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|occupation = Has never been employed <ref name=SOC120/><br />
|family = [[Dario Brando]] (grandfather)<br />{{UN|Dio Brando's Mother}} (grandmother)<br />[[Dio Brando|DIO]] (father)<br />[[Dario Brando]] (grandfather)<br />[[Unnamed Characters#Dio Brando's Mother|Unnamed grandmother]]<br />[[Jonathan Joestar]] (biological father)<br />[[George Joestar II]] (biological half-brother)<br />[[Rikiel]] (half-brother)<br />[[Ungalo]] (half-brother)<br />[[Giorno Giovanna]] (half-brother)<br />[[Joseph Joestar]] (half-nephew)<br />[[Holy Kujo]] (half-grand-niece)<br />[[Josuke Higashikata]] (half-great-nephew)<br />[[Jotaro Kujo]] (half-great-great-nephew)<br />
|mangadebut = {{Ch3|SO Chapter 111}}<br />
|mangafinal = {{Ch3|SO Chapter 137}}<br />
|animedebut = <br />
|gamedebut = [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle|All Star Battle]]<br />
|seiyuu = [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=17644 Eiji Miyashita] {{S|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle|All Star Battle]] / [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven|Eyes of Heaven]]}}<br />
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:''The character featured in this article is sometimes referred to as [[Name Variants|"Donatello Versace"]].''<br />
:<br />
{{Quote|{{Nihongo2|I can't die here! I have a right to be happy!|オレはこんなところで終わらない!オレだって幸せになる権利はあるんだッ!|Ore wa kon'na tokoro de owaranai! Ore datte shiawase ni naru kenri wa arunda!}}|Versus to Enrico Pucci}}<br />
{{Nihongo|'''Donatello Versus'''|ドナテロ・ヴェルサス|Donatero Verusasu}} is a minor antagonist featured in the sixth part of ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', ''[[Stone Ocean]],'' specifically the "[[Under World (story arc)|Under World]]" story arc.<br />
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Donatello is one of [[Dio Brando|DIO]]'s illegitimate sons, and the half-brother of [[Ungalo]], [[Rikiel]], and [[Giorno Giovanna]]. When he fatefully meets [[Enrico Pucci]], he awakens his [[Stand]], [[Under World]], and battles [[Jolyne Cujoh]] and [[Ermes Costello]] in Orlando. Although he cooperates with Pucci, he has his own ambitions.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Donatello Versus has short light hair with a black stripe in the middle which extends to the back of his head in the shape of a 'Y'. He has long sideburns which point toward his mouth, blunt bangs that cover his entire forehead, and two ponytails.<br />
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Versus wears a choker necklace that has a spiral pattern in the center. He sports a deep V-neck long-sleeved shirt along with matching pants. The front and sides of his shirt and pants have an excessive amount of thick loops. He has shoulder straps going through three front loops on his shirt, as well as two more straps from his belt which travel downward through the front loops on his pants.<br />
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Donatello's physical measures, such as height, foot size and blood pressure, are noted to be eerily similar to those of Enrico Pucci.<br />
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==Personality==<br />
Beaten down by life, Donatello Versus developed a grudge against society and a desire to be happy at any cost. Having inherited [[Dio Brando|DIO]]'s ruthlessness and selfishness, Donatello lacks his father's manipulative or psychopathic tendencies, and as such even though he is more outwardly well-adjusted, Versus is also much more rash and impulsive.<br />
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Donatello isn't opposed to cooperation or even following orders, at first putting his trust in and trying to mantain a respectful relationship with Enrico Pucci. However, Donatello's grudge gives him a sort of pride: feeling like he's being used, he verbally snaps at Pucci when the priest begins doubting Donatello's abilities, and eventually betrays him, considering it his right to inherit Dio's plan in Pucci's place. <br />
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Donatello is as ruthless as he is desperate, equally ready to kill children and put his own life at immense risk to achieve victory. Combined with his single-minded drive and the tendency to loudly express his emotions, from smug giddiness to triumphant screams of joy, Donatello can get easily blindsided. When caught off guard Versus will quickly crumble under the pressure, as he fails to kill [[Jolyne Cujoh|Jolyne]] and [[Ermes Costello|Ermes]] after Pucci's repeated comments acknowledging their strength, and eventually gets cornered and forced into submission by them.<br />
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==Abilities==<br />
{{Main|Under World}}<br />
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Under World allows Donatello to revive past events from Florida's soils and imprison people in them, forcing his victim to experience whatever happened.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Background===<br />
[[File:versus shitty childhood.png|thumb|left|Donatello spent his childhood unloved by his family, and in detention too, for good measure]]<br />
Donatello Versus was raised by his mother and stepfather, a man who "did nothing but tell long stories of his womanizing ways," who his mother married at an unknown point in Versus' life.<br />
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After running away from home at age 13, a pair of baseball shoes fell from the sky onto his head. He put them on but was soon arrested and taken to court, where he learned the shoes belonged to real-life Seattle Mariners outfielder {{W|Ichiro Suzuki}}, originally to be given to disabled children as a gift. Upon hearing the boy say (truthfully) that the shoes fell from the sky, the judge flew into a rage, disgusted by the fact that a 13-year-old boy would stoop so low as to steal from children less fortunate than himself. Versus was quickly deemed guilty on circumstantial evidence of stealing the shoes and was sent to a juvenile detention facility for six months, Versus' mother and stepfather not objecting to his incarceration.<br />
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However, four months after Versus' arrest, the true criminal confessed. The criminal was a professional burglar, who, after stealing the shoes, was afraid that he would be caught because the shoes were so famous, and dropped the shoes down a ventilation shaft on top of a building to get rid of them.<br />
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When word reached the facility he was being held in that he had been wrongly condemned, Versus had already been physically and emotionally drained, and he was almost too weak to even move because of a string of strange events that had occurred over the course of his incarceration. For instance, Versus tripped while walking in the field of the facility and his hand was impaled by a knife that had been buried there sometime before. Versus would find out the next day that the knife belonged to a corrupt guard who had been hiding it, presumably to threaten other inmates. As a result of this, the guard bullied and beat Versus regularly. His hand wound was finally treated two weeks after the fact, but worms and pus still infested the wound. Possibly as a result of this, Versus fell into a fever and nearly died. Another occurrence was that Versus urinated on a decrepit wall that crumbled and revealed the skeleton of a long-dead woman.<br />
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===Stone Ocean===<br />
[[File:versus & under world.png|thumb|Donatello awakens Under World]]<br />
In [[Stone Ocean|2011]], Donatello crossed paths with [[Enrico Pucci]] after he was shot in the leg and jumped off the sixth story of a building during a botched burglary and was brought to an hospital. He thus met the priest and has half-brothers [[Ungalo]] and [[Rikiel]]. Pucci subsequently all revealed them their heritage and Stand powers. While Ungalo and Rikiel headed out to confront the heroes, Donatello kept on recovering at the hospital.Donatello recovers and discovers his ability [[Under World]] just in time to attack [[Jolyne Cujoh|Jolyne]] and [[Ermes Costello|Ermes]], who have reached the hospital following Jolyne's intuition.<br />
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[[File:versus loses.png|thumb|left|Donatello loses to Jolyne & Ermes|273x273px]]<br />
He instinctively summons a memory of a boy being shot and the stray bullet attracts the attention of the heroes. Donatello and Pucci subsequently take refuge in a cavern under their room. When Jolyne enters it, Under World traps her in the memory of a plane bound to crash. Jolyne partially exits the airplane and tries to call for help. Under World thus tries to attack the string linking Jolyne to Ermes but Jolyne manages to shoot a pen into its hand, driving it away. Nonetheless, Under World summons a memory of [[Sports Maxx]] and lures Ermes inside of the cavern, also trapping her in the plane. Pucci keeps commenting the situation, which frustrates Donatello more and more. When Jolyne opens a door to jump out and attack Donatello, he simply traps her in a jet fighter that will also crash. However, Jolyne rejoins the passenger plane. Wanting to advance further, Donatello sneakily summons a memory of Pucci and steals [[Weather Report]]'s memory [[DISC]]. Jolyne contacts a certain [[Emporio Alniño|Emporio]] and learns from him that there are two safe seats. To prevent Jolyne and Ermes from using these, Under World tosses sick children on the seats and the plane eventually crash. However, Ermes has covered the children and herself with the two survivors of the crash and their respective duplicate while Jolyne has unravelled herself to hide in Ermes. Stone Free ties up Donatello and hangs it by his feet, preventing him from using his power. Desperate, Donatello commands Under World to fly to Weather Report and give him back his memory. Weather's sealed ability is unleashed and rainbows invade the city.<br />
[[File:donatello death.png|thumb|Donatello is used as a decoy]]<br />
While Donatello escapes the hole and the hospital, everyone has to contend with a contagious snail invasion. Donatello thus seeks Emporio, expecting to find [[Jotaro Kujo|Jotaro]]'s memory DISC and discover what [[Enrico Pucci|Pucci]]'s plan is. He unearths a memory of Jolyne calling Emporio and detects him. He easily takes out the boy but Jolyne and Ermes then crash near Versus and Emporio.<br />
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Versus summons the Miami Dolphins to push Jolyne away but she hides inside a pipe, rolls towards Versus, and attacks. When Versus summons a memory of the salt to dehydrate Jolyne's body, her arm is dessicated and Versus obtains Jotaro's memory DISC. Nonetheless, Jolyne has touched Emporio who has touched Versus and thus Versus is turned into a snail. The heroes subsequently capture Versus and force him to drive their car. Unable to properly control the car, Donatello crashes in the middle of the fight between Pucci and Weather Report. This allows Pucci to escape and the priest uses an illusion to disguise Donatello as himself. Jolyne kills Donatello with a violent punch to the face, mistaking him for the priest.<br />
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==Chapters==<br />
{{Appearance<br />
|Chapters =<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 111}} {{Flash}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 112}} {{Cover}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 117}} {{Mo}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 118}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 119}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 120}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 121}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 122}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 123}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 124}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 125}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 126}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 130}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 131}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 132}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 134}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 136}}<br />
*{{Ch|SO Chapter 137}} {{Death}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
{{Quotes<br />
|{{Q|The blood that runs through my veins is DIO's. Pucci, so do you really think you're that important?|Donatello Versus, {{Ch|SO Chapter 122}}}}<br />
|{{Q|I am the one who's invincible in here! Anything is possible if I use Under World!|Donatello Versus, {{Ch|SO Chapter 122}}}}<br />
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==Video Games==<br />
Versus appears in ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle]]'' as the guide for the support items shop in Story Mode, using his Stand ability to dig up the player's support item of choice at the cost of gold.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:SO Chapter 112.jpg|[[SO Chapter 112]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 122.jpg|[[SO Chapter 122]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 124 Cover A.png|[[SO Chapter 124]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 124 Cover B.jpg|[[SO Chapter 124]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 131.jpg|[[SO Chapter 131]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 134 Cover A.png|[[SO Chapter 134]]<br />
File:SO Chapter 137.jpg|[[SO Chapter 137]]<br />
File:DonYoung.png| Donatello in his younger years<br />
File:SO Chapter 120 Tailpiece.png|Privilege card<br />
File:Versace1.jpg<br />
File:JumpComicsSO1-17.png|Jump Comics SO Volume 1 - SO Volume 17 (Spine Illustration)<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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*Versus' backstory is either a homage or a direct lift of the backstory of Stanley Yelnats from the novel, (and later feature film) ''{{W|Holes (novel)|Holes}}'', written by Louis Sachar. Unlike Stanley, however, Versus' life takes a turn for the worse after he is freed.<br />
*An interesting thing to take note of is that the real-life band Underworld released both a song and album called "Change the Weather" in 1989. In the manga, Versus literally changes the Weather when he gives Weather Report his memory disk back.<br />
==References==<br />
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