Danny

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“

Is he not a splendid dog, who knows the value of a life? (命というものを知っているのだあっぱれな犬ではないか！)

Inochi to iu mono o chitte iru noda apparena inude wanai ka!

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—George Joestar about Danny, Chapter 4: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 3

Danny (ダニー, Danī) is a tertiary ally featured in the first part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Phantom Blood.

He is Jonathan Joestar's dog and childhood best friend. Danny's death at the hands of Dio Brando serves as one of the primary catalysts in the lifelong rivalry between Jonathan and Dio.

Appearance

Danny resembles a large and lean Great Dane. He is white with several black spots.

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.

Colored MangaFilmAnimePB (PS2)

Fur(White with black)

Eyes(Blue)

Fur(White with brown)

Eyes(Brown)

Fur(White with black)

Eyes(Navy Blue)

Fur(Gray with black)

Eyes(Black)

Personality

Danny is a friendly, active, and intelligent dog. He and Jonathan share an inseparable bond, frequently playing and training together.

However, this was not always the case. When the Joestar family first adopted him, Danny was timid and fearful, even biting young Jonathan when he tried to pet him. This apprehension towards strangers lessened over time, given the way he enthusiastically ran to greet Dio Brando upon his arrival at the mansion.

While Danny is closest to Jonathan, others have remarked on his positive qualities. George Joestar I says that Danny is a special dog because he understands the value of a human life, Erina Pendleton is impressed that he is clever enough to separate the skins and seeds when eating grapes, and even Dio, who despises dogs, comments on how well-trained he is.

Abilities

On one occasion, Danny heroically swims out to Jonathan while he is drowning, dragging him back to the land by his collar.

He is shown to be able to separate the skin and seeds from grapes.

George mentions that Danny is well behaved, and is smart enough to open doors and put out small fires with his body.

History

Phantom Blood

George Joestar I bought Danny when he was a puppy when Jonathan was five years old. Danny was very afraid of unfamiliar places and strange people causing him to bite Jonathan when the young boy first approached him. For a while, Jonathan also antagonized Danny by throwing stones at him. One day, while swimming in a river, Jonathan started drowning and was saved by Danny, which made them the best of friends.

When Dio arrives, he knees Danny in the jaw while lying that he did it because he has been startled by the animal running at him. Weeks later, Dio retaliates for Jonathan beating him in a fight by placing the hound in the incinerator to be burned to death. When Jonathan learns of Danny's agonizing death upon his return, the dog is buried in the backyard of the Joestar Mansion. Jonathan knows that Dio has a role in this. That night, Jonathan cries while lying awake in bed over losing his only remaining friend.

Chapters / Episodes

Manga Appearances

Chapters in order of appearance

Part 1Spinoff

• Chapter 1: Prologue
• Chapter 2: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 1
• Chapter 3: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 2
• Chapter 4: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 3
• Chapter 5: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 4 (Death)
• Chapter 6: A Letter from the Past, Part 1 (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only
• Chapter 15: Youth with Dio, Part 4 (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only
• Chapter 28: Tarkus and the Dark Knight Bruford, Part 3 (Flashback)
• Chapter 44: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 6 (Flashback)

• Crazy Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak: Chapter 12 (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only

Anime Appearances

Episodes in order of appearance

• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader (Death)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 3: Youth with Dio (Flashback)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 5: The Dark Knights (Flashback)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 9: The Final Ripple! (Flashback)

Novel Appearances

Chapters in order of appearance

• OVER HEAVEN Chapter 15 (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only
• Crazy Heartbreakers Chapter 7: DIO (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only
• JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 5: Box (Mentioned)
  Mentioned only

Live Action Appearances

Episodes in order of appearance

• Phantom Blood (Musical)

Video Games

Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)

Danny appears in two cutscenes, reprising his role from the original story. His death and burial is skipped.

Gallery

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StoryVolume Covers

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  A young Jonathan throws rocks at Danny
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  Danny rescuing Jonathan
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  Dio kicking Danny
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  With Jonathan and Erina
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  Danny rolling over
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  Danny in flames

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  Volume 1 Cover
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  Volume 1 Illustration
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  JoJonium Volume 1 Cover
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  JoJonium Volume 1 Dust Jacket

StoryDesign SheetsPromotional Art

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  Danny running to Jonathan and Dio
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  Dio greets Danny
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  Danny's initial appearance in the anime
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  Danny comforting Jonathan
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  Danny's Grave
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  Danny in a flashback in Jonathan's childhood
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  Danny featured in the ending of Phantom Blood.

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  Reference sheet

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  Phantom Blood Jigsaw Puzzle
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  JOJO WORLD Hand-drawn Illustration
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  JOJO WORLD2 Hakata Venue

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  Danny's body perspective model sheet from the Phantom Blood movie
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  Danny's head perspective model sheet from the Phantom Blood movie
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  The Incinerator Danny was burnt alive in from the Phantom Blood movie
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  Danny with a Young Jonathan Joestar in the Phantom Blood movie

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  Danny prop in Phantom Blood (Musical)
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  Second burning Danny prop

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  Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012 Clear File
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  Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012 Postcards
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  Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012 Postcards
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  Tower Records Blu-ray/DVD Volume 1 Stickers
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  Village Vanguard Blu-ray/DVD Volume 1 Stickers
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  Ultra Jump January 2018 Stickers
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  Ripples of Adventure B2 Poster
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  Ripples of Adventure Art Coaster
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  Ripples of Adventure Tote Bag
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  Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition Pass Cases
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  Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition Umbrella
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  Ultra Jump Ticket Holder

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  WSJ 1987 #1-2 Illustration
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  Phantom Blood (Musical)
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  Kicked by Dio in the Phantom Blood PS2 game
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  Stardust Shooters; Jonathan & Danny
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  Adventure Battle Card; Danny