Caesar's headband (シーザーのバンダナ, Shīzā no Bandana) is a tentatively-named key item featured in the second part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Battle Tendency. Originally belonging to the Ripple-wielding warrior Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli, it was temporarily inherited by Joseph Joestar through a crimson Ripple bubble following Caesar's demise at the hands of the Pillar Man Wamuu.[2]
While initially a fashion accessory, it later plays a crucial role in Joseph's defeat of Wamuu[3] and has since then became a reoccurring part of both Caesar and Joseph's attire in various JoJo-related media.
Appearance
The headband has a simple tessellated triangle motif, splitting it into two colors. When worn by Caesar in the manga, it stops at the wings on either side of his headband, while on Joseph it appears much longer and droops behind his back, not unlike a Japanese Hachimaki. In the TV Anime adaptation, the headband's appearance is consistently longer and its tails can be seen even when Caesar is wearing it.
Color Schemes
History
Battle Tendency
The headband is first seen worn by Caesar during his initial confrontation with Joseph Joestar at a fountain in Rome, Italy. Caesar continues to wear it throughout the events of Battle Tendency, but its significance is only revealed during his fight with Wamuu in San Moritz.
After being struck by the Divine Sandstorm,[2] Caesar grabs Wamuu's poison antidote ring off of him and puts his headband through it. Then, using the last of his Ripple, he creates a crimson bubble that holds the bandana and ring. Joseph receives the bubble and wears the headband onwards[5] to honor his fallen comrade.
In Joseph's defeat of Wamuu,[1] after throwing a molotov cocktail at him, Joseph follows up by lighting and throwing Caesar's headband. These items are sucked up by Wamuu, causing the pressurised air inside of him to light, imploding the Pillar Man's body. Because of this, the headband is ultimately destroyed. And so, Caesar is avenged, his sacrifice[2] allowing Joseph to finally triumph over Wamuu.
Jonathan's Headband
In 2012, as part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's 25th Anniversary, several works of art drawn by Hirohiko Araki were sporadically released to the public through various mediums. These artworks are notable in that they debut Jonathan Joestar wearing a headband identical to the one worn by Caesar. First revealed on the side of a QFRONT Building in Shibuya, Tokyo on December 28, 2011, every subsequent artwork released during this period of time featured Jonathan sporting the headband. Examples include JoJo's Bizarre Words, JOJOVELLER and the Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012.
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 63: Joseph Joestar of Rome
- Chapter 64: The Red Stone of Aja
- Chapter 65: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 1
- Chapter 66: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 2
- Chapter 67: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 3
- Chapter 68: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 4
- Chapter 69: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 5
- Chapter 70: An Engagement with Death: The Wedding Ring
- Chapter 71: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 1
- Chapter 72: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 2
- Chapter 73: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 3
- Chapter 74: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 4
- Chapter 75: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 5
- Chapter 76: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 6
- Chapter 79: Flame Mode Esidisi, Part 2
- Chapter 80: Flame Mode Esidisi, Part 3
- Chapter 81: The Remains Lurk, Part 1
- Chapter 82: The Remains Lurk, Part 2
- Chapter 83: Stroheim's Unit Strikes Back, Part 1
- Chapter 84: Stroheim's Unit Strikes Back, Part 2
- Chapter 85: Stroheim's Unit Strikes Back, Part 3
- Chapter 86: Light Mode Kars, Part 1
- Chapter 87: Light Mode Kars, Part 2
- Chapter 88: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 1
- Chapter 89: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 2
- Chapter 90: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 3
- Chapter 91: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 4
- Chapter 92: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 5
- Chapter 93: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 6
- Chapter 94: Climb Out of the Fortified Hotel
- Chapter 97: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 3
- Chapter 98: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 4
- Chapter 99: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 5
- Chapter 100: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 6
- Chapter 101: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 7
- Chapter 102: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 8
- Chapter 103: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 9
Anime Appearances- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 14: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 15: A Hero's Proof
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 16: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 17: Laying a Deeper Trap!
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 18: Stroheim's Unit Strikes Back
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 19: Race Toward the Cliff of Death
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 20: Caesar: A Lonely Youth
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 21: The Hundred vs. Two Strategy
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 22: A True Warrior
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 23: The Warrior Returns to the Wind
Video Games
Puzzle & Dragons (Android/iOS)
Caesar's headband was obtainable for a limited time as an assist in the mobile game Puzzle & Dragons.
シーザーのバンダナ
Gallery
Chapter 63 Cover
Chapter 64 Cover
Chapter 66 Cover
Chapter 68 Cover
Chapter 70 Cover
Chapter 74 Cover A
Chapter 74 Cover B
Chapter 75 Cover A
Chapter 79 Cover
Chapter 80 Cover A
Chapter 81 Cover B
Chapter 81 Illustration
Chapter 82 Cover A
Chapter 82 Cover B
Chapter 83 Cover
Chapter 84 Cover A
Chapter 87 Cover A
Chapter 88 Cover
Chapter 89 Cover
Chapter 90 Cover A
Chapter 90 WSJ Cover
Chapter 90 Cover B
Chapter 90 Illustration
Chapter 91 Cover A
Chapter 92 Cover A
Chapter 92 Cover B
Chapter 93 Cover
Chapter 94 Cover B
Chapter 98 Cover A
Chapter 98 Cover B
Chapter 99 Cover A
Chapter 99 Cover B
Chapter 100 Cover
Chapter 102 Cover B
Chapter 103 Cover B
Joseph tightens the headband, Sono Chi no Sadame
Triangle motif can be seen around Caesar's head, BLOODY STREAM
Around Caesar's head
Caesar ready to fight
Joseph tightens the headband
With Caesar on the BLOODY STREAM disc back cover
Worn by Joseph as he poses, STAND PROUD
Joseph tightens the headband
Around Caesar's head, Roundabout
Battle Tendency Anime
Battle Tendency BD Vol. 7
Chara-pos Collection
Jigsaw puzzle 1000 pieces
Battle Tendency BD Vol. 8
Mar-Apr 2014 Calendar
Nov-Dec 2014 Calendar
Crusade Pre-built deck
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Re-Edited Omnibus Collection
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation X Lawson Collaboration
Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)
Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)
Animage October 2017, Pin-up
On Caesar, All-Star Battle
On Joseph, All-Star Battle
On Caesar, Eyes of Heaven
On Joseph, Eyes of Heaven
On Caesar, All-Star Battle R
On Joseph, All-Star Battle R
On Joseph, Puzzle & Dragons
On Joseph, Tower of Saviors
On Caesar, OVA plans
On Joseph, OVA plans
On Caesar, Nendoroid
On Joseph, Nendoroid
Ichiban Kuji Anniversaries2
Ichiban Kuji Final Battle Ver.
By Kazushi Hagiwara (Bastard!!) for Volume 100.5
Jonathan Joestar
25th Anniversary QFRONT Building Advertisement
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's 25th Anniversary QFRONT Building Advertisement
JoJo's Bizarre Words Part 1~3 (Cover)
JoJo's Bizarre Words (Inside Illustration)
JoJo's Bizarre Words (Sketch)
HIROHIKO ARAKI WORKS (Inside Illustration)
JOJOVELLER (Limited Edition Box Illustration)
JOJOVELLER Artbook (Inside Illustration)
Ultra Jump 2022 Issue #9
JoJonium Volume 3 Cover
Trivia
- The tessellated motif of the headband has been used by Araki for other characters after Battle Tendency, such as Jotaro Kujo and his belts in Stardust Crusaders.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 59: The Pillar Man, Santana, Part 6
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 92: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 5
- ↑ Chapter 103: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 9
- ↑ JoJonium Volume 6 (Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli) - Special Interview
- ↑ Chapter 97: The Wind, the Chariot, and Wamuu, Part 3