Stardust Crusaders

Holy Kujo

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The character featured in this article is commonly referred to as "Holly Kujo".
For a similarly named character, see Part 8 SpoilersHoly Joestar-Kira
“
He used to be such a good boy... and now I don't know what's happened to him!
”
—Holy Kujo, Chapter 114: Jotaro Kujo, Part 1

Holy Kujo (空条 ホリィ, Kūjō Horyi), née Joestar (ジョースター, Jōsutā), is a secondary ally featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders. She is the daughter of Joseph Joestar and Suzi Q, wife of Sadao Kujo, and mother of Jotaro Kujo.

Due to the connection between Jonathan Joestar's body and his descendants, Holy gains a Stand when DIO gains his. However, she becomes ill from the power of her own Stand, setting Jotaro and Joseph on course for Egypt to kill DIO.

Appearance

Holy Kujo is a forty-five-year-old woman of British and Italian descent with light, shoulder-length hair. As is the case with any other Joestar, she possesses a star-shaped birthmark on the left side of the nape of her neck.

Holy wears multiple outfits in Stardust Crusaders. In her first appearance, she wears a long dress, a pearl necklace, and earrings. When she meets with Joseph, she wears a coat over a collared shirt and a skirt in addition to the necklace and earrings. At home, she wears a long-sleeve shirt, a long skirt, an apron, slippers, and circular earrings. When she faints the next morning, she wears a cardigan, a shirt, a long skirt, and circular earrings. While being taken care of by the Speedwagon Foundation, she wears a nightgown, being bedridden. These outfits differ across the manga, anime, and OVA.

In the first episode of the Stardust Crusaders anime, her circular earrings were designed to be inherited from Lisa Lisa.[7] Her previous outfit in the same episode also has her wearing a beaded necklace, similar to what Suzi Q wears in the anime when she is older.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaOVAAnimeSFC GameCapcom Fighters
Skin(Fair, magenta lipstick.)
Hair(Dirty Blond)
Eyes(Cyan)
First Outfit
(Tan coat and pants, pink shirt, teal earrings.)
Second Outfit(Pink shirt, white apron, cyan earrings.)
Skin(Fair, red lipstick.)
Hair(Brown)
Eyes(Blue)
First Outfit
(Purple coat with white buttons, dark pantihose, white high heels, green earrings.)
Second Outfit
(Baby blue alron over a light yellow shirt, magenta skirt, purple slippers, green earrings.)
Skin(Fair, pink lipstick.)
Hair(Dirty Blond)
Eyes(Teal)
Second Outfit
(White apron with an orange trim over a white and pink stripped shirt, brown skirt, lime earrings.)
Skin(Slightly Tan)
Hair(Light Brown)
Eyes(Black)
Outfit(Sweater with pruple stripes.)
Skin(Pale)
Hair(Light Brown)
Eyes(Blue)
Outfit
(Bright orange coat, gold and red earrings, red necklace.)

Personality

“
Jotaro's mother... Holy can make people feel at ease, you feel like everything's fine when you're around her.
”
—Noriaki Kakyoin about Holy Kujo, Chapter 122: Head to Egypt
Holy's loving relationship with her son

Holy is the cheerful, doting mother of her son Jotaro Kujo, hardly ever seen without a smile. Despite her son's common insults and general annoyance at her, she's able to see through him and perceive the true kindness within him, of which she is deeply proud.[8] She loves her family with all her heart and will even lie about her own well-being to keep them from worrying about her.[9] In general, she is a caring person, showing concern for a wounded Kakyoin, taking time to care for his wounds.[10] Kakyoin feels inspired by her, describing her as ‘someone who just puts you at ease by being near her’.[9]

Despite her age, she is sometimes childish, tickling her father in public[3] and playfully demanding that he call her by her nickname.[2]

Having lived in Japan for twenty years, she has adapted to living there, speaking Japanese very well, as noted by a Japanese policeman.[11]

Abilities

Stand

Main article: Holy's Stand

While DIO was alive, she developed a Stand, but was incapable of using it, both due to her gentle nature and not having the need to battle or fight. Her Stand gave her high, fever-like symptoms while deteriorating her health until she dies in approximately 50 days. Her "ability" was the reason why her father, Joseph, and her son, Jotaro, went to kill DIO and caused the events of Stardust Crusaders to unfold.

Holy's Stand Link to this section
HolyStandMangaAv.png
Debut
Chapter 121 / SC Episode 3
Type
Close-Range, Natural Non-Humanoid
Ability
Unknown


Familial Bond Link to this section
Debut: Chapter 117: The Man with the Star Birthmark / Stardust Crusaders Episode 1: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
BirthmarkThumb.png

As a part of Joestar Family, Holy bears the Star Birthmark and a connection to the supernatural. According to Avdol, the bond shared between DIO and the Joestar family has awakened their spiritual power. In Holy's case, she developed a deadly Stand, and is capable of sensing her family's presence.[12][13]


History

Background

Holy as a child

Holy is the daughter of Joseph Joestar and Suzi Q, born in 1942.[4]

In the anime, she is briefly shown in 1950 as an eight-year-old girl alongside her parents as they overlook Erina on her deathbed.[14]

Battle Tendency

She is first mentioned when a Japanese man bumps into Joseph with his suitcase while Joseph is at the airport. He notices the man is Japanese and knees him in the stomach. He then claims that he hates the Japanese because his beloved daughter fell in love with a Japanese man and left home to the other end of the world, rarely coming home to visit for the next twenty years.[6]

Stardust Crusaders (1988-1989)

Holy is introduced as the loving mother of Jotaro Kujo. When he locks himself in jail, claiming to be possessed by an evil spirit, Holy calls her father, Joseph Joestar, to see him.[11] Joseph tells Jotaro and Holy that DIO had acquired the body of Jonathan Joestar, and with it had somehow developed a Stand ability, but yet he fails to convince him even with proof. However, Holy does not care much about it and continues to live as if everything was normal.[15]

Holy is healed after DIO's death

Because of this, all of Jonathan's descendants had also developed a Stand, the "evil spirit" Jotaro mentioned. Holy eventually develops one too, but doesn't have the strength to support it and falls ill after hiding her condition for a time to not worry her family. Holy's ailing condition becomes the catalyst for Jotaro and company's quest to Egypt, as the defeat of DIO would stop Holy's Stand of showing itself.[16] As the Joestar Group travels from Tokyo to Cairo, Holy's sickness worsens. At one point, she receives the visit of her mother, Suzi Q.[17]

At the end of the adventure, she is back on her feet and once more the loving person she was.[18]

Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 7
TV Icon.png Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance
Part 2Part 3OVA
Book Icon.png Novel Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance

Video Games

JoJo RPG (SFC)

Holy appears as a character the player can talk with during the first scenario, at Jotaro's house. Besides that, she appears only in cutscenes.

Capcom Fighters

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JoJo's Venture & Heritage for the Future (Arcade/DC)

Holy Kujo appears as part of the Joestar Group's individual Story Mode campaigns, in cut-scenes adapting the plot of Stardust Crusaders as she falls ill.

There is a mistranslated line in Jotaro's Story Mode where she refers to Joseph as Jotaro's uncle. This was corrected in the HD version as "I'd better tell his grandfather about this."

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (PS1)

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In the PS1 port of the arcade games, Holy appears in Super Story Mode, as the motivation for the Joestar Group to track down and destroy DIO when she falls ill. She is saved by the end and celebrates her family's return.

Gallery

MangaAnimeOVAGamesCardsOther
StoryChapter Covers
  • Holy's first appearance, happily with her young son, Jotaro

    Holy's first appearance, happily with her young son, Jotaro

  • Holy apologizing to officers about Jotaro's behavior

    Holy apologizing to officers about Jotaro's behavior

  • Holy at the airport to see her father, Joseph

    Holy at the airport to see her father, Joseph

  • Hugging Joseph at the airport

    Hugging Joseph at the airport

  • Joseph reveals the connection between the Joestars and DIO

    Joseph reveals the connection between the Joestars and DIO

  • Holy's birthmark

    Holy's birthmark

  • Holy hugging a photo of Jotaro

    Holy hugging a photo of Jotaro

  • Holy's loving relationship with her son

    Holy's loving relationship with her son

  • Jotaro wonders why Holy isn't there trying to kiss him

    Jotaro wonders why Holy isn't there trying to kiss him

  • Holy collapsed on the floor after falling ill

    Holy collapsed on the floor after falling ill

  • Holy's Stand can't harm others aside from herself

    Holy's Stand can't harm others aside from herself

  • Joseph carrying Holy

    Joseph carrying Holy

  • Joseph taking care of Holy

    Joseph taking care of Holy

  • Holy teasing Joseph

    Holy teasing Joseph

  • The state of Holy during the later events of Stardust Crusaders

    The state of Holy during the later events of Stardust Crusaders

  • Suzi Q hugging Holy

    Suzi Q hugging Holy

  • Holy fully healed after DIO's defeat

    Holy fully healed after DIO's defeat

StoryOpenings/EndingsDesign Sheets
  • Holy's appearance at the end of Part 2 as a child

    Holy's appearance at the end of Part 2 as a child

  • Holy's first appearance in SC Episode 1

    Holy's first appearance in SC Episode 1

  • Photo of Holy and Jotaro

    Photo of Holy and Jotaro

  • A portrait of Holy and Jotaro wearing his school uniform

    A portrait of Holy and Jotaro wearing his school uniform

  • Holy's birthmark

    Holy's birthmark

  • Telling Joseph he should call her "Seiko"

    Telling Joseph he should call her "Seiko"

  • Holy collapsed on the floor after falling ill

    Holy collapsed on the floor after falling ill

  • Avdol comes to the aid of a collapsed Holy

    Avdol comes to the aid of a collapsed Holy

  • Holy putting on her coat

    Holy putting on her coat

  • Holy, now healed after the defeat of DIO

    Holy, now healed after the defeat of DIO

  • Holy with the members of the Joestar Family (Parts 1-3), STAND PROUD

    Holy with the members of the Joestar Family (Parts 1-3), STAND PROUD

  • Anime reference sheet: head

    Anime reference sheet: head

  • Anime reference sheet: body (shaded)

    Anime reference sheet: body (shaded)

  • Anime reference sheet: body

    Anime reference sheet: body

  • Genga of Family Photo in Episode 26

    Genga of Family Photo in Episode 26

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  • Holy in a comatose state (Ep. 8)

    Holy in a comatose state (Ep. 8)

  • Visual of Holy's Stand possessing her

    Visual of Holy's Stand possessing her

  • Suzi Q wanting to enjoy Holy's company even though she's unconscious (Ep. 11)

    Suzi Q wanting to enjoy Holy's company even though she's unconscious (Ep. 11)

  • Unconsciously calls Jotaro's name

    Unconsciously calls Jotaro's name

  • Awakens from her coma, saying she feels completely fine (Ep. 13)

    Awakens from her coma, saying she feels completely fine (Ep. 13)

  • Feeling better, she can sense that Joseph & Jotaro are coming home

    Feeling better, she can sense that Joseph & Jotaro are coming home

  • Reunites with her father (Ep. 1)

    Reunites with her father (Ep. 1)

  • In the prison cell, trying to calm Jotaro from shooting himself

    In the prison cell, trying to calm Jotaro from shooting himself

  • Screams as Jotaro shoots himself

    Screams as Jotaro shoots himself

  • Claims she saw a hand next to Jotaro's head

    Claims she saw a hand next to Jotaro's head

  • Showing her Star Birthmark

    Showing her Star Birthmark

  • Slumped over in pain, outside (Ep. 2)

    Slumped over in pain, outside (Ep. 2)

  • Insists to Joseph that's she's fine

    Insists to Joseph that's she's fine

  • Passed out on the kitchen floor

    Passed out on the kitchen floor

  • Unconscious, being held by a worried Joseph

    Unconscious, being held by a worried Joseph

  • Holy's Stand visible on her neck

    Holy's Stand visible on her neck

  • Colored Model Sheet for the 2000s OVA's

    Colored Model Sheet for the 2000s OVA's

  • Uncolored Model Sheet (2000)

    Uncolored Model Sheet (2000)

  • Facial expressions/angles Model Sheet (2000)

    Facial expressions/angles Model Sheet (2000)

Capcom Fighters
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  • HFTF Holy.png
  • HFTF Holy 2.PNG
  • HFTF Holy 3.png
  • HFTF Holy 4.png
  • PSXHolyAtThePrison.png
  • PSXHolyStand.png
  • PSXHolyRecovered.png
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Trivia

  • At the beginning of Chapter 120, Holy is seen singing to herself: "Come on, baby, do the locomotion", likely from Gerry Goffin and Carole King's song "The Loco-Motion", made famous in the 1980s when it was covered by Kylie Minogue.
    • Similarly, in the 2014 anime adaptation, she hums Seiko Matsuda's 1980s pop song "Aoi Sangoshou" ("Blue Coral Reef" in English), fitting well into the timeline as a Japanese song popular around the time Stardust Crusaders takes place in and also making a reference to Holy's Japanese name being Seiko.

References

  1. ↑ Interview:JOJO JOURNEY (September 2013)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chapter 121: The Power Called a "Stand", p.2
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 115: Jotaro Kujo, Part 2
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 JoJo 6251
  5. ↑ Stardust Crusaders Model Sheet No.SC-MC000-03
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chapter 113: The Man Who Crossed the Atlantic
  7. ↑ TV Anime Key Animation Collection AAA
  8. ↑ Chapter 120: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 3
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chapter 122: Head to Egypt
  10. ↑ Stardust Crusaders Episode 3: DIO's Curse
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Chapter 114: Jotaro Kujo, Part 1
  12. ↑ Chapter 251: DIO's World, Part 5 P.11.
  13. ↑ Chapter 265: The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends P.18.
  14. ↑ JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 26: The Man Who Became a God
  15. ↑ Chapter 117: The Man with the Star Birthmark
  16. ↑ Chapter 121: The Power Called a "Stand"
  17. ↑ Chapter 246: Suzi Q Joestar Visits Her Daughter
  18. ↑ Chapter 265: The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends

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