- SBRCh64 Johnny dark determination 2.jpg
Johnny determined to take the left eye from Diego, no matter the cost
It is a particular state of mind during which one's resolve and killing intent increase. The term itself is coined by Ringo Roadagain.
The Dark Determination is a particular state of mind that reoccurs periodically in the series. It could be described as a character gaining some form of grim resolve, during which they have an unusual amount of resolve, notably the resolve to use deadly force. Anyone with dark resolve in their eyes becomes noticeably more ruthless and cold-blooded, and is ready to commit great act of violence, if not outright murder, without hesitation. It manifests itself as small flames burning in the irises of the character.
The trigger for the dark determination depends on the individual. It could be that a loved one is in danger, as was the case with Jolyne Cujoh who heard her friend Ermes Costello being mugged by prison guards, or Josuke Higashikata seeing that Yasuho Hirose, his love interest, being kidnapped by an enemy. However, the dark determination will trigger with any sufficient will. For instance, Johnny Joestar's dark determination was centered around his goal of obtaining the Saint's Corpse.
Johnny determined to take the left eye from Diego, no matter the cost