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Iwasuke

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Iwasuke (岩助) is a minor character featured in JoJolion. He is a strange-looking Rock Dog currently in the care of Tsurugi Higashikata.

Appearance

Iwasuke is a miniature dog of unknown breed. He has pointed ears and a thin tail with a thick clump of fur at the end. Although his fur is primarily light-colored, he has a darker portion of spiky fur running from the top of his head to his back, resembling a horse mane.

Personality

Iwasuke is docile and easily forms an attachment to Tsurugi.[1] He primarily roamed around the area of the Wall Eyes near the springs and the site of the Higashikata House before living with the Higashikata Family in their home.

Abilities

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Rock Skin: As a Rock Animal, Iwasuke can shift his outer appearance from a normal dog into a rock-like state and vice versa at will. His hardened skin can withstand Ozon Baby's pressure.[2]

Intangibility: Iwasuke is capable of phasing through walls.[1]

History

Background

At the time of the earthquake in Morioh, Iwasuke eats the Rokakaka fruit left behind by Josefumi Kujo and smiles from the taste before walking away.[3]

Yasuho Hirose initially sees the dog walking around near the Wall Eyes and Lover's Cape, in the spot where she first met Josuke.[4] When she later leaves the Higashikata House's underground storeroom, she sees Iwasuke suspiciously walking around their property.[5]

"I Am a Rock"

Tsurugi tells Norisuke and Josuke that he also saw Iwasuke near the Wall Eyes. Iwasuke turned all hard like a rock and looked crumpled, causing Tsurugi to assume he was dead. Yotsuyu Yagiyama then healed the dog by feeding him a Rokakaka fruit and he suddenly got up and started walking again.[6]

Wanting to learn the secret behind what healed Iwasuke, a trap with lots of dog food is laid out for him by Norisuke and Tsurugi. However, Iwasuke ignores it and doesn't appear. Later when Norisuke, Tsurugi, and Josuke are in the underground storeroom, Iwasuke mysteriously phases through the wall and enters the room. He jumps onto the bed to eat a piece of the Rokakaka left behind which Yotsuyu was carrying. Josuke notices and yells at the two to grab him. Iwasuke doesn't run away and instead wags his tail while being pet by Tsurugi and Norisuke. The Rokakaka drops out of his mouth and he starts eating Josuke's sesame honey dumplings. While the trio investigate the fruit, Iwasuke lies down and prepares to sleep. Norisuke asks what they should do with him. Tsurugi feels bad for him since he probably lost his home in the earthquake and declares that he'll keep him, naming him Iwasuke. Josuke and Norisuke glare at Tsurugi because of the "suke" suffix.[1]

Every Day Is a Summer Vacation

Iwasuke joins the rest of the family for their family photo once Jobin Higashikata comes home. Outside, Iwasuke is bothered by Tsurugi covering his nostrils with two fingers. He tries to bite Tsurugi but fails since his owner moves his hand away in time.[7]

Ozon Baby's Pressure

Iwasuke and Tsurugi confront Jobin in the garage, wondering what he's doing there. The three are then suddenly attacked by Ozon Baby and Iwasuke yelps in pain.[8] He tries to run out of the garage while Jobin yells at Tsurugi to stop him. Unfortunately, he is dealt with more pressure and blood bursts out of him. He slowly manages to crawl away into his dog house.[9] Jobin comforts Tsurugi by saying Iwasuke most likely turned his body into stone inside the doghouse so he can withstand the pressure.[2]

After Poor Tom is killed, Norisuke sees Iwasuke emerge from his doghouse. He coughs but is otherwise fine after the attack.[10]

Chapters

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Chapters in order of appearance

Gallery

  • Iwasuke's first appearance

    Iwasuke's first appearance

  • Yasuho thinks Iwasuke is a weird dog

    Yasuho thinks Iwasuke is a weird dog

  • Iwasuke hardened like a rock, near death

    Iwasuke hardened like a rock, near death

  • Iwasuke's intangibility

    Iwasuke's intangibility

  • Iwasuke grabs Rokakaka.png

    Iwasuke grabs the Rokakaka off the bed

  • Iwasuke sleepy

    Iwasuke sleepy

  • Iwasuke in the family photo

    Iwasuke in the family photo

  • Tsurugi covering Iwasuke's nose

    Tsurugi covering Iwasuke's nose

  • Iwasuke tries biting Tsurugi

    Iwasuke tries biting Tsurugi

  • Iwasuke and Tsurugi

    Iwasuke and Tsurugi

  • Tsurugi hugging Iwasuke

    Tsurugi hugging Iwasuke

  • Iwasuke along with the family on a picnic

    Iwasuke along with the family on a picnic

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 JoJolion Chapter 33: Josuke! Go to the Higashikata Fruit Parlor
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 JoJolion Chapter 74: Ozon Baby's Pressure, Part 2
  3. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 53: Vitamin C and Killer Queen, Part 4
  4. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 22: Morioh 1901
  5. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 24: Paper Moon Deception, Part 2
  6. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 30: King Nothing
  7. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 34: It's a Summer Vacation Everyday, Part 1
  8. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 72: North of the Higashikata House. The Orchard
  9. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 73: Ozon Baby's Pressure, Part 1
  10. ↑ JoJolion Chapter 76: Ozon Baby's Pressure, Part 4

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