Caesar's Headband

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—Caesar Zeppeli's last words, Chapter 92: Caesar: A Lonely Youth, Part 5

Caesar's headband (シーザーのバンダナ, Shīzā no Bandana) is a bandana originally belonging to Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli in Battle Tendency, later passed to Joseph Joestar in a crimson Ripple bubble^[1] following Caesar's demise at the hands of the Pillar Man Wamuu^[2].

While it is initially a mere accessory, it is later crucial in Joseph's defeat of Wamuu^[3] and becomes a recurring item, the image of Joseph Joestar tying Caesar's headband around his head^[4]^[5] being iconic to the character.

Appearance

“

Caesar's trademark is, of course, his bandanna with the triangle marks on it. Even now, I still strongly associate this design with Caesar--not necessarily because Caesar wore it, but because I like the way the colors contrast on the bandanna.

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—Araki, JoJonium Volume 6^[6]

The headband has a simple tessellated triangle motif, splitting it into two colors.

When worn by Caesar, it stops at the wings on either side of his headband. However, this is changed for the anime adaptation, as well as depictions of Caesar based off of the anime. Some examples of these differences are:

Manga
OVA plans
'All-Star Battle'
Eyes of Heaven
Jumputi Caesar.png

Jumputi Heroes
Chara Heroes

JoJonium Volume 6 cover

While some exceptions remain, Caesar's new, longer headband appears more consistently. Furthermore, these changes are likely supported by Araki since the 6th volume of JoJonium depicts Caesar's headband going all the way around his head, feathers absent entirely.

Color Schemes

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

Headband(Black and maroon)

Headband(Purple and light orange)

Headband(Pink and yellow)

Headband(Dark purple-gray and pale orange)

History

Caesar's crimson bubble

After being struck by the Divine Sandstorm^[7], 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^[1] and wears the bandana onwards^[4] to honor his fallen comrade.

Bandana on fire

In Joseph's defeat of Wamuu^[8], 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^[7] allowing Joseph to finally triumph over Wamuu.

Chapters / Episodes

Manga Appearances

Chapters in order of appearance

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

Episodes in order of appearance

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

Gallery

Initial appearance
Held up by a dying Caesar
Caesar's crimson bubble
Clasped by Joseph
Joseph wears the bandana
Lit on fire by Joseph
Torn to shreds by Wamuu
Wamuu sucks up the torn remains

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

WSJ 1988 Issue #53

Volume 10 Cover
Volume 10 Illustration
Volume 10 Book Cover
Volume 11 Cover
Volume 12 Cover
Volume 12 (Inside Illustration)
JoJonium Volume 3 Cover
JoJonium Volume 6 Cover
JoJonium Volume 6 Dust Jacket

Initial appearance
Caesar puts the ring through his bandana
Caesar's crimson bubble
Gifted to Joseph after Caesar's death
Joseph holds the bandana
Caesar's final resting place
Joseph wears the bandana
Joseph lights the headband on fire to defeat Wamuu

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

Trivia

More recent artworks of Jonathan Joestar by Araki have him wearing what appears to be Caesar's headband. It's earliest documented appearance is on December 28, 2011 for the Shibuya, Tokyo "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's 25th Anniversary QFRONT Building Advertisement".