Caesar's Headband

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“
JoJo! This is my ultimate Ripple! Receive it!! (ジョジョ！俺の最後の波紋だぜ！受け取ってくれ！！)
”
—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 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.[1]

While initially a fashion accessory, it later plays a crucial role in Joseph's defeat of Wamuu[2] and has since then became a reoccurring part of both Caesar and Joseph's attire in various JoJo-related media.

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.
”
The TV Anime's longer appearance in the TV Anime

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

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaAnimeAll-Star BattleEyes of Heaven
Headband(Black and maroon)
Headband(Purple and light orange)
Headband(Pink and yellow)
Headband(Dark purple-gray and pale orange)


History

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

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.

Caesar's crimson bubble

After being struck by the Divine Sandstorm[4], 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.

Bandana on fire

In Joseph's defeat of Wamuu[6], 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[4] allowing Joseph to finally triumph over Wamuu.

Jonathan's Headband

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.

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  • Initial appearance

    Initial appearance

  • Held up by a dying Caesar

    Held up by a dying Caesar

  • Caesar's crimson bubble

    Caesar's crimson bubble

  • Clasped by Joseph

    Clasped by Joseph

  • Joseph wears the bandana

    Joseph wears the bandana

  • Lit on fire by Joseph

    Lit on fire by Joseph

  • Caesar Bandana Fire.png
  • Torn to shreds by Wamuu

    Torn to shreds by Wamuu

  • Wamuu sucks up the torn remains

    Wamuu sucks up the torn remains

  • JoJonium Volume 6 cover

    JoJonium Volume 6 cover

StoryOpenings/EndingsArtwork
  • Initial appearance

    Initial appearance

  • Caesar puts the ring through his bandana

    Caesar puts the ring through his bandana

  • Caesar's crimson bubble

    Caesar's crimson bubble

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  • Gifted to Joseph after Caesar's death

    Gifted to Joseph after Caesar's death

  • Ring Headband Close-up.png
  • Joseph holds the bandana

    Joseph holds the bandana

  • Caesar's final resting place

    Caesar's final resting place

  • Joseph wears the bandana

    Joseph wears the bandana

  • Joseph lights the headband on fire to defeat Wamuu

    Joseph lights the headband on fire to defeat Wamuu

  • Joseph tightens the headband, Sono Chi no Sadame

    Joseph tightens the headband, Sono Chi no Sadame

  • Triangle motif can be seen around Caesar's head, BLOODY STREAM

    Triangle motif can be seen around Caesar's head, BLOODY STREAM

  • Around Caesar's head

    Around Caesar's head

  • Caesar ready to fight

    Caesar ready to fight

  • Joseph tightens the headband

    Joseph tightens the headband

  • With Caesar on the BLOODY STREAM disc back cover

    With Caesar on the BLOODY STREAM disc back cover

  • Worn by Joseph as he poses, STAND PROUD

    Worn by Joseph as he poses, STAND PROUD

  • Joseph tightens the headband

    Joseph tightens the headband

  • Around Caesar's head, Roundabout

    Around Caesar's head, Roundabout

  • Battle Tendency BD Vol. 7

    Battle Tendency BD Vol. 7

  • Chara-pos Collection

    Chara-pos Collection

  • Jigsaw puzzle 1000 pieces

    Jigsaw puzzle 1000 pieces

  • Battle Tendency BD Vol. 8

    Battle Tendency BD Vol. 8

  • Mar-Apr 2014 Calendar

    Mar-Apr 2014 Calendar

  • Nov-Dec 2014 Calendar

    Nov-Dec 2014 Calendar

  • Crusade Pre-built deck

    Crusade Pre-built deck

  • JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation X Lawson Collaboration

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation X Lawson Collaboration

  • Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)

    Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)

  • Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)

    Comiket 89 (Wall Tapestry)

  • Animage October 2017, Pin-up

    Animage October 2017, Pin-up

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