Jonathan Joestar ★ Video Games

Intro

Gallery

History

Games

A summary of Jonathan Joestar's history and movesets in video games.

Phantom Blood

All-Star Battle

All-Star Battle R

Eyes of Heaven

Diamond Records

Pitter-Patter Pop

Puzzle & Dragons

Jump Titles

Miscellaneous

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Phantom Blood (PS2)

Jonathan is the main playable character in the game's Story Mode. Throughout the game, the player controls many different versions of him, sometimes with wildly differing movesets.

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The player starts Story Mode as a young Jonathan, defending Erina Pendleton from bullies harassing her. His moveset at this point consists only of punches and tackles. While in the manga Jonathan lost this fight, the game includes an alternate scene should the player defeat the bullies: Jonathan forces the bullies to give back the doll, but upon hearing the bullies badmouth the Joestar family he announces his name and is beaten up for it.

This version of Jonathan fights against a young Dio in Chapter 03, attacking in a fury over what Dio did to Erina.

Jonathan Joestar (Young)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Reckless Combo

がむしゃらコンボ

Body Slam

体当たり

Reckless Left Hook

がむしゃら左フック

Reckless Right Hook

がむしゃら右フック

Running

Brute-Force Attack

力任せのぶん殴り

Running

Raging Body Slam

怒りの体当たり

Evasive Roll

前転回避

Available Stages: Chapters 01, 03

Chapter 02 features Jonathan in boxing gear for a match with Dio. Much like the previous level, the player can change how the fight went from the manga by having Jonathan beat Dio, although the resulting scene has Dio turn everyone against Jonathan anyway by claiming he put a rock in his glove.

Jonathan Joestar (Boxing)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Reckless Boxing

がむしゃらボクシング

Downward Thrust

突き倒し

Reckless Left Hook

がむしゃら左フック

Reckless Right Hook

がむしゃら右フック

Running

Brute-Force Attack

力任せのぶん殴り

Running

Raging Downward Thrust

怒りの突き倒し

Ducking

ダッキング

Available Stages: Chapter 02

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Jonathan becomes an adult and unlocks kicking techniques in Chapter 04 as he confronts Dio over Dario's letter and his father's symptoms. This version of Jonathan battles Speedwagon and his two accomplices in Ogre Street, and later confronts a vampiric Dio atop the roof of the burning Joestar Mansion.

Jonathan Joestar (Adult)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Normal Combo

通常コンボ

Hot-Blooded Tackle

熱血タックル

Courageous Knee Strike

勇気の膝蹴り

Passionate Roundhouse Kick

情熱の回し蹴り

Courageous Chop

勇気のチョップ

Running

Gentleman's High Kick

紳士のハイキック

Running

Adolescent Tackle

青春タックル

Evasive Roll

前転回避

Available Stages: Chapters 04, 05, 07

When the player fights the newly-made vampire Dio in Chapter 06, Jonathan utilizes a spear, though he loses it after the stage's completion.

Jonathan Joestar (Spear)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Iron Spear Combo

鉄槍コンボ

Hot-Blooded Swing

熱血振り回し

Courageous Launch

勇気の打ち上げ

Passionate Spin

情熱のぶん回し

Running

Gentleman's Thrust

紳士の突き

Running

Raging Strike

怒りの殴りつけ

Evasive Roll

前転回避

Available Stages: Chapter 06

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The battle with Wang Chan is the first time Jonathan possesses Ripple abilities, allowing him to destroy vampires and zombies, counter attacks, and temporarily increase his stats. Jonathan also gains the Sunlight Yellow Overdrive special move. The player controls this version of Jonathan for most of the game, as he battles Jack the Ripper, Dio's zombies, Bruford (on land), Tarkus, Adams, Doobie, and finally Dio himself.

Jonathan Joestar

Commands

Name

Japanese

Normal Combo

通常コンボ

Ground Ripple

地面を伝わる波紋

Ripple Upper

波紋アッパー

Ripple Roundhouse Kick

波紋回し蹴り

Ripple Chop

波紋チョップ

Ripple Punch Barrage

波紋パンチ連打

Running

Gentleman's High Kick

紳士のハイキック

Running

Ripple Tackle

波紋タックル

Evasive Roll

前転回避

during damage

Ripple Counter

波紋カウンター

(LV 0-3)

Zoom Punch

ズームパンチ

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive

山吹き色の波紋疾走

Recovery Power-Up

回復カアップ

Defense Power-Up

防御カアップ

Attack Power-Up

攻撃カアップ

Speed Power-Up

スピードアップ

Available Stages: Chapters 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 (Alternate)

• Story Mode Replay: Chapters 15, 21
• 77 Rings Knights Mode: Ripple Warriors

Jonathan unlocks the Turquoise Blue Overdrive special move to use against Bruford in the underwater first battle against him; landing Turquoise Blue Overdrive plays a cutscene and ends the battle.

Jonathan Joestar (Underwater)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Underwater Combo

水中コンボ

Drop Kick

ドロップ＆キック

Punch & Kick

パンチ＆キック

One-Two & Kick

ワンツー＆キック

Breaststroke

平泳ぎ

Turquoise Blue Overdrive

青緑波紋疾走

Available Stages: Chapter 13

In Chapter 21, Jonathan wields the sword of Luck and Pluck, which grants him the Metal Silver Overdrive special.

Jonathan Joestar (Luck and Pluck)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Normal Combo

通常コンボ

Ripple-Infused Rose

波紋を帯びた薔薇

Courageous Counterslash

勇気の斬り返し

Passionate Swipe

情熱のなぎ払い

Running

Spirited Side Slash

会心の横斬り

Running

Body Thrust

渾身の突き

Evasive Roll

前転回避

during damage

Ripple Counter

波紋カウンター

(LV 0-3)

Zoom Kick

ズームキック

Metal Silver Overdrive

銀色の波紋疾走

Recovery Power-Up

回復カアップ

Defense Power-Up

防御カアップ

Available Stages: Chapter 21

• 77 Rings Knights Mode: Ripple Warriors

The final chapter has the player control a fatally wounded and dying Jonathan, recreating the final scene of Part 1, with very little mobility and no access to his counter or stat increases. Upon landing Jonathan's Final Ripple, a cutscene will play and the battle will end.

Jonathan Joestar (Wounded)

Commands

Name

Japanese

Normal Combo

通常コンボ

Ground Ripple

地面を伝わる波紋

Ripple Upper

波紋アッパー

Ripple Roundhouse Kick

波紋回し蹴り

Ripple Chop

波紋チョップ

Ripple Punch Barrage

波紋パンチ連打

Evasive Roll

前転回避

(LV 0-3)

Zoom Punch

ズームパンチ

Final Ripple

最後の波紋

Available Stages: Chapter 23

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All-Star Battle (PS3)

Jonathan Joestar was confirmed for All-Star Battle along with Will Anthonio Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar. He is a Ripple-user character along with Will, Joseph, Caesar, and Lisa Lisa.

Having voiced Jonathan in the Phantom Blood anime, Kazuyuki Okitsu reprises his role for this game, and would continue to do so for future JoJo media featuring Jonathan as well.

Costumes

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  Normal

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  Costume A
  (Volume 4)

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  Costume B
  (Volume 2)

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  Costume C
  (Volume 5)

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  Costume D
  (Chapter 31 Cover)

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  Costume E
  (Chapters 43-44)

Command List

Jonathan uses the Ripple (波紋, Hamōn) Battle Style, using various Ripple moves from his appearance in Phantom Blood.

Moveset

Style/Specials/Etc

Ripple Breath

ON GROUND CHARGEABLE

Jonathan breathes out to produce the Ripple, charging his Heart Heat Gauge.

Zoom Punch

+ or ON GROUND

Jonathan hyperextends his arm and punches with greatly increased range. A command normal that can chain into any of his skills.

• If Light is inputted, the punch is aimed upwards as an anti-air attack.
• If Medium is inputted, the punch is delivered straight, and causes the opponent to crumple. (Comboable)

Tackle

+ ON GROUND

Jonathan lunges forward shoulder-first. If not blocked, the opponent is sent flying into the stage wall and into a hard knockdown. A command normal that can chain into any of Jonathan's skills, though Scarlet Overdrive has the best chance of landing.

This is my final Ripple!

+ 3 ATK Buttons (Consumes Heart Heat Gauge) ON GROUND

At any point during the round, Jonathan can spend a stock of his Heart Heat Gauge to initiate this move, which allows him to automatically rise again with a small amount of health after his health initially depletes to zero. Once risen, he gains increased attack power and defense, and all of his skills are permanently Ripple-enhanced. However, his Heart Heat Gauge is disabled entirely.

• If he's struck by "Kosaku Kawajiri's" GHA, Bites The Dust when this skill is activated, Jonathan will lose its effects but regain access to his HHG in turn, assuming he has enough health to survive.

Rumble Mode

Activates once at 25% health. Attack damage is increased and the Guard and Heart Heat Gauges fill faster.

Throw

I will protect my father!

2 ATK buttons at close range or ON GROUND

Jonathan lifts the opponent up by one hand, holds them over his head, and throws them to the ground.

Skills

Sendo Ripple Overdrive

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan punches the ground and sends a forward-moving wave of Ripple energy along the ground in a low projectile attack. The Attack button inputted determines the speed and distance of the wave. This skill deals more damage and will knock the opponent into the air if Ripple-enhanced. (Flash Cancel comboable normally; Ripple-enhanced comboable freely)

Overdrive Barrage

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan slides forward and delivers a rapid punch barrage, finishing with a small uppercut that pushes the opponent away. The Attack button inputted determines the number of punches delivered. This move deals more damage and knocks the opponent into the air with a the final uppercut if Ripple-enhanced (Ripple-enhanced Comboable).

• This move is able to initiate a Rush Mode struggle with Power-Type Stand users, making Jonathan the only non-Stand-Style character to be able to do so.

Scarlet Overdrive

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan delivers a sudden short body blow immediately followed by a flaming rising uppercut with the other fist, in a classic "Shoryuken"-style move, doubling as both a reversal and an anti-air attack. This move cannot be Flash-Cancelled once Jonathan leaves the ground. The opponent will fly higher and take more damage if Ripple-enhanced. (Comboable)

The Sword of Luck & Pluck

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan leaps forward, sword in both hands, and unleashes three slashes, with the final downward swing knocking the opponent into a ground-bounce. The first hit is a middle attack that cannot be blocked if the opponent is crouching (Flash Cancel comboable). If the move is Ripple-enhanced, its damage is increased and Jonathan gains super armor during the whole move, allowing him to shrug off non-throws/HHA/GHA attacks.

Heart Heat Attack / Great Heat Attack

Who'll be the last one standing?!

+ 2 ATK Buttons ON GROUND

Jonathan spins as his hands are engulfed in flames, before diving forward, both fists extended. If the opponent is hit, the two-handed Scarlet Overdrive will strike them in the abdomen, Jonathan punching through them with a fiery Ripple-charged fist. He then follows up with second pulse of the Ripple to send them flying.

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive

+ 3 ATK Buttons or ON GROUND

Jonathan readies his body with the power of the Ripple before delivering a very fast kick. If the kick lands, the opponent is lifted off the ground as it hits squarely in their abdomen. Jonathan proceeds to pummel them at different angles and knock them into the air with an uppercut, all while reciting his signature lines. After charging up an immense amount of Ripple energy, Jonathan unleashes a relentless flurry of punches into the opponent as they fall towards him, ending with them spiraling away after a two-handed crossing punch.

Gameplay Overview

As the first and original JoJo, Jonathan is understandably designed as a balanced, beginner-friendly character, embodying the "Shoto" archetype. As such, he carries with him hallmark moves of the archetype such as a projectile, a rising anti-air/reversal attack, and a forward-moving attack that hits multiple times, among other abilities, making him reliable and easy to grasp to those familiar. Due to being a Ripple User, Jonathan's special skills offer more damage and combo extensions when enhanced. With Ripple-enhanced skills, Jonathan has a wealth of methods to power through attacks and knock his opponent into the air for generous follow-up potential, and when applied together, lengthier and higher-damage combos come naturally to him.

However, Jonathan predictably struggles at range especially against Stand Users, requiring him to extend himself well into other characters' ranges to battle, although some of his moves help alleviate this. He also lacks any special movement options, rendering his maneuverability somewhat limited despite excelling at close combat. Jonathan's biggest weakness is a reliance on Heart Heat, as he tends to suffer more than other Ripple Users due to his short range and lack of strong combos in the absence of Ripple-enhanced abilities.

Overall, Jonathan is an effective well-rounded character leaning towards close-ranged high offense, and with good management of Heart Heat, his damage output and other capabilities will remain steadfast. Should he have a surplus of Heart Heat to spend, Jonathan may secure himself a chance to make a comeback during a losing battle. In all, he is a reliable character for those familiar with fighting games.

Win Poses

Win Pose A

Jonathan holds both arms to his side, referencing the cover art on The Thirst for Blood!.

Win Pose B

Jonathan extends out his arm, referencing the way he performs Turquoise Blue Overdrive in Chapter 28: Tarkus and the Dark Knight Bruford, Part 3.

Win Pose C

Jonathan mid-air, bending and extending out his arm, referencing the cover of Chapter 31: The Knights' Ruins.

Win Pose D

Jonathan's back faces the camera, referencing his pose after defeating Dio Brando in Chapter 41: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 3.

Win Pose E

Jonathan extends both his arms at the camera, referencing the way he defeats Dio Brando in Chapter 40: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 2.

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All-Star Battle R (Various)

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“

My heart is resonating! With the heat of a raging fire! Feel the pounding beat of my pulse! (ふるえるぞハート！燃えつきるほどヒート！刻むぞ血液のビート！)

”

—Chapter 29: Tarkus and the Dark Knight Bruford, Part 4

Jonathan Joestar (ジョナサン・ジョースター, Jonasan Jōsutā) was confirmed for All-Star Battle R during the game's initial announcement trailer. He was one of the four characters playable in the game's first Early Access Demo alongside Jotaro Kujo, DIO, and Jolyne Cujoh. He was also 1 of 15 playable characters during the Evo 2022 Demo in August 5.

His moveset is fundamentally the same as his from 'All-Star Battle', with a few tweaks being made to both balance the character and fit him into the overall gameplay tweaks that All-Star Battle R brought.

As Kazuyuki Okitsu had already voiced Jonathan in the Phantom Blood anime, as well as All-Star Battle, he reprises his role as Jonathan's voice actor in this game too. As with the majority of the game's roster, voicelines for Jonathan were either added or re-recorded.

Character Trailer

Costumes

Like the rest of the roster currently featured in the anime adaptation of their Part, Jonathan, by default, sports the outfit that he wears in the Phantom Blood anime adaptation. This makes the most significant alteration to his appearance being the colors of his clothes and a new belt.

As part of the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, Jonathan – as with Joseph, Jotaro, Josuke and Giorno – receives an exclusive costume based on his white outfit in the JOESTAR The Inherited Soul event.

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  Deluxe Edition bonus costumes

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  Deluxe Edition bonus color

Command List

Jonathan uses the Ripple (波紋, Hamōn) Battle Style, using various Ripple moves from his appearance in Phantom Blood.

Assists

Assist System

Assault Assist

ON GROUND

A three-stock assist. Jonathan appears and delivers a sudden short body blow immediately followed by his Scarlet Overdrive with the other fist, a flaming rising uppercut. It is a reversal and an anti-air attack, and is valuable for extending combos due to its generous launching property.

Reversal Assist

ON GROUND

Jonathan lands into the enemy, striking them down with his fist before taunting and jumping away.

Moveset

Specials

Ripple Breath

ON GROUND CHARGEABLE

Jonathan breathes out to produce the Ripple, charging his Heart Heat Gauge.

Zoom Punch

+ or ON GROUND

Jonathan hyperextends his arm and punches with greatly increased range. A command normal that can chain into any of his skills.

• If Light is inputted, the punch is aimed upwards as an anti-air attack.
• If Medium is inputted, the punch is delivered straight, and causes the opponent to crumple. (Comboable)
• Both versions are performed much faster than in All-Star Battle, with the Medium input now executing quickly enough that it can be chained into from normal attacks.

Tackle

+ ON GROUND

Jonathan lunges forward shoulder-first, which grants him light armor to power through a single hit. If not blocked, the opponent is dealt great knockback. A command normal that can chain into any of Jonathan's skills, though Scarlet Overdrive has the best chance of landing.

• The change to Tackle results in the opponent getting launched at a slower velocity; it no longer sends the opponent flying into the stage wall.

This is my final Ripple!

+ 3 ATK Buttons (Consumes Heart Heat Gauge) ON GROUND

At any point during the round, Jonathan can spend a stock of his Heart Heat Gauge to initiate this move, which allows him to automatically rise again with a small amount of health after his health initially depletes to zero. Once risen, he gains increased attack power and defense, and all of his skills are permanently Ripple-enhanced. However, his Heart Heat Gauge is disabled entirely.

• If he's struck by "Kosaku Kawajiri's" GHA, Bites The Dust when this skill is activated, Jonathan will lose its effects but regain access to his HHG in turn, assuming he has enough health to survive.
• This skill leaves Jonathan with a much smaller amount of health than in All-Star Battle upon revival.

Rumble Mode

Activates once at 25% health. Attack damage is increased and the Guard and Heart Heat Gauges fill faster.

Throw

I will protect my father!

2 ATK buttons at close range or ON GROUND

Jonathan lifts the opponent up by one hand, holds them over his head, and throws them to the ground.

Skills

Sendo Ripple Overdrive

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan punches the ground and sends a forward-moving wave of Ripple energy along the ground in a low projectile attack. The Attack button inputted determines the speed and distance of the wave. This skill deals more damage and will knock the opponent into the air if Ripple-enhanced. (Flash Cancel comboable normally; Ripple-enhanced comboable freely)

• The wave travels much faster, and pushes the opponent back further on-hit than in All-Star Battle.

Overdrive Barrage

+ // ON GROUND

Jonathan slides forward and delivers a rapid punch barrage, finishing with a small uppercut that pushes the opponent away. The Attack button inputted determines the number of punches delivered. This move deals more damage and knocks the opponent into the air with a the final uppercut if Ripple-enhanced (Ripple-enhanced Comboable).

• This move is able to initiate a Rush Mode struggle with Power-Type Stand users, making Jonathan the only non-Stand-Style character to be able to do so.
• The input for this move was changed in All-Star Battle R.

Scarlet Overdrive

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan delivers a sudden short body blow immediately followed by a flaming rising uppercut with the other fist, in a classic "Shoryuken"-style move, doubling as both a reversal and an anti-air attack. This move cannot be Flash-Cancelled once Jonathan leaves the ground. The opponent will fly higher and take more damage if Ripple-enhanced. (Comboable)

The Sword of Luck & Pluck

+ or or or ON GROUND

Jonathan leaps forward, sword in both hands, and unleashes three slashes, with the final downward swing knocking the opponent into a ground-bounce. The first hit is a middle attack that cannot be blocked if the opponent is crouching (Flash Cancel comboable). If the move is Ripple-enhanced, its damage is increased and Jonathan gains super armor during the whole move, allowing him to shrug off non-throws/HHA/GHA attacks.

• This skill has a longer start-up period than in All-Star Battle, but the slashes are delivered much faster.

Heart Heat Attack / Great Heat Attack

Who'll be the last one standing?!

+ 2 ATK Buttons ON GROUND

Jonathan spins as his hands are engulfed in flames, before diving forward, both fists extended. If the opponent is hit, the two-handed Scarlet Overdrive will strike them in the abdomen, Jonathan punching through them with a fiery Ripple-charged fist. He then follows up with second pulse of the Ripple to send them flying.

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive

+ 3 ATK Buttons or ON GROUND

Jonathan readies his body with the power of the Ripple before delivering a very fast kick. If the kick lands, the opponent is lifted off the ground as it hits squarely in their abdomen. Jonathan proceeds to pummel them at different angles and knock them into the air with an uppercut, all while reciting his signature lines. After charging up an immense amount of Ripple energy, Jonathan unleashes a relentless flurry of punches into the opponent as they fall towards him, ending with them spiraling away after a two-handed crossing punch.

Poses

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Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)

This section requires expansion.

Jonathan Joestar was confirmed for the game alongside Will Anthonio Zeppeli and Robert E. O. Speedwagon. Unlike the previous game.

Jonathan's main color scheme is now based on his anime appearance. Additionally, Kazuyuki Okitsu reprises his voice acting role from All-Star Battle, having also voiced Jonathan in the Phantom Blood anime adaptation.

Character Trailer

Costumes

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  Normal

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  Special A

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  Special B

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  Special C

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  Special D

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  Special E

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  Special F

Moveset

Most of his moveset and character model remains the same from All-Star Battle. New additions to Jonathan's attacks includes him using the spear he attacked Dio with shortly after his transformation as a Powerful Attack. Several of his new combos and sidesteps are now based on his boxing skills (displayed during his childhood in Part 1).

As a Ripple User, Jonathan has a Ripple Gauge that determines the strength of his attacks.

Style/Other

Ripple Breath

ON GROUND CHARGEABLE

Jonathan performs a pose and Ripple Breathes, filling up the Ripple Gauge. He cannot move and is vulnerable to attacks while doing so. Filling up the gauge will passively strengthen his Normal and Powerful Attacks, and enhance/alter the properties of all his skills. It will also shorten the cooldown time on said skills. Using skills will drain a portion of the Ripple Gauge until there's an insufficient amount to use.

My Final Ripple...

ON GROUND

When Jonathan health hits zero for the first time, if his partner is still alive, he will be granted a decent portion of continuously draining health to continue on. All attacks and skills are unusable, leaving Jonathan with only a special final attack in which he attacks with crossed fingers, dealing considerable damage. Once his health reaches zero once more, or if he successfully lands his final attack, Jonathan will formally be Retired.

Skills

Zoom Punch!

+ ON GROUND

Jonathan slides forward and hyperextends his arm to punch at great range.

• Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker and Jonathan may chain follow-up attacks from it.

Overdrive Barrage!

+ IN AIR OK ON GROUND

Jonathan slides forward and unleashes a short flurry of punches ending in an uppercut. The last hit will send opponents flying. Jonathan may perform this this in mid-air. This skill's damage is proportional to how much of the Ripple Gauge is filled.

• Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker, unleash more punches, and receive a damage boost.

Sendo Ripple Overdrive!

+ / EX + EX SKILL TRAP ON GROUND

Jonathan punches the ground and sends his Ripple energy spreading out over a wide radial area for a few seconds, damaging and crumpling opponents caught.

• Ripple-enhanced: The skill will execute quicker, deal more damage, and have a larger area of effect.
• EX Version: Jonathan will be invincible when first executing the skill. The Ripple wave will be unblockable, and Jonathan's recovery time from the skill is reduced as well, allowing him to immediately follow up. This is in addition to other benefits granted by the Ripple Gauge.

Who'll be the Last One Standing!

+ / EX + EX SKILL ON GROUND

Jonathan spins as his hands are engulfed in flames, before diving forward, both fists extended. If an opponent is hit, the two-handed strike will hit them in the abdomen. Jonathan then pulls one fist back before punching them off, sending them flying as he very briefly turns around and looks down. This skill's damage is proportional to how much of the Ripple Gauge is filled.

• Ripple-enhanced: The skill makes Jonathan invincible during its execution, deals more damage, and travels farther and faster during the dive.
• EX Version: The skill will execute even quicker than when Ripple-enhanced, has increased speed and distance of the dive, will make Jonathan invulnerable while he is diving, and receives a damage boost. This is in addition to the damage benefits granted by the Ripple Gauge.

Dual Heat Attacks

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive! (Solo)

+ ON GROUND

Jonathan forcefully kicks the opponent off their feet in the abdomen, before he proceeds to pummel them at different angles and knocking them into the air, all while reciting his signature lines. After charging up an immense amount of Ripple energy, Jonathan unleashes a rapid flurry of punches into the opponent as they fall towards him, ending with them spiraling away after a two-handed crossing punch. Compared to All-Star Battle, most of his speech is removed in favor of several grunts.

Here comes my Ripple! (With Zeppeli)

+ ON GROUND

The two of them attack the opponent's head, sequentially with a Ripple-charged Zoom Punch from Jonathan and a Sendo Wave Kick from Zeppeli, before they charge up and run up to the opponent and unleash a double Sendo Ripple Overdrive-enhanced Zoom Punch into them, the two reciting the phrase commonly associated with Overdrives.

JoJolities

• One-in-a-Million Potential: Jonathan must completely fill his Ripple Gauge. (200 Points)
• Father! Grant me your final power!: Jonathan must connect a Powerful Attack as the third step in a mid-air combo. (200 Points)
• I want to become a true gentleman!: Jonathan must successfully execute 5 Combo Breakers. (300 Points)
• I'll knock you until you cry like a little girl!: Jonathan must achieve a collective hit count of 200. (500 Points)
• Own your fear!: Jonathan must Retire an enemy with a Dual Heal Attack. (800 Points)

Tournament

He is paired with DIO in the Eyes of Heaven Tournament, defeating Baron Zeppeli and Koichi Hirose in the first round and Wamuu and N'Doul in the second. In the semifinals, they defeated Mariah and Esidisi in the first round, but were eliminated by Kars and Pet Shop in the second.

Relationships in Eyes of Heaven

^{(The information below derives from a Video Game not written by Araki. As such, it may not be considered canon.)}

• Giorno Giovanna: When the two are the same team, Giorno will ask Jonathan everything he knows about DIO. If victorious, Giorno will mention that DIO is his father, surprising Jonathan.
• Jotaro Kujo: At first it was upsetting that Jotaro referred to Jonathan as his ancestor. Later Jonathan felt in his heart that he was succeeding his own lineage, to the point of asking Jotaro to finish Heaven Ascension DIO in his place during the main story's final battle. Also, if Jotaro is Part 4 version, he mentioned to Jonathan's grandson and Jotaro's grandfather Joseph Joestar.
• Joseph Joestar: Jonathan is impressed by Joseph's tactics and Ripple. He states that Old Joseph reminds him of his father.
• Kars: Upon encountering him, Jonathan will recognize Kars as the one who created the Stone Masks and seeks to kill him and destroy the Stone Masks. Kars seeks to kill Jonathan simply because he is a Hamon user and later attempts to recruit him to his side, considering his death to be a waste.

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Diamond Records (Android/iOS)

Jonathan Joestar

Jonathan appears in Diamond Records as a playable character in both the Action Battle and Tactical Battle game modes. He has a variety of unlockable statues varying between the 'Courage', 'Unity', and 'Fighting Spirit' types, ranging from 3 stars to 6 stars. Jonathan's moveset in both game modes is comprised of various Ripple-based attacks inspired by the anime. As a Ripple user, Jonathan has an advantage over vampires, zombies, and pillar men.

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Moveset

Jonathan's basic attack string is a combination of up to five various attacks comprising of punches and kicks. In Tactical Battle, this is cut down to only three hits.

Jonathan extends his arm and performs a Zoom Punch. This skill has larger range than his basic attacks, and has the ability to knock an opponent down.

Jonathan uses the Sword of Luck and Pluck to deal three hits of damage. One initial hit to stab an enemy, a second to swing the sword upwards, and lastly one strong swing from above his head all the way to the ground, similar to the order in which he attacks Dio with the sword in the anime. (Unlockable)

Jonathan strikes the ground with his fist, sending a Sendo Ripple Overdrive into the ground. This has a large area of effect that will damage any opponents who come near it. In Tactical Battle, however, the attack only affects one targeted opponent.

Jonathan punches through his opponent with both fists using the ripple. (Unlockable)

Jonathan punches his opponent using a Scarlet Overdrive. This skill has the power to send an opponent flying backwards to create distance. This attack replaces SP Skill 1 in Jonathan's 3 star statue.

Jonathan sends an overdrive through an opponent which has the ability to stun them. In Tactical Battle, this would also give the enemy a temporary defense debuff. This attack replaces SP Skill 1 in Jonathan's 'Fighting Spirit' type 6 star statue.

Jonathan attacks with a barrage of punches, then transitions into the cutscene portion of the attack, where he performs the Scarlet Overdrive used to destroy Dio's body in the anime. The cutscene animation is nearly identical to Jonathan's Scarlet Overdrive in J-Stars Victory Vs.

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  3-star
  (Courage)

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  Max LVL Stats: 5808 HP/2244 ATK/2772 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 11808 HP/3144 ATK/5622 DEF

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  4-star
  (Courage)

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  Max LVL Stats: 9108 HP/3519 ATK/4347 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 19608 HP/4569 ATK/9297 DEF

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  4-star
  (Unity)

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  Max LVL Stats: 6624 HP/3933 ATK/5175 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 14124 HP/7683 ATK/8925 DEF

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  5-star
  (Courage)

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  Max LVL Stats: 13464 HP/5202 ATK/6426 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 29964 HP/7152 ATK/14226 DEF

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  5-star
  (Unity)

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  Max LVL Stats: 9792 HP/5814 ATK/7650 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 21792 HP/11814 ATK/13650 DEF

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  6-star
  (Courage)

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  Max LVL Stats: 26400 HP/10200 ATK/12600 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 39900 HP/20100 ATK/25200 DEF

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  6-star
  ~Star of Destiny~
  (Fighting Spirit)

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  Max LVL Stats: 20400 HP/12600 ATK/13200 DEF
  Max LVL Tree Stats: 30300 HP/25200 ATK/26700 DEF

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JoJo's Pitter-Patter Pop! (Android/iOS)

Sunlight Yellow OverdriveSword Entrusted By HeroUltimate Ripple InheritorWitnessing the Gentleman's Way of Life

Jonathan

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive ver.

Rarity:

Max Power: 1620 (Lvl 50) / 2820 (Lvl 80)

Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:

Skill: Sunlight Yellow Overdrive

Replaces the center panels with Jonathan panels

Skill Lv 1

# of Replaced Panels: 8
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 2

# of Replaced Panels: 12
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 3

# of Replaced Panels: 12
Cooldown: 80

Skill Lv 4

# of Replaced Panels: 16
Cooldown: 80

Skill Lv 5

# of Replaced Panels: 16
Cooldown: 75

Jonathan

Type: EX

Availability: Awakening
Date: July 28, 2020 - September 2, 2021

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive ver.

Cost: 0

For every 35 Jonathan panels cleared, four random panels will be erased.

Jonathan

Sword Entrusted By Hero ver.

Rarity:

Max Power: 1630 (Lvl 50) / 2830 (Lvl 80)

Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:

Skill: The Sword of Luck and Pluck

Erases panels in a vertical line and then replaces them with Jonathan panels

Skill Lv 1

# of Erased Panels: 6
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 2

# of Erased Panels: 8
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 3

# of Erased Panels: 8
Cooldown: 80

Skill Lv 4

# of Erased Panels: 12
Cooldown: 80

Skill Lv 5

# of Erased Panels: 12
Cooldown: 75

Jonathan

Type: EX

Availability: Awakening
Date: November 12, 2020 - September 2, 2021

Sword Entrusted By Hero ver.

Cost: 0

After making a 5x5 or bigger, enhances 4 Jonathan panels.

Jonathan

Ultimate Ripple Inheritor ver.

Rarity:

Max Power: 1797 (Lvl 50) / 3087 (Lvl 80)

Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:

Skill: I'll crush your wicked soul!

Replaces panels with Jonathan panels in a circle shape and then enhances some of those replaced panels

Skill Lv 1

# of Replaced Panels: 8
Cooldown: 90

Skill Lv 2

# of Replaced Panels: 12
Cooldown: 90

Skill Lv 3

# of Replaced Panels: 12
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 4

# of Replaced Panels: 16
Cooldown: 85

Skill Lv 5

# of Replaced Panels: 16
Cooldown: 75

Jonathan

Type: EX

Availability: Awakening
Date: April 9, 2021 - September 2, 2021

Ultimate Ripple Inheritor ver.

Cost: 0

After clearing 40 Jonathan panels, erases 2 random panels, prioritizing block panels.

Jonathan & Speedwagon

Witnessing the Gentleman's Way of Life ver.

Rarity:

Max Power: 1890 (Lvl 50) / 3240 (Lvl 80)

Favorite Gift and Voiced Gift Reactions:

Skill: Feel the pounding beat of my pulse!

Replaces the panels in the center with enhanced Jonathan & Speedwagon panels. Erases panels on the left and right area.

Skill Lv 1

# of Enhanced Panels: 4
Cooldown: 95

Skill Lv 2

# of Enhanced Panels: 6
Cooldown: 95

Skill Lv 3

# of Enhanced Panels: 6
Cooldown: 90

Skill Lv 4

# of Enhanced Panels: 8
Cooldown: 90

Skill Lv 5

# of Enhanced Panels: 8
Cooldown: 85

Jonathan & Speedwagon

Type: EX

Availability: Awakening
Date: August 3, 2021 - September 2, 2021

Witnessing the Gentleman's Way of Life ver.

Cost: 0

After using skill twice, replaces 4 random panels with Jonathan & Speedwagon panels, prioritizing partner panels.

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Puzzle & Dragons (Android/iOS)

Jonathan Joestar was obtainable for a limited time as a collaboration character in the mobile game Puzzle & Dragons.

Jonathan Joestar
ジョナサン・ジョースター

Attributes:

Rarity: 7★ (Base)

No. 9538

HP

ATK

RCV

Active Skill: ""

N/A

Leader Skill: ""

N/A

Proud Gentlemen, Jonathan Joestar
誇り高き紳士・ジョナサン・ジョースター

Attributes:

Rarity: 8★ (Ultimate Evolution)

No. 9539

HP

11,582 (Lvl.99)

ATK

6,270 (Lvl.99)

RCV

463 (Lvl.99)

Active Skill: "Sunlight Yellow Overdrive"

Randomly creates 3x Fire, Light, and Recovery drops. If HP is 50% or less, attack power is tripled. (1 Turn)

Leader Skill: "Ripple of the Sun"

Damage is halved with a combo of Fire and Light + Attack increased by x24 and adds 3 combo attacks + Attack type HP is 2.2x.

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Jump Ultimate Stars (Nintendo DS)

Jonathan appears as a support and help character in the game. His 2 Koma support summons him, after which he headbutts his target and performs a combo on them. His 3 Koma support involves him tossing Ripple roses at the enemy, striking them with LUCK & PLUCK and performing a Scarlet Overdrive on them. His help koma gives the character 1 SP bar more after being defeated.

He serves as an ally boost with DIO, mocking his classic line "it's useless!" and Mutou Kazuki (from Busou Renkin), by saying he feels the sun's power in Kazuki (since they need the sun's light in some of their attacks, Jonathan's Ripple and Kazuki's lance).

J-Stars Victory Vs (PS3/PS4/PSV)

Jonathan is a playable character along with Joseph Joestar (Part 2), both representing the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise in the game.

Jonathan's color scheme is the same one from the TV Anime series. Both Jonathan and Seiya (from the SAINT SEIYA franchise) share the same battle theme, called "Brave Soldiers".

He also makes brief appearances in the game's opening sequence, as he can be seen alongside other Jump heroes, and at some point watches Gintoki race against Ryotsu (from KOCHI-KAME franchise).

Moveset

Jonathan's moveset consists of most of his attacks featured in Part 1. His main gameplay-style involves regular combos ending with his Sunlight Yellow Overdrive (it can be extended for more damage up to 49 hits), his Zoom Punch as a long range attack, a ranged variation of his Scarlet Overdrive wave on the floor and his Luck & Pluck sword return as a 3 Hit-Combo that can be used to inflict large amounts of damage. Aside from similar attacks from his All-Star Battle moveset, Jonathan's new moves include him using a spear (the same one he used in the Joestar Mansion to fight Dio) and a charged dash attack that continues until he hits his target with his shoulder.

His special move unleashes a stronger version of the Sunlight Yellow Overdrive, following with a Scarlet Overdrive that launches the opponent away. Some of his famous JOJO poses appears as taunts and intro/victory poses.

Special AttacksBasic Controls

Sunlight Yellow Overdrive

(Keep tapping to strike repeatedly)

Sendo Ripple Overdrive

+

Luck and Pluck

+ (After hitting the target, press to fire up to 3 extra shots)

Final Ripple

Press during a Victory Burst

Weak Attack

Strong Attack

(Hold to charge)

Area Attack

+

Guard Break

+

Weak Combo

/

Strong Combo

/

Dash

Dash Attack

while dashing

Sidestep

+ / + / + / +

Jump

Double Jump

while jumping

Jump Attack

while jumping

Stamina Charge

+

Guarding

Perfect Guard

Press just before sustaining an attack

Quick Recovery

or at the moment of landing after being thrown into the air or knocked off your feet

Victory Burst

when voltage gauge is full

Call for Support

Tag-Team Attack

to an opponent that has been sent into the air by an ally

Tag-Team Volley

to an opponent that has been knocked down into the ground after an ally's successful combination attack

Tag-Team Melee

Both players press simultaneously to attack an opponent that has been knocked down by a successful cross chain

Story Mode

Jonathan's role during the Story Mode is limited to quick appearances. During Toriko's team arc, the player takes control of the duo Gintoki Sakata (from the GINTAMA franchise) and Boa Hancock (from the ONE PIECE franchise), as they both claim to have seen a person walking across the water towards their direction. The person is revealed to be Jonathan, who challenges the player's team, claiming that he's training to defeat Dio (likely a reference to Zeppeli's Ripple training, when they followed Poco by running over the water). After the battle, Jonathan appears surprised he lost the match and says he still needs more training, then introduces himself by saying "My name is Jonathan....Jonathan Joestar."

Interactions

Despite not having any specific conversation or interaction with Joseph, they both appear as rivals in one of the promotional videos for the western version of the game, J-Stars Victory Vs +, with their battle titled "WHEN GRANDSON MEETS HIS GRANDFATHER!". Oddly enough, the trailer begs the question "IS THE FLAME OF YOUTH STRONGER THAN THE WISDOM OF AGE?", which erroneously implies that Jonathan, as Joseph's grandfather, is much older than him, as well as alive by the time Joseph is 18 years old, rather than the game's incarnation of him being only two years older than his grandson as the two are from completely different time periods.

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JoJo's Venture (Arcade/PS1/DC)

Jonathan appears near the end of JoJo's Venture's intro in a montage of various manga panels from Phantom Blood and Stardust Crusaders, along with Speedwagon, Erina, and Dio. This small appearance marks Jonathan's first appearance in a video game.

GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)

Jonathan appears in the game's title screen demo cutscene along with Jotaro, Josuke and Joseph, representing how Giorno inherited their "golden soul." Jonathan is mentioned in the game's prologue cutscene, and also makes an appearance as part of two manga panels representing the events of Phantom Blood in the same cutscene.

Stardust Shooters (Android/iOS)

Jonathan is one of the first 3 available characters the player must choose to be his first team leader (alongside Joseph and Jotaro). Several of Jonathan's appearances appear as Medal Strikers.

Jonathan's FINISH move consists of an animation wherein he strikes his enemy with several punches in a second while his Special Level 3 Leader ability has him use Scarlet Overdrive on all enemies on the field.

Puzzle & Dragons (Android/iOS)

Jonathan is one of the 23 playable characters in Puzzle and Dragons.