My heart is resonating! With the heat of a raging fire! Feel the pounding beat of my pulse![2] (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！, Furueru zo hāto! Moetsukiru hodo hīto! Kizamu zo ketsueki no bīto!)
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.[3] He was one of the four characters playable in the game's first Early Access Demo[4] alongside Jotaro Kujo, DIO, and Jolyne Cujoh. He was also 1 of 15 playable characters during the Evo 2022 Demo in August 5.[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.
Jonathan uses the Ripple (波紋, Hamōn) Battle Style, using various Ripple moves from his appearance in Phantom Blood.
Command List
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Style/Specials/Etc
Ripple Breath
ON GROUND CHARGEABLE
Jonathan breathes out to produce the Ripple, charging his Heart Heat Gauge.
Zoom Punch
+ /ON GROUND
Jonathan hyperextends his arm and punches with greatly increased range. A command normal that can chain into any of his skills.
If is inputted, the punch is aimed upwards as an anti-air attack.
If 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 input now executing quickly enough that it can be chained into from normal attacks.
Damage: 30 / 20 Startup frames: 11 / 23
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.
Damage: 75 Startup frames: 19
This is my final Ripple!
+ 3 ATK Buttons (Consumes 1 stock of HHG) 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 100 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 under 30% health.
Attack damage is increased by 5% 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 in a direction corresponding to the directional input used to initiate the throw.
Damage: 130 Startup frames: 7
Special Moves
Sendo Ripple Overdrive
+ ///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.
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, knocks the opponent into the air with a the final uppercut and is comboable if Ripple-enhanced with .
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.
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 attack deals much heavier damage than in All-Star Battle, but knocks the opponent further back, weakening its combo utility.
The Ripple-enhanced version now has a camera-shift effect when landing the first punch, deals massive damage, and sends the opponent dramatically higher and farther.
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.
The slashes are delivered much faster compared to All-Star Battle.
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.
Assist System
Assault Assist
ON GROUND
A two-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.
1. Land a First Attack: 1000 G 2. Use the "Ripple Breathing" style: Speedwagon Publicity Artwork 3. Land the "Zoom Punch" special: Speedwagon's Theme
Entrance Dialogue
Speedwagon: Those are some nice digs you've got there, chap. I think I'll take them! Jonathan: Hold it! No need to be hasty! I'm just here searching for the one who sells the oriental poison!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: I came here to help my father... You must have a mother and father, and brothers too... I don't want to cause them grief!
Defeat Dialogue
Speedwagon: I've got just one question! Why didn't you kick me full force?
The player's Heart Heat Gauge only fills by using "Ripple Breathing." The player's attack power is increased.
Secret Missions
1. Use the "Seated Jump" special: 1000 G 2. Land the "Zoom Punch" special: Jonathan Publicity Artwork
Entrance Dialogue
Zeppeli: You did well to survive! But the mask's master lives as well! Jonathan: Wha?! While still sitting? How can you jump so high with just your knees?!
Victory Dialogue
Zeppeli: I am Baron Zeppeli. It takes more than courage to beat the power of the stone mask!
Defeat Dialogue
Jonathan: What?! You mean Dio is... Dio is still alive?!
The opponent's defense is decreased. The opponent's attack power is increased.
Secret Missions
1. Win without losing any rounds: 1000 G 2. Use the "Ripple Breathing" style: Jonathan Reference Sketch 3. Land the "Sword of Luck and Pluck" skill: Giorno Color Tint C
Entrance Dialogue
Jonathan: This feeling... Dio? Giorno: Dio? Did you just say Dio?
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: You remind me so much of him... Could it be?
Defeat Dialogue
Giorno: Please tell me about Dio Brando... My father.
Boss Battle (★★★★)
Unlock Conditions: Clear three panels on the same page.
The player's defense is decreased. The opponent's health continuously refills.
Secret Missions
1. Land a First Attack: 1000 G 2. Use the "Ripple Breathing" style: Dio Publicity Artwork 3. Land the "Sword of Luck and Pluck" skill: Jonathan's Theme 4. Win with a Heart Heat Attack: Jonathan Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Dio: I'll wring every last bit of life out of you! Jonathan: I'll cleanse the world of your filth!
Victory Dialogue
Jonathan: You must be annihilated, Dio!
Defeat Dialogue
Dio: Come, JoJo! Accept my vampire extract, and become my newest slave!
The opponent's defense and Ripple damage are increased.
Secret Missions
1. Execute a Flash Cancel: 1000 G 2. Use the "Oh, this suits me well!" skill: DIO Publicity Artwork 3. Land the "This is... The World!" skill: The World 3D Model 4. Win with a Great Heat Attack: DIO Special Outfit A
Entrance Dialogue
Jonathan: Dio?! And that body! DIO: So an encounter that crosses time itself, is it, JoJo?!
Victory Dialogue
DIO: My friend... This body will continue to serve me into the future!
Normal Costume
ON GROUND CHARGEABLE 
+ 
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ON GROUND 
ON GROUND 
+ 3 ATK Buttons (Consumes 1 stock of HHG) ON GROUND 
/
ON GROUND 
/
ON GROUND 
700 G
Speedwagon Publicity Artwork
Speedwagon's Theme
Giorno Color Tint C
Jonathan Special Outfit A
The World 3D Model
