Josuke Higashikata

A member of the Joestar family who uses his Stand to protect his town.

Josuke Higashikata is a character from the anime television series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, produced by David Production and based on the manga by Hirohiko Araki. He appears in the third season of the anime, which adapts the manga's fourth part, Diamond Is Unbreakable, and aired from April to December 2016. Josuke is a member of the Joestar family, a family whose members discover they are destined to take down supernatural foes using powers they possess. His story is part of the series' focus on the mysterious adventures of the Joestar family across generations, from the end of the 19th century to the modern era.

Quick Facts

Role: Protagonist of Diamond Is Unbreakable; Part 4
Affiliation: Joestar Family

Lore & Background

Josuke Higashikata is a member of the Joestar family, a family whose various members discover they are destined to take down supernatural foes using powers that they possess. The story of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is split into unique parts, each following a member of the Joestar family, who typically have names that can be abbreviated to the titular 'JoJo'. Josuke appears in the third season of the anime, which adapts the manga's fourth part, Diamond Is Unbreakable. This season aired from April 1, 2016 to December 23, 2016. At the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Josuke Higashikata was nominated for Hero of the Year and Best Boy.

Reader's Guide

Josuke Higashikata is a protagonist in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, specifically in the third season adapting Diamond Is Unbreakable, which aired from April 1, 2016 to December 23, 2016. He is a member of the Joestar family, a family whose members are destined to take down supernatural foes.