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.
- Role
- Protagonist of Diamond Is Unbreakable / Part 4
- Affiliation
- Joestar Family
- Status
- Alive
- Location
- Morioh Town
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, while his Stand, Crazy Diamond, is not detailed in the source beyond his role as a protagonist.
In Their Own Story
Josuke Higashikata is the protagonist of the third season of the *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* anime, which covers the fourth part of the manga, *Diamond Is Unbreakable*. This season aired from April 1, 2016 to December 23, 2016. The source does not provide specific plot details about Josuke's personal story, his awakening, or his relationships with other characters. It only confirms his role as a Joestar family member and his appearance in the *Diamond Is Unbreakable* season. The source also notes that at the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Josuke Higashikata was nominated for Hero of the Year and Best Boy, and Yoshikage Kira was nominated for Villain of the Year.
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. The source does not provide details on his Stand, abilities, or specific character arc beyond his role as a protagonist and his nominations at the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Awards for Hero of the Year and Best Boy.
Did You Know?
- Josuke Higashikata is the protagonist of the third season of the *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* anime, which adapts the manga's fourth part, *Diamond Is Unbreakable*.
- The *Diamond Is Unbreakable* 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.
- Yoshikage Kira, a character from the same season, was nominated for Villain of the Year at the 2017 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
- 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.
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