A Small But Essential Part Of The JoJo Legacy
Who could forget the time Joseph Joestar made his debut. Unlike the composed and gentlemanly Jonathan Joestar, this guy was an absolute hoot. He kicked people to the curb when they made his grandma upset, he made horrifically bad jokes, loved the ladies, and messed around with his foes to the point where we were on the floor laughing our asses off. Joseph was a delight, and exactly what the series needed.
But what about the generation that came before Joseph?
It may have only been briefly alluded to, but Battle Tendency did give us a look at Jorge Joestar; Joseph’s dear old Dad who ended up meeting a rather early grave. He was something of a tragedy of the series and got very little development, serving as more of a plot device that would force Lisa Lisa to go into exile. However, now it seems he’s finally getting his chance to shine in the form of a novel.
According to an article on Crunchyroll –
George Joestar I begat Jonathan Joestar, who begat George Joestar II, also called Jorge, who begat Joseph Joestar, who begat Holy Kujo, who begat Jotaro Kujo. World War I RAF pilot George II only appeared briefly in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime and manga, but got a novel in 2012, written by Mephisto Prize-winner ÅŒtarÅ MaijÅ (Dragon Dentist) and illustrated by series creator Hirohiko Araki. In time for the series’ 30th anniversary, the book is back in paperback format.
“Jorge Joestar” takes its name from the one used by George while growing up on the Spanish island of La Palma. It switches place and perspective between Jorge and Joji Joestar, a 15-year-old boy detective of British descent living in Morioh Japan and investigating its local murders.
Even if he’s not facing off against Dio Brando with a Stand, it’s still good to know that every JoJo is a hero in their own way!
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