The protagonist of Phantom Blood, Jonathan is the son of George Joestar I who carries his surname with pride while striving to be a gentleman who never betrays his code of honor and defending those in need even when at a grave disadvantage. He is a passionate person, he wants to be the best at everything that he does, whether it is fighting or even table manners. Jonathan's life becomes one of.. In 'Phantom Blood,' Jonathan Joestar is 20 during most of the story, with flashbacks showing him at 12. His final act happens at 21-22. His age underscores his heroism—he's so young yet faces unimaginable horrors. It's a testament to Araki's writing that such a short lifespan leaves such a lasting impression.
Background (1868-1880) Jonathan Joestar was born in 1868, to the rich Joestar Family. As an infant, Jonathan was involved in a carriage accident, resulting in the death of his mother, Mary Joestar. Jonathan's father, George Joestar I, assumed Dio's thieving father saved his life and vowed to repay that debt. [1] Jonathan thus lived a somewhat sad youth without his mother. At 5 years old.. Jonathan is the son of the wealthy businessman George Joestar I and Mary Joestar. He is an honest, kind, and positive man whose life is fraught with tragedy after meeting his adopted older brother Dio Brando. In his battle against Dio, Jonathan becomes a Ripple user under the tutelage of his master Will Anthonio Zeppeli.