Josuke

Josuke is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. It can be written with various kanji combinations, and its meaning varies with the characters chosen. The name is used in real life as well as in fiction, where its reading is typically "Josuke" (じょうすけ).

In popular culture, the name is best known from Hirohiko Araki’s manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The most prominent bearer is Josuke Higashikata, the main character of Part 4, Diamond Is Unbreakable. Set in the town of Morioh, he wields the Stand Crazy Diamond, which can repair or restore objects and people. He is depicted as a strong-willed, loyal teenager with a distinctive pompadour hairstyle and a tendency to act as the town’s protector.

A second character named Josuke Higashikata appears in Part 8, Jojolion, in a parallel continuity. This Josuke shares the Higashikata surname and operates within a reimagined setting involving memory, identity, and family history. His Stand is Soft & Wet, and the narrative follows his quest to uncover his true origins amid twisting events in the town.

Outside JoJo, Josuke is a relatively uncommon given name in Japan, and its recognition largely stems from the manga. The name’s appeal in fiction lies in its concise, masculine sound and its association with a trio of notable JoJo characters, contributing to its place in popular culture.