A university student, and the second son of the Higashikata Family. He is Yasuho's childhood friend and feels great affection for her, but is a frighteningly jealous person. Joshu awakened a Stand known as Nut King Call, which he doesn't fully understand. Joshu is an Athiest and probably Autistic. He has a large ego and is easily agitated, but is extremely cowardly. He maintains a strained relationship with his adoptive brother, Josuke Higashikata, who is frequently the target of his beratement.