Johnny Joestar

Johnny Joestar is a former American jockey turned paraplegic protagonist of Part 7. Though prone to depression, he faces life's challenges with a determination that often leads him into great personal risk. His journey through the Steel Ball Run is driven by a search for hope and the secret behind Gyro Zeppeli’s mysterious steel balls, which Johnny believes possess the power to heal his legs. Once a sensation on the racetrack, his life changed when an impulsive moment resulted in a shooting that left him paralyzed.