Sadao Kujo
CharacterSadao Kujo is a minor figure only alluded to in Stardust Crusaders. A celebrated Japanese jazz musician, he is the husband of Holy Kujo and the father of Jotaro, yet his endless touring keeps him entirely off the page throughout the whole story.
Appearance
Sadao is never actually shown during Stardust Crusaders. Because his musical career keeps him constantly away on tour, the narrative references him without ever bringing him on-panel, and so his design goes undepicted.
Personality
Little of Sadao's temperament is spelled out in the manga. What defines him is an all-consuming dedication to performing, a commitment so total that he stays perpetually absent from his family rather than present in their daily lives.
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History
Sadao built a reputation as a noted jazz performer, though whether he had already earned that fame by the time he married Holy is left unclear. Through their union he became father to Jotaro and, in turn, grandfather to Jolyne. Holy's own father Joseph appears to think little of him, a coldness the story links to Joseph's dim view of Japanese people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sadao Kujo related to Jotaro?
Yes. Sadao Kujo is the father of Jotaro Kujo, having married Jotaro's mother Holy, which also makes him the grandfather of Jolyne Cujoh.
Why do we never see Jotaro's dad in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Sadao Kujo is a celebrated jazz musician whose constant touring keeps him away from home, so Stardust Crusaders only references him without ever showing him on-panel.
Is Sadao Kujo canon?
Sadao Kujo is a canon character referenced in the Stardust Crusaders manga as Jotaro's father, though he never actually appears on the page since his touring schedule keeps him absent from the story.
Who is Sadao Kujo in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Sadao Kujo is a minor figure only alluded to in Stardust Crusaders, a celebrated Japanese jazz musician who is the husband of Holy Kujo and the father of Jotaro.
What does Joseph Joestar think of Sadao Kujo?
Joseph Joestar, Holy's father, appears to think little of Sadao, a coldness the story links to Joseph's dim view of Japanese people.
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