Jean, Bobby

Overview

Bobby Jean is a pivotal antagonist in the ninth part of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series, The JoJoLands. He is an investigative agent affiliated with the HOWLER Company, tasked with eliminating the group that accessed the company’s land deeds.

Personality

Bobby Jean is portrayed as a respected individual with a stern demeanor. He is somewhat private, sly, and blunt, often resorting to bribery to achieve his objectives. Despite his authority, he is frequently bossed around by his partner, Lulu, and is shown to be disciplined and valuing order and proper behavior. He has a firm stance on how children should behave and is not entirely without compassion, as seen in his attempts to comfort Lulu when she becomes emotional.

Role in the Story

Bobby Jean, along with Lulu, is assigned to track down Jodio Joestar and his group after they viewed the original paper copies of HOWLER’s land deeds. He uses his Stand, Glory Days, to control the movement and speed of the bullets he shoots from his FN FNX-45 Tactical semi-automatic pistol, equipped with a silencer. This ability allows him to fire bullets at varying speeds, making him a formidable opponent.

Relationships

Bobby Jean’s relationship with Lulu is complex. Despite Lulu’s higher authority and constant demands, Bobby Jean is shown to be somewhat detached yet compassionate towards her. He refuses Lulu’s request to adopt her, citing his existing family and disapproval of her whining behavior. However, he does attempt to comfort her when she becomes emotional.

Significant Plot Points

• Confrontation at the Hospital: Bobby Jean and Lulu confront Jodio and his group at a hospital. Bobby uses his Stand to fire bullets at Jodio, but November Rain blocks them with a screen of rain. The confrontation leads to a chase through the hospital, with Bobby Jean intentionally letting Jodio escape into a dead-end hallway.
• Pursuit of the Lava Rock: Lulu reveals to Bobby Jean that the Jodio group is after HOWLER’s assets and that they need to retrieve the Lava Rock. This revelation sets Bobby Jean on a mission to capture Jodio and obtain the Lava Rock.
• Character Background: Bobby Jean is a father with a wife and three children. He has a military background but was dishonorably discharged. This background adds depth to his character and explains his disciplined nature.

Abilities

Bobby Jean’s Stand, Glory Days, allows him to control the speed of bullets fired from his pistol. This ability makes him a dangerous opponent, capable of firing bullets at incredibly slow or fast speeds.

Conclusion

Bobby Jean is a formidable antagonist in The JoJoLands, known for his stern demeanor and his ability to control the speed of bullets with his Stand, Glory Days. His complex relationship with Lulu and his disciplined nature make him a compelling character in the series.