| “ | Where's your mom and dad? We're going to see my father, you know. | ” |
—Irene talking to Emporio, SO Chapter 158: "What a Wonderful World" | ||
Irene (アイリン (あいりん) Airin) is a minor yet key character featured in Stone Ocean.
She appears to Emporio during the aftermath of Enrico Pucci's universe reset, serving as Jolyne Cujoh's reincarnation.
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What role does Irene play in the aftermath of Enrico Pucci's universe reset?
How does Irene's appearance differ from Jolyne Cujoh's?
What is the significance of the Star Birthmark on Irene's shoulder?
Who is Irene's counterpart in Stone Ocean?
What does Irene's outfit in Stone Ocean signify?
Appearance
Irene appears nearly identical to Jolyne; besides having slightly longer hair, and a softer outfit consisting of a light, turtle-necked sweater cut above the navel, patterned by several heart-shaped gaps or holes. She possesses the Star Birthmark on her shoulder like the members of the Joestar Family.
Personality
Irene is friendly and rather carefree, having offered a ride she shares with her boyfriend, Anakiss, to multiple strangers (Emporio and the counterparts of his friends, Eldis (reborn Ermes) and Alternate Weather Report. She also seems to have a better relationship with her father than her alternate universe counterpart Jolyne did, as she is going to him to ask to marry Anakiss. Like Jolyne, she also adopts a motherly attitude to Emporio.
History
After the universe was reset due to Made in Heaven and Enrico Pucci's subsequent defeat by Emporio Alniño, he is transported to a random gas station. There he meets several reincarnated versions of his friends, including Eldis (Ermes reincarnation), Irene and her boyfriend, Anakiss. Soon after Emporio and Eldis miss the bus, Anakiss and Irene offer to give them a ride, assuring Emporio that they aren't bad people. Irene tells Emporio that they were on their way to meet with Irene's father in order to ask for his approval of her and Anakiss' marriage. As they talk, the rain starts up and Irene takes off her jacket and wraps it around Emporio. Emporio notices the Star Birthmark on Irene's shoulder and tells her his name. The group drives off, but not before Irene tells Anakiss to stop the car to give a ride to an Alternate Weather Report walking on the side of the road.
Chapters
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Video Games
All Star Battle (PS3)
Irene's voice and lines appear during the final text-based cut scenes of the Stone Ocean STORY MODE, sharing her voice actress, Miyuki Sawashiro, with Jolyne. The text consists of her conversation with Emporio where she introduces herself and offers him a ride (reenacting the the original story line).
Irene's outfit also appears as Jolyne's 3rd alternate costume.
Gallery
Trivia
- Her name is a reference to one of Araki's first works, Gorgeous Irene. In an interview, Araki states that there isn't any deep meaning or relationship between the two Irenes, and he was merely having fun.[1]
- Araki also stated that Irene may not have the memories of the original Jolyne Cujoh, but she still has the feelings and love she experienced during her initial journey.[2]
References
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