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Jotaro’s hat is iconic, but it has also confused fans for decades. 1 / 8

When he first appears in JoJo: Part 3, the hat appears to blend into his hair. 2 / 8

In an early Part 3 episode, we see that the hat was once whole. 3 / 8

When Jotaro takes his hat off, it retains its shape, suggesting the back is torn out. 4 / 8

Jotaro’s white hats in Part 4 and 5 are a little more confusing. 5 / 8

Redditor Skrygornias suggests the edges of the white hats may be dyed to blend better. 6 / 8

In Part 6, Jotaro’s hat is dark purple, with his hair toned to match. 7 / 8

It seems most likely that Jotaro’s hats are simply torn and match his hair color. 8 / 8