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Overview of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
May 7, 2025
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood and Beyond
Overview
Created by Hirohiko Araki.
The series is divided into multiple parts, with the first being
Phantom Blood
set in 1880s England.
Followed by
Battle Tendency
set in 1930s Europe.
Manga first published in 1987; anime aired from 2012 to 2013.
Phantom Blood (Part 1)
George Joestar
: Rich man saved by
Dario Brando
, adopts Dario's son
Dio Brando.
Dio Brando
: Antagonist, causes havoc in the Joestar household.
Jonathan Joestar (JoJo)
: Protagonist, fights against Dio's schemes.
Dio's evil deeds:
Bullies Jonathan.
Kills Jonathan's dog.
Steals Jonathan's girlfriend's first kiss.
Dio plans to poison George Joestar.
Dio uses an ancient artifact,
the stone mask
, to become a vampire.
Will A. Zeppeli
and
Speedwagon
join Jonathan to defeat Dio.
Jonathan learns
Hamon
(sunlight-based energy).
Final battle: Jonathan defeats Dio, but Dio's head survives.
Battle Tendency (Part 2)
Joseph Joestar
: Grandson of Jonathan, protagonist of this part.
Pillar Men
: Ancient beings who created the stone mask.
Joseph teams up with
Caesar Zeppeli
and his mother
Lisa Lisa
.
Battles against the Pillar Men, especially
Santana, ACDC, Wamuu,
and
Kars
.
Joseph defeats Kars by sending him into space, becoming the "ultimate life form".
Stardust Crusaders
Follows
Jotaro Kujo
, grandson of Joseph Joestar, in 1987.
New concept introduced:
Stands
(spiritual manifestations with unique abilities).
Dio Brando
resurrected and possessing Jonathan's body.
Jotaro's stand:
Star Platinum
.
Journey to defeat Dio involves various stand battles.
Final showdown between Jotaro and Dio in Egypt.
Jotaro defeats Dio using Star Platinum.
Diamond is Unbreakable
Set in 1999 in the town of
Morioh
.
Josuke Higashikata
: Protagonist, Jotaro's uncle.
Josuke's stand:
Crazy Diamond
(heals and repairs objects).
Discovery of
Yoshikage Kira
, a serial killer with a hand fetish.
Battles against various stand users.
Josuke and allies eventually defeat Kira.
Golden Wind
Set in Italy follows
Giorno Giovanna
(Dio's son with Jonathan's body).
Giorno's dream: Become a "Gang-Star" and reform the mafia.
Giorno's allies include
Bruno Bucciarati
and his team.
Battles against
Passione
mafia to protect
Trish Una
.
Confrontation with Passione's boss,
Diavolo
, and stand
King Crimson
.
Giorno evolves stand to
Gold Experience Requiem
and defeats Diavolo.
Stone Ocean
Jolyne Cujoh
: Protagonist and Jotaro's daughter.
Framed for murder, ends up in prison.
Jolene’s stand:
Stone Free
(threads).
Battles against
Enrico Pucci
, a follower of Dio.
Pucci's plans to reach heaven and reset the universe.
Jolyne and allies fight to stop Pucci.
Pucci resets the universe, but Emporio uses
Weather Report
stand to defeat Pucci.
The universe resets again without Pucci, leading to a new beginning.
General Themes
Central theme revolves around family lineage and legacy.
Stand battles introduce unique supernatural abilities.
Each part introduces new characters, settings, and conflicts.
The series is known for its intricate plot, unique art style, and creative storytelling.
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