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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