JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is manga series written by Hirohiko Araki. The manga is separated into nine published parts, with the ninth currently ongoing. Starting in 2012, the series has been adapted into a TV anime by David Productions, and so far has adapted five seasons up to Part 6.

Summary
JoJo was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1987 until 2004, then to monthly Ultra Jump from 2004 to present.

There are 132 volumes currently published in Japan. English publication started in 2015, with only five out of the nine parts currently completed. The sixth part, Stone Ocean, has been releasing digital chapters weekly since January 2022. Hardcover Part 6 volumes will begin serialization in November 2023.

JoJo is separated into two continuities, one that released from 1987-2003 that stretched across six of the nine parts, and the other from 2004-present day that go across the seventh, eighth, and ninth parts.

The series is an anthology that follows a new protagonist with new supporting allies and villains in each part. Most of the protagonists are all nicknamed "JoJo," and are part of the extensive Joestar lineage. These characters, in order of appearance, go as follows:

In the original continuity: Jonathan Joestar, his grandson Joseph Joestar, his grandson Jotaro Kujo, illegitimate son of Joseph, Josuke Higashikata, son of Dio Brando, Giorno Giovanna, and daughter of Jotaro, Jolyne Cujoh.

In the second continuity: Johnny Joestar, his complicated ancestor, Josuke Higashikata, and Johnny's great-great-grandson, Jodio Joestar

In summary, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is about the strange and bizarre adventures that follow the Joestar bloodline, as they defeat enemies with the use of supernatural abilities such as Hamon, Stands, and Spin.

Phase One: Dio's Curse on the Joestars (1987-1992)
The original trilogy, ending with the final confrontation against DIO. It begins with three different JoJo’s, who would– in some sort of way– all be descendants of each other, and that their lives would be linked by a common curse, started by the vampire Dio.

Part 1: Phantom Blood (1987)
The first part of JoJo, set in England 1880, follows Jonathan Joestar in his training of Hamon in order to defeat his evil adopted brother Dio, who is transformed into an immortal vampire by an ancient Stone Mask. Jonathan uses Hamon, an ancient breathing technique passed down through the Zeppeli family, to defeat Dio and his horde of zombies and other vampires. At the end of the story, Jonathan sacrifices himself to defeat his adopted brother once and for all, helping his pregnant wife to live another day.
 * JoJo: Jonathan Joestar
 * Main antagonist: Dio Brando
 * Villainous faction: Dio's Zombies
 * Final boss: Dio's head
 * McGuffin: The Stone Mask
 * Adaptations: Phantom Blood (PS2), Phantom Blood (Film), Phantom Blood (Musical)
 * Anime Adaptation: 2012
 * OP: Sono Chino Sadame
 * ED: Roundabout
 * Chapters: 44
 * Volumes: 5
 * Episodes: 9
 * Genre: Horror
 * Released: 1987
 * English Release: 2015
 * Pilot: Dio the Invader
 * Finale: The Final Ripple!

Part 2: Battle Tendency (1987-1989)
The second part, set in the year 1938, follows Jonathan's grandson Joseph Joestar. He too is trained in Hamon through Hamon master Lisa Lisa, who happens to be his own mother. Joseph comes face-to-face with the creators of the ancient Stone Mask, the Pillar Men, who are much stronger than a typical vampire. He must defeat this ancient race of super-beings with the help of Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli, Lisa Lisa, and Rudol Von Stroheim before they can recover the Red Stone of Aja and become rulers of the world. Battle Tendency ends with Joseph defeating Kars, at the expense of losing his right hand, and ending the story of the Stone Mask for good.
 * JoJo: Joseph Joestar
 * JoJo's Stand: Hermit Purple (Part 3)*
 * Main antagonist: Kars
 * Villainous faction: The Pillar Men
 * Final boss: The Ultimate Life Form
 * McGuffin: The Red Stone of Aja
 * Anime Adaptation: 2012
 * OP: Bloody Stream
 * ED: Roundabout
 * Chapters: 69
 * Volumes: 8
 * Episodes: 17
 * Genre: Martial Arts
 * Released: 1987-1989
 * English Release: 2015
 * Pilot: New York's JoJo
 * Finale: The Man Who Became a God

Part 3: Stardust Crusaders (1989-1992)
The third part, set in 1989, follows Joseph's grandson Jotaro Kujo as he journeys across the globe in 50 days in order to save his mother from a curse. This part introduces the concept of Stands, supernatural abilities that manifest as the form of the user's fighting spirit. Because DIO has been revived, he has unlocked his own Stand, giving everyone in the Joestar family an ability as well due to their psychic connection to Jonathan's body, which DIO now inhabits. The part concludes with the defeat of DIO at the hands of Jotaro and his Stand, Star Platinum, however at the cost of losing several allies on the long journey.
 * JoJo: Jotaro Kujo
 * JoJo's Stand: Star Platinum; The World
 * Main antagonist: DIO
 * Villain's Stand: The World
 * Villainous faction: DIO's Agents & the Egypt 9 Glory Gods
 * Final boss: Awakened DIO
 * Mission: Defeat DIO in 50 days
 * Adaptations: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (SFC), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA), Heritage to the Future, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (CD)
 * Anime Adaptation: 2014
 * OPs: Stand Proud, End of the World
 * EDs: Walk Like an Egyptian, Last Train Home
 * Chapters: 152
 * Volumes: 17
 * Episodes: 48
 * Genre: Save the world/ road trip
 * Released: 1989-1992
 * English Release: 2016-2017
 * Pilot: A Man Possessed by an Evil Spirit
 * Finale: The Faraway Journey, Farewell Friends 

Phase Two: Joestar's Legacy (1992-2003)
This phase introduces the Stand Arrow and how it plays a role in the Joestar's history, and how it ends with them as well. This arc also finished off the story that began with the Joestars and DIO all the way back in 1880. Each part introduces and focuses on the child of one of the previous JoJo's: Josuke, son of Joseph, Giorno (technically) son of Jonathan, and Jolyne the daughter of Jotaro.

Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable (1992-1995)
The fourth part is set in 1999 in the fictional city of Morioh Japan, and follows Joseph Joestar's illegitimate son, Josuke Higashikata. The story revolves around the mysteries of the small town that Josuke and his friends inhabit, as well as discovering the truth about the Stand Arrow and how it tempts the people of Morioh. Josuke and his friends also track down the illusive murderer, and Stand User, Yoshikage Kira. The story ends at Yoshikage Kira's defeat, and the golden heart of Morioh being preserved.
 * JoJo: Josuke Higashikata
 * JoJo's Stand: Crazy Diamond
 * Main antagonist: Yoshikage Kira
 * Villain's Stand: Killer Queen; Sheer Heart Attack; Bites the Dust
 * Villainous faction: Morioh Stand Users
 * Final boss: Killer Queen's Third Type Bomb: Bites the Dust
 * McGuffin: The Bow & Arrow
 * Adaptations: Diamond is Unbreakable (Film), Diamond is Unbreakable Chapter 1 (novel adaptation)
 * Anime Adaptation: 2016
 * OPs: Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town, Chase, & Great Days
 * ED: I Want You
 * Chapters: 174
 * Volumes: 19
 * Episodes: 39
 * Genre: Slice of life/ mystery
 * Released: 1992-1995
 * English Release: 2018-2020
 * Pilot: Jotaro Kujo Meets Josuke Higashikata!
 * Finale: Goodbye, Morioh Town - The Golden Heart

Part 5: Golden Wind (1995-1999)
The fifth part, set in 2001 in Italy, follows DIO's son Giorno as he dismantles the Italian mob from the inside. Giorno is blessed with the good fortune and chivalry of a Joestar, technically being a descendant of Jonathan due to DIO inhabiting his body, as well as blessed with a Stand ability. Giorno joins Bruno Bucciarati, Guido Mista, Leone Abbachio, and the other members of Passione, attempting to take down the mob's illusive boss: Diavolo. The plot goes much deeper, as the lore behind the Stand Arrows is revealed, and the secrets that the Arrow's possess are finally brought out. The part ends with Giorno using the arrow to transform his Stand into Gold Experience Requiem, and defeating Diavolo once and for all, taking his place as the leader of Passione.
 * GioGio: Giorno Giovanna
 * Stand di GioGio: Gold Experience, Gold Experience Requiem
 * Primo avversario: "The Boss"
 * Stand di avversario: King Crimson; Epitaph
 * Fazione malvagia: La Squadra Esecuzioni e Unita Speciale
 * Avversario finale: Diavolo
 * McGuffin: Stand Arrow
 * Adaptations: GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2)
 * Addattamento anime: 2018
 * OPs: Fighting Gold, Traitor's Requiem
 * EDs: Freak'n You, Modern Crusaders
 * Capitoli: 155
 * Volumi: 17
 * Episodi: 39
 * Genere: Crime
 * Rilasciato: 1995-1999
 * Rilasciato in Inglese: 2021-2023
 * Piloto: Gold Experience
 * Finale: Sleeping Slaves

Part 6: Stone Ocean (2000-2003)
The sixth part, set in Florida in 2011, follows Jotaro Kujo's daughter Jolyne Cujoh after she is sent to prison for a crime she did not commit. While learning about the bizarre rules and prisoners in the Green Dolphin Street Prison, Jolyne discovers the evil plot perpetrated by Enrico Pucci to steal her father's memory, and read the contents of a diary left behind by DIO, which tell of a way to reach "Heaven" and let Pucci be able to change fate. Jolyne is accompanied by Ermes Costello, Emporio Alniño, Foo Fighters, Narciso Anasui, and Weather Report, as they attempt to save Jotaro and stop Pucci. The story ends with five of them, including Jotaro, being killed by Pucci, as his plans come to fruition and the universe is reset. He is ultimately defeated by Emporio, which causes the universe to be reset again, creating a new world untouched by Pucci's influence, ending the curse of the Joestar bloodline for good.
 * JoJo: Jolyne Cujoh
 * JoJo's Stand: Stone Free
 * Main antagonist: Enrico Pucci
 * Villain's Stands: Whitesnake, C-Moon, & Made in Heaven
 * Villainous faction: Pucci's Agents
 * Final boss: Made in Heaven
 * McGuffin: "Heaven"
 * Anime Adaptation: 2021
 * OPs: STONE OCEAN, Heaven's Falling Down
 * EDs: Distant Dreamer, Roundabout
 * Chapters: 158
 * Volumes: 17
 * Episodes: 38
 * Genre: Prison break
 * Released: 2000-2003
 * English Release: 2022-Ongoing
 * Pilot: Stone Ocean
 * Finale: What a Wonderful World

Phase Three: Parallel Universe (2004- )
Set in a totally new universe, this new lineage of Joestars are caught up in a story that revolves around one fateful cross country race all the way back in 1890 involving the Holy Corpse of Jesus Christ. Each part in this saga are "retellings" of some of the previous parts, with several easter eggs and references to them.

Part 7: Steel Ball Run (2004-2011)
Steel Ball Run is the seventh part in the JJBA series, and the first set in a new continuity. The part is set in America in 1890 and follows paraplegic jockey Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli on a cross-country horse race from San Diego to New York for the prize money of $50,000,000. Johnny is taught the power of Spin through Gyro and develops his own Stand ability as well. Johnny and Gyro eventually uncover the dark truth of the Steel Ball Run race, which is for US President Funny Valentine to uncover the pieces of the corpse of Jesus Christ and put the United States at the forefront of the world. The part ultimately ends with Valentine's defeat, at the loss of Gyro and many of Johnny's other friends, and Johnny learning to walk again. Although he does not win the race, on his way to Italy to deliver Gyro's corpse to his family, Johnny meets Rina Higashikata, who will eventually become his wife.


 * JoJo: Johnny Joestar
 * JoJo's Stand: Tusk (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3, & ACT4)
 * Main antagonist: Funny Valentine
 * Villain's Stand: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap; Love Train
 * Villainous faction: Valentine's Agents and Seekers of the Corpse
 * Final boss: THE WORLD
 * McGuffin: The Saint's Corpse
 * Adaptation: VOMIC
 * Part correlations: Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, and Stardust Crusaders
 * Anime Adaptation: TBA
 * OP: TBA
 * ED: TBA
 * Chapters: 95
 * Volumes: 24
 * Episodes: TBA
 * Genre: Western/ race
 * Released: 2004-2011
 * Pilot: TBA
 * Finale: TBA

Part 8: JoJolion (2011-2021)
The eighth part, and second in the new continuity, is once again set in the fictional town of Morioh Japan, and follows an amnesiac man that goes by the name Josuke Higashikata. Josuke is first discovered lying in the dirt of the mysterious Wall Eyes by Yasuho Hirose, and the story revolves around the two of them attempting to find out Josuke's true identity. After meeting the bizarre Higashikata family, it is revealed that Josuke is the fusion of Yoshikage Kira and Josefumi Kujo as a result of being enveloped by the Wall Eyes and consuming the mysterious Locacaca fruit. The second half of the story revolves around Josuke, Yasuho, and their ally Rai Mamezuku, attempting to uncover the mysteries of the Locacaca and the Rock Humans that hunt it, as well as to save Josuke's mother Holy Joestar-Kira. In the end, Josuke fails to use the Locacaca for his own benefit, but stops the Rock Humans from cultivating it, finally ending the curse that the plant has on Morioh. Josuke joins his family as they celebrate their freedom.


 * JoJo: Josuke Higashikata
 * JoJo's Stand: Soft & Wet; Go Beyond
 * Main antagonist: Toru
 * Villain's Stand: Wonder of U
 * Villainous faction: Rock Humans
 * Final arc:  The Radio Gaga Incident
 * McGuffin: The New Locacaca
 * Part correlations: Diamond is Unbreakable
 * Chapters: 110
 * Volumes: 27
 * Genre: Mystery
 * Released: 2011-2021
 * First Chapter: Welcome to Morioh Town
 * Final Chapter: Higashikata Fruit Parlor

Part 9: The JOJOLands (2023 - Ongoing)
The ninth part, and third in the second continuity, is set in the US state of Hawaii in the 2020s. It follows 15-year old Jodio Joestar and his sister Dragona, who commit crimes in their home state to take care of their mother Barbara-Ann. The two of them are sent on a mission along with Paco Laborantes and Usagi Aloha'oe to steal a precious diamond from a Japanese tourist. This diamond is revealed not to be the most precious thing the tourist owns, that would be the mysterious hardened lava rock that attracts fortune. Jodio is tasked with protecting this lava rock at all costs, being promised great wealth if he does, while being chased after by others who seek its power.


 * JoJo: Jodio Joestar
 * JoJo's Stand: November Rain
 * Main antagonist: TBA
 * Villain's Stand: TBA
 * Villainous faction: Pursuers of the Lava Rock
 * McGuffin: Lava Rock
 * Part correlations: Golden Wind
 * Chapters: 9+
 * Volumes: 2
 * Genre: Crime
 * Released: 2023 - Ongoing
 * First Chapter: Departure
 * Latest Chapter: Owner of the Lava Rock

Cast

 * Jonathan Joestar - Johnny Yong Bosch
 * Joseph Joestar - Ben Diskin (Part 2,) - Richard Epcar (Parts 3-4)
 * Jotaro Kujo - Matthew Mercer
 * Josuke Higashikata - Billy Kametz
 * Giorno Giovanna - Philip Reich
 * Jolyne Cujoh - Kira Buckland
 * Johnny Joestar - TBA
 * Josuke Higashikata - TBA
 * Jodio Joestar - TBA

Checklist
This is a list of all JoJo media in the order I have consumed it.

Key:


 * ✅ Completed
 * 🚫 Unstarted
 * 🔵 In progress
 * 🌟 Ongoing
 * 💀 Unavailable

Media

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