This is the final part set in the original continuity, the final battle to end the century-long, fateful confrontations between the Joestar family and DIO. Part 7 onward is a new series that is not connected to the first six parts.
Originally published under the title Jolyne Cujoh - Stone Ocean, the manga first released from 2000 to 2003 in Weekly Shonen Jump. It was renamed to its current title in the Bunkoban edition in 2008.
Stone Ocean was adapted into an ONA as the fifth season of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation in 2021. It was released in three batches of episodes, titled From the Abyss of Despair, Stargazing, and Universal Gravitation.
The Part 6 manga began officially releasing in English starting in January 2022 on the Shonen Jump App, during the same time as VIZ's Golden Wind hard cover serialization. It began its hardcover release in November 2023 on a bimonthly schedule, as opposed to quarterly, making it the first JoJo part in the west to do this.
Florida, U.S.A, 2011 -- After an accident while on a drive with her sweetheart, Jolyne Cujoh falls into a trap and is sentenced to fifteen years at the state-run maximum-security correctional facility Green Dolphin Street Prison—AKA "the Aquarium." On the verge of despair, she receives a pendant from her father that causes a mysterious power to awaken inside of her. "There are things in this world that are more terrifying than death, and what's happening in this prison is definitely one of them." A message from a mysterious boy who appears before Jolyne, inexplicable events that occur one after another, the horrifying truth told to her by her father when he comes to visit, and the name DIO… Will Jolyne ultimately be set free from this stone ocean they call a prison? The final battle to end the century-long, fateful confrontations between the Joestar family and DIO begins!!
Summary[]
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.
Episodes[]
From the Depths of Despair[]
Episode No.
No. In Series
Image
Episode Name
First Air Date
1
153
"Stone Ocean"
December 1, 2021
2
154
"Stone Free"
December 1, 2021
3
155
"The Visitor, Part 1"
December 1, 2021
4
156
"The Visitor, Part 2"
December 1, 2021
5
157
"Prisoner of Love"
December 1, 2021
6
158
"Ermes' Sticker"
December 1, 2021
7
159
"There's Six of Us!"
December 1, 2021
8
160
"Foo Fighters"
December 1, 2021
9
161
"Debt Collector, Marilyn Manson"
December 1, 2021
10
162
"Operation Savage Garden (Head to the Courtyard!), Part 1"
December 1, 2021
11
163
"Operation Savage Garden (Head to the Courtyard!), Part 2"
December 1, 2021
12
164
"Torrential Downpour Warning"
December 1, 2021
Gazing at the Stars[]
Episode No.
No. In Series
Image
Episode Name
First Air Date
13
165
"Kiss of Love and Revenge Part 1"
September 1, 2022
14
166
"Kiss of Love and Revenge Part 2"
September 1, 2022
15
167
"Ultra Security House Unit"
September 1, 2022
16
168
"The Secret of Guard Westwood"
September 1, 2022
17
169
"Enter the Dragon's Dream"
September 1, 2022
18
170
"Enter the Foo Fighters"
September 1, 2022
19
171
"Birth of the 'Green'"
September 1, 2022
20
172
"F.F. - The Witness"
September 1, 2022
21
173
"AWAKEN"
September 1, 2022
22
174
"Time for Heaven! New Moon! New Priest!"
September 1, 2022
23
175
"Jail House Lock!"
September 1, 2022
24
176
"Jailbreak..."
September 1, 2022
Universal Gravitation[]
Episode No.
No. In Series
Image
Episode Name
First Air Date
25
177
"Bohemian Rhapsody, Part 1"
December 1, 2022
26
178
"Bohemian Rhapsody, Part 2"
December 1, 2022
27
179
"Sky High"
December 1, 2022
28
180
"Heaven is at Hand: Three Days Until the New Moon"
December 1, 2022
29
181
"Under World"
December 1, 2022
30
182
"Heavy Weather, Part 1"
December 1, 2022
31
183
"Heavy Weather, Part 2"
December 1, 2022
32
184
"Heavy Weather, Part 3"
December 1, 2022
33
185
"Gravity of the New Moon"
December 1, 2022
34
186
"C-Moon, Part 1"
December 1, 2022
35
187
"C-Moon, Part 2"
December 1, 2022
36
188
"Made in Heaven, Part 1"
December 1, 2022
37
189
"Made in Heaven, Part 2"
December 1, 2022
38
190
"What a Wonderful World"
December 1, 2022
Story Arcs[]
Stone Ocean story arcs
Name
No. of Chapters
No. of Episodes
Summary
Image
Prisoner FE40536: Jolyne Cujoh Arc
6
2
It introduces Jolyne Cujoh, falsely imprisoned for murder at the Green Dolphin Street Prison, Florida.
Stone Free Arc
3
1
It narrates Jolyne's predicament, shrunken and under Gwess' power, and the full awakening of her Stand Stone Free.
The Visitor Arc
11
3
It narrates Jotaro Kujo's visit to his daughter, the fight against the sniper Johngalli A., and Jotaro's subsequent theft of his Stand, Star Platinum and memories by the mysterious Whitesnake.
Ermes's Sticker Arc
5
2
It narrates Ermes Costello's awakening of her Stand Kiss and her confrontation with the suicidal Thunder McQueen.
There's Six of Us! Arc
8
2
It narrates Jolyne and Ermes' misadventure in the swamps where, as they are looking for Jotaro's Stand DISC, a mysterious enemy is infiltrating her group.
Marilyn Manson, Debt Collector Arc
6
1
It narrates the tense bet between Jolyne, Ermes and Foo Fighters, and Miraschon who dares the trio to throw a ball between them one hundred times.
Operation Savage Guarden Arc
8
3
It narrates Jolyne and Weather Report's attempt to defeat Lang Rangler and his Jumpin' Jack Flash, who can cancel gravity, in order to deliver Star Platinum's DISC to a mysterious contact in the courtyard.
Torrential Downpour Warning Arc
3
1
It continues Jolyne's attempt to deliver Star Platinum's DISC to her contact from the Speedwagon Foundation as Whitesnake intervenes to stop her, Enrico Pucci hidden nearby.
Kiss of Love and Revenge Arc
7
2
It narrates Ermes's brutal revenge on her sister's murderer Sports Maxx, who unfortunately uses his Stand Limp Bizkit to resurrect himself.
The Secret of Guard Westwood Arc
9
4
It narrates Jolyne's predicament in the punishment ward of Green Dolphin Street Prison, where the prison guard Viviano Westwood goes berserk alongside the rest of the prisoners inside.
Enter the Dragon's Dream Arc
8
2
It narrates the fight between Foo Fighters and Kenzou, an elderly master of the Feng-Shui assassination technique.
Birth of the "Green" Arc
3
3
Details the birth of the Green Baby and Jolyne discovering its mysterious abilities.
Yo-Yo Ma Is Coming! Arc
5
2
It narrates Jolyne and Anasui's escape through the swamp, accompanied by the servile but malevolent Yo-Yo Ma as Foo Fighters looks for its master D an G.
F.F. - The Witness Arc
2
1
It narrates Yo-Yo Ma's defeat and the fight between Foo Fighters and Pucci.
AWAKEN Arc
4
1
It continues the battle between Foo Fighters and Pucci, and narrates Jolyne and Anasui's confrontation against the guardian of The Green Baby, Green, Green Grass of Home.
Whitesnake - The Pursuer Arc
7
2
It ends the confrontation between Jolyne, Anasui and Green, Green Grass of Home, and narrates how Enrico Pucci ambushes the protagonists and finally confronts Jolyne.
Jail House Lock! Arc
7
2
It narrates Jolyne's predicament as Jail House Lock makes her unable to remember three new pieces of information.
Bohemian Rhapsody Arc
8
2
It narrates Anasui and Weather Report's misadventures, caught inside the effects of Bohemian Rhapsody, which makes every fictional character come to life.
Sky High Arc
7
2
It narrates the confrontation between Jolyne, Ermes and Emporio, and Rikiel, who can somehow cause illnesses to his enemies.
Under World Arc
7
2
It narrates Jolyne and Ermes's attempt to escape an impending plane crash caused by Donatello Versus, who plots against Pucci while using his memory-unearthing Stand Under World.
Heavy Weather Arc
13
4
It subsequently narrates the rampage Heavy Weather causes in Orlando, Jolyne and Ermes's attempt to escape it, Pucci's past and Pucci's clash with Weather Report and Anasui.
C-Moon Arc
11
4
It narrates the tense fight between Jolyne and C-MOON in Cape Canaveral's Space Center.
Made in Heaven Arc
10
3
It narrates the Jolyne and the other's desperate confrontation against Pucci and Made in Heaven, whose power of time acceleration proves to be near-unbeatable.
A one-shot manga chapter written by Araki starring Jolyne and a few character from Part 5 in collaboration with the Gucci clothing brand. It is non-canon, as it features the likes of Jolyne included with Part 5 characters who could never meet otherwise. Also considering that Araki's other brand deal featured manga also is non-canon, it's safe to say this one is as well.
This spin-off received an official English translation in January 2013 and was released digitally for a limited time.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven (2011)
A light-novel written by Niso Isin in 2011 that's meant to be the lost transcript of DIO's diary featured in Part 6. It also includes explanations for many of the obscure parts of Dio's plan and his life, including his backstory with his mother, his thoughts and feelings during the events of Phantom Blood and Stardust Crusaders, and explanations for why he needed 36 sinners to sacrifice for the Heaven plan, and how he came up with the idea of "Heaven" in the first place.
Fujiko's Bizarre Virgin Art -Whitesnake's Miscalculation- (2021)
A one-shot featuring Jolyne written by Sho Aimoto, author of the series Kemono Jihen. It takes place during the events of Part 6, presumably before the events of the Savage Garden arc, where Jolyne meets a mysterious prisoner who makes continuous tearful requests for someone to draw her. It released in December 2021. The story is 26 pages and tells the story of a Stand User that Whitesnake created in the prison named Fujiko Fujiyama. Whitesnake gives her the Stand Bad Romance, which she uses to control Jolyne's emotions using her drawings. The plan backfires however, because Fujiko becomes infatuated with Jolyne, and her ability to dehabilitate her ends up helping her. In the end Fujiko's memories and Stand are taken by Whitesnake and it's made as though she never existed.
Attractions[]
Escape From JoJo's Bizarre Nightmare (2023)
An escape room based on the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, set during Part 6 with an original story and a new enemy Stand. It is the third installment in a "JoJo Escape" series. It features Jolyne, Ermes, Weather, and Anasui, meaning it takes place sometime around the Jail House Lock Arc possibly. A team of up to four players are trapped in a single room in the Green Dolphin Street Prison and must solve puzzles and look for clues on how to escape and find the identity of this Stand User. The event ran from October 2023 to January 2024 in four locations including Tokyo.
Creation and Development[]
It's possible Araki planned Part 6 to be the final part in the original lineage as early as the end of Part 5's serialization. He commented in an interview with Monsoon in April 1999 that the series was almost over. At that point he had also already decided that Part 6 would be set in the future, but how far and how the protagonist would relate to the Joestars was still undecided by then.[1]
It is well-known that Steel Ball Run first began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump without the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" supertitle, but before Stone Ocean's release, WSJ had asked him to remove the title then, but he refused, until he finally gave in prior to Part 7's release.[2]
Stone Ocean is the first part to keep the same subtitle between magazine release and later manga releases. Araki stated that the "Stone" in Stone Ocean refers to Jolyne's will, and the "Ocean" is all of womankind. The part's title also continues the trend of the last three of the part being named after the protagonist's Stand.
Iconography[]
Bunko logo
Similarly to Part 5, one image is most noticeably representable for Part 6, that being the butterfly. It is an iconic piece on Jolyne's chest and as a tattoo on her arm, and it is used most often to represent Stone Ocean. It is used in the Bunkoban edition logo, the anime logo, VIZ's official English logo, and its representational icon in All-Star Battle and Eyes of Heaven. The butterfly logo is most often depicted with a dagger in the center, mimicking Jolyne's iconic tattoo, and the heart that is around it in the part of Jolyne's clothing where it appears.
Other less notable icons with regards to Stone Ocean include the heart, strings or webs, the moon, and the sign of infinity. All of these are used dispersed through promotional material for the anime adaptation and manga media. Strings and webs are used in the official English cover for Stone Ocean's manga and some anime materials, and the sign of infinity is most noticeably part of the centerpiece for the anime adaptation's official logo.
The most common color schemes used to represent Stone Ocean are green and teal. Green is used by VIZ Media and Panini Manga in their respective publications of Part 6 in their languages, and teal and green are both used in Stone Ocean's official anime logo. This wiki uses a teal/green color scheme for those reasons.
Logos[]
Stone Ocean logos
WSJ logo
Official logo
Bunkoban logo
Shueisha Jump Remix logo
Shueisha Jump Remix logo 2
Anime logo
VIZ Media English logo
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Trivia[]
The end of Part 6, that being with the universe being reset, does not lead into Part 7 that takes place in an alternate universe. Araki stated that he felt that he was at his peak with Stone Ocean and wanted to go back to his roots for Part 7.
Donatello Versace's backstory is very similar to that of Stanley Yelnat's from the movie "Holes."
This is the first season of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Animation not to premiere in either April or October. Its Netflix premiere date is in December and the date it returned to Japanese television was in January.
It is the first official English translation of the series to be released digitally before in physical volume format.
In early Part 6, Jolyne had a habit of using the word "fly" a lot, which is what the spin-off Jolyne, Fly High With Gucci is referencing in its title.
This is the first part of the series to drop the roman numeral numbering system, as every part previously had been referred to by them.
Stone Ocean's magazine chapters were called "Acts" in their original release, as opposed to chapters.
Continuity[]
Jolyne Cujoh, the main protagonist of this part, is the daughter of Jotaro Kujo. While she was born before Part 4 took place, she does not appear or get mentioned in any official media.
Enrico Pucci, the main antagonist of this part, is revealed to be a minion of DIO and his confidant. DIO's true plans are finally revealed, after first being alluded to in Part 4, which are to "attain Heaven." DIO left behind a notebook in his mansion that listed all the steps to achieve heaven, which was subsequently burnt by Jotaro after the events of Part 3.
It is also revealed that DIO left a bone from his finger in Pucci's possession, should his plan backfire and he dies before it can be completed. This ends up actually being the case, and Pucci uses the bone to create a spawn of DIO known as the Green Baby, which Pucci fuses his Stand with to become Made in Heaven.
Another one of DIO's minions is revealed in this part, the blind master sniper, Johngalli A.
The flashbacks between DIO and Pucci show the model ship DIO had on display in his room is actually a model recreation of the ship that he and Jonathan had their fateful final battle on.
Jotaro sends Jolyne an Arrow shard in the mail with her belongings in order to unlock her Stand. It is unknown exactly which Arrow this is a shard of, but it is likely the one that came to be in the Speedwagon Foundation's possession in Part 4, the one originally belonging to Keicho Nijimura.
It was also likely broken to a small shard in order to fit it in her locket.
Jotaro reappears in this part as a major ally for the beginnings and ends of this part. He is the only returning character from a previous part in Part 6.
The manga that Yo-Yo Ma gives to Jolyne during the Yo-Yo Ma is Coming! arc is a volume of Pink Dark Boy, Rohan Kishibe from Part 4's manga series.
This part reveals that DIO had three other children besides Giorno, Donatello Veruss, Ungalo, and Rykiel. Each of them had an unfortunate upbringing, which led them down bad paths in life.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure finale credits
At the end of the part, the universe is reset and most of the main cast, save for Emporio, lose their memories of the entire part. With the universe being reset, Pucci's influence on the Joestar group and the world disappears.
The universe reset does not affect the continuity of the previous or future parts, as the timeline changes are mostly confined to the events of Part 6 and the characters surrounding it.
The ending sequence in the anime adaptation may confirm this, as it shows visuals of all of the past parts, including Jonathan with Danny, Joseph and Caesar, the Crusaders, the Morioh Town residents, and Team Bucciarati getting in a boat together. The final sequence shows the events of the end of Part 6 in the new universe, so it's possible it's showing that they are all in the same world.
Gallery[]
Stone Ocean announcement in Weekly Shonen Jump
Part 6 debut color page
Part 6 END
Part 6 spine art mural
"Stone Ocean" first KV
"Stone Ocean" Title Card
Part 6: Stone Ocean - END
Stone Ocean Blu-Ray boxset
"Thank you very much for reading Part 6 'Stone Ocean'. See you in the next part, 'Steel Ball Run'"
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