JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Every generation inherits the fight, and the pose.
Overview
Hirohiko Araki's multigenerational saga follows the Joestar family across a century of feuds with an immortal enemy and the strange powers — first Hamon, later Stands — the bloodline develops to fight him. Each part changes protagonist, setting, and genre, but keeps the same operatic sense of style.
Every arc, explained
Phantom Blood
Episodes 1–9Victorian England, the origin of DIO, and the Hamon breathing style.
Battle Tendency
Episodes 10–26Joseph Joestar, the Pillar Men, and one of the funniest tonal shifts in shonen.
Stardust Crusaders
Episodes 27–74The Stand system is introduced; Jotaro leads a road-trip across Asia to end DIO.
Diamond is Unbreakable
Episodes 75–113A small-town serial-killer mystery framed as a Stand story.
Golden Wind
Episodes 114–152Italian mafia, betrayal, and one of the tightest ensemble arcs in the franchise.
Stone Ocean
Episodes 153–190Part 6, a prison arc that ends the original continuity.
Parts 1–2 use Hamon, a sunlight-based breathing technique. From Part 3 onward, the series runs on Stands — manifested spirit powers unique to each user, with hard rules and named after music references.
A single family bloodline threads through Victorian occultism, WWII-era Nazi archaeology, 1980s Japan, 2000s Italian organized crime, and a Florida women's prison — all connected by the Joestar star birthmark and the shadow of DIO.
Watch order
- 1JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)
- 2Stardust Crusaders (2014)
- 3Diamond is Unbreakable (2016)
- 4Golden Wind (2018)
- 5Stone Ocean (2021)
Characters
Themes
Quotes to remember
"Yare yare daze."— Jotaro Kujo
Fun facts, hidden details & easter eggs
- 1David Production has animated every part of the David-era anime since 2012.
- 2Araki's musical references are so extensive that Stand names have been altered in some Western releases for licensing.
Soundtrack & openings
Voice cast
| Role | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Jotaro Kujo | Daisuke Ono | Matthew Mercer |
| DIO | Takehito Koyasu | Patrick Seitz |
Awards
- Shogakukan Manga Award — General (1993)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to start with Part 1?+
Yes. Every later part assumes you know the Joestar/DIO backstory.
Where is Part 7?+
Steel Ball Run has not yet been animated as of 2026.
Conclusion
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure earned its spot in the AnimeVerse library because it did what most anime doesn't: it kept its promises. The arcs paid off. The characters grew. The world got bigger the longer we sat with it. If you're picking your next weekend of viewing, this is one worth clearing the calendar for.
