Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26873003-20150815171419/@comment-3277247-20150817053952

I like Part 4 best but I think it is difficult to say if it is objectively better. The biggest reason I lean towards four is because of the characters. I may get some hate for saying this but I think Josuke is a far better character than Jotaro. For most of Stardust Crusaders I was annoyed by Jotaro's cliche too-cool-for-everything and tough guy genius persona (if he wasn't fighting he completely blends into the background). The guy had no relatable flaws or showed any signs of development, he had pretty much the same demeanor and outlook from beginning to end. Someone like Polnareff is far more engaging and interesting because of his struggles, emotions, and the humor of his character (this caused Jotaro to be overshadowed for me). Jotaro was just very bland, it's not that I hate him and I do like how he is a wiser figure in the later parts. Josuke on the other hand had a colorful personality, was down to earth and more relatable to the readers, and was an all around more fun character (even his Stand power is more interesting). I totally believe Part 4 has the better Jojo (even if Jotaro will always be the most popular) but as for the rest I think it has to do with the readers preference because the biggest leap in tone happens between 3 and 4.