JoJo's Bizarre Adventure



Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険, Jojo no Kimyō na Bōken) is a manga written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It is currently the second longest running manga series in Weekly Shounen Jump, starting in 1987 and going on to 2004, and has changed the magazine of its publication to Ultra Jump in 2005 during the run of its seventh installment, Steel Ball Run. In May 2011, Ultra Jump published the first chapter of (Part 8). The series has 100 volumes and counting; it is the longest manga not to have a TV adaptation, although there are two OVA adaptations.

The series is known for its references to Western music, its affinity to Italy, and the glam style of the characters.

Genres: Action, Adventure, Supernatural, Suspense

Trivia

 * Every part of series, has a close connection with the JoJo main character, since the title reflects some characteristic attitudes or situations on the manga, Example:
 * Phantom Blood: The first encounter with Jonathan and Dio, thus, starting the legacy that future members of Joestar family have to fight against Dio or any person who has connections with him.
 * Battle Tendency: The vast amount of fights in Joseph's way to save the world, first with the police, mafia members, nazis, vampires, The Pillar Men and finally, the showdown against Ultimate Cars.
 * Stardust Crusaders: Jotaro's group has Stands, which are named according their Major Arcana cards, the Tarot gives advice to mankind through the Stars. Their voyage from Japan until Egypt, is very similar to the path of the crusaders, knight who want to recover the Sacred Lands from Muslims (In this case, Jotaro wants to save his mother, Holly Joestar-Kujo).
 * Diamond is Unbreakable: Crazy Diamond, Josuke's Stand, is probably one of the most versatile stands created by Araki, since the Restoration ability provides several and helpful uses, like heal, construct, reconstruct, remake, etc; by this, the title of this part is very proper, because the diamond is the hardest of all rocks.
 * Golden Wind: Gold Experience gives life to any object in this world, according with the Bible, God gave to his creations the "Life Breeze" on Adam, Eve and every animal and plant of the Paradise, this reflects Giorno's ability, plus, his new hairstyle, gold and stylish makes Giorno "reborn", because during his childhood, he barely had a life.
 * Stone Ocean: Jolyne starts the series in prison, wishing to have her old life, free of troubles and bad times. From the start to the end, Jolyne leaves her rebellious side and accepts her destiny as Joestar legacy heir, thus, make fully her objectives: Recover Jotaro's Stand Disc, beat Pucci, and save the world.Also a reference to the "gift" Jolyne received from Jotaro.
 * Steel Ball Run: The main event of the series the suicidal race across the United States of Valentine. Gyro's weapon choice is the Steel Ball, which provide several uses, from stop bleeding to kill people. Johnny has a major reference, since he wins the race of his life against all odds, with walking again as his final prize.