List of cultural references in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

It is widely known that the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is influenced by multiple origins. This article presents a list and a summary of each.

Part 1

 * JoJo is a reference from a Beatles music called "Get Back"
 * Dio Brando have its name based on Ronnie James Dio
 * Speedwagon's name is inspired in the rock band "REO Speedwagon"
 * William Zeppeli's surname is based on the english band "Led Zeppelin"

Part 2

 * The four pillar man have their names based in bands Santana, ACDC, Cars and Wham
 * Lisa Lisa name is based on Lisa Lisa, from the band "Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam"
 * Caesar Zeppeli's surname is based on the english bans "Led Zeppelin"
 * Suzie Q name is a reference fom a Dale Hawkins music, "Susie Q"

Part 3

 * Vanilla Ice is a reference of the rapper of the same name.

Part 4

 * Yoshikage Kira's stand Killer Queen is based on the British rock band Queen.


 * Josuke's stand Crazy Diamond is based on the song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd.


 * Similarly, Koichi's stand Echoes is based on the song "Echoes" by Pink Floyd.

Part 5

 * Gold Experience is based on Prince's album "The Gold Experience"

Part 1

 * Dio Brando have its name based on american actor, Marlon Brando

Part 2

 * Caesar Zeppeli's name Julius Caesar, Roman Emperor.

Part 2

 * In Battle Tendency, the cave in which Santana is discovered in looks very similar to the interior of the wrecked derelict spacecraft on LV-426 from the movie Aliens.


 * Battle Tendency also draws influence from the Hellraiser movie series. In Hellraiser, evil spirits are trapped in "living" statues that consume blood, and when enough blood has been offered the evil spirits are released from the statues - similar to the modus operandi of the "Pillar Men". Also, in Hellraiser the evil spirits summon chains with hooks on the end to hold and draw blood from the victim - something the "Pillar Men" uses frequently.

Part 1

 * Jonathan Joestar, Joseph Joestar and Jotaro Kujo are based on Kenshiro, character of Hokuto no Ken series.