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The exact reasons vary for each person but I think there are a few things that truly set it apart. First of all, it's style is so diffent from all other anime. Setting aside Araki's love for fabulous, flashy, and weird designs the overall core features of the series have retained a unique visual sense that has always been different from any other anime around it. Most manga artists are inspired visually by other manga artists while Araki on the otherhand has cited Italian frescos and fashion magazines as sources of inspiritation. This unique approach mixed with his own flair has given it a constant "bizarre" visual appeal that has persisted through the decades.

What sets Jojo apart from other manga in terms of plot is similar to what sets it apart visually: it is the unique touch put into the series's story that makes it so interesting. Like other manga the story is over the top and crazy but the visual style and consistent use of real world locations make it all the more striking. The dialogue and characters of Jojo are also entirely different from what you get in standard manga. Because of the tight and restrictive schedules placed on manga artists to push their work out consistently, good story, characterization, development, etcetera, are all sadly lacking from many serialized manga. Jojo itself doesn't have a masterfully written story and it has shown at times signs of attempting to characterize individuals and develop plot points deeper but having them either abandoned or too hastily distinguished. Too compensate for this Araki has definitely found a voice to give in his dialogue that is easily reckognizable to fans. That is why other manga may seem bland when you compare it too Jojo.