JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

About JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a Japanese anime series, produced by David Production and based on the manga of the same name by Hirohiko Araki. The story revolves around the adventurous Joestar family, who possess unique abilities and engage in chilling battles against formidable enemies. Their supernatural exploits span generations and continents, and the series is divided into distinct parts, each following a different family member.

Making / Production

The production of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure began in 2012 by David Production, under the direction of Naokatsu Tsuda, Kenichi Suzuki, and Toshiyuki Kato. The storyline is so vast it necessitated splitting the series into differentiated parts, each uniquely stylized according to the timeline and characters.

Actors

• Daisuke Ono as Jotaro Kujo: Daisuke delivered a stellar performance as the stoic and strong Jotaro Kujo, who is instrumental in fighting against the dreaded Dio.
• Takehito Koyasu as Dio Brando: Koyasu gave life to the character of the charismatic antagonist, Dio Brando, whose feud with the Joestar family spans generations.
• Unshou Ishizuka as Joseph Joestar: Ishizuka displayed versatility as Joseph Joestar, a clever and cocky protagonist with the power to predict his enemy’s action.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series draws heavy inspiration from music, with many characters and Stand abilities named after famous bands, songs, and albums.
• Dio Brando's character was inspired by musician Ozzy Osbourne's song "Holy Diver."
• Throughout the series, the characters pose dramatically – a nod to the artistic style of the original manga.

Awards

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has received several awards, including the Sugoi Japan Award 2015 and the Tokyo Anime Award for Best TV Anime in 2013.

Quotes

• “Muda Muda Muda!” - Dio Brando
• “Your Stand may be invincible, but you sure as hell aren’t!” - Jotaro Kujo
• “Oh! That’s a baseball!” - Joseph Joestar

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a varied, genre-defying soundtrack fitting its different story arcs and time periods, brilliantly composed by Yugo Kanno.
• The unforgettable opening themes, such as "Sono Chi no Sadame" and "Bloody Stream", have captivated fans worldwide.
• Each season's ending is graced by a popular Western song, including the iconic "Roundabout" by Yes.