Summary
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis one of the most popular manga/ anime franchises in the world. The series has earned a great deal of acclaim from critics and viewers alike. As it falls inthe shonen category, it has to compete with many other series, but so far, it has managed to do an excellent job.
Like every series,JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurehas its pros and cons. The positives of the story have helped it become one of the best of all time. The series has managed to do some things much better than its counterparts. With that in mind, here are all the things that make JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure stand out from the other anime.
6Unique Parts
Each Part Has A Special Story
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis the only anime series where each season features a different protagonist and villain. For example, Part 1 focused on the rivalry between Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando, while Part 2 covered Joseph’s duels with the Pillar Men. Each part focuses on the story of the main protagonist, and it also adds new characters. In most cases, the heroes do not play a role in the subsequent parts, but sometimes they do make an appearance.
Araki’s method of making numerous parts allows fans to enjoy new stories that areset in different locations. It also helps the fans enjoy characters with interesting personalities. Most anime usually focus on the same cast of characters for the entire run. So, if a person does not like them, they have no option but to put up with it or stop watching the series.
5Short Runs and New Characters
Different Casts To Keep Things Fresh
The constant influx of new characters in the story helps keep things from getting stale. Most anime fans do not have the time to watch a series that has hundreds of episodes. This is one of the main reasons that seasonal anime are much more popular than the ones that keep releasing episodes throughout the year.
In the case ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, most parts have less than 40 episodes, which makes them more appealing to the masses. In addition, the limited number of episodes makes them an ideal candidate for binge-watching. This unique trait setsJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureapart from the rest of the shonen anime.
4Maintaining Power Cap
Keeping The Balance
Most anime have become famous because they introduced characters with outrageous powers, which allow them to obliterate entire islands and, in some cases, even planets. While it is definitely enjoyable to watch such characters in action, overusing this trope can be counterproductive. Seeing planet busters repeatedly ruins the overall experience.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurehas its ownpower system called Stands, which can only be awakened by a limited number of people. A person who doesn’t have enough willpower will end up dying if they are shot by the Stand Arrow. The Stands in the series are highly balanced. Some may feel a bit overwhelming, but it is possible to defeat them with an average Stand and some planning.
3Interesting Powers
Diverse Abilities In Every Part
As mentioned earlier,JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurehas a power system of its own. Originally, Hamon was supposed to be the main power, but in Part 3, Araki decided to switch things up and introduce a brand new ability called Stands. Both of these powers are extremely unique.
Hamon uses the life force of an individual, while Stands are a manifestation of a person’s willpower. Hamon was great, but Stands are a cut above it. There are all sorts of Stands in the story, each with a distinct design and ability.
2The Art Styles
Eye-catching Designs
In the majority of anime, the authors tend to stick to just one type of art style throughout their entire run. However,JoJo’s Bizarre Adventurebecame a major attraction because of its diverse andrather peculiar art style. In the first three parts, every single character was extremely buff. Instead of criticizing the art style, fans used it to create memes.
In Part 4, body proportions became a bit more normal, and fans liked the change. InGoldenWind, the anime once again went through an alteration, giving the characters more believable physiques. In the next adaptation, there might be more changes to make the designs more interesting.
1Bizarre World That’s Connected
Everything Is Linked
A key difference betweenJoJoand other anime is how the former handles bizarre things. For instance, the powers inNarutowere all extremely dangerous, but there is no such thing inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Fans can find a Stand that can make food taste better or a tower with a Stand that traps people and prevents them from leaving. There are other Stands such as Joseph’s Purple Hermit, which is almost useless in fights but good for tracking people.
Despite having so many different Parts, each one is interconnected. It may seem like a good idea to skip one or two parts, but fans will definitely be confused if they do so. A good example is that if a person startswatchingGolden WindorStone Ocean,they will have no idea who DIO was or his importance to the story. However, a person who has watched all the parts will know that DIO is one of the most important and iconic characters to ever emerge from the franchise. The connection between the parts makesJoJo’s Bizarre Adventuretruly special.
