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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

1993 – 2002Show2 seasons13 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent animated series about fantasy and pop culture, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes · best: S1E6 "Dio's World: Farewell, My Friends" 8.3

Episodes

7.9
7.4

Story

Jotaro Kujo is a popular high school student – at least until that day when he thinks he is possessed by a ghost, which is why he locks himself up. During a fight between his grandfather and his grandfather’s friend Muhammad Abdul, he notices that the ghost is his “Stand”, named "Star Platinium", his fighting aura. Later, his mother also gets such a “Stand” and thus falls ill. Jotaro learns that a man named Dio Brando, who was defeated by Jotaro’s great-great-grandfather a hundred years ago, is to blame. He joins his grandfather and Abdul to destroy Dio once and for all.

Feels like

  • Shonen Battle Anime
  • Stand Powers & Supernatural Combat
  • High-Energy Action
  • Stylized Character Designs
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Over-the-Top Drama
  • Legacy of JoJo
  • Intense Rivalries
  • Iconic Soundtrack

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hideki Futamura, Hiroyuki Kitakubo, Satoshi Kon
Written by
Hiroyuki Kitakubo, Satoshi Kon, Koro Kawaguchi
Music by
Marco D'Ambrosio

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 19, 1993 · January 25, 2002 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 1993
Last aired
January 25, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Functional Magic, Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism +9

  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Functional Magic
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Not-So-Harmless Villain
  • From Nobody to Nightmare
  • Monster of the Week
  • Insecure Protagonist, Arrogant Antagonist
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Vampire Bites Suck
  • Necessary Drawback
  • Female Gaze

12 of 588 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure worth watching?"

Questions about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7).

Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

8 h

About 8 hours: 13 episodes in 2 seasons of about 35 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 2002.

Can I half-watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will JoJo's Bizarre Adventure make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does JoJo's Bizarre Adventure use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessFunctional MagicSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismBilingual BonusNot-So-Harmless VillainFrom Nobody to NightmareMonster of the WeekInsecure Protagonist, Arrogant AntagonistScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Vampire Bites SuckNecessary DrawbackFemale Gazeand 576 more

TV Tropes lists 588 tropes for it, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Functional Magic, and Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism.