JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Six generations, one bloodline, and the strangest battles in anime.
Last updated: 10 November 2026
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is david production's anime of Hirohiko Araki's long running manga, covering Parts 1 to 6 in 190 episodes from 2012 to 2022. Each part follows a different member of the Joestar family, starting with Jonathan in 1880s England and ending with Jolyne in 2011 Florida. People watch it for the wildly creative Stand battles, the bold art and poses, and a story that happily changes genre, country and cast every single part.
About JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
The Joestar family carries a strange fate. Generation after generation, its members face off against Dio Brando and the evil his ambition sets loose, first with the breathing technique called Hamon and later with Stands, physical forms of a person's fighting spirit. Because every part has its own hero, villain, setting and tone, watching JoJo feels like opening a new series every few dozen episodes, with the family name and a shared history holding it all together.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a TV anime from 2012, first released in Fall 2012. It belongs to the Action and Adventure and Supernatural genres and is listed as a completed series. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
It starts in 1880s England. Jonathan Joestar, the kind hearted son of a wealthy family, grows up alongside Dio Brando, an adopted brother who wants the Joestar fortune and will do anything to take it. When Dio puts on an ancient stone mask and becomes a vampire, Jonathan learns Hamon, a martial art that channels sunlight energy through breathing, and gives his life to stop him. That sacrifice sets the pattern for everything that follows: a Joestar rises, a terrible enemy appears, and the two collide.
Jonathan's grandson Joseph takes over in 1938, a wisecracking trickster who talks his way out of trouble as often as he punches his way out. He faces the Pillar Men, ancient beings who created the stone mask. Fifty years later his grandson Jotaro Kujo leads Part 3, and the series changes for good. Hamon gives way to Stands, and Jotaro travels from Japan to Egypt with a small group of allies to save his mother by defeating a returned Dio once and for all.
Part 4 slows the pace down in the small town of Morioh, where Josuke Higashikata and his friends hunt a quiet serial killer hiding among ordinary neighbours. Part 5 moves to Italy, where Giorno Giovanna, Dio's son, joins the mafia gang Passione with a plan to take it over and clean it up from the inside. The fights get stranger and more puzzle like with every part, and working out how an enemy Stand works is often the real battle.
Part 6, Stone Ocean, closes the original family saga. Jolyne Cujoh, Jotaro's daughter, is framed for a crime and sent to a prison in Florida, where a follower of Dio puts a plan in motion that reaches back across the whole series. It is the first part led by a woman, and its ending wraps up the Joestar and Dio story that began back in Victorian England.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Blood (Part 1) | Episodes 1-9 | 2012 | Jonathan Joestar learns Hamon and faces his adopted brother Dio, who has become a vampire. |
| Battle Tendency (Part 2) | Episodes 10-26 | 2012-2013 | Joseph Joestar battles the ancient Pillar Men in 1938, with plenty of tricks and bluffs. |
| Stardust Crusaders (Part 3) | 48 episodes | 2014-2015 | Jotaro Kujo gains the Stand Star Platinum and travels to Egypt to defeat Dio for good. |
| Diamond is Unbreakable (Part 4) | 39 episodes | 2016 | Josuke Higashikata protects the town of Morioh and hunts the killer Yoshikage Kira. |
| Golden Wind (Part 5) | 39 episodes | 2018-2019 | Giorno Giovanna joins Passione and works to overthrow its hidden boss from within. |
| Stone Ocean (Part 6) | 38 episodes | 2021-2022 | Jolyne Cujoh fights from inside a Florida prison as Dio's old plan reaches its end. |
Why Watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
- A new hero, setting and tone every part, so it never goes stale
- Stand battles that play out like puzzles, not just power contests
- Dio Brando, one of anime's most quoted villains
- Araki's bold poses, fashion and colour shifts in full david production style
- A family saga that genuinely ends, with Stone Ocean closing the original story
Who Is It For?
Rated for older teens and up. Expect frequent stylised violence, some gore, body horror and intense scenes, so it suits viewers aged 16 and over best.
Main Characters
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The Japanese voices behind the main characters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
- Jonathan JoestarMain character, Part 1Japanese voiceKazuyuki Okitsu
- Joseph JoestarMain character, Part 2Japanese voiceTomokazu Sugita
- Jotaro KujoMain character, Part 3Japanese voiceDaisuke Ono
- Josuke HigashikataMain character, Part 4Japanese voiceYuki Ono
- Giorno GiovannaMain character, Part 5Japanese voiceKensho Ono
- Jolyne CujohMain character, Part 6Japanese voiceFairouz Ai
- Dio BrandoMain antagonist, Parts 1 and 3Japanese voiceTakehito Koyasu
Staff & Production
- Original Creator
- Hirohiko Araki
- Animation Studio
- david production
- Director
- Naokatsu Tsuda, Kenichi Suzuki (Parts 1-2), with later parts led by Tsuda alongside Toshiyuki Kato, Yasuhiro Kimura, Hideya Takahashi and Kenichi Suzuki
- Series Composition
- Yasuko Kobayashi
- Music
- Hayato Matsuo (Phantom Blood), Taku Iwasaki (Battle Tendency), Yugo Kanno (Parts 3-6)
Manga & Source Material
The anime adapts Hirohiko Araki's manga, which has run since 1987 and is still going in new parts with new settings. The david production series covers the first six parts in order.
- The manga began in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1987 with Phantom Blood and later moved magazines as later parts began.
- Each manga part has its own protagonist, setting and time period, a structure the anime keeps exactly.
- Parts 1 to 6 form one connected family story about the Joestars and Dio.
- Part 7, Steel Ball Run, starts a separate timeline and has its own AnimeYug page.
- Araki's art style changes noticeably from part to part, and the anime restyles itself to match each era.
Music
Every part gets its own opening, and the endings often use classic Western rock, a nod to Araki's habit of naming Stands and characters after bands and songs. Yugo Kanno's score from Part 3 on gives the series its dramatic, jazzy punch.
Opening Themes
- “JoJo: Sono Chi no Sadame”by Hiroaki TominagaPart 1 opening, a big heroic anthem for Jonathan's story.
- “Bloody Stream”by CodaPart 2 opening, funky and stylish, matching Joseph's swagger.
- “Stand Proud”by Jin HashimotoFirst Stardust Crusaders opening, built around the Egypt journey.
- “Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town”by The DUPart 4 opening, bright and poppy like Morioh itself.
- “Fighting Gold”by CodaFirst Golden Wind opening, later followed by Uragirimono no Requiem by Daisuke Hasegawa.
- “Stone Ocean”by ichigo from Kishida Kyoudan and The Akeboshi RocketsPart 6 opening, followed later by Heaven's Falling Down by sana.
Ending Themes
- “Roundabout”by YesThe famous ending for Parts 1 and 2, a 1971 progressive rock track.
- “Walk Like an Egyptian”by The BanglesFirst ending for Stardust Crusaders, a playful fit for the journey.
- “I Want You”by Savage GardenPart 4 ending, pure 90s pop for the 1999 set story.
- “Freek'n You”by JodeciFirst Golden Wind ending, followed by Modern Crusaders by Enigma.
- “Distant Dreamer”by DuffyStone Ocean ending, with Roundabout returning for the final episode.
Series Timeline
- 1987
Hirohiko Araki's manga begins in Weekly Shonen Jump with Phantom Blood.
- 2012-2013
david production's anime opens with Parts 1 and 2 across 26 episodes.
- 2014-2015
Stardust Crusaders adapts Part 3 in 48 episodes and brings Stands to the screen.
- 2016
Diamond is Unbreakable adapts Part 4 in 39 episodes.
- 2018-2019
Golden Wind adapts Part 5 in 39 episodes.
- 2021-2022
Stone Ocean adapts Part 6 in 38 episodes on Netflix, closing the original saga.
Release Schedule
- Premiere
- 6 October 2012 (Parts 1-2, Tokyo MX)
- Broadcast
- Parts 1-5 aired on Japanese TV; Stone Ocean launched worldwide on Netflix in three batches
- Streaming
- Netflix and Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)
- Episodes
- 190 episodes across Parts 1-6
Parts 1-6 are complete. Part 7, Steel Ball Run, is a separate series covered on its own page. Details as of 10 November 2026.
Quick Answers
Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure finished?
Yes. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has finished airing, so you can watch the complete story from start to end without waiting for new episodes.
What genre is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a Action and Adventure and Supernatural anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Action anime page.
When did JoJo's Bizarre Adventure release?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure first released in Fall 2012. It is a TV series.
Where can I watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Netflix carries all six parts in many regions, including Stone Ocean, which launched there first. Crunchyroll also streams the earlier parts. Line ups change by country, so check both services in your region.
How many episodes does JoJo's Bizarre Adventure have, and is it finished?
Parts 1 to 6 total 190 episodes: 26 for Parts 1-2, 48 for Part 3, 39 each for Parts 4 and 5, and 38 for Part 6. That story is finished. Part 7, Steel Ball Run, is a separate series in a new timeline.
What is the correct watch order for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Watch the parts in number order: Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, then Stone Ocean. The parts build on one family history, and later parts spoil earlier ones if watched out of order.
Is there a sequel or remake after Stone Ocean?
There is no remake. The story continues in a fresh timeline with Steel Ball Run, the Part 7 anime, which has its own AnimeYug page. The manga has also continued beyond Part 6 with further parts.
Who voices the lead characters in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Each part has a new lead. In Japanese, Kazuyuki Okitsu voices Jonathan, Tomokazu Sugita voices Joseph, Daisuke Ono voices Jotaro, Yuki Ono voices Josuke, Kensho Ono voices Giorno and Fairouz Ai voices Jolyne. In English, Johnny Yong Bosch, Benjamin Diskin, Matthew Mercer, Billy Kametz, Phillip Reich and Kira Buckland take those roles.
Watch Order
Here is the release order for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012), Phantom Blood and Battle TendencyParts 1-2, 26 episodes. Start here, with Jonathan and then Joseph.
- 2JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust CrusadersPart 3, 48 episodes including the Battle in Egypt half. Jotaro's journey to face Dio.
- 3JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is UnbreakablePart 4, 39 episodes. Josuke and the Morioh story.
- 4JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden WindPart 5, 39 episodes. Giorno inside the mafia.
- 5JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone OceanPart 6, 38 episodes. Jolyne's story ends the original saga.
- 6Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (OVA)Optional spin off episodes about Rohan, the manga artist from Part 4. Fun after Part 4, not required.
- 7JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball RunPart 7, a separate timeline and a separate series. See its own AnimeYug page.
Where to Watch
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is officially available to stream on these platforms:
Streaming availability changes often and differs by country. Please check the platform in your region.