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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga series

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Comics Issue NameJoJo's Bizarre Adventure
GenresAdventure, Action, Supernatural
AuthorHirohiko Araki
Issue Number131 (as of August 2021)
IllustratorHirohiko Araki
Original TitleJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
PublisherShueisha
Publisher Website URLhttps://www.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/sycom.cgi?x=0&sw=%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%81%AE%E5%A5%87%E5%A6%99%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93&ie=UTF-8
AwardsShogakukan Manga Award in 1989, Manga Taishō Award in 2008, Seiun Award for Best Comic in 2018
Release Date1987-01-01
Country of OriginJapan
LanguagesJapanese, English
JoJo's Bizarre Universe is a fictional world created by Hirohiko Araki, which has been existing for over 30 years in manga, anime, novels, video games, and other formats. It follows the adventures of various members of the Joestar family who possess unique abilities or powers, commonly referred to as "Stands," which allow them to defeat villainous forces. The universe features characters with exaggerated, over-the-top personalities and fashion styles along with surreal and twisted elements. It is also known for its numerous music references, as well as its high level of violence and gore. One of the defining features of JoJo's Bizarre Universe is the evolution of its art style over the years, which has become more stylized and distinct with each new iteration. Additionally, the series has a unique way of presenting its narrative, with each story arc following a different Joestar family member while tying together overarching themes and plotlines. Overall, JoJo's Bizarre Universe is a one-of-a-kind franchise that has gained a global following due to its quirky characters, creative powers, and impressive storytelling.

Volumes

name
Phantom Blood, Vol. 1
1987-03-31 | 192 | 978-4-08-851612-3
Phantom Blood, Vol. 2
1987-05-31 | 209 | 978-4-08-851613-0
Phantom Blood, Vol. 3
1987-08-10 | 192 | 978-4-08-851614-7
Battle Tendency, Vol. 1
1987-11-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-851615-4
Battle Tendency, Vol. 2
1988-03-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-851616-1
Battle Tendency, Vol. 3
1988-08-10 | 184 | 978-4-08-851617-8
Battle Tendency, Vol. 4
1988-11-28 | 192 | 978-4-08-851618-5
Battle Tendency, Vol. 5
1989-03-03 | 208 | 978-4-08-851619-2
Battle Tendency, Vol. 6
1989-07-31 | 200 | 978-4-08-851620-8
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 1
1990-01-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-851621-5
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 2
1990-04-04 | 208 | 978-4-08-851622-2
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 3
1990-07-04 | 194 | 978-4-08-851623-9
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 4
1990-10-04 | 208 | 978-4-08-851624-6
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 5
1991-02-04 | 208 | 978-4-08-851625-3
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 6
1991-05-31 | 194 | 978-4-08-851626-0
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 7
1991-08-02 | 194 | 978-4-08-851627-7
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 8
1991-12-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-851628-4
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 9
1992-04-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-851629-1
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 10
1992-08-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-851630-7
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 11
1992-12-04 | 208 | 978-4-08-851631-4
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 12
1993-04-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-851632-1
Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 13
1993-07-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-851633-8
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 1
1993-12-02 | 196 | 978-4-08-851634-5
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 2
1994-05-02 | 198 | 978-4-08-851635-2
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 3
1994-08-04 | 198 | 978-4-08-851636-9
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 4
1994-12-02 | 198 | 978-4-08-851637-6
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 5
1995-04-04 | 196 | 978-4-08-851638-3
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 6
1995-07-04 | 198 | 978-4-08-851639-0
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 7
1995-10-04 | 196 | 978-4-08-851640-6
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 8
1996-02-01 | 196 | 978-4-08-851641-3
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 9
1996-05-02 | 194 | 978-4-08-851642-0
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 10
1996-07-31 | 194 | 978-4-08-851643-7
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 11
1996-11-01 | 194 | 978-4-08-851644-4
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 12
1997-02-04 | 198 | 978-4-08-851645-1
Diamond is Unbreakable, Vol. 13
1997-05-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-851646-8
Vento Aureo, Vol. 1
1999-01-30 | 200 | 978-4-08-617628-4
Vento Aureo, Vol. 2
1999-04-02 | 200 | 978-4-08-617649-9
Vento Aureo, Vol. 3
1999-06-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-617657-4
Vento Aureo, Vol. 4
1999-08-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-617690-1
Vento Aureo, Vol. 5
1999-11-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-617706-9
Vento Aureo, Vol. 6
2000-02-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-617724-3
Vento Aureo, Vol. 7
2000-05-02 | 200 | 978-4-08-617735-9
Vento Aureo, Vol. 8
2000-08-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-617754-0
Vento Aureo, Vol. 9
2000-11-03 | 200 | 978-4-08-873130-3
Vento Aureo, Vol. 10
2001-02-02 | 200 | 978-4-08-873154-9
Vento Aureo, Vol. 11
2001-04-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873171-6
Vento Aureo, Vol. 12
2001-06-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873192-1
Vento Aureo, Vol. 13
2001-08-03 | 200 | 978-4-08-873214-0
Vento Aureo, Vol. 14
2001-11-02 | 200 | 978-4-08-873233-1
Vento Aureo, Vol. 15
2002-02-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873259-1
Vento Aureo, Vol. 16
2002-04-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873276-8
Vento Aureo, Vol. 17
2002-07-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873296-6
Vento Aureo, Vol. 18
2002-10-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873319-2
Vento Aureo, Vol. 19
2002-12-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873344-4
Vento Aureo, Vol. 20
2003-02-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-873373-4
Stone Ocean, Vol. 1
2003-06-04 | 200 | 978-4-08-618038-0
Stone Ocean, Vol. 2
2003-09-04 | 176 | 978-4-08-618053-3
Stone Ocean, Vol. 3
2003-12-02 | 200 | 978-4-08-618068-7
Stone Ocean, Vol. 4
2004-03-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-618083-0
Stone Ocean, Vol. 5
2004-06-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-618102-8
Stone Ocean, Vol. 6
2004-09-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-618116-5
Stone Ocean, Vol. 7
2004-12-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-618135-6
Stone Ocean, Vol. 8
2005-03-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-618161-5
Stone Ocean, Vol. 9
2005-06-03 | 192 | 978-4-08-618178-3
Stone Ocean, Vol. 10
2005-08-04 | 192 | 978-4-08-618193-6
Stone Ocean, Vol. 11
2005-11-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-618213-1
Stone Ocean, Vol. 12
2006-02-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-618235-3
Stone Ocean, Vol. 13
2006-05-02 | 192 | 978-4-08-874029-2
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1
2008-03-06 | 216 | 978-4-08-703181-9
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 2
2008-06-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703200-7
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 3
2008-09-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703218-2
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 4
2008-12-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703242-7
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 5
2009-03-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703257-1
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 6
2009-06-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703272-4
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 7
2009-08-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703286-1
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 8
2009-10-02 | 216 | 978-4-08-703301-1
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 9
2009-12-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703317-2
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 10
2010-03-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703332-5
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 11
2010-06-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703354-7
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 12
2010-09-03 | 216 | 978-4-08-703373-8
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 13
2010-11-02 | 216 | 978-4-08-703390-5
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 14
2011-02-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-703407-0
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 15
2011-04-04 | 216 | 978-4-08-870039-0
Steel Ball Run, Vol. 16
2011-06-03

Overview

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. The series follows the Joestar family, who possess unique powers that they use to battle supernatural forces and their varied enemies. The series is known for its wild and unpredictable storyline, unique and dynamic characters, and iconic fashion and style. Each "part" of the series features a new protagonist from the Joestar family lineage, each with their own distinct abilities and modes of combat. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has also been adapted into various anime series, video games, and other media. The series has gained a cult following and has become known for its over-the-top battles, heart-wrenching storylines, and its iconic catchphrases and memes. The JoJo's Bizarre universe is a complex and interconnected world full of action, adventure, and drama. The series has left a lasting impact on popular culture and has inspired countless artists and creators around the world.