CCXIII: "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"

Once a strictly film/OVA/manga franchise, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gained so much popularity that here in 2012, an anime series is in the works under this name. But it wasn't by those alone. There was even a game series that was made, and apparently, it was so well known, the words "ZA WARUDO", which is English "THE WORLD", just rolls off the tongue. But I digress. Even now, other things, such as the MUGEN build-it-yourself titles, often feature characters that mimic, if not the aforementioned phrase, then the oher bizarre, insanely unnecesssary, yet brutally entertaining moves he performs... down to the steamroller! If I come across this game, I'll mention it in the gamer blog, but for now, let's go strictly anime here.

Interestingly enough that the series is pretty long by itself. But this is expanded on by generation-specific characters, much like that of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, but longer. The eight generations mentioned makes 8 Parts to the plot, taking place in a certain location, with each featuring their proper title and "JoJo" protagonist. Here's the rundown, but I'll leave you to find out their connections:

Part 1 - Phantom Blood - Johnathan Joestar
Part 2 - Battle Tendancy - Joseph Joestar
Part 3 - Stardust Crusaders - Jotaro Kujo
Part 4 - Diamond is Not Cash - Josuke Higashikata
Part 5 - Vento Aureo - Giorno Giovanni
Part 6 - Srone Ocean - Jolyne Kujo
Part 7 - Steel Ball Run - Johnny Joestar/Gyro Zeppeli
Part 8 - JoJolion - "Josuke Higashikata"

Despite being a physical key player in parts 1 and 3, Dio Brando is the series' main villan, and while physically absent from the other 6 parts, his death more or less influences the plot further. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure started animation-wise as a 6-episode OVA title. A prequel to this, titled JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: ADVENTURE featured 7 episodes, both done under Studio APPP, and licensed by Super Techno Arts for North America. The 6-episode OVA debuted November of 1993, ending on the same month a year later. In addition, the latter OVA set debuted May of 2000, and concluded October of 2002.

There's also a film based on the Phantom Blood arc, and properly titled so. It was made in Studio APPP as well, premiering February of 2007. Now on present day, the anime production is in full swing. An accurate episode cound can't be vouched for, but based on the promotional images of Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando, thoughts point to the anime beginning from Part 1. I will update this as I see the actual episodes released.

For what I have watched, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure isn't in the perfect circle... yet. But with what I have found, a 9 out of 10 is appropriate, as the series is indeed a good one. Here's hoping that the anime performs as highly as the other titles.

Still Alive!!

Hello again. Yes, I know I've been away for a long while, but... stuff happened. I won't dwell on this though, as I'm here to simply say that I, along with this blog, are still alive. My next review will be a while though, as I've haven't been watch anime as often as before, due to circumstances uncontrollable.

However, I am finfing new material, and recommendations are welcome. I just thought I'd shed some light on my absence (as if people care that much...) Still, I'll be back as soon as I have my next topic. Till then, otaku!