Overview
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a multimedia franchise represented in Volluble by 56 connected works across 6 media categories. This hub organizes the franchise by release chronology and gives newcomers a clear starting point.
Synopsis
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure follows the Joestar family across generations as they confront supernatural threats tied to ancient artifacts, ambitious villains, and extraordinary powers. It begins with Jonathan Joestar, a noble young man whose life is upended by his adoptive brother Dio Brando, setting off a feud that echoes through the bloodline. Their struggle involves the Stone Mask and the ripple energy called Hamon, then expands into globe-trotting battles against immortal enemies.
From there, each part introduces a new JoJo—Joseph, Jotaro, Josuke, Giorno, Jolyne, and later Johnny, Josuke (JoJolion), and Jodio—while shifting time periods, settings, and tones. The series moves from Victorian England to 1930s New York, Japan, Italy, Florida, and a reimagined American frontier. A major turning point is the rise of Stands, manifestations of psychic power that make fights tactical and bizarre. The franchise broadens through manga parts, anime adaptations, OVAs, novels, and side stories like Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe, while keeping its core themes of family legacy, bizarre encounters, and creative combat.
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Anime, Manga & Related Material
Browse the connected catalog from the earliest release forward, newest first, or alphabetically.
Where Should You Start?
Volluble Recommended Start
Start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV). It gives newcomers a practical first look before committing to the wider franchise.
Source-Material Route
If you prefer the original source, begin with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood and follow the source-material branch from there.
Core Franchise Path
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood1986 · Manga · 44 chapters
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency1987 · Manga · 69 chapters
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders1989 · Manga · 152 chapters
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable1992 · Manga · 174 chapters
- OvaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure1993 · Ova · 6 episodes
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind1995 · Manga · 155 chapters
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean1999 · Manga · 158 chapters
- OvaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000)2000 · Ova · 7 episodes
- MangaJoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run2004 · Manga · 95 chapters
- MovieJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood2007 · Movie · 1 episodes
- NovelThe Book: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 4th Another Day2007 · Novel · 5 chapters
- MangaJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: JoJolion2011 · Manga · 110 chapters
Volluble Test Drive
Use the recommended starting point above. If its characters, world and pacing click with you, continue into the core path or move to the source material for more detail.
Should You Get Into It?
Try it if you enjoy…
- A large catalog gives you multiple ways into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, from core series to movies and side material.
- The franchise can be explored chronologically or by following only the core continuity.
- Anime-first viewers can sample the recommended start before deciding whether to move into the source material.
It may not suit you if…
- A large franchise can make watch order and continuity choices confusing at first.
- Alternate versions, recuts, movies and side stories may overlap with the core story.
- Completion can require a significant time commitment if you choose to explore every connected work.
Franchise Background
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure traces its Volluble catalog back to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood (1986). The catalog above separates core works, adaptations, alternate versions, movies, specials and other connected material so the release history remains understandable as the franchise grows.
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