JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)
Anime series · 26 episodes · david production
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David Production's 2012 series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, is an action-adventure urban fantasy shonen anime. It follows generations of the Joestar family, beginning with Jonathan Joestar's rivalry with Dio Brando and the supernatural powers of an ancient stone mask. Later, Jonathan's grandson Joseph Joestar battles powerful beings threatening humanity.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure screencaps & stills
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
The narrative begins in 19th-century England, introducing Jonathan Joestar, a young aristocrat, and his adopted brother, Dio Brando. Dio, a boy of humble origins, harbors a deep resentment and ambition that drives him to seek dominion. His quest for power leads him to an ancient Aztec stone mask, an artifact owned by the Joestar family that possesses supernatural abilities. This mask irrevocably alters the destinies of both Jonathan and Dio, setting the stage for a conflict that spans generations.
Decades later, in 1938, Jonathan's grandson, Joseph Joestar, finds himself in New York City. He must continue the family's fight against the powerful beings who crafted the stone mask. These ancient creators pose a severe threat to all of humanity, and Joseph must master new abilities to confront them and prevent their destructive influence. The fate of the world rests on his shoulders as he battles these formidable adversaries.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- david production
- Story
- Hirohiko Araki
- Voice
- Takehito Koyasu as Dio Brando
- Voice
- Tomokazu Sugita as Joseph Joestar
- Voice
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Jonathan Joestar
- Voice
- Takuya Satou as Caesar Zeppeli
Where to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where JoJo's Bizarre Adventure happens
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Who made JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) was animated by david production.
Where can I watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Netflix, Tubi TV, Crunchyroll, iQ, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube list JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Fans most often recommend Hunter x Hunter, Fist of the North Star, Baki, Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor. In look: Garo: The Animation, Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic.
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