JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 2

Thrown into solitary confinement after a daring rescue attempt, Jolyne Kuujou fights to uncover the sinister plot of Whitesnake, an enemy Stand whose mysterious wielder remains unknown to her.

Whitesnake's user is actually Enrico Pucci, priest and chaplain of Green Dolphin Street Prison. Pucci shares a deep connection with a villain who once plagued the Joestar bloodline, making his feud with Jolyne and her father, Joutarou, a personal one. Intent on executing the master plan of his deceased friend, Pucci uses the prison and its inmates to fulfill his nefarious schemes.

Assisted by fellow prisoners, like Ermes Costello and Foo Fighters, Jolyne battles several enemy Stand users. As the ramifications of Pucci's plot spread beyond the confines of the prison and begin to threaten the rest of the world, Jolyne embraces her family lineage and risks her life to put an end to evil.

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Kuujou, Jolyne Main

Fairouz Ai Japanese

Pucci, Enrico Main

Seki, Tomokazu Japanese

Foo Fighters Main

Ise, Mariya Japanese

Weather Report Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Anasui, Narciso Main

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Costello, Ermes Main

Tamura, Mutsumi Japanese

Alniño, Emporio Main

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Kuujou, Joutarou Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Brando, Dio Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Narrator Supporting

Ookawa, Tooru Japanese

Ozawa, Fumihiro Producer

Shimoda, Hayato Producer

Hayashi, Toshiyasu Producer

Dohi, Noriko Producer

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Dec 19, 2022

JJMFREAP

Recommended

This review applies to the whole anime from beginning to end, even the last batch. Because unlike Netflix, I will write this review as it's supposed to be and not part it up arbitrarily. Also I'm keeping it spoiler free, so don't worry

So after a long wait, the Stone Ocean anime finally blessed us with it's presence. And boy was the wait worth it. Overall, it's more of what we've come to love with the JoJo anime by David Productions - they captured the artstyle of the manga really well, the animation is fantastic, the voice acting and music knock it out of the park ... and they stayed faithful to the source material while improving it in subtle ways. Also for me personally, this was my first time watching an anime I've read the manga of and it was really hype seeing all these epic moments spring to life.

The only reasonable complaints to be had are that occasionally the animation drops the ball for some reason. Guess they had to save budget for the big moments. Also the background characters being just grey silhouettes is just - odd. Like, I know the manga is drawn that way, but that's one thing you didn't need to preserve. You did background characters perfectly fine up till now, just keep doing what you were already doing. Of course the main issue with this anime was how it was released - big chunks all at once with massive gaps in between. But that is all Netflix's shenanigans and I am as bothered by this as everyone else was. It completely ruined the flow of things, killed the hype around the series and overall robbed people of the joy of discussing each episode week by week as it was coming out. I pray to the great Steel Ball Run character Jesus Christ that by the time his part finally gets adapted, the licensing rights have been taken away from Netflix and the anime gets released properly.

Overall though, it's still really really enjoyable and all the emotional parts from the manga become even more impactful now. Also the entire ending was an absolute MASTERCLASS! I couldn't have hope for anything better. Thank you David Pro for pouring so much love and care into this adaptation and giving it the respect that it deserves.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 7, 2024

raviwe

Mixed Feelings

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure stands, in my opinion, as the greatest manga I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Stone Ocean is its conclusion in the original continuity as well as in the Shōnen Jump magazine and for the shōnen demographic. It might feel strange to consider, as the battle shōnen genre is so integral to Jojo's, but Stone Ocean presents a shift so profound that it arguably transcends the genre, growing far too complex for the audience of its original publication.

Whether this transition was well done or not is hard to say, but this is where Jojo's truly begins to surpass its initial form. However, it ... is undeniable that the constraints of being serialized in a shōnen magazine somewhat weaken it, limiting its potential in significant ways.

With that said, let’s delve into what Stone Ocean is about and the themes it explores. We'll also discuss whether the beginning is misleading, how effectively it tackles its thematic elements, and how it compares to other parts of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as its anime adaptation.

So, what is this show about?

Each part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure revolves around a central theme: a love for humanity, often tied to the concept of karma—how actions shape fate, family, and community. While each part introduces its own thematic elements, they all fit within this overarching framework. Stardust Crusaders concludes the first trilogy by focusing on the idea of heroism.

The second trilogy, which concludes with Stone Ocean, takes the concept of heroism for granted and expands on a new aspect of the human experience: karma. Part 4, Diamond is Unbreakable, shows the rippling effects of our actions within a community, while Part 5, Golden Wind, explores how community influences the individual. Stone Ocean brings this exploration to a close, focusing on how fate shapes our lives and how we, as the heroes of our own stories, should confront it.

First things later, let’s talk art direction.

The animation is a little weaker than previous seasons and the sound design is also quite a lot less impressive than Vento Aureo, but honestly that is to be expected. It is still very good, though, and within the great quality you'd expect from David Productions. I was expecting a new opening with the new season, but I also really like the one in this batch, so I can't complain.

I have to say that I think the manga does a better job, but that isn't really anything to DP's discredit, the source material is simply that good.

So, how does it start?

Well, there is no meaning talking about the start of a middle piece of a work. It continues being somewhat similar to how it was in the first season.

What about the characters?

The characters in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure are often hidden gems, bringing a sense of realism and depth that many might not initially notice. They come and go in the narrative, sometimes without fully completing their arcs, leaving the impression that they’re part of a larger, unseen world. This lends an authenticity to Araki’s storytelling, as though he’s recounting a real tale where people enter and exit at their own pace.

Stands enhance this, offering a glimpse into both the inner and outer selves of the characters. Stand battles, particularly in Stone Ocean, are more like puzzles that reveal the characters' deeper complexities rather than simple fights. This dynamic reaches its peak with Jolyne. Her growth in confidence and capability is masterfully woven into the story and battles. While we’ve seen stand evolution before, such as Jotaro’s Star Platinum or Koichi’s Echoes, Jolyne’s development feels seamless, and it stands as one of the best examples of how character progression can be integrated into the action.

What about the story itself?

Like previous parts, Stone Ocean follows an episodic structure, though it's tighter than Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) and Part 5 (Golden Wind). Each villain serves a purpose, contributing to both the plot and the thematic exploration of fate and karma. However, the complexity ramps up, both in the stands that Jolyne and her allies face and in the overarching plot.

This batch has very significant events for our main cast, but aside from those, every fight is very lackluster and even plain boring sometimes.

Then, what did I think of it as a whole?

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is very effective in blending its philosophical musings with complex battles in a way that sometimes obscures the core messages. While this depth is what makes Jojo's a masterpiece, the earlier chapters don’t effectively hint at the layers of meaning required to understand the ending, making it a work that almost demands a second reading to fully grasp.

That said, these middle episodes are very inconsistent in quality. Although I love our main cast a lot, a certain old man you'll meet is responsible for the first time I ever slept reading manga, and he is not the worst in this batch. There are great moments too, with very significant developments for both plot and characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jun 30, 2024

1001mace

Not Recommended

Preliminary (6/12 eps)

Absolute dogshit.

Yeah we are in the middle of this deadly fight but here is a 4 minute explanation about the life of this stand user that is not going to appear anymore because we are killing him right now, also we wasted 12 minutes of the episode making the power of the enemy unknown, even tho you as the viewer understood 9 minutes ago how it worked.

The manga was utterly boring to me, but the anime is just even worse, the dialogue is so repetetive and everything happens in the worst pace possible... knowing how the story ends i just can't take it anymore, im ... dropping it, im going to watch something exciting instead.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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