JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 3

After finally escaping the confines of Green Dolphin Street Jail, Jolyne Kuujou—alongside her companions Ermes Costello and Emporio Alniño—pursues the villainous priest Enrico Pucci across the state of Florida. Jolyne's allies, Weather Report and Narciso Anasui, struggle to catch up with her in order to help bring an end to Pucci's plot. As both parties pursue the priest, they must battle against Pucci's band of enemy Stand users.

While Jolyne's comrades fight for their lives, Pucci races to the Kennedy Space Center. There he hopes to enact his ultimate goal, one he believes God has entrusted to him. He aims to fulfill the will of the Joestars' blood enemy Dio Brando and—by robbing humanity of free will and making them slaves to fate—to create a world where all humans are blissfully happy.

Unable to rely on the aid of her comatose father Joutarou, Jolyne must weaponize all she has learned in prison to confront Pucci in a climactic battle while the world itself hangs in the balance.

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Kuujou, Jolyne Main

Fairouz Ai Japanese

Pucci, Enrico Main

Seki, Tomokazu 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

Rikiel Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Ozawa, Fumihiro Producer

Shimoda, Hayato Producer

Dohi, Noriko Producer

Hayashi, Toshiyasu Producer

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Apr 14, 2025

Unkreativer

Recommended

Now, it's come to this
The final batch of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.
Stone Ocean's ending is, for some reason, the most hated ending in Jojo. (According to my observations)
While it is debateble, I think different and believe that Part 6 has one of the best Endings to a Jojo Part.
But here, I won't talk about the ending, because I want to avoid spoilers.
So chill out, if you still haven't watched the third batch, and have fun reading. :)

Story 10/10:
After finally escaping the Green Dolphin Street Prison, Jolyne Kujo, alongside her companions Ermes and Emporio pursues the priest Enrico Pucci across the state of Florida. Jolyne's ... allies, Weather Report and Anasui, struggle to catch up with her in order to help bring an end to Pucci's plot. As both parties pursue the priest, they must battle against Pucci's band of enemy Stand users. Pucci in the meantime rushes to the coordinates specified in DIO's diary, which is the Kennedy Space Center, to fulfill the heaven plan of DIO once and for all.
The story reaches it's climax, it really becomes one of the best Arcs in Jojo's and Anime as a whole. The race to Cape Canaveral, the fights during this race and the storylines are just magnicfent. Araki really put all of his heart into the ending and the story of Stone Ocean, and poured allof his creativity in it.
Absolute masterpiece of writing.

Pacing 10/10:
The pacing was perfect. All the episodes and the content of it was perfectly paced and never felt too short or too long. Every episode was great to watch in that regard and just feels nice to watch.

Characters 9,5/10:
And also the characters do get a really big spike. Pucci's and Weather's dynamic and story is so heartbreaking, so beautiful and good. I just can't. Jolyne also developes more and more into the adult and strong woman she is. Such a badass and great character. I don't know why some people dislike her. Misogyny I guess. Emporio also improves the longer the story goes, and in the end, he is one of the most important characters. And even Anasui now has a great character development and is great to watch.
And the sons of DIO are all great too. Nothing to complain much about here.

Music 9,5/10:
Compared to the other two batches, the music also improves in the last batch with really nice, fitting and beautiful soundtracks added for the end of Stone Ocean.

Animation 9,5/10:
The animation was at it's best in the last batch. From the start to the end, it was consistently good. And especially the final fight as always was shattering the expectations again, with beautiful animation. I mean look at the scene of Pucci turning his own face inside out. Or Jolyne's final stand. Just magnicifent animation.

Art 9,5/10:
The last batch kept the great art and Dp adapted it perfectly again as always. While I do like Golden Wind's art a bit more, Stone Oceans art is also absolutely great.

Fights 10/10:
The fights in this last batch are just perfect.
Every single one is exciting and great to watch.
The emotions and the intensity of the fights are at their peaks and the final fight emphasizes that clearly. And also Weather vs Pucci is just a banger of a fight.

Enjoyment 10/10:
Such an emotional, beautiful and exciting Part. It is absolutely magnicifent and I have no complaints about my experience of the final batch. The final batch, is the best Jojo had until now when it comes to the Anime adaptation.

Overall 9,75/10:
Stone Ocean's ending and the thrid batch in total is one of the best segments in Anime history and an absolutely beautiful adaptation of the last third of Part 6 and Jojo's as a whole. And even the ending was done so great justice, that not one Anime Studio could have done, except David Production. They put all their heart and effort into the series and Part and deserve credit for giving it all.
A beautiful adaptation and a great Part in the end.
Nothing to add here.

I will be back for my Part 7 review (Manga and Anime in the future) and after finishing my re-read for Part 8, Part 8 will get a review aswell.
After finishing reviews for Jojo (My favourite series), i will continue writing reviews for other Animes I like, in the future. (Examples: Death Note, Jujutsu Kaisen or Youjo Senki)
So be my guest for these as well if you want and have a nice day! ^^

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Oct 8, 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. The new opening is very good, and although the previous one is my favorite, this one gives me chills to this day.

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 third piece of a work. It continues being somewhat similar to how it was in the first and second 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.

Enrico Pucci, the main antagonist, is fascinating, and his philosophy is a highlight. But his plan is convoluted and can be alienating for some readers. The intricate nature of his scheme, while philosophically rich, makes the story harder to follow without careful attention or repeat readings.

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, it works against the series here, as much of the plot is so convoluted that it can be difficult to follow without multiple viewings or external research.

While this complexity is a strength for some, it weakens the experience for others, particularly those encountering Stone Ocean through weekly serialization. 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.

Despite these challenges, Stone Ocean is a phenomenal work for those willing to engage with its depth. Even for those who don’t catch every philosophical nuance, it remains a visually stunning, character-rich experience with some of the best moments in the series. It’s a great work, even if its complexity can alienate some readers.

(Clarification: My actual score is 9, but my critical evaluation is lower for factors previously mentioned)

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Dec 20, 2023

KnightmareNEKO

Not Recommended

This review is about all of the Stone Ocean not just Part 3.

Araki went in a direction where I can't follow him.

Instead of making new characters likeable he decided to make Stands overcomplicated and call it a day. To the point where anything going on doesn't make any sense to me. "Ora-ora-ora" moments meant nothing in this part because new JoJo is a Mary Sue. There is no chemistry in a new group of characters, they are helping JoJo just because I suppose. Technical part of the series don't raise any questions - David Productions knows their stuff.

I'm very disappointed with this part of the ... series.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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