Mar 19, 2017
Stone Ocean: My second favorite part of Jojo's And an epic ending for Jojos
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is the sixth part of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure manga, created by Hirohiko Araki. Originally published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2000 to 2003, Stone Ocean takes place in the United States, precisely in Florida, another approach to the previous parts and introduces a new protagonist: Jolyne Cujoh, the daughter of Jotaro Kujo.
The plot of Stone Ocean follows Jolyne after she is falsely accused of a crime and incarcerated in Green Dolphin Street Prison. There, she discovers that her father has been attacked and her
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Stand, Star Platinum, has been stolen. Jolyne must work with other prisoners and her Stand to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy she has been drawn into and recover her father's Stand.
One of the most interesting things about Stone Ocean is the focus on the prison as the setting of the narrative. Araki features a variety of supporting characters who are imprisoned for a variety of reasons, leading to a series of prison clashes and alliances. A new Stand mechanic is also introduced in the form of "Stand Discs", which can be used to control other Stands.
As for the characters, Jolyne is a strong and charismatic protagonist, with a Stand called "Stone Free" that allows her to release strings from her body. The supporting characters are also memorable, with a wide range of Stands and abilities that make them interesting to follow.
Araki's art continues to be impressive in Stone Ocean, with detailed and expressive character designs and high-energy action scenes. Araki also experiments with the use of color, giving the piece a unique feel compared to previous pieces.
Overall, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is a solid continuation of the series, with an exciting narrative and interesting characters. The exploration of the prison as the setting of the story is an interesting addition to the series and the Stand Discs mechanic adds a new dimension to Stand battles. If you are a fan of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, you should definitely read Stone Ocean.
Getting deeper Stone Ocean is another great addition to the JoJo saga, a brilliant shonen that has enough horror traits to almost veer it into seinen territory. The battles are ingenious and often brutal, packed with body mutilation and as usual for an Araki manga; featuring climaxes that are the result of characters acting intelligently and not because of contrived power-ups, as seems to be the rage in the post-millennium decade, It is one of the great endings and restarts in the history of the manga
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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