JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

**JoJo's Bizarre Adventure** is an anime/manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It has been running since 1986. The series is divided into "Parts", where different generations of the Joestar family live thrilling adventures.

## Series Dictionary

* **Stone Mask:** A mask used in sacrificial Aztec ceremonies. When touched by blood, it shoots out a mass of bone spicules that stimulate the victim's brain, causing a vampire transformation.
* **Hamon:** A technique whereby the energy of life is accumulated in the practicioner's blood by breathing in a special way. In the East, it is known as Sendo. This 'life energy' is much like rays of sunlight, and harms vampires and Pillar Men.
* **Red Stone of Aja:** A red gem that traps light inside it before firing it like a laser. Once owned by a Roman Emperor, this so-called 'Super Aja' grans the Pillar Men the ability to become the ultimate life form.
* **Pillar Men:** The mightiest of all living creatures, susceptible only to sunlight and Hamon. They are: Kars, Esidisi, Wamuu, and Santana. They feed on vampires, using the energy to stay alive for tens of thousands of years.
* **Stand:**A spirit similar to a guardian angel, that is imbued with powers, and comes to its owner's aid, unleashing supernatural powers to attack adversaries or protect its owner from harm. They work by a certain set of rules.
* **Golden Arrows:** Special arrows created from an infected meteorite that hit the Earth millions of years ago. Those who are struck by an arrow will become Stand users. If a Stand is struck by the arrow, it will acquire new abilities.
* **Passione:** An Italian mafia gang, of which Diavolo is the boss. Most of Naples, incluiding hotels, the port, undertakers, construction and transport industries, and restaurants are under its control.

## Characters

### Part 1: Phantom Blood

* Jonathan Joestar
* Dio Brando
* William Anthonio Zeppeli
* Robert E. O. Speedwagon
* Bruford
* Tarkus
* Straitzo
* Dire

### Part 2: Battle Tendency

* Joseph Joestar
* Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli
* Lisa Lisa
* Rudol Von Stroheim
* Santana
* Wammu
* Esidisi
* Kars

### Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

* Jotaro Kujo
* Muhammad Avdol
* Noriaki Kakyoin
* Jean Pierre Polnareff
* Iggy
* Joseph Joestar
* DIO
* Devo the Cursed
* Hol Horse
* J. Geil
* Enya Geil
* Mannish Boy
* N'Doul
* Daniel J. D'Arby
* Mariah
* Alessi
* Pet Shop
* Terence T. D'Arby
* Vanilla Ice

### Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable

* Josuke Higashikata (Part 4)
* Okuyasu Nijimura
* Koichi Hirose
* Rohan Kishibe
* Yukako Yamagishi
* Shigekiyo Yangu
* Tonio Trussardi
* Akira Otoishi
* Yoshikage Kira

### Part 5: Vento Aureo

* Giorno Giovanna
* Bruno Buccellati
* Guido Mista
* Narancia Ghirga
* Pannacotta Fugo
* Leone Abbacchio
* Trish Una
* Risotto Nero
* Melone
* Ghiaccio
* Formaggio
* Illuso
* Pesci
* Prosciutto
* Squalo
* Tiziano
* Carne
* Cioccolata
* Secco
* Diavolo

### Part 6: Stone Ocean

* Jolyne Cujoh
* Ermes Costello
* Foo Fighters
* Narciso Anasui
* Weather Report
* Johngalli A
* Enrico Pucci

### Part 7: Steel Ball Run

* Johnny Joestar
* Gyro Zeppeli
* Mountain Tim
* Wekapipo
* Hot Pants
* Diego Brando
* Ringo Roadagain
* Blackmore
* Sandman
* Funny Valentine

### Part 8: JoJolion

* Josuke Higashikata (Part 8)
* Joshu Higashikata
* Hato Higashikata
* Kyo Nijimura
* Yoshikage Kira (Part 8)
* Josefumi Kujo
* Yotsuyu Yagiyama
* Tamaki Damo
* Tooru

### Novels, Video Games, and other non-canon sources

* Heaven Ascension DIO
* Jotaro Kujo (Eyes of Heaven)
* Kars (JORGE JOESTAR)
* Dio Brando (JORGE JOESTAR)
* Ikuro Hashizawa

## Items

* Stone Mask
* Sword of Luck and Pluck
* Clacker's
* Red Stone Of Aja
* Stand Arrow
* Requiem Arrow