Jodio is the VILLAIN!! The JOJOLands Chapter 13 Review

Part 9 is back and Araki is serving up more PEAK, but seriously, very good chapter this month that continues to prove Part 9 flying high with big ambitions for its story and characters.
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▸ The JOJOLands (ザ・ジョジョランズ) is the ninth and current part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The story takes place on the volcanic islands of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Jodio Joestar, a young boy living on Oahu Island, aspires to become extremely rich by reaching the apex of the world's mechanisms. As for what he plans to do to achieve his goals, an unpredictable story unfolds in the islands woven with light and shadow. - JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia
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[@cyrus8886]

Jodio burning the bus has the same vibes as the meme of that little girl looking back while the house is burning

[@ikewhimsy]

nah its more like domestic terrorism

[@edizlikese3132]

Burning down the ho- i mean bus

[@zfourthree5990]

i was thinking about before seeing this comment

[@tranqle73]

@@ikewhimsyLike the little girl meme isn’t implied to be?

[@ikewhimsy]

@@tranqle73 yupp not the same thing

[@solidskullz5736]

Jodio being 11 years old and nearly burning a whole bus full of people is that was really hardcore. Of course it was because Dragona was being bullied, but showing just how far Jodio is willing to go and at such a young age has some serious potential

[@MunaAzuki]

Arent the bus victims kids?

[@BedlamIsAbsolute]

Justified is not really the word to use

[@walp8408]

that shit was not justified bruh

[@musicisthefoodofthesoul]

I agree except he saved the parrot that was so nice of him he has a bit mercy in his heart

[@eLite-Tiss91]

I have a feeling Jodio dark determination will active if Dragona is either kidnapped Ransom or worst

[@SpookyStu]

The gremlin committing arson on a bus of teenagers was not what I expected. The little song for turning the phone off was super cute.

[@Pikaman20008]

It made it clear that despite being a crime boss, she’s still very much a school principal

[@TheToneBender]

And them awkwardly coughing when the destroyed lava rock gets mentioned😂

[@Rghasuk]

Off off off off!

[@jacobmatthews7524]

it was one of those out-of-nowhere bizarre moments that happen for no reason lol, like Josuke's "fries" song or Kira getting accused of stealing womens underwear

[@calicobagels]

It was awesome xD

[@nadroq6320]

Part 7 was themed about fatherhood; Johnny, Gyro, Valentine and Diego were characters heavily affected by their fathers. Part 8 on the other hand was more centered in motherhood with Holly, Mitsuba and Kaato, (it's also pointed out that the closest thing to a mother figure that the rock humans have are the wasps). And now with part 9 it seems that it's going to explore brotherhood through Jodio, Dragona and Charmie searching for his lost brother. I'm very excited to see this theme in the story. After all, JoJo started with the rivalry between Jonathan and Dio.

[@alirinaysugata8239]

Even if the main villain of Jojolands doesn't turn out to be Jodio or one of his allies, it could still set the theme of brotherhood by revealing that, while Dragona is one of Jodio's main moral foundations (besides his mother), this villain NEVER had someone who fulfilled that purpose (or there was, but they probably died and that would have caused their fall to villainy). To be honest, they could add something similar to the Pucci brothers' relationship (one of Jodio's allies turns out to be the main villain's sibling); If there is not a SBR version of Diavolo, they could bring a version of Pucci that turns out to occupy a role similar to Weather (and the Weather and/or Perla of this part is/are the main villain/s).

[@BobbinRobbin777]

@@alirinaysugata8239 Or even _a mix between_ Pucci & Diavolo. Two brothers who absolutely hated each-other to *death,* but found themselves equally dependent on one-another to stay sane. So long long after one of them finally got what they wanted... *The remaining brother had none to stop their own decent into madness.*

[@PaperThinnGlennHall]

haole is a slang term that means someone who is foreign, as opposed to someone who is local. the company Howler can be portrayed as intrusive or invasive to Hawaii. I think Araki was clever picking the name for the evil company.

[@Xneto1996]

Honestly, this chapter was an Araki Masterclass. Sure the topics on it were very heavy, but not only he expanded on the brothers relationship and past, but also dedicated the later half to set the gang's possible enemies and where to go, all in a few pages. The man was INSPIRED.

[@scan8501]

It was a phenomenally good chapter I thought the last one was good but I think this one tops it

[@eleos-7845]

Me before this chapter: Jodio, you’re kinda quiet, but you’re still cool. Me after this chapter: Jodio, please stay away from me.

[@BobbinRobbin777]

Jodio you’re great and all, but *jesus christ.*

[@hermeslucci2890]

Something I love about jojo is how it suggests most characters have been wearing the same manor of outfits since they wear kids

[@marcuszzzzz]

there's nothing more jojo than sudden yassification after flashbacks and "same outfit since childhood" characters

[@MrLocust4]

its kinda funny how in the gang flashbacks for part 5 they’re all the same

[@ohcadin6590]

9:24 It goes a step further than that two... not only does Dragona have dark hair, but also has a darker skin tone than Jodio, while their outfit, in the black and white manga, is almost entirely white... meanwhile, Jodio has light hair and skin with an outfit that is mostly colored black in the manga... you could even tie in what type of clothes they where into this equation... with Dragona wearing clothes that exposes more of their body while Jodio's clothes cover or hide his body, on which again leading to the idea of "the person familiar with the dark who has a lighter personality" and "a person searching for the light with a much darker personality"

[@remixtheidiot5771]

in the color version, dragona wears light orange and jodio wears dark blue. in color theory, blue and orange are considered opposites, it was why mario was mostly orange in the original nes mario. the colors contrast. the coloring team did something right for once, even if it might be accidental.

[@GodOfWheatRiceBall]

​@@remixtheidiot5771 Isn't that the cover color? they don't need to make it the default colour tho, I remember the cover color is picked by Araki himself, the coloring team didn't do much on that I think.

[@GroovyDig]

Idk why, but I assumed when Meryl talked about "rights" she meant like land rights, like owners rights to the land

[@RookieREX]

the lava rock has removed your right to free speech, you may now only communicate through alphabet spagetti *dies of cring*

[@Lucien_M]

We're heading to the mountain, and we'll get you your trans rights. In fact, we'll have all the rights

[@Emilyvangelion]

she does, like a deed to a piece of land.

[@biscuits2652]

i mean it would be interesting considering its placed in Hawaii a place notorious for being taken from that Hawaiian Natives

[@zillafire101]

Hi, I'm Meryl Qi, did you know you have rights?

[@MUSQUIZanimation]

I am still on the Usagi traitor train. A king crimson user, working for a king crimson group. Its done.

[@Dmytro_Podorvan]

Noo, hes just a cute purple boy

[@fugoventro9403]

Part 9 Doppio

[@tectonic4555]

Another thing I noticed while reading this chapter is that I feel like Jodio saving Dragona parallels Giorno and the mafioso he helped, how both Giorno and Dragona where close to a breaking point, and that the person that saved them was not a typically good person (The mafioso being a mafioso and Jodio a sociopath), of course, the way Jodio did it was a lot more extreme.

[@skipslash7367]

when you're more evil than a mafia member that says something

[@rufusitoua2481]

@@skipslash7367 worst at 11

[@louisquartersson4555]

One thing I didn’t get was Dragona saying Jodio was “sick” and that Jodio should go to the hospital and the part where Dragona was groaning, was it like growth cramps or pain from the wound on his chest

[@ParkournPrankster]

Heres something I noticed. One of the kids on the bus had a parrot. I think that was a younger Usagi. I say this because we dont see the kids face, plus Usagis Stand looks identical to a bird. Speaking of Usagi, his Stand Mattekudasai is a King Crimson song. And the Howler company is named after 'The Howler', ANOTHER King Crimson song. I'm curious if Usagi and Howler have some kind og connection.

[@DrPie0licious]

He could be hiding multiple burn scars under his bodysuit :o

[@ParkournPrankster]

@@DrPie0licious Exactly! Now Im even MORE convinced. It could also explain why he takes drugs. To escape the pain.

[@SwirlyisCool]

Because of how inquisitive he is, he could have figured out Dragona's absence from the bus could have been connected to the arson attack. If he was trying to get close to Dragona, is it's because he wants to redeem himself from being complicit to the bullying or he blames Dragona for the scars and is trying to get close as part of his revenge?

[@rollaby]

Y'all cooking

[@IlfyaItgrsyw]

LET ARAKI COOK ‼️‼️‼️‼️ THIS IS GOING TO BE SICK ‼️‼️‼️🔛🔝

[@Future_Doggo]

Zoomer Griffith

[@lucasgroubert]

this is a vile thought, you've ruined my life. thank you

[@stereokuuji]

No

[@Franz0818]

⁠@@lucasgroubert”this is bussin fr, Guts.” - Griffith

[@lucasgroubert]

@@Franz0818 “to reach that Fortnite victory royale in the sky…. I sacrifice”

[@theoceanman8687]

Never would I ever read those words and become both interested and terrified.

[@deejus_e]

Absolutely fire chapter Jodio is officially a top Jojo to me I love that little sociopath

[@lionrussell431]

You like JoJo? Nice, man.

[@SinnermanZeke]

Yeah Jodio ironically acting more like Dio than Giorno, but it’s kinda feeling since Jodio is basically the Gangstar’s polar opposite, he doesn’t care much about others but he’s willing to do anything for his family’s betterment despite his amorality

[@lupi3606]

For me it's too soon to judge him. Like i still love Johnny the most because he had great development and i don't know how Jodio will compete. But he is already a cool character and i cant wait to see his growth

[@dustgun3861]

The Mechanism and The Absurd

[@finjaquetemumnomeaqui4838]

sounds like a book title

[@TaigaXsenpai]

@@finjaquetemumnomeaqui4838 honestly this all gives me Albert Camus vibe..... absurd...

[@Aadisswara99]

hope they change absurd to bizarre

[@pep4338]

TRUE ​@@Aadisswara99

[@That_One_Guy-.]

“One must imagine Jodio happy”

[@leolegendario1]

First Matte Kudasai, now The Howler, we will see King Crimson again any day now.

[@TheMikeNos]

Nah, it's gonna be Model Man.

[@IlfyaItgrsyw]

IM SO EXCITED OMGGGGGG!!! TBH DIAVOLO WAS MY FAV VILLAIN IN THE MAIN UNIVERSE, THIS IS GOING TO BE SICK!!! BRO IM SO EXCITED

[@BobbinRobbin777]

STARLESS! HERE WE COME-

[@inspector_beyond]

That duality in Dragona and Jodio, I think, kinda represents Jonathan and Dio with some different details. Like Dragona is quite polite and not really agressive, but was shown kinda greedy during the watch scenes. Jodio in other hand is disturbed and violent individual that thinks humanity is a trash, but has some empathy left as he saved the parrot. And despite these differences, both of them care for each other, still never shown any signs of them ever arguing. (Basically they are literall Yin and Yang) As for the father, despite showing him fully, he was quite out of focus and it is kinda strange we saw no face of his. So I think he's gonna be important for the plot further on.

[@blueflare4139]

Definitely agree on the duality

[@The_Sussy_One666]

This part has the potential to be the best one yet

[@meurer13daniel]

it`s gonna be hard to top part 7 but this chapter gave me hope

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Wow. Jodio has some serious esther Vibes from the orphan films

[@TooTsaka]

Just wanna point out that the track 'Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head' by Gorillaz feels more and more like a fitting reference for this part. Considering there's been nothing of Gorillaz being used to this point, the potential is there.

[@deejus_e]

If that turns out to be real imma pop tf off that would be such a cool reference

[@ZanraiKid]

If the villain tries to make a volcano wipe Hawaii off the map, the reference would be clutch.

[@SarcastikWanderer]

I've never listened to gorillaz but this seems pretty cool

[@Lightdragon773]

​@@SarcastikWanderer Clint Eastwood, Feel Good Inc (and El Mañana), DARE are some good starters from Gorillaz

[@CiggyStardust27]

I would love to see some gorillaz references, that would be beautiful. I always thought the name “o green world” would work well for a stand.

[@danielzakgaim2764]

Jodia and Dragona have opposing views of the world. Dragona sees events like her being bullied "absurd", completely random events that are completely independent of your evironmrnet or life choices. Jodio on the other hand views everything as a component to a larger system, or "mechanism" as he calls it, working together to achieve some sort of outcome.

[@Chowder_T]

I think this chapter shows that Jodio is an empathetic person at his core but that he lives in a society where cold-heartedness is necessary to survive. He only does what he does out of deep care for his brother and stopped his revenge when he saw that the bird would get hurt. Make no mistake, trapping everyone on the bus was excessive, but I could see why Jodio did it that way. It's not like they were free of sin. Only one person expressed any opposition to Dragona's SA while everyone else sat by and allowed it to happen. It makes them responsible in a sense.

[@stairwaytoheaven8]

You have to be a sociopath, no wonder you find so easy to fucking justify the actions of jodio who is also one 😂😂

[@Pikaman20008]

@@stairwaytoheaven8I mean the girl is just as much a sociopath to sexually assault and scar Dragona

[@justiceiria869]

@@stairwaytoheaven8 he didn't justify it, he only said that jodio isn't completely cold hearted. he only did this because they bullied his brother.

[@blueflare4139]

@@stairwaytoheaven8he said it was excessive

[@Chowder_T]

@stairwaytoheaven8 That's not what I said at all. I'm not saying that what Jodio did was okay, but that I can see why he did it. And that one can understand how the story wants to explore Jodio's character through that.

[@streetvybzswag1.067]

I love that scene so much jodio became my favorite jostar as there was no innocents on that bus in his mind but a random animal? His mind is easily the most interesting of the jojos

[@FachyMarin]

A Friend told me that after this chapter he feels like Jodio and Dragona are parallels to Dio and Jonathan but if they were biologically related and raised together and now I can't stop thinking about it.

[@nuketeehee640]

These types of chapters are what give me so much respect for Araki. Especially with how it deals with such divisive but very real topics and makes for so much discussion. Plus, the ways of continuing on the groundwork laid by parts 7 and 8 PLUS the parallels to part 5 are all making it come together perfectly for me.

[@GiornoLovesDeathGrips]

Jodio is a horror movie child

[@spacecowboy9779]

I feel like he fits under the anti hero category more than anything. we've seen that he's willing to do anything to reach his goal no matter how morally ambiguous it may be with "good" intentions. Considering what he's done to protect Dragona and the reason why they're in a life of crime to begin with just to help their mother. I really do think Araki is going the Breaking Bad route with this part and I'm here for it. I really cant wait to see how Jodio develops as a character like Johnny and Josuke before him.

[@ilngsisfh]

Dragona stopped dressing like a heterosexual American private schooler as soon as the stand came in. The lgbt really is stored in the Stand

[@_Bunger_]

You might be onto something, the same thing happened with Giorno

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

A Stand is a reflection of one’s fighting spirit, and in order to master them, you first need to be true to yourself

[@ciceroissad4821]

​@@geschnitztekiste4111 Now i'm curious as to how she can use her stand for fighting.

[@artofzetsu6130]

​@@ciceroissad4821 Smooth Operator can reshape anything. So its pretty deadly stand. What if she reshape someone's mouth and nose...

[@V_i_vi_an]

@@artofzetsu6130 It can be as deadly as Diver Down

[@angrypvz1236]

People need to keep in mind that JoJo’s is a story about humanity, the good and bad. It’s a dissection of the intersection between these ideas of fate, calamity, good, evil, fortune, flow, blessings, curses, etc, etc and how these concepts beyond our grasps shape our very reality

[@mr.krinkle952]

Jodio has some effed up dark determination honestly, this chapter showed and it was sick.

[@ThePsychiatricPsychoMouse]

4:54 I think that the bird represents freedom, and he is locked in a world of corruption, Jodio is trying to escape that world and speak for himself like a parrot

[@milagroman75]

Best comment on this video I read. Jodio is also like a parrot of those around him. Good catch.

[@Doombot2point0]

Maybe a sign showing Jodio that simply burning the world that you hate so much down around you is not a good idea when you're currently stuck in it?

[@Uragaking]

Araki starting the next 1 year with crazy banger

[@lpfan4491]

Jodio:"400 killed, only 20 found." *shoots person he talks to* "401 killed."

[@ohcadin6590]

Knowing that Howler is a King Crimson reference, and that "The Matte Kudasai" is also a King Crimson reference... I have an idea that Usagi is likely associated with the Howler Organization... after all we know he is a drug addiction and to buy drugs takes money, which he could easily get if his parents were a part of some organization like this... the only question is whether or not he is actually with the group on this one... I'd think since it was because of Meryl that he was brought on the team, and since his ability requires him to work with others, he likely isn't an enemy, especially since that would be too obvious... but it is likely that he is associated with them (making him something more of a Trish in the story)... That being said, since this part is based in part 5, and because of the fact that Araki initially planned to have a traitor in the group in the form or Fugo, something is telling me that at some point there may be a traitor... who it is I don't know... (although, if at some point in the story, Jodio were tricked into working for the enemy, I would not be surprised)

[@il3fortunato664]

I think it would be Meryl Mei, she gives the gang the work to gain money so she wants more and can betray them as she used them for her purposes just like a mob boss

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

My money would be on Paco, he’s so silent and we don’t know much about him

[@ohcadin6590]

@@geschnitztekiste4111 I was thinking that too... but at the same time... I'm not confident... nor would I want that to be the case since he has the best combat ability in the group, aside from maybe Jodio...

[@nuibaba280]

​@@geschnitztekiste4111 Nah, Paco is Arakis favorite character to draw and is the only muscle this group has.

[@tooru9387]

I hope none of them turn out bad I’m already liking them

[@wp2837]

First Matte Kudasai then The Howler. Araki has seemingly been listening to King Crimson again lately. I really hope he references the song Fallen Angel, because it's my favorite song by King Crimson and the lyrics being about siblings and crimes/violence really give me those Jojolands vibes, you know? Also I have to wonder if the reason for Araki listening to more King Crimson again could be because he is planning on having the stand King Crimson appear in Jojolands? We had The World in SBR. We had Killer Queen in JoJolion. The next main villain stand from the original universe would obviously be King Crimson.. Just a thought. Also, since I believe Part 9 is going to be the last part of JoJo's, I think we have a chance of seeing Pucci's Stand(s) in Jojolands as well. That leads me to believe we might see King Crimson sooner than some would believe.. But this is all just pure speculation coming from the top of my head.

[@Doombot2point0]

What if Boss and King Crimson show up and end up getting killed (Whether Joestar involved or not) and it's just one of the infinite deaths he has to experience at the end of part 5 O_O;;

[@wp2837]

@@Doombot2point0 Diavolo can't use King Crimson in the death loop.

[@Doombot2point0]

@@wp2837 I know but imagine if we get that cameo where we see one of his infinite deaths somehow lol that would be cool

[@DabiJosuta]

Why Pucci stand?

[@wp2837]

@@DabiJosuta Because I don't believe there will be a part 10 where Pucci's stands could appear.

[@TetsuShima]

Now I get why the second part of Jodio's name gave a weird chill...

[@Agente189]

14:09 I think to get close she meant to get the lava rocks close to the rights so that they can return to her

[@wafagdplqs4421]

Like Speed King, November Rain seems so simple and yet so deadly, even when their users were just young kids. 11 years old Jodio being able to burn an entire school bus was just hardcore and I liked how this chapter is not afraid to show a Joestar with such a questionable sense of morality. Like you said the dynamic between Jodio and Dragona is already starting to appear and it could be very interesting with the balance between two opposite visions of the world that complete each other.

[@n-signia1087]

Honestly, now I just want to buy Jodio an ice cream. Not entirely sure whether that’s out of respect, fear, or both. Good job lil buddy, let’s go get you some rocky roadagain.

[@Aracnico3011]

Jodio just leveled up from Cool gangster, to Spectacular Menace. in just 12 chapters.

[@oneyedrabbit7948]

king crimson alternate universe is 1 step closer

[@ProjektTaku]

Nut King Call spin evolution is 1 step closer

[@scan8501]

I think you’re totally right

[@MrUn50]

Yeah, we already had The World in Part 7 and Killer Queen in Part 8. So yeah, King Crimson may appear in future chapters

[@scan8501]

Imagine we get king crimson and white snake now that would be some surprise, more than likely it’ll just be king crimson and I’m totally fine with that but I feel if white snake did come back it would have a different ability like stealing peoples fortunes in disc form rather than stealing stand abilities

[@ProjektTaku]

@@scan8501 Soft & Wet basically already has Whitesnake's ability. I'd rather see more new stands.

[@thepistolon01]

damn, mechanism, absurd and all those references, thanks xforts for your work

[@aetheriox463]

i dont think its that surprising that jodio did this, i mean one of his first lines was "this is a story about how i became filthy rich". no one who starts a story off like that is a good person. banging chapter cant wait for what comes next :D

[@Peecamarke]

I mean, if you’re an impoverished u see dog story can start that way 🤷🏿

[@Aadisswara99]

imagine he turned to be rich with filthiness

[@aetheriox463]

@@Peecamarke what

[@n-signia1087]

If you look at the lyrics to Howler, the song ends repeating the lines “no no I don’t wanna burn, not me”. Also it makes references to shady meetings in a subway station and an alleyway and appearing angelic or sacred, further reinforcing the idea of the enemy being viewed favorably by society despite being crooked.

[@inasilentway9835]

The Absurd could be a direct reference to the philosophical works of Albert Camus; a concept that describes the random and sometimes cruel things that complicate life.

[@Dr.Jones458]

I have an interesting idea of Diavalo returning the father of the girl that was injured by Jodio

[@danielzakgaim2764]

Wait so was the girl that bullied Dragona alternate universe Trish?

[@Dr.Jones458]

@@danielzakgaim2764 well it’s just my idea of how this story is gonna go but yeah I was thinking of what if Diavalo was a bad father because he gave Trish everything she wanted and she became a brat

[@marrons6699]

Giorno: "An innocent old man died because of my actions, and I feel bad about it." Jodio: "Lol bus go boom."

[@SwirlyisCool]

I think something to point out with Howler and Matte Kudasai were songs from an album trilogy that appeared after King Crimson went on a 7 year hiatus and changed their style of music. Matte Kudasai is from "Discipline", which is the first of the albums that introduced this new sound of King Crimson. The Howler came from "Beat", the second of the albums notably known for causing drama within the group that caused it to split due to the song "Requiem", but eventually the group reconciled. The last album, which is yet to be referenced but possibly will be mentioned in the future is "Three of a Perfect Pair." This album is meant to explore "perfect opposites" or how there are various aspects of truths. It makes me wonder what this could mean for the future of the group. Does this mean there is an inevitable fallout within the Joestar gang that leads to reconciliation in the future and possibly Usagi's role being much bigger than we anticipate?

[@alessandromarcello2735]

Actually goated video, probably one of your best yet honestly.

[@thebitten1]

Howler is a reference to King Crimson? Perhaps we need to keep an eye on Usagi again. Since his stand is also a KC reference, it could hint that he has a connection to them in some way.

[@mogambos]

You always on point! Im really excited about Jojolands and you make me see beyond what I sometimes perceive in the chapters. Thank you! Already waiting for the next one!

[@solidpython4964]

The way Dragona describes “the absurd” is reminds me of how Albert Camus thinks in his Absurdist philosophy, I think Araki might be borrowing from that school of thought.

[@TuMadre8000]

this part has been very "no country for old men"-like so far and i'm all up for it

[@stairwaytoheaven8]

Jojo deluded fans trying tomake their dumpster fire manga seem 20x better than it is by referencing peak movies and tv shows: 😭😭😭😱

[@Thedarkglave360]

Holy shit, I hadnt thought about this before but you bringing up dio... Jo-DIO...I swear. Thats actually kinda wild.

[@foxandro]

how did you not notice this its been over a year

[@mrnukes797]

Imagine Yin and Yang being what evolve Jodio potential spin ability

[@gabbls_]

I always liked the idea of a jojo becoming the villain, but I didn't think Araki would actually do that! I rock it. Makes me wonder who else is gonna be in the story.

[@_Bunger_]

Poor Dragona having them being assaulted as a measure to how evil someone is an even worse trend than the dog abuse.

[@ciceroissad4821]

It's there to show and talk about Transgender abuse, and how it is an issue worth being talked about.

[@playernotfound9489]

dog abuse is worse than SA.

[@stairwaytoheaven8]

​@@playernotfound9489 You couldn't hide your sociopathy Jodio's alt acc huh?

[@playernotfound9489]

@@stairwaytoheaven8 how? SA is less bad than animal abuse

[@stairwaytoheaven8]

@@ciceroissad4821 HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Say it again so the whole crowd can laugh at you and that joke pls!!! 😂😂😂🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻

[@phoenixk9168]

I've always waited for the Joester dad to make an appearance and he finally did. Although I expected his design to be more detailed and his reveal more fleshed out. But I'm sure he'll be back.

[@blokvader8283]

Yeah the dude just looked like Fumi-kun, which I just now thought about is weird considering Barbara's DAD was Fumi-kun

[@straypaper]

Why would I get McDonalds?: Jotaro Why would I uphold the law?: Jolyne Why would I burn a bus full of children?: Gappy Please get McDonalds: Joseph Please uphold the law: Jonathan Please burn a bus full of children: Jodio Maybe I should get McDonalds: Josuke Maybe I should uphold the law: Giorno Maybe I should burn a bus full of children: Johnny

[@atomdecay]

Very accurate

[@kaizzierticsay7996]

Switch Giorno and Johnny then it's perfect

[@straypaper]

@@kaizzierticsay7996 eh, they both would consider doing crimes. But I don't see Giorno harming innocents since his theme is "vigilante justice" while Johnny's is "dark resolve" which is more selfish.

[@vagnoberto80]

I want chapter 14 so bad now

[@DazzlingDayCee]

Just 28 more days! (cries) Hang in there!

[@GiornoLovesDeathGrips]

This is interesting bc is one of the first times jojo has really addressed the interesting fashion choices

[@keiviroque5666]

Y’know, a big thing I always wondered about Jojo’s was how Araki was going to end the series, especially considering that Part 9 is the biggest contender The ending needs to be something that puts a neat little bow on the entire story, something that ties in with the themes or narrative of the entire series, not just a single part. This is easier for other stories but the way Jojo formats It’s story through parts was what made the idea of an ending hard to think of. Normally there would be a narrative through line that connects everything together when it comes to stories with multiple characters but Jojo’s doesn’t have that anymore. There was the eternal battle between the Joestars and DIO but that ended once Araki decided to put parts 7, 8, and 9 in a different universe. Sure, Araki could make an ending for this universe but that would be pretty unsatisfying as a series finale; as if the last 3 parts were more of an addition than a continuation of the story. I think this neutral force, which Part 9 seems to be about, is Araki’s answer to that question. What made me think this was Araki calling calamity the “Absurd” in this chapter. It was a pretty strange thing to do, but when you think about it, a lot of stiff in Jojo’s is completely absurd. That leads me to think that this neutral force is going to be the “Bizzare” or something of that nature. The series is literally called “Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure”, so it’d be fitting for the ending to be about the force which has guided everything. A force that’s responsible for all oddities and strangeness the Joestars have been apart of over the course of the story. That’s just my idea though.

[@RinRinStrikes]

Araki cooks a dog alive: wow this is such metal and insane way to create a pivotal moment in the story Araki shows accurate gender non comforming bullying from the 1990s: "We here at manga translations do not condone-"

[@blueflare4139]

LMFAO

[@cameronturner833]

Fr. XForts is a biased pussy for thinking like this.

[@yeah5983]

Have you ever felt like you're going to metaphorically die letting your soul be crushed but then your brother saves you and you realize what a valuable human being you are

[@averytherockgod9822]

At this point, even if it had a slower start,, I think Part 9 is shaping up to be one of the best Jojo parts. Especially cause one of my main predictions for this part was that Jodio and Dragona r supposed to mirror Johnathan in Dio in Part 1 (I mean it’s no coincidence that their names start with D and J) and that seems to be what is happening here.

[@DraculaCronqvist]

Jodio being lacking in morals can't come as a surprise. After all, right out of the gate, it was confirmed that he was a clinical sociopath. This means that any kind of morals is, at best, a learned thing for him. He has no natural empathy for anyone but himself.

[@GoatLuffy_97]

I haven't cried while reading a Jojo chapter since Yasuho's backstory in Jojolion. This was everything I needed and more from part nine this early on. It was also immensely difficult to read and I know very divisive online.

[@brunolike8631]

The more we see of Marlyn, the more I like this character. She is so mysterious, yet interesting.

[@steffanocavero5872]

Going back to something Giorno once said, it went along the lines of sometimes stand users will stop doing something or tone down their actions subconsciously. The clear example in that same scene being Cioccolata being a POS. Jodio however...

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

In this chapter I saw so much of Giorno in Jodio but also in Dragona and I loved it. They really represent the two sides of him and i cant wait to see if thats really where Araki is going or not.

[@ZanraiKid]

Jodio isn't the villain. He's an ally and we stan.

[@Wolfiyeethegranddukecerberus17]

This was actually the first chapter I was like, "ok maybe these characters are a bit unlikeable". I thought these guys were chill 😭 The Dragona assault scene definitely surprised me, I wasn't expecting Jojo to go that far, kinda worried about future chapters tbh

[@12DAMDO]

i feel really bad for Dragona, but i'm actually glad Araki shed light on this very real issue of discrimination towards people who don't conform to the heteronormative gender roles.. he's so real for that!

[@rosenrot234]

Dragona needs a freaking break. The cops and the abuser bully just giving me all kinds of ick. But I get its to help establish how Jodio works. Still. Some of the dialogue from that bully hit a little too close to home so maybe thats why I got so uncomfortable.

[@alcatrazvongola]

I find it interesting how when Jojo protagonists do something over-the-top to protect someone, it's always portrayed in a heroic light with no consequences. For Jodio, it's handled in a more morally grey light to show how far he'll go for family, but it portrays his dark nature and how his actions do have consequences.

[@michaelurmo7984]

Dragona is a cool character, can't wait for more insight about them. I also think Araki will pull off a Maki and Mai Zenin sort of conclusion, where Dragona dies and then Jodio has to figure stuff out on his own. It would be very interesting if that were to happen.

[@leolegendario1]

I think we will see several Howler members as enemies, the new La Squadra Esecuzioni. I think their father will be one of the members, if not the CEO. I still believe his father is a Brando.

[@glitchedgirI]

This part is already shaping up to be a certified banger

[@MappyTheSquire]

"The sexual assault/bullying was VERY severe and VERY upsetting! It made me uncomfortable!!" Like... okay? Good? That was the intended outcome? It wasn't supposed to be pleasant. If you found it gratifying or felt absolutely nothing, THAT would be a problem. I deeply respect the severity and realism of the bullying scene. Becuase that shit DOES happen, ESPECIALLY to trans/GNC kids. And if you've been paying attention to the news lately, it happens a LOT and usually ends FAR worse. They don't always have someone brave enough to step in. The discomfort, the disgust, the prevalent feeling of hopeless vulnerability is the point.

[@Pikaman20008]

Like I get that some people might not be comfortable reading that, and I totally understand that. But that’s not a valid criticism of the work, it’s just something that doesn’t appeal to everyone.

[@jamesdennison7290]

@@Pikaman20008 They need to be more like Jodio. Learn to separate logic from emotion lol.

[@filipdzero8739]

Not sure, why you wrote that "you'll never get the way some ppl think". Like, you literally just explained how ppl feel about stuff like this. There's nothing wrong with being shocked by sth, as long as we can discuss it or understand why the artist did/said what he did.

[@MappyTheSquire]

@@filipdzero8739 you make a salient point. I'll omit that part.

[@mattb.7079]

Hands down, the best Jojolands chapter up till now. I hope that the manga from now on will continue to expand on and deepen its premise's themes, plot and characters as this chapter did - that this'll reveal to be the breaking point that will propel this part into becoming a masterpiece (akin to what the Ringo Roadagain arc was for SBR)

[@Kenya08]

I think this part will go in a very similar direction to Part 5, with Howler being the goal achieved in the middle of the part, and another goal being presented after that

[@birduff]

My theory is that Jodio is somehow similar to Dopio and Diavolo from part 5, and we may get a fight between these two personalities inside of him. Probably one of the main themes of this part is self-identity, and I think this becomes more evident when we look at Dragona's character.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

An xForts video means an amazing time 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DazzlingDayCee]

Can confirm, it was an amazing time 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@irishime]

Giorno wanted to be a gangstar, Jodio is his own Mafia.

[@im.rihito]

This was a great chapter, finally seeing the direction that Araki is going in and not being in the dark is really exciting. Just have two things to say: 1. Johnny would be proud of the Dark Determination that Jodio has, truly chef's kiss 2. Can the Lava Rock be used to find other Lava Rocks? What I mean by that is, does the Lava Rock have an understanding of what is considered "valuable" in the world, or would it just be based on what the user of the Rock finds valuable? Cause in the end, society doesn't have the knowledge of a rock that attracts valuable things, making it junk. I'm assuming it's the latter cause it wouldn't make sense

[@Le-cp9tr]

The absurd is a reference to absurdism and Albert Camus. Jodio is essentially a fatalist and Dragona is an absurdist

[@juliusbossman7280]

I bet that bully is going to reappear as an arc villain with Dragona having to beat her. Something like she was disfigured by the fire and now wants to kill Dragona because she thinks they started the fire

[@people174]

I still think Meryl Mei is going to be a major villain.

[@crystalskyesvt]

As someone that was NGC in high School... This hit hard because that level of assault is a thing and it doesn't even have to be "Oh the bully had money". Its worse that a lot of people just don't care. I suffered it, though it was locker rooms rather than a school bus, this kinda behavior happens every day, most folks just don't hear about it.

[@pep4338]

Whats does ngc mean?

[@crystalskyesvt]

@@pep4338 Non-Gender Conforming

[@pep4338]

@@crystalskyesvt i see , ty

[@newjojosupercutsandmore2489]

It’s like Tony soprano and his ducks, sociopaths have more empathy for babies and animals than for people

[@xForts]

Well the ducks were a metaphor for his family. Tony wanting to protect the ducks was how he felt towards his family so when they went away it scared him that he might lose his family. Something like that, I haven't seen it in a few years.

[@EXFrost]

​@@xFortsye. And its also a consistent theme in yhe show and its part of what Melfie uses to categorise him as an immovable sociopath and give up with him at the end. Tony loves the ducks, Pie-O-My, he's surprisingly disturbed by the selling of his dog, etc. He finds things in these animals he cannot find in real people (innocence, companionship, etc)

[@manupm9161]

Dragona looking like a woman, not because he wants to, but to avoid abuse, its a really interesting twist on trans people not transitioning to avoid abuse, since he has forced himself to change into someone he isn't is and now has to learn to go back to who he really is

[@Theytookdetriot]

I have a theory that Usagi is apart of Howler since his stand The Matte Kudasai is also by King Crimson so maybe he’s apart of a lower branch of Howler but I suspect that he might betray the gang at some point

[@tooru9387]

You have a point, and some people are speculating that Meryl mai might be apart of the howler too. I was thinking that since Meryl Mai introduced usagi to the group this would make much more sense. I’m just hoping that if Meryl and Usagi end up turning evil, Usagi comes to his senses and realizes what a great group he has and sticks with them betraying Howler.

[@sebwryyo2589]

Although the dragona scenes were kinda hard to read, I really appreciate Araki including trans/gender non conforming struggles into his writing like thus. Beforehand Dragona could just have been a cis woman and it wouldn't have changed much. Now their inclusion actually feels earned in a way

[@andreansihombing6780]

I would like to think that jodio shut all the windows with his November Rain's droplet.

[@gabrielgoes0]

This chapter was the best in the part so far imo, I truly got "damn, this is amazing" chills when I was reading. Thanks again, Araki

[@shadowreaperbg7759]

It's funny to me how Jodio has always looked like that but dragona use to look like an NPC 😂

[@TheMadalucard]

The issue with the realism argument is that while gender nonconforming people do obviously face a lot of harrassment and even abuse, thats not the whole of their experience, yet so far we've mainly seen Araki explore Dragonas gender through explicit attempted sexual assault scenarios and not much in other casual situations, people are just sick of authors seemingly only being able to explore these identities through endless trauma while not showing the joy and comfort that is also a part of it. Its like saying that its realistic if Jojolands had a school shooting on average every 5 chapters, thats just stupid and miserable.

[@paintedpig3021]

It's really strange that Jodio's stands is all about water yet he's got a thing for arson

[@garbogang1268]

This chapter was a certified banger I’m exited for what comes next. This could look up to be the greatest jojo part oat