My name is Yoshikage Kira… | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4 Episode 21 Reaction

[@shutup_lol]

My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

[@chaoticgoodcreations947]

Now guys, tell me if I'm wrong because I really might be. But I think this man is Yoshikage Kira.

[@Sas_Sasovich]

​@@chaoticgoodcreations947 i think its Kira Yoshikage

[@Rafael_Daniel_Nainggolan]

As soon as she uploads this vid i knew someone's gonna comment this straight away lmao

[@elizete_]

NO WAY

[@elizete_]

@Dr Odri II no this scene was released wayback then

[@mr.nobody8270]

Ant: "I've never been more uncomfortable from a TV show character" Me: Good, that means he's doing his job Jokes aside. Kira is definitely my favorite villain, and partly it's because he carries an actual sense of discomfort and threat

[@CyberSlayer128]

I also adore that he just accidentally runs into the main cast. The luckiest dog in all of JoJo causes it. haha.

[@mr.protagonist5639]

It's because he's real close to the type of sociopathic serial killers you often hear about. Take away the Stand powers and you have Ted bundy. Someone like Kira yoshikage could literally be your next door neighbor.

[@protectev]

bruh if this is uncomfortable, the next few parts

[@umpteenthreason9627]

Yeah, the discomfort i think comes from how otherwise normal he is. Dio and Kars were pretty much cartoonish in how extra and villainous they were, in fact, if they had the idea to wear around a necklace written "EVIL" in neon letters, they would. Kira, in contrast, could be literally anyone.

[@sarafontanini7051]

I think the things that make kira great are that he feels like a subversion of all the usual big bad shonen villain tropes and thus he feels refreshing ad unqiue. he's also while on the surface level normal seeming, is also genuinely weird and insane. Dude goes on dates with his victim's hands and sees no issue with it.

[@kraunkkremlin5986]

You might be confused by the "What a beautiful duwang" comments Along time ago a guy from China translated the part 4 manga from Japanese to Chinese to English And what we got was the funniest translations ever

[@xanedivinedragon6553]

It feels like a picnic

[@ionavram4002]

*chew*

[@supershadic530]

“Josuke, you’re crazy! Where’d your dignity and pride go?” “M A K E E V E R Y B O D Y H A P P Y.”

[@tinidor08]

They should react to the select duwang translations after this part.

[@АлексейЮрловский]

"Are you OK reatard? I am wood stupid"

[@Rexaura888]

David Bowie finally makes himself known. Also Killer sounds like Kira in Japanese. Araki, known for his subtlety.

[@ScorpionViper1001]

To be fair, Death Note did that with Light and his pseudonym too.

[@ZanathKariashi]

@@ScorpionViper1001 yeah and both kill people with...wait...is Death Note a Jojo's reference!?

[@FlubbedPig]

I love Kira's creepy piano theme so much.

[@taguulima6279]

the best jojo villain theme

[@josephkingman523]

Same bro

[@josephkingman523]

​@@taguulima6279fr

[@mordraug6662]

Indeed. It is just SO unique. Frankly, he is wholly unique for a Shounen villain himself.

[@elizete_]

frrr

[@Grimbear13]

Shigechhi is such a ride lol. Alicia's thoughts: Intro - "Aww he's a baby!" When he a menace - "Ooo yeah SMASH dat kid!" Runin with Kira - "Noooo he's just a baby!"

[@CloverPegs]

MUSIC REFERENCES THIS EPISODE: -quite obviously, Kira's Stand, Killer Queen, is in reference to the song Killer Queen by Queen -much like the Kira from Death Note, Kira's name derives from the English word "killer" fun fact: Kira's "quiet life" mindset was (allegedly) inspired by Hol Horse's "I'd rather be #2" mindset.

[@Pikaman20008]

Also Kira’s appearance is very heavily inspired by David Bowie

[@mordraug6662]

Another thing is that Kira's name is composed of 吉良吉影 - Good luck, Good, Good luck, Shadow. Which fits his character - he always has great luck on his side and loves to be like a shadow, unnoticed.

[@redboi8913]

Kira is based off David Bowie Specifically when he sang Under pressure with the band Queen

[@l0sts0ul89]

A lot of the lyrcis match and fit well with Kira and KQ, like how KQ is a cat "Drop of a hat she's as willing as Playful as a pussy cat"

[@_lynxninja_4783]

​@@l0sts0ul89 spoiler: . KQ even have a cat as a sub-skill lol

[@Action-Punk]

This villain really fits the bill for unsettling even more so in his full introduction. Edit: he is also a reference to David Bowie

[@inqman]

david bowie AND christian bale american psycho

[@punkypony5165]

Ah you beat me to it.

[@skolkor]

@@inqman Kira's debut pre-dates Bale's character by 7 years.

[@possibly_ben]

@@skolkor the novel came out in 1991 while the first chapter released in 1992, and this chapter was released in 1994

[@skolkor]

@@possibly_ben I guess I should've been more clear, but I meant specifically the portrayal of Bateman by Bale.

[@stephancrow8320]

Love how she says Kira is paying homage to Patrick Bateman as if the manga doesn't predate American Psycho 😭

[@ScorpionViper1001]

So American Psycho is a JoJo's reference 😀

[@memeticproperties4517]

The manga doesn't predate the American Psycho book, so if Araki read that, it could've been a reference.

[@ninjabot3606]

@@dracocrusher well jotaro is inspired by Clint Eastwood so...

[@AltName7]

@@memeticproperties4517 Part 6 Spoilers: He _DID_ base that one backstory in part 6 off of Holes, back when that was just a book. So it seems likely to me.

[@l0sts0ul89]

​​@@AltName7 which character? I love Holes

[@demicrow6745]

This conversation about names reminded me how much I want to see "Filthy Acts at a Reasonable Price" animated.

[@l0sts0ul89]

Shitty Work for a Garbage Pay

[@tinidor08]

We'll just be disappointed as they will probably use D4C.

[@moody_beez]

Can't wait dub voice actor said that

[@АлексейЮрловский]

Flaccid pancake by beloved :(

[@ScorpionViper1001]

I now refer to the band it references Flaccid Pancake now.

[@ytrkhgfd]

"Is this... a real hand from a real person? " "No, it's a model hand. I'm an artist." *Part 4: END*

[@natezabinski5615]

Her reaction to the next one is pretty great.

[@elizete_]

patreon?

[@sackman1472]

@@elizete_ Epitaph

[@leiderhosen7110]

I haven't seen it but I already know

[@dykesupernova]

@@sackman1472 haha good one

[@АлексейЮрловский]

@@sackman1472 they've just read manga before the adaptation Toth's manga that is

[@filipvadas7602]

The two things that, to me, make Kira arguibly the best Jojo villain: A) *The Contradiction* Kira wants to lead a quiet life and takes steps to keep it that way, yet everything he is opposes that. He's a literal serial killer who keeps the hands of his victims as his "girlfriends" until they begin to rot and he replaces them. And as if that wasn't enough, he's also a Stand user, which meant that , eventually, he was going to encounter another Stand user. And then the said Stand is literally all about *bombs* . Sure, they're silent to non stand users and can very effectively disintigrate evidence. But it still plays into the idea that Kira as a character contradicts himself. Which makes him really interesting. B) *Just how much we know about him* Its an unwritten rule that the more time and info we have with and about a character, the more the audience can get attached. Well, with Kira, its literally a meme how much we know about him. We know his routine, his job, his favorite sandwich place, hell we even know he likes a glass of warm milk before bed. And the best part? Most of it is mundane. If you remove the fact that he's a *f@cking serial killer* he lives a pretty mundane life. And *that* is the scary part of Kira. Someone like him could be some rando you met out on the street once, a classmate, a coworker, even a neighbour you see every day; and you wouldn't even know it until it was too late...

[@liamicha110]

just wait until valentine

[@mcfarts8415]

​@@liamicha110 real

[@NickCTorres]

the fact that are bombs doesn't really contradicts, if you think that they also erase all evidence, so the ability is born out of his desire to not being caught

[@l0sts0ul89]

Well tbf him being a serial killer doesn't change the fact he doesn't live a quiet life, a quiet life doesn't mean boring life but instead just keeping to yourself which is what he does.

[@filipvadas7602]

​@@liamicha110 that's why I said "arguibly" . Really Kira and Valentine share the top spot in my opinion,as its really up to preference at this point.

[@corrinflakes9659]

Fun fact: While DIU manga predates the American Psycho movie, the American Psycho book predates the manga, meaning if Araki was paying any homage, it was to the book. Man is cultured.

[@fanatomic24]

Kira is one of the best villains in anime. I think a main reason apart from his personality is that it shows kiras perspective on most things

[@racist_dustdust]

Doppi-

[@fanatomic24]

​@@racist_dustdust Hang on, I'm getting a call The guy said shut up

[@racist_dustdust]

@@fanatomic24 no.

[@fanatomic24]

​@@racist_dustdust HEAVENS DOOR Draw him as the soy wojack

[@racist_dustdust]

@@fanatomic24 G.E.R uno reverse bitc-

[@Prince_Xingqiu]

Yoshikage Kira's Killer Queen: Laser beam missed the memo

[@Legendary_Paper]

Darn it I was about to comment this

[@PrixtoTNT]

Kira's speeh is great. It's terrifying to hear a serial killer who's been getting away with murder for 15 years to say how he wants to live peacefully and without any bothers, to be able to sleep at ease, and end his speech with "I'm gonna eliminate you, so my sleep goes undisturbed tonight". I love that

[@ScorpionViper1001]

Jojo is full of awesome lines that are silly or hilarious memes out of context, but incredibly effective within context.

[@_lynxninja_4783]

A serial killer that dox himself just because someone found the evidence If that were me I'm gonna run as fast as i can

[@PrixtoTNT]

@@_lynxninja_4783 If he had a mentality as simple as running away he wouldn't have gotten away for 15 years. Clearly Kira preffers to erase all the evidence and witness

[@_lynxninja_4783]

@@PrixtoTNT im the one who's gonna run away if a serial killer makes that speech is what i mean

[@PrixtoTNT]

@@_lynxninja_4783 Oh, lol, sorry

[@papa_zay.]

i know i already said this on twitter but man i absolutely love how emotionally invested you get into these series it almost is like its own form of therapy, reminds me not everyone is just blank and grey

[@PrixtoTNT]

Ladies and Gentlemen, here is probably my favorite JoJo villain. I love that the episode in which we are introduced to him is one protagonized by him and having struggles to protect his identity

[@Orion_44]

Even after being caught up to the manga, I can't decide between him, Pucci, and Funny Valentine a lot of the time

[@PrixtoTNT]

@@Orion_44 I'm debating so hard between those three too, man... Befote getting to Part 6 I wouldn't have said "probably"

[@DrunkenCoward1]

@@Orion_44 I probably prefer Pucci as a whole, as a cool character and when it comes to motivation. But Kira is simply a really interesting archetype for an antagonist. Very original too. These kind of “Just leave me alone“ characters are rare.

[@JBeezyForever]

@@DrunkenCoward1 and then you’ve got Diavolo who takes the whole “leave me/us alone” to the EXTREME

[@SirPickleBottom]

2 fun facts don't worry no spoilers. Kira's design is based off of David Bowie and his stand being killer queen is (obviously a reference to queen) but is also a reference to queen and David bowie recording together.

[@endless_sands]

4:04 the hands rot. He just kills someone new when they start to stink.

[@WhiteWolfRQ]

Finally, an episode based on my favorite Jojo character, David Bowie

[@vj7248]

This is definitely accurate middle to high school relations. Stealing lunch money AND (theoretically) his sandwich. ... If only it was that 💀

[@tywillz0319]

Kira’s theme is just amazing

[@Cri_Jackal]

Those gymnastic hurdles Kira was hiding under are a bunch of separate "stools" that stack on top of each other, you can just lift them up and hide inside easily, it's like that childrens toy that's a bunch of rings that you stack in order of size.

[@ShankMugen]

If Kira's Monologue is a reference to American Psycho, it can only be a reference to the 1991 Book, assuming it also has similar lines, because JoJo Part 4 came out in 1992, and the American Psycho Movie came out in 2000

[@tiitussaukko4645]

Even though Kira is really similar to Patrick Bateman (even having the long monologue) , the JoJo's author didn't use Bateman to write Kira at all. Kira is based on Dawid Bowie, but it's kinda crazy to think that Kira and Bateman are so similar with no inspiration to one another.

[@Hc2p3n4t4rp]

for those wondering, Part 4 predates American Psycho AP is 2000 Part4 original run is 1992-1994

[@crazydave6210]

(No spoilers) This is just a thing you should keep in mind for Kira, Killer Queen's explosions do not make sounds while they explode except for the victim themselves. The anime has added the sound effect just for the audience. So in the future if you see someone not react to the sounds in the anime, they aren't able to hear it.

[@Introvert_INFP]

Bro you are giving them spoilers.why are you telling them what killer queens ability is?

[@TomSketchit]

@@Introvert_INFP I mean, by the time this is uploaded, they will definitely have already seen the next episode.

[@warriorkama173]

​@@Introvert_INFP i think Alicia's already seen the next episode by now

[@thechatteringclown]

what the other saids. still somewhat of a douchey thing @crazydave6210 to spoil it for those who are watching these episodes blind and don't use patreon.

[@crazydave6210]

@@Introvert_INFP There's something known as recording in bulk and all the patreon vids are ahead by a week, so 7 eps ahead, but yeah sure, my bad.

[@rainbowprism6242]

Here we go. The David Bowie psycho is here. DUWANG! Edit: the current translation of episode actually implies he sees it, but what is actually said by him is "What? What is happening?", which made most viewers believe he does not see Stands. Then he announces that he has Stand as well when jig is up. And crowd goes wild. Also, small thing to note, yes, he says Killer Queen, referring to a banger of a song. But it is also play of words, since his name is Kira, and he pronounces his stand as "Kira Queen". Up to you if that makes him Queen in your opinion.

[@MS-vh6lh]

Great reaction!. About American Psycho, that movie premiered in 2000. Part 4 was published between 1992 and 1995. So, it's a funny coincidence (or maybe a jojo reference)

[@RychuAlolan]

The novel came out in 1991

[@nothingwrong2293]

@@RychuAlolan Japanese translation of the novel came much later

[@memeticproperties4517]

​@@nothingwrong2293 Apparently, the Japanese translation was December 1992, after DIU started, but before Kira. It's possible Araki read it and took some influence.

[@Spood6]

Gonna need all hands on deck to catch this guy....

[@ch1dd]

The officers won't ever be able to appreHand him

[@hvizdosk]

Gotta hand it to him tho, he's avoided trouble for years

[@AmericanBrit9834]

They might need to hand this case off to the Speedwagon foundation considering he's a stand user

[@sasd8747]

The best part about kira is that he does not have a big bad guy evil plan so to speak, kira only wants to live a quiet life in morioh

[@Ake-TL]

4:57 he is not exactly opposed to the idea, he just notes that Speedwagon foundation won’t pitch in. Also that they are random teenagers, how exactly are they supposed to find serial killer who has been evading law for 15 years or something

[@leiderhosen7110]

I'm going to recite what someone did awhile ago because it's one of the neatest things: Killer Queen being a cat man is a great metaphor for Kira himself. The domestic house cat is the most predatory animal on earth, they are one of the only animals that will actively kill smaller animals for sport even if they have abundant food, shelter, sleep, or otherwise no rational motivation for their hunting behavior. They spend most of the day sleeping and usually come off as chilled or relaxed, but they are murder machines that constantly need to hunt or play to avoid being agitated. This is Kira Yoshikage. On the surface he is unassuming, dull, and easygoing, if solitary, and lives an almost comically mundane salary man lifestyle, but he physically can't function without loving up a fresh hand and the moment something interferes with his amusement he becomes incredibly violent.

[@maxojavierrojasurzua5746]

David Bowie is here... The best antagonist introduction speach in history of anime and manga. And also his Stand Killer Queen. Two music references in just one character (David Bowie and Queen) Araki - san, you got good taste.

[@NickCTorres]

I almost forgot, JoJo's P4 (manga) came out 8 years *before American Psycho on the 92, both this scene and the movie are based on the novel from 1991 tho

[@jimwatson1013]

I was for some reason slightly worried they Alicia and Ant would not get pulled into Kira yet pleasantly surprised to hear "This is the creepiest......he is like the creepiest anime villain" and "I dont like this...I feel sick...." and is just the Intro to Kira....just the intro.

[@ScorpionViper1001]

Can't wait until they get to THAT line in his last speech.

[@sainoflycianleague4170]

Welcome to the real meat of part 4 Aka: David Bowie gets kink shamed

[@Prince_Xingqiu]

My name is Yoshikage Kira I'm 33 years old, my favorite color is pink, I don't like sleeping with the lights off, I HATE AMPUTEES, and I'm a long time serial killer who's never been caught doing a killing ever. Duwang- DAMMIT!

[@endlessenigmax]

By the way, the scene where Kira presents himself cannot be an American Psycho reference because the movie was released in 2000 and the manga version of the part 4 of JOJO was released between 1992 and 1995. I know that the story is supposed to take place in 1999 but I can assure you that it is true.

[@somegalicianguy8416]

american psycho is based on a book right? maybe that came before 1992?

[@AL-jg4pr]

@@somegalicianguy8416 1991.

[@DrunkenCoward1]

@@somegalicianguy8416 I am not sure Araki read it. I remember hearing that Araki can't actually read English, which means that he probably got most of his western knowledge through translations and I doubt American Psycho was translated to Japanese right after it came out.

[@mordraug6662]

@@DrunkenCoward1 The first translation to Japanese was in 1992, after searching for it in Japanese, Kadokawa notes the release date as December 18, 1992. While DiU started on May 4, 1992, judging by that Kira did not make his first appearance until November 1993 (the Anime adds scenes with him earlier, but remember that those were not in the Manga, his first ever appearance is during what episode 17 is based around, that is Chapter 334 of JoJo), it is pretty much taken that Araki read the book at one point before that and then based the main villain around it. There are just too many coincidences imo for it not to be the case.

[@DrunkenCoward1]

@@mordraug6662 I would not have expected American Psycho to have been translated into japanese that soon after release. Colour me surprised.

[@bananaBread16]

You can actually see Kira in the background of episodes before this, which proves how he doesn't stand out compared to other villains

[@thetower4th]

References: Yoshikage Kira: His design is meant to resemble David Bowie, like how Josuke resembles Prince. Killer Queen: Song by Queen I'm glad Alicia noticed the direct reference to American Psycho. Kira's personality is based on Patrick Bateman, and other serial killers in media.

[@zoedoocey4496]

This feels like a picnic, there must be no other place as pretty as this town, chew, what a beautiful Duwang!

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

I think this episode is so interesting, because at some point, we start rooting for Kira to succeed in grabbing the bag because otherwise Kira might probably definitely kill Shigechi otherwise

[@nepkolz]

22:00 Maybe not an homage since the manga released before the movie. The book was released around a similar time as the manga released tho. So who knows, maybe.

[@pinkishman]

bro literally got caught because of a sandwich. but i gotta hand it to him, it took 15 years nice

[@theosophical5197]

As per usual. My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

[@zalla00]

At last, best villain enters the stage!

[@racist_dustdust]

Doppi-

[@ImmaLittlePip]

I mean Funny Valentine hasn't been animated yet

[@AlexDoubleAU]

Watashi no na wa Kira Yoshikage. Renrei sanjyuu sansai. Jitaku wa Morioh-cho hokuto no bu no bessojidai ni ari, kekkon wa shiite-inai, Shigoto wa Kame-yu chen-ten no kai sha-in de, maiinichi osokuto mo yoru hachii-ji made ni wa kitakusuru. Tabaco-o wa sumanai, sake wa tashinamu-tedo, yoru juu-ichi ji ni wa toko nitsukii, kanarazu hajii-jikan wa suii-min o toru yo-o ni shiiteiru. Neru mae ni at-ta-kae miruuku o nomi ni-juu pun hodo no suutorechi de karada o homu-shite kara toko nitsuku-to hodon do asa made jukusui-sa. Akanbo no yo ni hiro ya suutoresu o noku sazu nii asa me o samaserunda. Kenko-o shintan de mo ijyo nashito iwaretaiyo. Watashi wa tsune nii kokoro o heion o ne-gate ik-terun ningen toyukoto o setsumei-shite-iru no dai-yo. Kachi make ni koda wa-tari, atama o kakaeruyoo na torabuuruu to ka, yoru mo nemurenai to ita teki o tsukuranai. Toyuu no ga watashii no shakai ni taisuru shise de ari, sorega jibun no kofuku da to toyuukoto o shiteiru. Mo-tomo tatakatte da toshitemo, watashi wa dare ni mo makenn ga ne...

[@KJetixsSuccessor]

Yoshikage Kira. One of the most vile soabs in all of JoJo, and the biggest or second biggest piece of s-t that piss me off instantly in all of JoJo (so far) He’s a menace and a coward incarnate.

[@WhiteWolfRQ]

6:37 what a beautiful duwang

[@diegoace2274]

He can make handy puns

[@starsilverinfinity]

= Stand Catalogue = Hello there, I shall be listing stands as we encounter them, their stats, and their abilities as known at the point of the series Im commenting on as we follow each Part. No spoilers, of course. Stand Callouts: These stands were present, but didn't do much for the main fight - N/A Comment(s) of the Day: - Ah yes, meet my favorite Jojo Villain and stand. Kira Yoshikage is a mysterious man with more mysterious motives, but there's something about him that makes him so so endearing - Also his personality is a product of his life style - he doesnt go through life trying to stand out or be needed or be "best" of anything. He just wants peace of mind, a quiet life. He has a personality its just buried behind his serene outlook. and . . .all the hands. Stand Name: Killer Queen (Local Translation: Deadly Queen) Stand Type: Short-Ranged Feline-Humanoid Stand User: Kira Yoshikage Reference: Killer Queen, song by Queen Destructive Power: ? Precision: ? Speed: ? Range: ? Persistence: ? Development Potential: ? TLDR for Alicia: She's a killer queeeeen. Gunpowder, gelatine Dynamite with a laser beam! Guaranteed to blow your mind Anytiiiiiiiiime~! The Breakdown: ??? Stand Name: Harvest Stand Type: Long Range Insectoid Stand User: Shigekiyo "Shigechi" Yangu Reference: Harvest, Neil Young album Destructive Power: E Precision: E Speed: B Range: A Persistence: A Development Potential: C TLDR for Alicia: This insectoid colonial stand is rather undercooked, ability wise, but makes up for that in amount and utility - Harvest is adept at collecting specific objects over an extreme range around its user, making it great for well, harvesting things. The Breakdown: The RPG grindset of stands, Harvest is a colonial stand with a simple goal and purpose - collecting things. Using what appears to be around 500 units, it is capable of collecting specific objects from across a range as wide as Morioh (perhaps even more considering Shigechi's simple approach to the stand) and bringing them back to the user safely, often storing them in a pocket in its forehead for safe keeping. Its strength is disproportionate to its size and It is capable of moving pretty much anything if the user puts their mind too it, such as moving themselves at high speeds across the ground or up walls via Harvest conveyor system. It is even capable of storing liquids, which it can then inject using its needle-like nose. In combat each stand is not incredibly powerful but they are capable of punching chunks out of a normal human's flesh - as a unit, they would theoretically beable to disassemble someone if they put their mind too it. Additionally, being a colonial stand it would take destroying alot of these little guys to even put a dent into th user as all damage or stand effects would be divided by the total amount of members of the stand, making it formidable in the right hands . . .and the wrong ones, if you get what I mean.

[@koen5727]

This is one of my favorite episodes. The tension rollercoaster is insane.

[@ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions]

Ah, here comes the unholy fusion of what happens if you give a realistic irl criminal fictional super villan powers!~

[@Arseneluci]

yoshikage kira's killer queen: laser beam messed the memo anyways, *types yoshikage's speech*

[@15bitGod]

Girl 1: should we do something about the weird dying kid? Girl 2 : Naaahh.

[@PopeDuwang]

What a Beautiful Duwang!

[@SwiftJustice]

Duwang Gang in the house!

[@redboi8913]

Chew

[@calituco]

I don't know why I didn't notice before, but Ant's hair is so cute! He is such a handsome cartoon boi, I love it!

[@isaiascanete6651]

Best batch of part 4 starting NOW (there is one arc of this part that I think is better, but this string of episodes is distilled JoJo greatness) I just love Kira. He is basically a real world monster Shigechi really was gambling with death the whole episode...and he ain't winning this one hahaha if a villain monologues his whole life in extensive detail you are 100% on the other side

[@cavaleiroderuby4844]

Acho que foi uma das primeiras pessoas que eu vi reagindo a Jojo que percebeu logo de cara essa semelhança do discurso do Kira com o do Psicopata Americano kkk

[@BenjaOliva-sl1zt]

Just for u to know, from part 4 on, the stand names are changed on the subs bc of the copyright of the song they are refering, so yes, Kira stand is named Killer Queen

[@PresidentGravy]

What sort of moral conundrum is there to killing a serial killer, even if he has no magical powers like you do?

[@Nexter-Lie]

I don't know why but everytime something goes badly for Kira I just imagine tom from tom & Jerry screaming at the top of his lungs is what Kira is doing internally

[@AmericanBrit9834]

It is Killer Queen. Please for the love of all that is holy and unholy don't call it Deadly Queen. The song fits really well with Kira.

[@drwombat]

My darling yoshikage!

[@Louis-rc9xf]

A apresentação do Kira é maravilhosa. Ele explicando detalhadamente sobre si mesmo para alguém que planeja matar, aquela aura sombria e pesada que distorce o cenário no fundo, o clima de tensão que vai aumentando, o stand surgindo lentamente e coberto por sombras. É simplesmente maravilhoso. Adoro o Kira.

[@kasumintailmon]

Carai, altos br aqui

[@wilavg]

@@kasumintailmon pse, do nada um monte de comentário nesse vídeo específico

[@DrGandW]

Hold on, Part 4 started like a year after the American Psycho novel came out and nearly a decade before the movie. I doubt it’s an homage.

[@memeticproperties4517]

Araki is no stranger to referencing American horror movies, he stated that Yukako was inspired by a Stephen King movie.

[@astralman]

Funny thing is the manga of part 4 ran from 1992 to the end of 1995, while the film of American psycho came out in 2000, the book came out 1991, though despite the mangaka, Hirohiko Araki, being very open about his influences he never brought up American Psycho in interviews to my knowledge. I seem to remember Araki mentioned that Yoshikage's personality was inspired by Ted Bundy.

[@bru1v8961]

22:10 i don't think thats a homage bc part 4 ended well before american pyscho was released and i think american pyscho did a homenage to jojo

[@mgdplayz5727]

Daily JoJo's fun facts: Yoshikage Kira's design is inspired by David Bowie(English singer-songwriter), specifically the 'Thomas Jerome Newton' persona from the Berlin and The Man who fell on Earth period

[@konkon_ye1058]

FINALLY THIS EPISODE!!!

[@WillGlacier]

Aight guys you know what to say: My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

[@SwiftJustice]

Groan

[@Adam-eu5hi]

"That spiky walnut kid will ruin my everything if he opens that bag"

[@july7498]

Remember when you though Angelo was the most uncomfy Jojo villain? Good times

[@koichiechoes]

"thats more like it we finally have an vilan!!!" -rohan (probally)

[@xwolpertinger]

What a beautiful Duwang

[@bruhmoment3478]

(Polish ver) Mam na imię Yoshikage Kira. Mam 33 lata. Mój dom znajduję się w północno-wschodniej części Morioh, gdzie znajdują się wszystkie wille, nie jestem żonaty. Jestem pracownikiem domu towarowego Kame Yu i wracam do domu każdego dnia o 8 po południu najpóźniej. Nie palę ale czasami wypiję. Jestem w łóżku o 11 po południu i upewniam się, że mam najemniej 8 godzin snu bez względu na okoliczności. Po szklance mleka i rozciąganiu się przez około 20 minut przed pójściem do łóżka zazwyczaj nie mam problemów ze spaniem do ranka. Tak jak bobas, wstaję bez żadnego zmęczenia albo stresu rankiem. Zostało mi powiedziane, że nie mam żadnych problemów z moim zdrowiem podczas ostaniach badań kontrolnych. Próbuję wytłumaczyć, że jestem osobą która marzy o spokojnym życiu. Staram się nie zawracać sobie głowy żadnymi błahostkami, jak wygrywanie i przegrywanie, to by sprawiło, że nie spał bym po nocach. Tak radzę sobie z społeczeństwem i wiem, że przynosi mi to szczęście. Aczkolwiek jeżeli miał bym walczyć nie przegrał bym z nikim.

[@Karxan]

There's an imposter among us!!!

[@Thebearwithnoname]

"St. Gentleman" sandwich name is a possible reference to Jonathan Joestar: The Gentleman who sacrificed his life for the his family and saved the Joestar bloodline.

[@lookoutlegolas]

What a beautiful Duwang *munch*

[@Unable-rz4jc]

The “My name is Yoshikage Kira” thing is not actually a reference to American psycho due to the fact it came out 6 years before however I have not watched American psycho so I’m not sure if that is a reference to this or the anime adaptation makes a reference to this.

[@Maximilian_Blazkowicz]

What about American psycho the book?

[@aliciaxlife]

The book came out around the same time :)

[@Unable-rz4jc]

Oops I didn’t realise there was a book

[@The_Killah29]

Now begins the "David Bowie Murder mystery" arc with his stand that is all Queen references.

[@brasil3778]

"He haven't done anything special, Just killing people" Little does she know

[@Merl797]

I found it weird how we know kira is a serial killer and yet worry for him being caught at the same time. Animes are strange...

[@ch1dd]

The worry isn't about him being caught, just about who's gonna know too much and disappear as consequence

[@AkiYukiTv]

22:00 correct me if I'm wrong but didn't JoJo part 4 come out first? so wouldn't Patrick Bateman be copying Kira.

[@CrustyFox87]

American Psycho is a JoJo reference :)

[@dadandadandan]

American Psycho book came out in 1991, earlier than part 4 which came out in 1992-1995

[@terminatorgaming6036]

I was about to post the thing, then realized it has already been done. My name is Joseph Joestar. I am controversially immortal thanks to DIO's blood, and nobody knows my exact age at this point. I live in whichever young lady’s house I am in love with at the moment. This includes my own mother, and while I may not have known at the time, it was still a NICE experience. I often guess people's next lines as if they are characters in a movie, MY movie. Extremely powerful villains exist to kill my best friend and even my children, all during an extremely emotional series of events. If I were ever to be in one of these events, I would surely fake my own death for the fun of it.

[@yarro7428]

he doesn't treat the hands any special way, they're just fresh.

[@pixwool]

Kira’s stand is honestly a pretty handy thing to have.

[@viroszelmire1391]

Honestly for me serial killers always make for the scariest villains characters like Kira because their the most realistic villains because in real life you can’t tell if someone’s a serial killer until it’s too late they could be anyone

[@Illustrator-e6u]

Kira: It's picnic time, you're coming with me

[@Candice001]

It's truly my name is Kira Yoshikage and I'm 33 years old moment of all time

[@kiyanu4959]

This is so far my favourite villain and theme in all jojo so far. (In anime only at least) . He is just so creepy, disgusting and i like it.

[@treywilliams1388]

And thus it begins Truely What a beautiful duwang

[@ImmaLittlePip]

* *chew* *

[@SherlockHyde]

@@ImmaLittlePip There must be no other place as pretty as this town.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

@@SherlockHyde its like a picnic

[@highroller5335]

Broke: ant is watching ahead and ruining it.. Woke: Ant and the author are on such the same wavelength that they might just be the same person.. i mean have we ever seen them in the same room.. thoughts?

[@mordraug6662]

Ant should contact Araki if in case Araki cannot continue JoJo, that he can work for him :D But I guess he first needs to acquire fluent Japanese and really advanced Manga drawing skills :D

[@highroller5335]

@@mordraug6662 assuming they don't argue about whether or not red hot chillie peppers are a good band

[@TimothyGod]

Josuke also mentioned jotaro and the Speedwagon foundation, when regarding if Kira has a stand or not. That they wouldn't get involved if Kira didn't have a stand. I'm sure josuke would help anyway, he said he would protect the town in his grandpa's name, so unsure he wouldn't sit back if he reasonably could stop Kira. Also wouldn't American psycho be the Jojo reference? I dunno what years part 4 og came out, and psycho

[@broomy1610]

Hands down my favourite episode

[@JWalters388]

In most series, after an ultimate being and a time stopping vampire, you would think that the next villain will have default, higher power scaling. But here, we see our next villain struggling with some school boys, that might risking his identity, and to not got caught by ordinary police. Differ from the most shonen jump villains in terms of power level going forward, but nonetheless, very interesting in terms of narrative.

[@mordraug6662]

That is what makes Kira one, if not THE, most unique villains in Shounen. Back then, hell even now, there is not a Shounen villain like him, really (unless you count Kirei Kotomine from Fate/Stay Night Visual Novel as a Shounen villain, but he is more of a deconstruction of the trope itself). Nearly everything about Kira is a polar opposite to a regular Shounen villain, and that makes him unironically stand out so much from the rest, not just Shounen, but the whole JoJo, which is why he tends to be many people's favourite/most memorable villain in JoJo. Coupled with Araki actually employing us to watch him as a protagonist in certain episodes, it really gives him this unique feeling. Even if that is exactly something that would go completely against his outlook :D Actually, I believe Araki wanted to go more in-depth with him, but he decided against it because he even then was already a bit too "sympathetic" for a villain and he did not want the readers to connect more deeply with a villainous serial killer.

[@JWalters388]

@Mordraug666 I think I know about that ONE thing that Araki doesn't add, to make him as a sympathetic villain, but I won't go into details. (SPOILERS FOR LATER EPISODES) I don't know if Alicia have watch more episodes later, but I rather let his past being vague enough, because I like the idea that any normal stand user can be as, or more dangerous than the previous two super powered villains. Also, Dio already has a crappy past, and making another one can be a little much, as a writer.

[@samuelclayhills3298]

Then again the protagonists where lowkey clownd on by a rat so.

[@dylan-fnaf1679]

First time on this channel, I really enjoyed the video, I subscribed