JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

Two classic shounen series. Hunter x Hunter and Jojo Stardust Crusaders takes on the adventure theme and brings together a show chronicling characters' journeys. The main male protagonist from both series are strong, resilient, and deep down cares about people he befriends with. In particular, they have a connection with their parent guardian. Both series has a lot of action with supernatural abilities involved and fighting spirit. I recommend both series for fans who are looking for a show with engaging storytelling. 

JoJo is a series that has been heavily influenced by many titles, such as FotNS, but it has also had an influence over other series. The most obvious of these influences is the concept of 'Stands' and how similar - tarot cards and all, but thankfully without fusion - it is to 'Personas' seen in the Persona series. Whilst the moment Jotaro put a gun to his head instantly reminded me of Persona 3, rather than superficial aspets, it is more just the basic concept of a person having another self that fights for them - linked to tarot cards reflecting their combat abilities - that makes the two bizarrely similar. Persona goes more in a 'know thyself' narrative direction, with personas reflecting the true selves of people, where as in Stardust Crusaders Stands just exist almost as cartoonish exaggerations of their users in most cases. Still, the similarities are obvious to all that have sampled both series. read more 

On ajin they have a creature that can become like a stand. While ajin more hated on the stands, because they are more hard to control and can go berserk. jojo they are used for more on the good and isn't really known to the government and or police.  

Both series are very good shounens, have similar powers (Stands and Oversouls), extremely charismatic characters, supernatural stuff and very good fights with many twists. 

This is the closest you can get to Hokuto no Ken. Manly men, punch barrages, heroic sacrifices, brutal non-stop over the top fighting, ridiculous battle techniques, and the main character is basically Kenshiro. If you are a big HnK fan clamoring for something similar but nothing seems to fit the bill or hit the spot, Jojo is the answer you've been seeking. 

Strong characters fighting the gifted vilain of the day in a manly or inventive way. Both share similar humors. 

I’ve watched the first four parts and the first 24 episodes of the fifth part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and only one episode of Shaman King (2021)...but it really reminds me of part 3. Both have similar fighting styles and both give me the same feeling. I can tell that Hiroyuki Takei was inspired by Hirohiko Araki. I’d say if you liked any part of JoJo, more so Part 3, you’d like Shaman King (2021). 

Both main characters have a cocky, stubborn attitude that shows off their strengths and intelligence to out wit the enemy. Meeting up with new characters who get into conflicts with the main character but helps train and guide are protagonist to later on become companions to fight a much bigger evil. Both series have great action/comedy plus good character development as the stories unfolds. 

Both series tells about a adventure around the world (from Japan to Egypt in JoJo and from East Blue to Raftel in One Piece). Similiar fightinig abilities and the main characters have both a funny grandpa who has a lot great fights in the past. And in main crew of both are a Frenchman who is nice to ladies.  

These animes are similar in the idea of calling upon another entity, either servant or stand, to aid in combat. In addition, both Fate/Zero and Jojo have beautiful color palettes, amazing writing, and great music. Not to mention that the action within both animes is phenomenal!Lastly, viewers can really feel engaged watching both animes. The scenarios presented in both animes are well thought out and make a viewer really think about how the event will play out and what tactics the heroes will employ in order to achieve victory.  

These animes can unify humor and fights in the best way possible. Well-designed muscles, powerful fights and lots of blood. Also, they are adapted from mangas of the same epoch. 

Both series have brutal non-stop over-the-top fighting, are more like classic shonen than modern shonen, have a similar main protagonist (Ryuko Matoi and Jotaro Kujo) and main antagonist (Ragyo Kiryuin and Dio Brando), and have similar powers (Kill La Kill has Goku Uniforms and Kamuis and JoJo has Stands). 

Both shows contain similar attractions, with spiritual forms specific to each user, who are able to provide either offense or defense. In both cases as well, the protagonist is unaware of their possession with said entities but is quick to get used to them  

Both have a main character who has a consistent (or at least mostly consistent) power, uses it to solve problems. A few episodes in the franchise are almost literally the same as Yu-Gi-Oh! "Season Zero". 

Both anime are based on manga written by Hirohiko Araki. Star Platinum's design is even similar to Baoh. While they both have different stories, they both focus on the main protagonist that uses a special superhuman ability to fight against powerful evil opponents that threaten the world. The biggest difference between the two is that the main protagonist in Baoh transforms into a superhuman monster to fight against evil while in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, the main protagonist uses Stands. If you like one, you should enjoy the other.  

If you love satisfying punches and bulked up men, then you'll might love these two anime. 

Both featured supernatural beings that bring chaos to the world, enemy/enemies of the week style (Stands and Clow Cards). Both main characters (Jotaro and Sakura) use their powers (Star Platinum and Sakura Cards) to defeat all enemy targets (in JoJo Part 3, the MC must defeat a stand user by "retiring" them while in CCS, the MC must capture them). Plus, there are sidekicks who are helping them to finish their mission (JoJo Part 3 has Joseph Joestar, Jean-Pierre Polnareff, and Noriaki Kakyoin while in CCS has Keroberos, Tomoyo Daidouji and Li Syaoran). The difference are: JoJo Part 3 appeared first in 1980s than CCS (it is released in 1990s), and JoJo is a shounen series while CCS is a shoujo series. read more 

The Autumn Selection tournament arc is abounding in JoJo references, and executes them to great effect. It could be subtle, such as when a character anticipates his opponents' next move as menacingly as a JoJo villain would. Or, it could be as blatantly obvious as opposing dishes manifesting as Stands to "Ora-Ora" it out, just as Star Platinum would against an enemy stand. In addition, there's a lot of third-party exposition-dumps occurring from the sidelines and opponents explaining themselves in both series. In my opinion, Food Wars does this a little better than JoJo, because it makes me appreciate the science behind cooking a lot more (plus there is no physical combat that would otherwise be interrupted). However, I do appreciate how JoJo uses fight-commentary to add to its over-the-top nature. Both the Stand Battles and Shokugeki feel epic and high-stakes in their respective series, so if you like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, you will also like Food Wars. read more 

It contains the same muscly testosterone part 3 contains an i recommend it whole heartedly  

You could see ridiculous plot twists in almost each episode for both series though unlike CG, JoJo probably didn't take itself seriously 

If you liked or did not like the OVA, you should check out the newer adaptation by David Production. Sure the colors aren't as accurate to the manga like the Ova is in some parts, but the story is told much more faithfully to the original manga. Also the dub is better than the OVA's dub. 

These are two of the most unique Jump titles, and there isn't quite anything like them. But if you liked Jojo, there's a high chance you'll like Undead Unluck too, because the Negator abilities will remind you a lot of Stands with the complexity of the powers and the creative ways in which they can be used. Also the plot revolves around adventures in different parts of the world, the characters have clear motivations and both series share the same studio. 

Both shows follow similar storylines centering around a group that goes on an adventure of sorts in order to save their ill family member. Both shows also deal with problems from outside, as well as intrateam problems  

Lot better in terms of story, characters, and plot. Really bad ass protag and amazing group that rivals that of Dragon Ball.  

It's same levels of ridiculous as JoJo, except without most well read muscly guys beating the sh*t out of each other 

Both are typical shonens, Both have characters with unique power and both have similar power of Stand = Appetite Demons(Toriko). 

Both Road Anime -Jotaro going to Egypt to cure Holly -Takt going to New york to cure Cosette  

Jojo's bizarre adventure literally says it in the title but mob psycho is more bizarre than a lot of the parts in my opinion it's a funny show with a great story and a (somewhat) original one at that. I'm sure everyone who watches the first season would love it. 

both are shounen series. both have great fights. 

Think about it. Instead of stand-users, in initial D we have car users. MC will pull epic 200 IQ moves against his opponents in each battle.  

Both are focused on over-the-top characters and stupidly cool sakuga.  

A group of students and adults have to fight spirits that most people cannot see unless they have an ability of their own to fight said spirits. Both shows also contain a lot of action and dramatic fates for some characters.  

Both series follows a group of people who special abilities fighting other groups with similar powers. Both series see strange battles emerge from the matchups of different powers. 

Something you wouldn't notice until you've reached a certain episode in Summertime Rendering is that it's got a great sense of action during fights, and like Jojo, doesn't hesitate to explain every single circumstance regarding its system which could often lead to over-exposition but not like the level of apparently unrelated dialogue the latter reaches ("apparently" because while the anecdote seems very random it comes to play with the themes of the fights). Sometimes the enemy and heroes are evenly matched because of the amount of information they gather with each loop or during a battle, but they always look for that opening/flaw (The "event horizon" of Shinpei or the shadows' weakness, Stands ruleset) that leads to victory, they can set traps, and it doesn't necessarily have to do with their powers. With that said, the protagonist doesn't do an action offscreen while he's on the brink of losing like how Jojo fights to tend to do but he does take precautions once he learns something. Here's what I'd classify as "Stand-like" moments in Summertime such as the support Ushio and Ryuunosuke bring to their partners in a given moment, and with the latter, there's even damage done to its own "user". Essentially feels like a Proxy Battle at times, with characters using others to fight on their behalf. On more superficial comparisons, both have their gore, and bizarre moments that aren't made for comedic sake. I chose Stardust Crusaders because it's generally the most recognized part but also because there's a time-limit plot, meaning they have to beat the villain before it's too late like in Summertime. read more 

Adding on to jRad522's "Supernatural summons with their ridiculously dressed owners" I'd argue Karakuri Circus is also a story that talks about lineage or generations like Jojo. In a way, the tireless battle against Dio is similar to the Jin and Yin brothers-debacle of Karakuri Circus, a villain that lives through the body of others and counts with a horde of obedient underlings for our heroes to fight. Just like how ridiculous Jojo battles can get with stands, the fights between puppets and Automata can get as creative as the previously mentioned show, with one having to do with a guy carrying an entire merry-go-round machine on top of his head. Over-the-top action, extravagant/overconfident villain's claims, fights that take place in a train and airplane, like in Jojo part 5, but still, I'd say it's similar to the introduction of stands itself, Jojo part 3, with the main puppet, Harlequin, bearing similitude to the cool nature of Star Platinum and being the most overpowered summon of the show. read more 

Detatoko Princess and Stardust Crusaders are about a band of eccentric characters with supernatural powers trying to cross the world on an adventure with evil foes constantly trying to stop them. 

Both are monster of the week action shows. 

If you enjoy series about traveling around the world, each show has something to offer. A good amount of time is spent on different locations, mostly Southeast Asia. You'll see Ryu and Ken, as well as the Joestar group, travel to places such as Hong Kong and India. Some are unique to each series, like Thailand and Spain in Street Fighter II V, or Singapore and Egypt in Stardust Crusaders, to name a few. Either way, you'll see a variety of real world countries in both shows. Apart from that, both are action shows about fighting and companionship. 

This might seem like a weird comparison but they reminded me of each other multiple times due to the formula that both series follow. They are both "monster of the week" style anime where each episode can feel like it's own story but although it follows the monster of the week style, there is still a main end game goal and they are always progressing and never lose sight of what they wanna accomplish. They both start out with the main protagonist meeting an individual (or individuals) at the very start and from there, the basic formula kicks in. These two can do a very good job at balancing wide variety of tones and emotions such as making you laugh, making you feel emotional ,having hype scenes, etc. with memorable art styles and memorable characters through a relatively long but memorable journey along the way.  read more 

It has great art, great characters, great story, and a great fanbase. 

epic poses references to bands and music artists random at times 

I know that this rec could seem strange since it seems that K-on and Jojo are in complete opposition, but I still cannot think about one without thinking about the other and here is why : - In both you follow a group of friend in their everyday lives. Jojo SC1 has a lot of slice of life moments (that makes everybody say it's boring while I greatly enjoyed it), you see the lifes of the 5 guys of the group doing their activity : that is travelling and fighting. In K-On you see the girls in the music club having fun. In both sides, there are slice of life moments. - There are also many elements of comedy in both : JojoSC1 is way more comedy-oriented than the other Jojo parts. K-on is basically a comedy - Both titles features in majority a group of people of the same sex (girls in K-on, boys in Jojo) with exagerated expression (moe in K-on, GAR in Jojo) - Lastly, the more important in my opinion, I enjoyed both series in the same way : I wasn't just watching friends having fun or travelling, I felt like I was literally taking part of their group. I was living an adventure in Jojo, I was having fun in K-on I know this recommandation is strange, but if you liked one, there is no reason to dislike the other since they share SoL and Comedy, without romance (the Action in Jojo SC1 or the school setting in K-on can turn down at first but it is greatly enjoyable nonetheless. Also both have a lot of memes on the Internet read more 

There are 5 characters in the main cast There are "enemies of the week" and one main enemy The main characters have "alter egos" with special powers necessary to defeat evil (Although, JoJo cast do not transform, but summon said egos) Both are old manga and old anime remade with sharp animation and bright colors. Also, note the 3d in both the openings. ps: Sailor Jupiter looks like Kakyoin, with wavy pink hair and green uniform.  

If you are one of those thousands who watch this newest JoJo series right now, and you feel that there is something about it that you like, yet you can't put your finger on what it is exactly, here is a suggestion. Try watching Hokuto no Ken and see if you will get this same feeling. And you don't have to watch the 100 episodes long TV series, just check out the movie. Or you are one of those who watched everything Hokuto no Ken and you are lamenting the fact that they don't make anime like this anymore? Give JoJo's Bizarre Adventures a try, maybe it will melt your heart. read more 

I think the amount of bloodshed, the type of fighting is quite similar. The atmosphere being dark and the hero travelling, killing human-harming enemies are both common. The main action part felt quite similar but other aspects are very different but I have no doubt someone who watched one of them will like the other too. 

Top-tier psychological fights. A unique GAR art-style with: - angular character designs, - manly tears - and a glorious campy narrator making lengthy explanations with exaggerated metaphors and emphasis on the situation. A very good balance of smart/stupid. For example, at the beginning of some arcs, you will feel like the drama is overdone, the characters state obvious things with emphasis, which is made worse by the narrator, with a situation going nowhere, but actually, it is a very good setup for the following events to unfold in the witty cerebral fights, down to the sillier moments, who also set the mood for the bizarre situations occurring. I still get had very often about this. "Geez, this episode is a bit cringey, did it get worse or was I a fool?". but then it picks up, and I feel all the greatness once again... Kaiji in particular will spend chapters/episodes setting out a situation, where it's often obvious Kaiji will lose, and you wonder what they will be able to do with such games whose outcomes seem random, especially with all the time they used up already, but it's handled very well. Just go along with it at first, you'll be rewarded and you'll end up trusting the series. These anime adaptations are very good (MadHouse, David Pro!), but they are a bit dragged out at times (the first cour for JoJo and the second for Kaiji). On one hand, they're faithful adaptations, and you can actually enjoy the sometime lengthy arcs if you consider it as suspense (since they've finished airing, you won't feel the frustration of waiting for the conclusion of an arc, and it'll always be less dragged out than most perpetually on-going fighting shounen). Thanks to experience, this got fixed in the latest season of JoJo, and MadHouse would probably do so if they animated the following arcs of Kaiji! Kaiji is a bit more serious and much more realistic. but both are well written, dead characters stay dead, there is very little plot convenience, the arcs are not repetitive and dragged out, ... JoJo was the most influential. It probably influenced Kaiji too. read more 

Cast full of muscular dudes yet with unique designs, the fights are full of bizzare ideas and over-the-top ridiculousness (in a good way). 

Psychological battles of sorts in bizarre settings. JoJo is campy while Psi is a parody, so they are different genres, but similar. Psi has references to JoJo, such as a Jotaro-lookalike in the early episodes, sound texts representing intense situations, characters spelling their character's strategy and thinking a counter to it, a glorious GAR narrator explaining concepts in a bombastic style, shorts arcs, a silent protagonist (mostly applies to Jotaro again), etc. Both are great anime, though JoJo is obviously the better one. 

Both series are manly 80's shonen that have emphasis on traveling. The movie for Otokojuku serves as an introduction to the series as it contains very over the top martial arts, although only the movie has that road trip scenario. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure however focuses more on supernatural horror in its trip to Egypt. Both series contain stylish visuals & great music accompanied by a similar lead character being Momotaro & Jotaro who have a lot in common throughout the entire course of their respective long mangas. I highly recommend people to read/watch Sakigake Otokojuku & the following parts for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. 

Aside from having protagonists with similar personalities, Momotaro & Jotaro, both series focus on the 80's masculine spirit while containing multiple battles. Otokojuku features physical combat often resorting to fictional martial arts while JoJo is more horror themed with supernatural powers, however both are filled with very over-the-top elements as both authors may have inspired each other. 

A group of multicultural fighters team up in a GAR, over-the-top adventure involving bizarre superpowers/mechs. The team consists of an irritable badass protagonist, an idiot, a flamboyant character, a strong and silent character, a kid/animal, and an older mentor with a link to the protagonist. The main character fights to save one of their parents, which they can only do by defeating a great evil that they first have to locate. 

If you menage to get trough the slide show that is the first season of this anime, Shuumatsu no Walküre (Record of Ragnarok) II features over the top fights similar to those seen in Jojo or Hunter x Hunter, which are all the rane these days, with each fighter having an unique ability used in unexpected ways in order to best their opponent.  

I feel like the main characters and the general flows of the shows are similiar. You get a main character who suddenly aquires a power, both of them are flegmatic in their own way at times, but when needed, they fight with unfaltering resolve. The side characters have their own deep, most of them with a flashback of their own, explaining their actions. Also in both shows there are motives of journey, tournaments, ability fine-tuning, (few others but *spoilers*), but most importantly using one's with to overcome your opponent (even though i felt like JoJo was better at that.) Each of the shows has its own pace, with a lot of interesting twists. Enjoy! read more 

Both have gory and epic fights with creepy/weird characters. However, the story in Parasyte is more serious and is not episodic, like Stardust Crusaders. 

Technically both series were originally published a decade from each other but contain colorful animation and multiple episodes of monster of the week. Go Nagai's violence found in Cutey Honey rivals that of Hirohiko Araki in his work of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. One is a violent magical girl and the other is a manly shonen but both contain the same amount of entertainment in their bizarre scenarios and enemy character designs. 

Bros travelling the world in search of that thing they gotta find. Not many anime feature real-world location outside of the US or UK, so it's always exciting to see Afghanistan and Pakistan, or Singapore and India being featured. Lots of nicely animated fights and action in both, but have very different tone. With Shisha no Teitoku being more serious and self-absorbed, and Stardust Crusaders being more fun and fabulous in every sense of the word. Shisha no Teitoku is a steampunk adventure movie set in an world where zombies are commonplace and the bros are travelling around the world trying to get their hands on some important notes. Stardust Crusaders is about some bros fighting their way around the world to fight an incredibly powerful glamrock vampire.  read more 

Both are modern adaptations of popular early 90s shounen manga which previously had only received an OVA series. Both are somewhat episodic and have many villains join the side of the hero after fighting with them. Both main characters are high school students who have a power which only they can see. 

Broship road trips. In Supernatural the 'bros' are actual brothers by blood and in Stardust Crusaders the cast also travel by air and sea, but eh: technicalities. The point is, both series are episodic and revolve around male bonding as they travel; with only the occasional 'guest' female character welcome. Fujoshi bait. Stardust Crusaders does not take itself very serious (to put it mildly), in contrast to Supernatural, but many of the episodes/arcs have a horror theme--seemingly paying homage to numerous live-action horror flicks. And Supernatural is best described as episodic horror; complete with unusual-for-anime truly black shadows. So, the content is similar in that sense. Maybe. read more 

The Powers in Big Order Called Order's are Similar to what Stands are in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Most Notably in Stardust Crusaders and Diamond is Unbreakable though Big Order seems to be more serious and JoJo is more Comical at times  

Both have time manipulation in them, and made by same studio. 

Both series are about a group of people with special powers going across the land to stop a great evil. The layout of both series are very similar as each story is resolved at the end of either 1 or 2 episodes, and feels quite repetitive, the character interactions in both series make them both interesting series which will hook you very quickly. 

-Villain of the week type series -Lots of action -Alien(but not)- like creatures 

AGE Kio Arc is one to Stardust Crusader as the finale of the villains with the older protagonists supporting them. Kio-Jotaro Asemu-Joseph 

Trigun gave me some occasional Jojo vibes with it's villains. They are very over the top to the ridiculous degree. One villain has a flame thrower lighter with which he lights his "cigarette", which is basically just one of those fireworks sparkler sticks for kids, if that doesn't tell you that this show has "rule of cool" elements idk what to tell you. Very ridiculous, but very fun and cool in the same dweeby way that jojos is fun and cool. Most similar to part 3 in particular because trigun is mostly a villain of the week show were they're constantly moving from location to location in a desert like environment. read more 

Both have a very episodic form of fighting a different opponent every few episodes. The power systems are also very similar in my opinion; every time I see someone use their charyeok powers in god of highschool it reminds me so much of the Stand power system in Jojo.  

Both are about journeying packs recruiting other heroes and fighting a longtime nemesis by journeying across the land with ultra-violent battles. 

-both shows are repetitive and episodic (you can skip some episodes, it won't affect the storyline) -both shows have a horror(dark) theme and slow pacing -generic(forgettable) villians but its a fun to see the main cast beat them all -and yes they both fight for one woman (but remember if you love life, don't watch these shows, don't waste your time.) 

Both anime focus on young male protagonist who travels the world in order to find a certain person. They both also have a group of likable friends. These anime have an unique and balanced power system, and battles are usually won using strategy instead of pure strength. Both anime are based on manga published by Shounen Jump. 

Although they are set in different times, both anime focus on a badass main character, who must fight a lot of enemies, each with distinct and unique abilities, as he travels around to complete his quest. Both anime have a lot of action and violence, and an interesting cast of characters. Overall, they have a similar vibe and are meant for a similar audience. 

Both have hilarious costume designs and characters you wouldn't even think of; along with the most fabulous and dramatic poses you could imagine.  

You'll see some random stuff in those both animes. Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo takes the "random" concept in a comedy way, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure in an intentional weird way. While the first one is pure dadaist, surreal, absurd comedy, the second one tries to be serious and its really weird scenes seems to be logical when you watch them in context. They also share a manly main character and unexpected secondary characters.