JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean

Conspiring forces frame Jolyne Kuujou for a reckless crime, landing her in the infamous Green Dolphin Street Jail. Much like her father Joutarou, Jolyne is brash, brave, and just; she rails against her unfair sentence and quickly discovers the sinister circumstances that led to her incarceration.

A gift from her absent father grants Jolyne the power of Stone Free, a supernatural ability known as a Stand that allows her to unravel her body into string. Jolyne uses Stone Free to battle her way through the prison, recruiting new allies—Ermes Costello and Foo Fighters—to assist in her investigation. Together, the fearless women fight to uncover the menace behind Whitesnake, an enemy Stand responsible for the increasingly dangerous prisoners who are after Jolyne's life.

Through Jolyne, the Joestar lineage confronts the legacy of its one true enemy. Jolyne and her friends race to stop a disastrous plot and put an end to a culminating evil.

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Kuujou, Jolyne Main

Fairouz Ai Japanese

Pucci, Enrico Main

Seki, Tomokazu Japanese

Weather Report Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Foo Fighters Main

Ise, Mariya Japanese

Costello, Ermes Main

Tamura, Mutsumi Japanese

Alniño, Emporio Main

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Kuujou, Joutarou Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Brando, Dio Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Anasui, Narciso Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Narrator Supporting

Ookawa, Tooru Japanese

Ozawa, Fumihiro Producer

Sueyoshi, Takamitsu Producer

Honjoya, Reo Producer

Dohi, Noriko Producer

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Apr 14, 2025

Unkreativer

Recommended

Well, after a long time, I finally start my review for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.
The Part is split into three batches, I will be looking at the first batch in this review.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, is probably the most overhated Part in all of Jojo. Most of it comes from the fact of people just bingewatching (or bingereading) to get to Part 7. However, the Anime couldn't relieve the issue, due to decisions by Netflix to not release weekly episodes, but batches which take multiple months to come out. (Thanks again to Netflix for killing the hype for the series, go away and ... never return)
But still, Stone Ocean is a great Part and has one of the best storytelling by Araki up to this point, in my opinion.
So let's look into the first batch. Grab a drink and some snacks and enjoy reading. :)

Story 7,5/10:
The story begins with Jolyne Kujo (or Cujoh), the main protagonist and first female Jojo, being imprisoned. She is the daughter of Jotaro Kujo. Jolyne is accused of a hit and run and after her corrupt lawyer urged her to sign a confession to "reduce her sentence", she get's sentenced to 15 years in Green Dolphin Street Prison, one of the most secure prisons in America.
In the meantime, her father, Jotaro, sends her brooch containing a piece of a Stand Arrow, which grants her a Stand, Stone Free.
After meeting up with her father, who she despises, because of him being absent for most of her life, he tells her, that she was set up.
Suddenly, they face themselves under attack by an enemy Stand.
The story itself in the first batch is pretty good, but not fleshed out until later, where it really takes of.

Pacing 9/10:
The first 12 episodes had nice pacing. Not too slow, not too fast. It was pretty good.

Characters 7/10:
The characters in the first batch which we can really look at are Jolyne, who didn't have as much developement yet. Ermes, who still is just a funny and badass friend of Jolyne. Foo Fighters, who really has a great character arc. Emporio, who we know very little about. Jotaro who we know from different Parts, but saw very little of in the first batch. And Weather Report, also not really fleshed out at that point.
Generally, the characters are not in their best phase yet, as it is the first batch respectiverly.

Music 9/10:
I really like the Stone Ocean soundtrack. It has really great themes and just fits very well into certain situations. But still not coming close to Part 2.

Animation 6/10:
Oh man... the animation of the first batch was... fine, I guess.
Generally there were some good animated scenes, however, I still cannot overcome the CGI in the Lang Rangler fight and the Whitesnake CGI. It looks atrocious. You can see, how much time pressure David Production had through Netflix' batch realease.

Art 9/10:
As you all know, I really like the art of Jojo's. And so again, I also like the art of Stone Ocean. Though it is a little step down from Golden Wind, it still looks great.

Fights 7,5/10:
Well, the fights aren't bad, don't get me wrong. But I think they are not all consistently good as the later ones. Still, the fights are pretty good and I don't want to play them down. I really like the Savage Garden fight (Also because Jumpin Jack Flash is one of my favourite stands) and the Visitor fight.

Enjoyment 8/10:
I really enjoyed the first batch. I watched it when I was having the Virus and it was just nice while being sick, I could watch some Jojo's. But the batch release was horrible. 9 months (!) waiting for the next episode, because some idiot had to suggest batch releases at Netflix.

Overall 7,5/10:
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean's first batch is pretty good, but still not as great as the later batches. It is in my opinion still a really nice start into the Part. And the prison setting is really well done.
I really don't know the hate of some people against it, while I do still believe, that the first batch is the weakest of the three, because of various reasons.

Well, see me again shortly for the review of the second batch.
Until then! ^^

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Oct 24, 2024

raviwe

Mixed Feelings

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure stands, in my opinion, as the greatest manga I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Stone Ocean is its conclusion in the original continuity as well as in the Shōnen Jump magazine and for the shōnen demographic. It might feel strange to consider, as the battle shōnen genre is so integral to Jojo's, but Stone Ocean presents a shift so profound that it arguably transcends the genre, growing far too complex for the audience of its original publication.

Whether this transition was well done or not is hard to say, but this is where Jojo's truly begins to surpass its initial form. However, it ... is undeniable that the constraints of being serialized in a shōnen magazine somewhat weaken it, limiting its potential in significant ways.

With that said, let’s delve into what Stone Ocean is about and the themes it explores. We'll also discuss whether the beginning is misleading, how effectively it tackles its thematic elements, and how it compares to other parts of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as its anime adaptation.

So, what is this show about?

Each part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure revolves around a central theme: a love for humanity, often tied to the concept of karma—how actions shape fate, family, and community. While each part introduces its own thematic elements, they all fit within this overarching framework. Stardust Crusaders concludes the first trilogy by focusing on the idea of heroism.

The second trilogy, which concludes with Stone Ocean, takes the concept of heroism for granted and expands on a new aspect of the human experience: karma. Part 4, Diamond is Unbreakable, shows the rippling effects of our actions within a community, while Part 5, Golden Wind, explores how community influences the individual. Stone Ocean brings this exploration to a close, focusing on how fate shapes our lives and how we, as the heroes of our own stories, should confront it.

First things later, let’s talk art direction.

The animation is a little weaker than previous seasons and the sound design is also quite a lot less impressive than Vento Aureo, but honestly that is to be expected. It is still very good, though, and within the great quality you'd expect from David Productions. The opening is great as well and overall, an impressive and praiseworthy adaptation.

I have to say that I think the manga does a better job, but that isn't really anything to DP's discredit, the source material is simply that good.

So, how does it start?

The start is solid. Jolyne Cujoh, the new protagonist, is instantly compelling, managing to capture our attention without needing previous characters to pass the torch. The prison setting is unique and intriguing, and the introduction of stands feels fresh, despite the familiarity of the concept.

However, the prison setting is a bit misleading. While it’s crucial to the plot and themes, it doesn’t affect the characters' day-to-day battles as much as one might expect. In reality, the characters could likely escape at almost any time if they truly wanted to, so the limitations of being imprisoned aren’t deeply felt during most of the narrative.

What about the characters?

The characters in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure are often hidden gems, bringing a sense of realism and depth that many might not initially notice. They come and go in the narrative, sometimes without fully completing their arcs, leaving the impression that they’re part of a larger, unseen world. This lends an authenticity to Araki’s storytelling, as though he’s recounting a real tale where people enter and exit at their own pace.

Stands enhance this, offering a glimpse into both the inner and outer selves of the characters. Stand battles, particularly in Stone Ocean, are more like puzzles that reveal the characters' deeper complexities rather than simple fights. This dynamic reaches its peak with Jolyne. Her growth in confidence and capability is masterfully woven into the story and battles. While we’ve seen stand evolution before, such as Jotaro’s Star Platinum or Koichi’s Echoes, Jolyne’s development feels seamless, and it stands as one of the best examples of how character progression can be integrated into the action.

What about the story itself?

Like previous parts, Stone Ocean follows an episodic structure, though it's tighter than Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) and Part 5 (Golden Wind). Each villain serves a purpose, contributing to both the plot and the thematic exploration of fate and karma. However, the complexity ramps up, both in the stands that Jolyne and her allies face and in the overarching plot.

Then, what did I think of it as a whole?

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is very effective in blending its philosophical musings with complex battles in a way that sometimes obscures the core messages. While this depth is what makes Jojo's a masterpiece, the earlier chapters don’t effectively hint at the layers of meaning required to understand the ending, making it a work that almost demands a second reading to fully grasp.

That said, these starting episodes are in my opinion the best bunch in the sense that they have no glaring flaws. Unfortunately, the lows being not that low has cost us the highs, which also aren't that high. Quite alright for a first bunch of episodes, but not a masterpiece by any means.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 5, 2025

ma1kawa11

Not Recommended

Jojo is an anime which is known for its eccentric art style, it's over the top characters, and overall bizzareness. Sadly, Stone Ocean experienced what I call getting "Netflixed". What do I mean by this? Well, in essence, getting Netflixed means getting watered down to a diluted version of its former self. Like many Netflix shows, Stone Ocean relies on an overabundance of poor CGI in addition to bad animation. It is hard to believe, given the extremely slow release date and batch release of this show when compared to previous Jojo parts, that it somehow was released at a lower animation quality than perhaps ... even part 1 had. Compared to the absolutely stunning visual style and animation of part 4, and the extremely detailed art of part 5, part 6 is a shell of its former self. The CGI sticks out like a sore thumb and is painfully noticeable (Good CGI ought to be subtle). Additional cut corners include not drawing full background characters (instead opting for silhouettes which clash with the established art style), and a generic bastardization of the background art compared to other seasons, such as generic sky, buildings, etc.

The abundance of cut corners when it comes to production even results in creating several minor plot holes during the first 12 episodes. In the first few episodes, there is a minor scene of Jolyne who is exiting a vent. Later in that scene she gets in a fight. This fight is resolved because Jolyne breaks a pipe that was coming out of the vent, which is shown to us in the form of a 'flashback'. The main issue is, that if you look back to the original scene there is nothing showing the audience that she broke a pipe (intentionally or not), and it was not until that flashback that we see any evidence of a pipe being broken, or the fumes that ended up coming from that pipe. While this is only a minor plot hole, it could have been easily avoided had the animation team just animated her breaking that pipe instead of resorting to a flashback that contradicted earlier events. The reason why I only include one example here is mainly so that the length of this review does not get too long. However if you pay attention these animated inconsistencies are prevalent throughout.

Ultimately, while the anime does have a few good things about it, especially the voice acting, it is dragged down by the visual quality to the point where I just was unable to relate to the characters and the plotpoint. Except for Part 4, Jojo has never been strong on plot, so the visual hit shows much more than it would in other shows. It's a real shame, and hopefully we don't see this issue in the adaption of part 7.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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