Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai
Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe

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Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai (Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan/ Kishibe Rohan does not move) is a great manga that I would recommend to anyone that is a fan of Rohan. Each chapter follows Rohan as he investigates, or encounters something out of the ordinary.

Story: 9
I enjoyed each chapter, and I thought each story was clever and interesting. If you like the mystery or horror genre, then I think you would definitely like this manga. You also don't need to have watched or read any JJBA stuff to really understand what's happening, although Rohan's stand is briefly mentioned in a couple chapters.

Art: 8
The art ... was good, and especially great in the "Rohan goes to Gucci" chapter, and was very colorful and bright.

Character: 8
There weren't a ton of characters in this manga, with the main focus being Rohan, but there were some recognizable faces from JJBA Part 4, and some of the characters that were introduced were very intriguing and well-written.

Enjoyment: 9
I would give my enjoyment of this manga a solid 9. Definitely very entertaining and fun, super exciting, I loved it and I wholeheartedly recommend it!

Overall, a fantastic manga that I would recommend to any Rohan fans that would like some more Rohan content or just want a good manga to read!

Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe is an OVA Manga about the side-stories of Rohan Kishibe, a very influential figure in DIU (JoJos part 4). If you want to read any of this, you need to watch/read Part 4 first. That being said, I read this before the Anime adaptation (which was okay), but I prefer the source material.

Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe is a collection of side stories, set some years after Golden Wind/Vento Aureo. There is some great subject matter here, and I'd hate to spoil it. I will say this though: If you are a fan of bizarre, stand-only horror mangaka (Ex. Junji Itou), then ... this is right up your alley. Still, I'd recommend this for any JoJo fan that has finished Part 4.

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan serves as Araki's way of continuing to create one-shot comics. He once mentioned that if he were to write something outside of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (referred to as JJBA) while it is still ongoing, it would inevitably resemble JJBA. In other words, he’s been infected by "Jojobrain disease."

This compilation features a series of one-shots that, while entertaining, lack significant cohesion beyond the familiar characters and shared world. Each story presents a distinct premise and execution, leading to a varied reading experience. The art is stunning, showcasing Araki's signature style, but the narratives often shift from suspenseful to genuinely unsettling. This results ... in a mix of impactful tales alongside those that may not resonate as strongly.

Some stories captivate with their intensity and originality, immersing readers in unique experiences, while others feel more like fleeting glimpses into the bizarre. This blend creates an intriguing dynamic; even if some narratives don’t fully land, the collection remains compelling and worth exploring.

I appreciate how this collection expands on the lore surrounding stands, their different users, and concepts, which is how the book fits into the JJBA continuity. Some stories function as standalone pieces, relying very little on what’s established in the main JJBA narrative.

The tales adapted into anime—specifically "At a Confessional," "Mutsukabe Hill," "Millionaires Villa," and "The Run"—are by far the best among the first two volumes. I wouldn’t go so far as to recommend the anime over the manga, but if you’ve already watched the adaptations or tend to favor anime over manga, I wouldn’t suggest purchasing these books.

Aside from those, "D.N.A." is worth checking out. "Hot Summer Martha" and "Drip Painting Style" (the newer stories not yet compiled into volumes) may also be interesting, depending on what else is included in their eventual release.