STORY
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Part III had a major sense of scope to it that none of the other parts had. While it went over with the fans extremely well, you can tell Araki didn't want to do something like that again, so he decided to go and do the exact opposite with Part IV. Part IV takes place in the small japanese town of Morioh, where we follow Josuke and his friends just... living life. Yeah. For the first half of the series, an overarching plot isn't really established. There are some hints here and there, sure, but for the most part, it's Josuke and his friends living and exploring Morioh. While one may think this would be boring, I must say I don't think it is. The story is a very interesting one when it does get moving, and even when it isn't other things keep the manga going. (10/10)
ART
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This is where Araki's art became what it's known as today. We go from early Part III-esque designs to a much more interesting and visually engaging designs. While the changes in design philosophies might catch some people off guard, I feel that they are a welcome change. I enjoy them a lot more than the earlier designs of the series. The stand designs also take an interesting turn. After Part III, the Stands become more 'Robotic' looking, a design choice I like. If you couldn't tell, I really like the evolution the art takes here. (10/10)
CHARACTERS
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Josuke is a great protagonist. He essentially takes the two great protagonists of previous parts, Jotaro and Joseph, and fuses them together. The side characters are great too. Koichi is a flat-out reference to Gohan from the Dragon Ball franchise. Okuyasu is not only a funny character, but he's easy to relate to, at least for me. Jotaro appears to fill the mentor role, and while he does do a lot, Josuke and the crew take a lot of the spotlight from him. Part IV is also home to the best villain in the entire Jojo series. I rank Kira Yoshikage over over Dio because of how real he feels. While Dio was over the top, Kira was methodical. Easily one of my favorite characters in manga, if not literature altogether. (10/10)
ENJOYMENT
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I enjoy reading this part a lot. I've read it twice, the first time was after Part III's anime had finished, and I needed more Jojo in my life. The second time was after Part IV's anime was announced. Both times took me about two weeks. The part is not only fun to reread, but I have memorized much of the earlier chapters in the series. (10/10)
OVERALL
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This was the best part in the series for quite a while. Not only because of the story, but because of the interesting artstyle, wonderful characters, and the almost living setting. Morioh feels like a character in itself, which I think is what Araki was going for. This part is definitely worth a read. Take a trip to Morioh, I guarantee you won't regret it. (10/10)
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Part IV: Diamond is Unbreakable is currently not available for purchase, however, it was confirmed that it had been licensed by Viz Media, but no release date or specifications have been announced.
