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The ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series is notable for a number of onomatopeia (words representing sound effects) that have attracted attention from fans due to their incongruity. This is a list of all examples of such sound effects. |
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The ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series is notable for a number of onomatopeias or sound effects which attracted attention due to their incongruity. This is a list of all examples of such sound effects. |
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The Japanese language contains four defined types of onomatopeia depending on its purpose. {{Nihongo|'''Giseigo'''|擬声語}} and {{Nihongo|'''Giongo'''|擬音語}} are onomatopeia that mimic the sound made by living beings or inanimate objects, respectively; for instance, a cat meowing would have a {{Nihongo|"nyaa"|にゃあ}} ''giseigo'' for "meow", while a "boom" from an explosion would be represented by a {{Nihongo|"doon"|ドーン}} ''giongo''. {{Nihongo|'''Gitaigo'''|擬態語}} are used to indicate a state or a condition. For instance, someone smirking would be underlined by a {{Nihongo|"niyaniya"|にやにや}} ''gitaigo''. {{Nihongo|'''Gijōgo'''|擬情語}} depict psychological states or bodily feelings. |
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''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure''{{'}}s onomatopoeia usage is notable for featuring unique sound effects like "Memetaa!" that are rare or, in some cases, unique to the series, in addition to altered common sound effects. Most notably, the series is known to liberally use sound effects for the sole purpose of creating ambience, inspired by background sound effects used in plays or movies. |
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==List of Sound Effects== |
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{{Center|{{AnchorButton|Dogyaan}}{{AnchorButton|Dododododo}}{{AnchorButton|Zukyuuun}}{{AnchorButton|Megyaa}}{{AnchorButton|Ijike}}{{AnchorButton|Rurubababa}}{{AnchorButton|Gogogogogo}}{{AnchorButton|Memetaa}}{{AnchorButton|Popow Powpow}}{{AnchorButton|Shirushiru}}{{AnchorButton|Kyuiiiin}}{{AnchorButton|Paurooooooo}}{{AnchorButton|Opau!}}{{AnchorButton|Domon}}{{AnchorButton|Gyarurururu}}{{AnchorButton|Ruchaaa}}{{AnchorButton|Shawaaaa}}{{AnchorButton|Guppaon}}{{AnchorButton|Dokyuun}}{{AnchorButton|Zuzuouun}}{{AnchorButton|Nonooooo}}{{AnchorButton|Megyan}}{{AnchorButton|Doggauin}}{{AnchorButton|Dorodoaoo}}{{AnchorButton|Dogitau}}{{AnchorButton|Doryuuuun}}{{AnchorButton|Bomugi!}}{{AnchorButton|Bagyon!}}{{AnchorButton|Pittaaa}}{{AnchorButton|Subosa!}}{{AnchorButton|Boninnn}}{{AnchorButton|Zugyuuun}}}} |
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|Name = Dogyaan |
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|MImage = Dogyaan.png |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Dogyaan|ドッギャァーン}} is the first sound effect used in the series, used as a [[Maiden|woman]] is sacrificed by an [[Aztec Chief]]. |
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File:Dogyaan Danny.png|"Dogyaan" used for Danny bursting out of an incinerator. |
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File:GioGio PS2 Dogyaan.png|Usage in [[GioGio's Bizarre Adventure]] |
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File:Phantom Blood PS2 Dogyaan.png|Usage in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]] |
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|Name = Dododododo |
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|MImage = Dodododo manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 1}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Dododododo|ドドドドド}} is first used when [[Dario Brando]] sees the dead [[Carriage Driver|carriage driver]] at the [[Joestar Family|Joestar family]]'s carriage accident. The sound effect serves as a staple of the series, often appearing during particularly tense, dramatic, or bewildering moments. |
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File:PS2 Bucciarati agrees with Giorno.png|Usage in [[GioGio's Bizarre Adventure]] |
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File:Phantom Blood PS2 DoDoDoDoDoDo.png|Usage in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]] |
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|Name = Zukyuuun |
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|MImage = Dio kissing.png |
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|AImage = Zukyuuuuun.png |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 1}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Zukyuuun |
|Desc = {{Nihongo|Zukyuuun|ズキュウウウン}} is the sound effect used when [[Dio Brando]] forcibly kisses [[Erina Pendleton]]. To Japanese readers, this onomatopoeia would have the effect of a gunshot, underlining how shocking and violent the stolen kiss is. In the anime, it is represented by a high-pitched guitar {{W|Dive bomb (technique)|dive bomb}}. |
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File:GoldE arrowed PS2.png|Usage in [[GioGio's Bizarre Adventure]] |
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File:Phantom Blood PS2 Zukyuuun.png|Usage in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]] |
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|Name = Megyaa |
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|MImage = Megyaa manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 4}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 1}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Megyaa|メギャア}} is a sound effect used when Dio elbows [[Jonathan Joestar]] in the face during their confrontation over Erina's stolen kiss. |
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|Name = Ijike |
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|MImage = Ijike manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 8}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 2}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Ijike|イジケー}} is used when the Joestar family's [[Joestar Mansion Butler|butler]] is embarrassed by Jonathan's request to only have [[George Joestar|his father]] treated by a [[George's Doctors|trusted group of doctors]]. |
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|Name = Rurubababa |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 9}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 2}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Rurubababa|ルルバババ}} is used when [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]] throws his sawblade hat at Jonathan. It is based on the sound effect {{Nihongo|Bababa|バババ}}, which is typically used for helicopter blades spinning very fast. |
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|Name = Gogogogogo |
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|MImage = Gogogogo manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 13}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 3}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Gogogogogo|ゴゴゴゴゴ}} is first used when Dio, having become a vampire, reappears in the [[Joestar Mansion]]. Early variants of this onomatopoeia include "Gogogooooo", "Gogogoooya", and "Gogogorororo." This sound effect is commonly used throughout the series during particularly uneasy or mysterious scenes. |
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File:GioGio PS2 GoGoGo.png|Usage in [[GioGio's Bizarre Adventure]] |
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File:Phantom Blood PS2 GoGo.png|Usage in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]] |
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|Name = Memetaa |
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|MImage = Frog_Ripple.png |
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|AImage = Memetaa Frog.gif |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 19}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 4}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Memetaa|メメタァ}} is the sound effect used when [[Will Anthonio Zeppeli]] strikes a [["Memetaa!" Frog|frog]] idling on a rock in a creek. The sound effect reappears in {{Ch|SBR Chapter 57}} as [[Danny (Steel Ball Run)|Danny]], [[Johnny Joestar]]'s former mouse, fuses with his hand. |
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File:Phantom Blood PS2 Memetaa.png|Usage in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]] |
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File:Memetaa SBR.png|Memetaa! used in Steel Ball Run |
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|Name = Popow Powpow |
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|MImage = Papaw! Paw Paw!.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 22}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 4}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Popow Powpow|パパウ パウパウ}} is the sound effect used when Zeppeli uses his "Ripple Cutter" technique, spitting rotating drops of wine sharpened into discs with [[Ripple]] energy. |
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|Name = Shirushiru |
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|MImage = Shirushiru manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 40}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 8}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Shirushiru|シルシル}} is used when Dio reattaches his arm during his penultimate battle against Jonathan. |
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|Name = Kyuiiiin |
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|MImage = Cuiin manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 53}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 11}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Kyuiiiin|キュイイイン}} is used as [[Rudol von Stroheim]] shows Speedwagon a syringe filled with truth serum. |
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|Name = Paurooooooo |
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|MImage = Pauloooo manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 66}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 14}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Paurooooooo|パウロオオオオオオ}} is used when the [[Pillar Men]] discuss their next course of action after reawakening. |
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|Name = Opau! |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 69}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 15}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Opau!|オパウ!}} is used when [[Wamuu]] first demonstrates his Divine Sandstorm Mode. |
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|Name = Domon |
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|MImage = Acdc belly.png |
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|AImage = EsidisiDynamite.PNG |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 70}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 15}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Domon|ドモン}} is used when a stick of dynamite swallowed by [[Esidisi]] explodes in his stomach. |
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|Name = Gyarurururu |
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|MImage = Gyarurururu manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 72}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 16}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Gyarurururu|ギャルルルル}} is used when [[Lisa Lisa]] uses an oar to vault towards Joseph. |
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|Name = Ruchaaa |
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|MImage = Luchaaa manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 80}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 17}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Ruchaaa|ルチャアア}} is used when Joseph sends the Ripple through Esidisi's body during their fight. |
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|Name = Shawaaaa |
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|MImage = Shouaaa manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 88}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|Episode 19}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Shawaaaa|シャワアアア}} is used as the sun shines on [[Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli]] as he advances towards the [[Switzerland Hotel|hotel]] where Wamuu and [[Kars]] are lurking. |
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|Name = Guppaon |
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|MImage = Guppaon manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 118}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 2}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Guppaon|グッパオン}} is used when [[Jotaro Kujo]] falls down a stairway after [[Noriaki Kakyoin]] attacks him. |
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|Name = Dokyuun |
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|MImage = Dokyuun.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 118}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 2}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Dokyuun|ドキューン}} is used when Jotaro forcefully kisses a [[School Nurse|nurse]] controlled by [[Hierophant Green]]. |
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|Name = Zuzuouun |
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|MImage = Zuzuouun.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 127}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 6}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Zuzuouun|ズズオウウン}} is used as [[Dark Blue Moon]] lurks beneath [[Merlai Anne]]. |
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|Name = Nonooooo |
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|MImage = Nonoooo manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 137}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 9}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Nonooooo|ののおおーっ}} is used when [[Rubber Soul]] reveals his true form beneath [[Yellow Temperance]]. |
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|Name = Megyan |
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|MImage = Emperor Infobox Manga.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 141}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 10}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Megyan|メギャン}} is the sound effect used when [[Hol Horse]] first summons his Stand [[Emperor]]. In {{ASB}} and {{ASBR}}, the onomatopoeia is referenced as the title of Hol Horse's battle theme. |
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{{Minor |
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|Name = Doggauin |
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|MImage = Dogyaauun.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 152}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 13}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Doggauin|ドッガウイーン}} is used when [[Wheel of Fortune]] speeds towards Jotaro. |
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|Name = Dorodoaoo |
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|MImage = Dorodoaoo.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 160}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 16}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Dorodoaoo|ドロドアオーッ}} is used when Hol Horse drives away in the [[Joestar Group]]'s jeep after their fight with [[Enya the Hag]]. |
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|Name = Dogitau |
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|MImage = Dogitau.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 191}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|SC Episode 27}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Dogitau|ドギタウ}} is the sound [[Oingo]] makes when [[Jean Pierre Polnareff|Polnareff]] asks him to drink a bottle of soda with a lit cigarette in his mouth. |
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|Name = Doryuuuun |
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|MImage = Doriyuuun.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 272}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|DU Episode 2}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Doryuuun|ドリュウウーン}} is the sound effect used when [[Josuke Higashikata|Josuke]] embeds [[Anjuro Katagiri|Anjuro]] in a rock. |
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|Name = Bomugi! |
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|MImage = Bomgi.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 284}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|DU Episode 6}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Bomugi!|ボムギ!}} is used at the start of the "{{SA|DIU4}}" story arc when [[Koichi Hirose|Koichi]] trips on a bag. |
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{{Minor |
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|Name = Bagyon! |
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|MImage = Bangyen.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 452}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|GW Episode 4}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Bagyon!|バギョン!}} is used when [[Black Sabbath]] comes out of a shadow. |
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|Name = Pittaaa |
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|MImage = Pitaaa.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 486}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|GW Episode 14}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Pittaaa|ピッタアァーッ}} is used as [[Mr.President]] key is embedded into [[Coco Jumbo]]'s shell. |
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|Name = Subosa! |
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|MImage = Subosa.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 506}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|GW Episode 18}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Subosa!|スボサ!}} is used as [[Baby Face]] becomes fused to a bike. |
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|Name = Boninnn |
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|MImage = Boninnn.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|Chapter 532}} |
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|ADebut = {{Ep|GW Episode 23}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo|Boninnn|ボニンンン}} is used when [[Clash]] falls away from [[Narancia Ghirga|Narancia]]'s throat as [[Squalo]] is defeated. |
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|Name = Zugyuuun |
|Name = Zugyuuun |
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|MImage = Diego_and_Hot_Pants_not_kissing.png |
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|MDebut = {{Ch|SBR Chapter 73}} |
|MDebut = {{Ch|SBR Chapter 73}} |
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|Desc = {{Nihongo| |
|Desc = {{Nihongo|Zugyuuun|ズギュウウウン}} is a variant of the original "Zukyuuun!" onomatopeia. The sound effect is used when [[Diego Brando]] forcibly kisses [[Hot Pants]] during their brief fight. |
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 19 October 2024
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series is notable for a number of onomatopeia (words representing sound effects) that have attracted attention from fans due to their incongruity. This is a list of all examples of such sound effects.
The Japanese language contains four defined types of onomatopeia depending on its purpose. Giseigo (擬声語) and Giongo (擬音語) are onomatopeia that mimic the sound made by living beings or inanimate objects, respectively; for instance, a cat meowing would have a "nyaa" (にゃあ) giseigo for "meow", while a "boom" from an explosion would be represented by a "doon" (ドーン) giongo. Gitaigo (擬態語) are used to indicate a state or a condition. For instance, someone smirking would be underlined by a "niyaniya" (にやにや) gitaigo. Gijōgo (擬情語) depict psychological states or bodily feelings.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's onomatopoeia usage is notable for featuring unique sound effects like "Memetaa!" that are rare or, in some cases, unique to the series, in addition to altered common sound effects. Most notably, the series is known to liberally use sound effects for the sole purpose of creating ambience, inspired by background sound effects used in plays or movies.
List of Sound Effects
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 3: Youth with Dio
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 8: Bloody Battle! JoJo & Dio
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 11: Master of the Game
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 14: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 15: A Hero's Proof
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 15: A Hero's Proof
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 16: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 17: Laying a Deeper Trap!
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 19: Race Toward the Cliff of Death
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 9: Yellow Temperance
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 13: Wheel of Fortune
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 27: "Khnum" Oingo and "Tohth" Boingo
Anime Debut: Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 2: Josuke Higashikata! Meets Angelo
Anime Debut: Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 6: Koichi Hirose (Echoes)
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 4: Joining the Gang
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 14: Express Train to Florence
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 23: Clash and Talking Head