Strength (ストレングス（力）, Sutorengusu) is the Stand of the orangutan Forever, featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders.
As a materialized Stand, it possesses the ability to bind itself to a boat and transform it into a massive freighter. Its user is then capable of manipulating the ship at will.
Appearance
Strength is a Materialized Stand that takes on the appearance of a massive freighter. Being bound to a much smaller boat, it is even visible to non-Stand users.[2] The ship's exterior appears ragged and worn with various derricks & cranes littering its cargo hold and a large gash going across the prow, seemingly mimicking a mouth. It also features the standard, albeit exaggerated anatomy of a cargo ship, including a funnel, masts, accommodations, deck, and anchor. On its side, the phrase "Big Dadd" (possibly "Big Daddy" obscured) is written, likely the seafaring name of the freighter.[3] The equipment within its bridge is noted to be in good condition, despite it being seemingly abandoned.[4] Strength's interior is shown to have various hallways, a large room with a cage where Forever resides, and a bathroom with functioning showers. The anime drastically simplifies its design, the most notable change being its downsized hull.
The Stand represents the tarot card, Strength, which symbolizes resilience, compassion, and confidence.[5]
Color Schemes
Abilities
Disguised as a freighter, Strength is an incredibly powerful Stand used to take its enemies by surprise. It almost killed the entirety of the Joestar Group at once.
However, it is burdened by the cockiness of its user, Forever, who likes to brag and thus expose himself to retaliation.
Ship Manipulation
Strength is capable of binding itself to a small boat and transforming it into a gigantic freighter.[6]
While Strength is bound to an object, Forever gets unquestionable psychic control over it. Even objects, such as electrical cords, bolts in the hull, and the very floors and walls themselves are bent and twisted to the beck and call of Forever's will. This power can be used to surprise attack those who board the yacht and also allows Forever to travel through the ship's walls and floor as if they were liquid.[5][7]
Chapters / Episodes
Manga Appearances- Chapter 130: Strength, Part 1
- Chapter 131: Strength, Part 2
- Chapter 132: Strength, Part 3
- Chapter 133: Devil, Part 1
- Chapter 152: Wheel of Fortune, Part 3 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 179: High Priestess, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Chapter 213: D'Arby the Gambler, Part 3 (Mentioned only)
- Steel Ball Run Extra Chapter 3: Untitled Stand Chapter (Mentioned only)
Anime Appearances- Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
- Stardust Crusaders Episode 7: Strength
- Episode 3 (OVA): Episode 3 (OVA)
Novel Appearances- JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE OVER HEAVEN
- El Aleph Chapter 19: XIX - Final Arc (Mentioned only)
Gallery
The first appearance of Strength
An image of Strength from a lower view
Panoramic sight of Strength
A sailor hooked by one of Strength's pulleys
Tarot card
Jotaro attacked by one of Strength's fans
The Joestar group trapped and sinking into the floor
Jotaro trapped within Strength's walls
Strength crumbles, its user defeated
Chapter 131 Cover A
Chapter 131 Cover B
Chapter 133 Cover B
Strength's bow
The Joestar group trapped and sinking into the floor
Jotaro trapped within Strength's walls
Tarot card representing Strength
Strength's stats
Colored concept art
Deck/walkway (Ep. 3)
Signal light
Hallway
Control Room
Radio Room
Control Panels
Kills a Speedwagon Foundation member with a crane hook
Using a bolt attack like bullets
Forever morphing through Strength and into battle
Tries to attack Star Platinum with a metal cable
Traps the Joestar Group
Traps Jotaro
With Forever defeated, the boat shrinks in on itself
Ditto
Strength as a battle stage in Diamond Records
Adventure Battle Card; South China Sea
Strength
Strength
Crusade; Strength
Strength (Could it be the ship itself is...?!)
JOJO A-GO!GO! (Stats)
Weekly Shonen Jump #13, 1997
Chara Heroes; Part 3 Vol.1
Trivia
- Strength's concept was inspired by the real-life, infamous ship Mary Celeste, which was found adrift and mysteriously abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean.[2] Strength might have also been inspired by the possessed killer freighter from the 1980 horror movie Death Ship. In the OVA, many shots of Strength's interior and machinery also are similar to the ones seen in the movie.
References
- ↑ JOJO A-GO!GO!: STANDS, p.104
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 JOJOVELLER: Araki's Stand Commentaries - Strength
- ↑ Chapter 130: Strength, Part 1, p.12
- ↑ Chapter 130: Strength, Part 1
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chapter 132: Strength, Part 3
- ↑ Chapter 133: Devil, Part 1
- ↑ Chapter 131: Strength, Part 2