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The World (SDC)
THE WORLD (SBR)


“
The World's true power, as its name suggests, is to reign supreme over the entire world!
”
—DIO, Chapter 253: DIO's World, Part 7

The World (ザ・ワールド（世界）, Za Wārudo) is the Stand of DIO, featured in the third part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Stardust Crusaders.

An extremely powerful time-controlling Stand wielded by an equally powerful user, The World is an esoteric Stand, both revered and feared by almost every character in Stardust Crusaders.

Appearance

The World

The World bears the appearance of a tall, heavily muscular humanoid - bearing a strong resemblance to DIO himself in terms of build and clothing. It wears a headpiece covering its face to below the place of its nose, slanting at a steep angle from the base of its forehead to a peak situated above the rear of its head by about half its height, leaving the face of an inverted triangle visible to the front; somewhat similar to the Red Crown of Lower Egypt.

It wears small twin diving cylinders on its back, connecting via short, twin-ridged cables to the rear of its mask; perhaps secured by thick, ridged or puffed straps running from the rear of its waist over both its shoulders to its front. The back of both its hands bears the shape of a simple clock face. Its chin, the base of its abdomen, its crotch and its knees are topped by heart shapes. It has armor plates on its shins, and its clogs bears curved, sharply-pointed toes, similar to those of DIO's.

In the colored manga, The World is completely yellow. In the anime, it is grey-skinned, has green heart motifs and has golden clothing. In the OVA, The World is grey-skinned, has bronze heart motifs and ivory clothing.

It is named for the Tarot card The World, the last card in the Major Arcana and symbolic of tectonic chance: the beginning of a new world order.

It's revealed in DIO's notebook that he intended to engrave 14 phrases on his Stand to remember them,[1] although it's unknown if he actually does so before his death.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Body(Yellow body, yellow/light yellow armor)
Eyes(Yellow)
Body
(Yellow body, yellow armor with brown accessories)
Eyes(Black)
Body
(Tan body, beige armor with gray accessories)
Eyes(Pink)
Body
(Gray body, beige armor with brown accessories)
Eyes(Dark Brown)
Body
(Light Gray body, gold armor with lime green accessories)
Eyes(Gold)
Body
(Gray body, yellow armor with light green accessories)
Eyes(Brown)
Body
(Green-gray body, gold armor with lime green accessories)
Eyes(Yellow)

Personality

The World shows no particular personality, although it occasionally smiles as it pummels others, hinting that it may be a rather cruel entity that takes pleasure in causing pain.[2][3] In the anime, it frequently shows expressions of formidability and fury in its attacks. Its Stand cry is Muda Muda Muda! (無駄 無駄 無駄!, lit. "Useless, useless, useless!"),[2] however, the cry itself seems to be communicated by DIO.

The World itself doesn't make much attempts at speech. In the anime, The World makes grunting noises while fighting Star Platinum, and in the English dub, the grunting sounds are replaced with growling noises.

Abilities

The World is an exceptionally powerful Close-range Stand much like Star Platinum as noted by Noriaki Kakyoin and Jotaro Kujo, but boasting an effective manifestation range of approximately 10 meters.[4] Despite requiring a close distance to inflict damage, its overwhelming physical might and near unstoppable control over time undeniably make it one of the most dangerous Stands in the entire series.

Extreme Physical Power: The World possesses phenomenal strength, senses, precision, and incredible speed, being able to easily punch Kakyoin right through his abdomen. DIO claims that The World is even stronger and faster than Star Platinum since it bested the latter in a clash of rapid punches between the two.[2] However, it is unclear if this is an aspect of DIO's vampiric nature or simply having greater experience with his Stand. Its main offense is generally characterized by a flurry of speedy punches and the occasional kick.

Time Stop

The World stopping time

The World's signature power is its ability to stop time, allowing only itself, DIO and anyone with the same power, to act within the duration of stopped time.[5]

Time stop sound effect (anime)

In the stopped time, DIO can move his own body freely along with any object he touches that he wishes to move, allowing him to strike his defenseless enemies, move to a superior position, and toy with his victims. All force applied by DIO during the time stop continues to exist after the time stop. This is seen when the objects that DIO throws can momentarily move during the stopped time before grinding to a halt. A flurry of thrown knives could fly for several meters before stopping near Jotaro.[6]

Another unique feature of the time stop is how DIO can seemingly levitate in stopped time. Since no forces other than the time stopper's exist during a time stop, there is no force of gravity, allowing DIO to move freely in space as he wishes, with the assistance of his stand.

It is notable that DIO needs to consciously activate Time Stop, which means that surprise attacks can prevent him from stopping time.[7]

Despite time not actively progressing, DIO quantifies the duration of The World's time stop using seconds.

Because of DIO's weakened state in Stardust Crusaders, this ability initially only works for up to 5 seconds in DIO's frame of reference before time flows again.[8] However, thanks to DIO's immortality, the duration of stopped time increases as DIO becomes more accustomed to The World and the scar around his neck heals, reaching a maximum of nine seconds towards the end of Stardust Crusaders.[9]

However, had he not died, the period during for which DIO could have stopped time would have continued to grow, seemingly indefinitely.[10]

Chapters / Episodes

Book Icon.png Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance

TV Icon.png Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance

Other Appearances

Steel Ball Run

A similar version of the Stand appears in the seventh part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Steel Ball Run.

The information below derives from a source not written by Araki. As such, it may or may not be considered canon.

JORGE JOESTAR

The World also appears in the novel 'JORGE JOESTAR'. After Dio becomes an ultimate being like Kars, The World is capable of stopping time for nearly one hour.

While battling Dio, Kars develops his own enhanced copy of the Stand, known as The World Ultimate. Dio also awakens this version of the Stand after seeing Kars use it.

Eyes of Heaven

An evolved form of the Stand named The World Over Heaven appears in Eyes of Heaven, wielded by Heaven Ascension DIO.

Gallery

  • The World's first appearance

    The World's first appearance

  • DIO and The World together

    DIO and The World together

  • "MUDA MUDA MUDA" rush

    "MUDA MUDA MUDA" rush

  • The World meets fists with Star Platinum

    The World meets fists with Star Platinum

  • Star Platinum punches through The World's stomach after Jotaro's trick

    Star Platinum punches through The World's stomach after Jotaro's trick

  • The World chucks multiple knives straight at Jotaro

    The World chucks multiple knives straight at Jotaro

  • The World's final clash with Star Platinum

    The World's final clash with Star Platinum

  • The World, destroyed by Star Platinum's punch

    The World, destroyed by Star Platinum's punch

  • The World and DIO mentioned in DIO's diary, Stone Ocean.

    The World and DIO mentioned in DIO's diary, Stone Ocean.

  • DIO discusses the possibility of his Stand being destroyed through courage, Stone Ocean.

    DIO discusses the possibility of his Stand being destroyed through courage, Stone Ocean.

  • DIO's tarot card representing "The World"

    DIO's tarot card representing "The World"

  • First glimpse of The World, seen in a mirror's reflection

    First glimpse of The World, seen in a mirror's reflection

  • DIO finally revealing his Stand, The World

    DIO finally revealing his Stand, The World

  • The World with its fists through clockwork cogs, symbolizing its complete control over time

    The World with its fists through clockwork cogs, symbolizing its complete control over time

  • DIO's tarot card representing "The World"

    DIO's tarot card representing "The World"

  • DIO, awakening his Stand for the first time to stop a shotgun blast

    DIO, awakening his Stand for the first time to stop a shotgun blast

  • DIO summoning The World to take on Kakyoin

    DIO summoning The World to take on Kakyoin

  • The World punches straight through Kakyoin's chest

    The World punches straight through Kakyoin's chest

  • DIO stops time versus Joseph Joestar

    DIO stops time versus Joseph Joestar

  • The World and Star Platinum clashing fists

    The World and Star Platinum clashing fists

  • "MUDA MUDA MUDA" rush

    "MUDA MUDA MUDA" rush

  • The World meets fists with Star Platinum

    The World meets fists with Star Platinum

  • DIO and Jotaro face off

    DIO and Jotaro face off

  • The World is punched through the chest by Star Platinum

    The World is punched through the chest by Star Platinum

  • The World chucks multiple knives straight at Jotaro

    The World chucks multiple knives straight at Jotaro

  • "Stand Power"

    "Stand Power"

  • The World's final clash with Star Platinum

    The World's final clash with Star Platinum

  • The World is destroyed by Star Platinum's fatal punch

    The World is destroyed by Star Platinum's fatal punch

  • The World, shattering the screen in JoJo Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of THE WORLD~

    The World, shattering the screen in JoJo Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of THE WORLD~

  • The World's stats

    The World's stats

  • The World's alternate stat card

    The World's alternate stat card

  • WorldPunchesHierophantOVA.png

    Suddenly appears behind Hierophant and sends it hurling into a car

  • The World Time Stop

    The World Time Stop

  • WorldKillsKakyoinOVA.png

    The World executes Kakyoin

  • Missed the punch on Joseph and instead destroys a Billboard

    Missed the punch on Joseph and instead destroys a Billboard

  • Th wo.PNG

    The World breaking open the roof of a building

  • Resists punching Joseph due to his Wave Energy + Hermit Purple shield

    Resists punching Joseph due to his Wave Energy + Hermit Purple shield

  • Indirectly attacks Joseph by breaking a Chimney

    Indirectly attacks Joseph by breaking a Chimney

  • The World meets fists with Star Platinum

    The World meets fists with Star Platinum

  • Matching its speed with Star Platinum

    Matching its speed with Star Platinum

  • TheWorldOVA.jpg

    The World happily beating and power matching with Star Platinum

  • B27.gif

    The World (Stand Rush/Stop Time)

  • Punches Jotaro in suspended time

    Punches Jotaro in suspended time

  • TWvsSP.png

    The World vs Star Platinum

  • The World, empowered, comes back and punishes Star Platinum for maiming it

    The World, empowered, comes back and punishes Star Platinum for maiming it

  • Kicks Jotaro mid-air and skims him across & into a river

    Kicks Jotaro mid-air and skims him across & into a river

  • StarPlat The World final clash.png

    The World and Star Platinum's final clash

  • The World cracks apart.png

    The World is destroyed by Star Platinum's fatal punch

  • Laserdisc Vol. 5

    Laserdisc Vol. 5

  • Laserdisc Vol. 6

    Laserdisc Vol. 6

  • Laserdisc Vol. 6 Insert

    Laserdisc Vol. 6 Insert

  • VHS Vol. 5 Postcard

    VHS Vol. 5 Postcard

  • V Jump (10/1994) OVA Spread Art #1/1

    V Jump (10/1994) OVA Spread Art #1/1

  • 2000s ADVENTURE. 12 re-release DVD/VHS Clean Artwork

    2000s ADVENTURE. 12 re-release DVD/VHS Clean Artwork

  • 2000s ADVENTURE. 13 re-release DVD/VHS Clean Artwork

    2000s ADVENTURE. 13 re-release DVD/VHS Clean Artwork

  • The World sprite in SFC game

    The World sprite in SFC game

  • The World, alongside DIO, as they appear in Heritage for the Future

    The World, alongside DIO, as they appear in Heritage for the Future

  • The World and DIO win animation in Heritage for the Future

    The World and DIO win animation in Heritage for the Future

  • The World's win screen in Heritage for the Future

    The World's win screen in Heritage for the Future

  • Theworldtrimmed.png

    The World 's render, All Star Battle

  • The World Normal, All Star Battle

    The World Normal, All Star Battle

  • The World in All Star Battle gameplay

    The World in All Star Battle gameplay

  • The World stops time

    The World stops time

  • The World resumes time

    The World resumes time

  • The World clashes Star Platinum at the end of DIO's GHA against Jotaro in special occasion

    The World clashes Star Platinum at the end of DIO's GHA against Jotaro in special occasion

  • The World's Concept Art, All Star Battle

    The World's Concept Art, All Star Battle

  • The World's render, Eyes of Heaven

    The World's render, Eyes of Heaven

  • The World punches opponent in the gut, similar to how he killed Kakyoin

    The World punches opponent in the gut, similar to how he killed Kakyoin

  • The World stops time in DIO + Pucci Dual Heat Attack

    The World stops time in DIO + Pucci Dual Heat Attack

  • The World and Gold Experience combo in DIO + Giorno DHA

    The World and Gold Experience combo in DIO + Giorno DHA

  • The World in DIO + Dio Brando DHA

    The World in DIO + Dio Brando DHA

  • The World's defeat recreated in Chapter 1 of Story Mode, "Eyes of Heaven"

    The World's defeat recreated in Chapter 1 of Story Mode, "Eyes of Heaven"

  • The World's Model (Diamond Records)

    The World's Model (Diamond Records)

  • The World (Shadow DIO) Diamond Records Model

    The World (Shadow DIO) Diamond Records Model

  • The World in "Diamond Records"

    The World in "Diamond Records"

  • DIO and The World throws a barrage of knives

    DIO and The World throws a barrage of knives

  • "Shadow The World" in Shadow DIO super move

    "Shadow The World" in Shadow DIO super move

  • The World in "Last Survivor"

    The World in "Last Survivor"

  • The World in character select screen, "Last Survivor"

    The World in character select screen, "Last Survivor"

  • The World render in Jump Force

    The World render in Jump Force

  • The World in DIO's ultimate attack

    The World in DIO's ultimate attack

  • The World model in Jump Force

    The World model in Jump Force

Trivia

  • The World's name and power and the stair scene with Polnareff are a possible reference to the song "Stargazer" by Ronnie James Dio (DIO's namesake), verse 3:
    • "All eyes see the figure of the wizard" "As he climbs to the top of the world" "No sound, as he falls instead of rising" "Time standing still, then there's blood on the sand"
  • The World's design may have been inspired by the large figure on the album cover of Holy Diver, also by Ronnie James Dio.
  • The World was the first Stand to be created and designed by Araki, specifically to contrast with Jotaro's Star Platinum from the very beginning.[11]
  • The World's tarot card is the only card not to have "Lucky Land" written on it.
  • Coincidentally, the tarot card of The World was at one point referred to as "Time" in the Court de Gébelin deck.[12]

References

  1. ↑ 'Stone Ocean Chapter 96: Jail House Lock!, Part 1, p.7
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 256: DIO's World, Part 10, pp.9-14
  3. ↑ Chapter 263: DIO's World, Part 17, pp.4-5
  4. ↑ Chapter 252: DIO's World, Part 6, p.12
  5. ↑ Chapter 253: DIO's World, Part 7, pp.17-22
  6. ↑ Chapter 258: DIO's World, Part 12, pp.15-22
  7. ↑ Chapter 260: DIO's World, Part 14, pp.18-19
  8. ↑ Chapter 255: DIO's World, Part 9, pp.15-16
  9. ↑ Chapter 262: DIO's World, Part 16, p.20
  10. ↑ JoJo6251 Stand Encyclopedia, p.124
  11. ↑ JOJOVELLER: STANDS - Comments by Hirohiko Araki[1]
  12. ↑ Tarotology: Order of the Trumps

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