List of References to JoJo
- See also: List of References in JoJo
This article lists possible references made in popular series and by popular artists to art or concepts defining to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Discussion of the legitimacy of these references can be found here.
References range in nature from tribute to plagiarism. Many are comic, while the "JoJo poses" in particular cross into greater cultural significance, with the greatest examples being those reproduced by a handful of popular Japanese performing artists.
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Chapter 176 displays various memories of the students hanging out/trying to kill their teacher Korosensei. In one of them, one student painted Korosensei being shot at by another student in the same manner as Tohth predicting Jotaro would be shot at by two bullets.
Yusei Matsui, the creator of Assassination Classroom, also joined Araki on a 2013 TV Special where he ate the latter's homemade spaghetti. As an avid fan of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Matsui drew an 8-page report on his experience with Araki and his cooking.In Chapter 26 of Bastard!!, the vampire Di-Amon uses a technique whereas he shoots rays out of his eyes, possibly referencing Dio Brando's "Space Ripper Stingy Eyes" technique.
In volume 3 (page 141), Di-Amon faces two of his greatest weaknesses, a garlic and a crucifix. The mangaka Kazushi Hagiwara apologizes at the bottom of the page to Araki for this little touch of humor. (Sorry, master Araki)In the first volume of the first chapter of the Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel, the narration references JoJo's Bizarre Adventure when it compared the atmosphere in Kamijou Touma's room after he destroyed Index's clothing as when a Stand user has used its attack on someone.
- In New Testament Volume 5, a mysterious character by the name of Fräulein Kreutune is introduced. The illustrator, Haimura Kiyotaka, comments on how she reminds him of the Pillar Men from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Koyoharu Gotouge, the manga artist of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, is a fan of JoJo according to their first editor, Tatsuhiko Katayama. This is confirmed in a twitcasting Q&A session from School of Jump where Gotouge reveals the three series that influenced Demon Slayer were JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Naruto, and Bleach.[2] Particular influences from JoJo include the breathing method being similar to the Ripple, and the motif of the immortal demon Muzan being reminiscent of Dio Brando.[3]
In a specific article on Gotouge, they list JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as the manga they want to re-read the most.
There are several other homages to JoJo throughout the manga.
In Chapter 129, Inosuke charges through a window yelling "WRYYYYYY", which is the battle cry mainly used by Dio Brando but also a few other characters in JoJo.
In Chapter 160, Doma sticks his finger into his skull, just like DIO does after drinking Joseph's blood.
Demons in the series like Muzan are also capable of transferring blood through their fingers as Dio does.
- In Chapter 102, Saiki accidentally posed in a way that is similar to a JoJo pose while saying Jotaro's infamous catchphrase "Yare Yare Daze.."
- In Episode 3 of Season 1 (Short Episode 12), Uryoku Chouno traps Saiki Kusuo into a box to perform a magic trick which later involves flattening him under a road roller as a reference to Jotaro Kujo and DIO's battle.
- In Episode 15 of Season 1 (Short Episode 75), Kaido who was leading the way to a restaurant (and having poor sense of direction) says (while performing a JoJo pose) that they (he, Saiki and Nendou) are being attacked with a new Stand Power.
- In Episode 6 of Season 2 (Short Episode 150), when Teruhashi Kokomi's charms fail to work on Saiko Metori, he declaims his refusal akin to Rohan Kishibe's face during his battle against Highway Star.
- In Episode 22 of Season 2 (Short Episode 229), Kaido and Nendou argue over which Weekly Shonen Jump character is the strongest. Nendo argues that it's either Luckyman or Arale whereas Kaido states that it has to be Giorno because Gold Experience Requiem can nullify any ability.
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Gintoki defines a "stand user".
Shinpachi as Muhammad Avdol
In the Golden Kamuy Official Fanbook, when asked which writer influenced him the most, Satoru Noda answered Hirohiko Araki. However, in the same interview, he states that he doesn't intend to include JoJo parodies in Golden Kamuy.
In Chapter 145 of the manga, the main character Saichi Sugimoto rapidly releases a fast barrage of punches followed by after-images of himself. The page itself resembles panels from Chapter 46 and Chapter 69 of Stardust Crusaders, however, Noda notes that this was actually a reference to Fist of the North Star.[5].
The text at the beginning of Chapter 230 of the manga, Absolute Murder Man (絶対殺すマン, Zettai Korosu Man), is likely a reference to Japan's colloquial name for Tusk Act 4.In the manga:
Chapter 9: After returning Keita Tsuwabuki's hankercheif, Ichiko makes a remark about feeling reinvigorated, comparing the feeling to wearing a new pair of panties on New Year's Day. This line is taken directly from Josuke Higashikata after the Highway Star story arc.
Chapter 21: While Nadeshiko Adenokouji is expressing her jealousy and rage with Ichiko and Ranamaru Rindou, the panel layout, art style, and dialogue is a parody of when Yoshihiro Kira threatens to kill Josuke and Jotaro if they attempt to pursue his son.
Chapter 24: The panel layout and art style from when the random girl attacks Bobby resembles that of Esidisi attacking Caesar after having taken control of Suzi Q's body in Battle Tendency. The random girl also makes a remark after being defeated, claiming that it felt as if she was possessed.
Chapter 40: A "Binbōgami Item" that turns a pumpkin into a horse carriage is a redrawing of one of the chariots used during the battle between Joseph and Wamuu.
In the anime:
Episode 1: While monologuing about her popularity and beauty, Ichiko Sakura imagines herself posing like Kars from the end of Chapter 104.
Episode 6: After returning Keita Tsuwabuki's hankercheif, Ichiko's outfit, hair, and art style change entirely, as she recreates the panel of Josuke feeling reinvigorated after the Highway Star story arc. As per the original panel, she also makes a remark about comparing her refreshed state to wearing a new pair of panties on New Year's Day.
Kohina makes Risotto Nero's pose
Reference to Stardust Crusaders
Reference to Stroheim
Reference to Yoshikage Kira Wants to Live Quietly
Reference to Telence T. D'Arby
Reference to Polnareff
Reference to Jotaro
Reference to Melone
Reference to Dio (catchphrase and pose)
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Nyaruko imitates Sticky Fingers battlecry "Arri, arri, arri, arrivederci!".
Episode 1:
- "Earth's pleasures are the best in the universe!" (8:36) (Stroheim)
- "If it is not exposed, it is not a crime"[7] (9:10) (Jotaro - Ch.236)
Episode 2:
- "He's bellissimo cute, isn't he?" (4:40) (Melone - Ch.500)
- "Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora! (11:51)" (Star Platinum)
- "There is one reason for your defeat. One simple reason. It's because... It's because you pissed me off!" (16:03) (Jotaro - Ch.264)
- "Useless!" (16:25) (Dio)
- "What a pain..." (16:37) (Jotaro)
Episode 3:
- "Yasaka Mahiro Wants to Live in Peace" (4:56) (Yoshikage Kira Wants to Live Quietly - Volume 37)
- "No, today there's a preview of the new Iron Striver series "The Unbreakable Trapezohedron!" (18:27) (Part 4)
- "I will transcend Nyarlathotep." (19:25) (Dio - Ch.11)
- ""Muda muda muda muda muda muda..." (19:28) (DIO)
- "Mahiro, do you know how many loaves of bread you've eaten up 'til now?" (19:49) (Dio - Ch.25)
Episode 4:
- "Defeating you won't be so hard." (14:02) (Rohan - Ch.375)
Episode 9:
- You don't have to be so scared that you'll be stabbed with a fork. Relax, Nyarlko." (20:47) (DIO - Ch.252)
W Episode 1:
- "Until you go to the nurse's office, I will not let go of your hand!" (10:14) (Jonathan - Ch.4)
W Episode 5:
- "Exactly" (4:12) (Telence T. D'Arby - Ch.229)
- "How is it? Direct is fast, right?" (8:14) (Prosciutto - Ch.491)
W Episode 6:
W Episode 11:
- "Hinjaku, hinjaku!" (0:44) (Dio - Ch.38)
- Jonathan: "Furueru zo hāto! Moetsukiru hodo hīto! Kisamu zo, ketsueki no bīto!! SUNLIGHT YELLOW OVERDRIVE!" (My heart resonates! Heat enough to burn! My blood's beat is razor-sharp!)
- Ayumu: "Miro yo, ore no hāto! Kizame yo, ore no bīto! Sarani, ore wa bīto! Jōsho, junjō, sore wa yūjō!" (Look at my heart! Engrave my beat! Also, I'm the heat! Invincible and innocent, this is the friendship!)
Eitaro posing like Risotto Nero
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Tenga punching
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Stand stats parody
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Caesar's pose
- The Isono 8th Junior High Bancho group at some point strike multiple JoJo poses.
- In the 20th episode, the viewer can see Kai Mikawa doing Noriaki Kakyoin's pose when he prepares to fight Tower of Gray.
In episode 4 of Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru Hayato Hayama mimics Giorno's famous "I have a dream!" pose in Hachiman Hikigaya's delusion.
In episode 7, Hachiman is referencing Stand users by comparing them to loners. The complete line is "Just like how Stand users are attracted to each other, it looks like loners are also very adept at finding other loners."- In episode 2, Stephanie Dola makes a fuss of her emotions towards Sora, and amid frustration, she shouts "WRYYYYYYYY!!" while striking a pose, directly referencing DIO in Part 3.
- In episode 3, Sora says Rohan Kishibe's quote "But I refuse!" (だが断る, Daga kotowaru), and then, he and Shiro pose like Rohan does, refusing Clammy Zell's proposal, similarly to Rohan rejecting Highway Star's proposal.
- In Episode 8, upon seeing the Eastern Federation's ambassador, Izuna Hatsuse, Sora and Shiro shouts King Crimson!!, skipping time and warping themselves to Izuna'side, referencing Diavolo's Stand and his ability, and there, Sora references Cioccolata's petting of Secco after he did a trick with a huge text bubble full of よし.
- In Special Episode 2, Sora imitates the scene where Pucci calms himself by counting prime numbers.
"But I refuse" Rohan Kishibe's reference
Sora and Shiro posing like Rohan Kishibe
Sora and Shiro shouting King Crimson!!
Sora and Shirro petting Izuna (Cioccolata petting Secco's reference)
Reference to Dio's friends
Kaoru says Noriaki Kakyoin's quote
Reference to Melone's "Bellisimo" quote
Enrico Pucci's prime numbers reference
Muhammad Avdol's "Yes, I Am!" quote
Kei makes Jean Pierre Polnareff's pose
Reference to Dio's "crying scene"
Reference to Melone's "Di molto!" quote
In the SBS (special column where the manga creator, Eiichiro Oda, answers questions from fans) of One Piece volume 74, Oda receives a message from "Yoshikage 0130". 0130 refers to Yoshikage Kira's birthday, January 30.
Kira's message to Oda: "Robin's hands are truly gorgeous. Please let me rub them."Reference to Joseph's hand
Reference to Narciso Anasui's pose
Reference to Joseph's pose
Jyushimatsu prepares for his date in episode 9. In one of his outfits he is wearing the Stone Mask. Also in episode 8 While Jyushimatsu holds Iyami, JoJo-style "menacing" SFX for (ゴゴゴ) flows background.
Karamatsu also makes Jonathan's pose in episode 25.Pop Team Epic is a manga that chronicles the shenanigans of Popuko and Pipimi. In the twelfth episode of the anime adaptation, both of the characters Popuko and Pipimi shout "Made in Heaven!" in reference to Enrico Pucci's Stand.
Similarly, in the tenth episode, a sound effect to The Hand's erasing ability is briefly heard during Pipimi's cooking show.[17]
The following year in 2019, on April 1st. Two versions of the same special were released in the shows similar fashion. In one segment featuring arcade games. Giorno Giovanna's voice actor, from the then recent adaptation of Golden Wind appears as one of the girls. And in a visual similar to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (SFC Game), he does the traditional "MUDA" stand cry.- Minatsu says that Stands should not be counted as weapons in the colosseum while striking a JoJo pose with Killer Queen in the background.
- In the second season Hercule becomes a model for art lessons. Teacher orders her to make an inspiring JoJo pose which he calls 'exploding'.
- In the TD opening Sheryl makes Joseph's face when he cries after Caesar's death.
- In one episode of TD Nero emanates JoJo SFX-like aura.
- From time to time spontaneous JoJo SFX appear and girls make manly faces.
In the series, there is a restaurant located within Academy City, called Joseph's Coffee and Restaurant, notable for being often frequented by Misaka Mikoto and her friends. The name of the restaurant references the actual restaurant in Japan, Jonathan's Coffee and Restaurant, though in this case, they replaced "Jonathan" with "Joseph".
There is also a petshop featured in School District 7 and is named Horus Pet house, a direct reference to the part 3 antagonist of the same name and his stand. In the manga, the pet shop's logo features two animals, both of which seem to depict Pet Shop and Iggy, though this reference is lost in the anime.
- In chapter 74, a precognitive esper named Shaei is introduced with the ability to use a camera to produce a photo of a future event. He describes an app that people use to find lost objects, using an example of an esper girl destroying a camera with a karate chop, referencing to Joseph Joestar's usage of Hermit Purple's abilities.
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Tomoyo makes Kakyoin's pose
In Episode 8 of the anime, the female protagonist, Narumi Momose, is talking with Naoya Nifuji, the younger brother of the male gamer protagonist, Hirotaka Nifuji. She notes that unlike Hirotaka, Naoya is similar but not as introverted or interested in video games. Narumi thinks about Hirotaka and it shows him playing a video game and saying he's like Tusk ACT4, or more specifically Tusk's colloquial name, Absolute Murder Man (絶対殺すマン, Zettai Korosu Man).
In Episode 9, Narumi and Hirotaka go on a date at an amusement park. Hirotaka sets up a rule where they have to pay a fine every time they reference anything nerdy, prompting Narumi to complain about the rule while also reenacting Esidisi's crying scene (and then paying a fine for doing so).
In chapter 72, Pierrot shows his hate towards Microwave Bread, and while doing so, He throws a Barrage of Punches at a microwave while screaming his own name like a Stand Cry.
On one of the OMAKE 4-Koma comedy serie of Yakitate! Japan, you can see the mangaka commeting how long his manga has been running and that his Art Style changed so much over the years and that Art Style is none other than Jojo's.In Chapter 11, they advertise a Drama CD for the series released on May 26, 2010. One of the panels notes that the character Reina is voiced by Ai Matayoshi and shows her shouting lines from Jotaro and DIO.
In chapter 45, Manabu comments about Stand Users being attracted to each other.[citation needed]In episode 13, Keita becomes possessed by the dancing seaweed Yo-Kai Wakame-kun, Konbu-san, and Mekabu-chan during a physical education class on dancing. Throughout the day he is seen doing dance poses, Josuke's being one of them.
In episode 87, a yokai named Otonabull appears and possesses people, causing them to act like adults. At some point he meets Manjimutt and tries to become his apprentice. After he accepts, they decide to go on a bizarre adventure.
In episode 7 of the sequel series Yo-kai Watch Shadowside. The protagonists are reading a story of a mans encounter with a Yo-Kai named Kaosake-Onna, recreated in a goofy art style very similar to that of the stand Tohth.
Takahashi was also a notable contributor to the 25 Years With JoJo anniversary booklet, having drawn a picture of Josuke from JoJolion and Crazy Diamond. Within it, he mentions Part 4 to be favorite part and is looking forward to Part 8 due to the similar setting.
References
- ↑ https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/mangaka-musings-7-11-2021
- ↑ https://w.atwiki.jp/kimetsunoyaiba/pages/64.html
- ↑ Kimetsu no Yaiba -- Tatsuhiko Katayama Interview
- ↑ 『GANTZ』最終話に、ジョジョ第4部の山岸由花子がいたッ!?
- ↑ Interview with Satoru Noda - Golden Kamuy Official Fanbook: Researcher's Documents, p.200
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ePcaVmtA8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Dz3TRNdbY
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvlfiXMZj7s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkVqBbag-w8
- ↑ https://youtu.be/zk_YRv_3HX8?t=255
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6nHxuQwcwo
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I0-0SZuUB4
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKVkyjHwoeU
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgAnnK7bLSQ
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny9U_2Ojawo
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpuPphkusR4
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Duel Art: Kazuki Takahashi Yu-Gi-Oh! Illustrations, Interview with Takahashi
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