List of References in JoJo

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It is widely known that the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is influenced by multiple origins. This article presents a list and a summary of each.

Part 1

Music

People

  • Dio's surname is based on the actor Marlon Brando.
  • William Antonio Zeppeli's first name is a reference to the famous folk hero William Tell.
  • The university where Jonathan and Dio study, is named Hugh Hudson Academy, this is a reference to Hugh Hudson, a British film director, known by the masterpiece movie Chariots Of Fire.

Manga/Anime

Part 2

Music

People

Film

  • The cave in which Santana is discovered resembles the interior of the derelict spacecraft on LV-426 from the movie Aliens.
  • Joseph is showed reading a Superman comic when he and Speedwagon are attacked by a group of hijackers.

Manga/Anime

  • The same hijacking scene is altered in the anime, where as Joseph is reading a Baoh manga instead.

Part 3

Music

Film

  • Also during Joseph's usage of Hermit Purple on the TV, another of the random programs shows Marlon Brando in his famous film The Godfather, where he played Don Vito Corleone.
  • When Polnareff is turned into a kid by Alessi's Stand and locks himself behind a wooden door, Alessi tears this door down by using his axe. He then puts his head into the now broken door, saying "Polnareff, I'm here". The scene closely resembles the famous setting of Stanley Kubrik's The Shining.
  • The enraged Dio have rip his skin off his face simlir to the scene form the Poltergeist.

Manga/Anime

  • When Joseph tries to use Hermit Purple on a television in order to detect Dio from Singapore, his Stand shows him random TV programs. One of the shows that appears is Doraemon.

Other

  • When Dio forces Senator Wilson Phillips to drive through the crowd, Waldo from the Where's Waldo? children's book series can be seen flying through the air.

Part 4

Music

People

Part 5

Music

  • Giorno's Stand name is based on Prince's album "The Gold Experience"
  • Buccellati's Stand name is based on the Rolling Stones' album of the same name.
  • The album "Sticky Fingers" was particularly known for having a functional zipper in the sleeve for its vinyl release. Sticky Fingers the Stand creating zippers is likely a reference to this.
  • Mista's Stand is a reference to the British punk band "Sex Pistols"
  • Narancia Ghirga's Stand is named after the legendary group Aerosmith
  • Abacchio's Stand name is a direct reference to the British rock band The Moody Blues
  • Fugo's Stand name is a reference to the same name song, performed by Jimi Hendrix
  • Trish's Stand name is based on the British pop group Spice Girls, as well her battlecry is a reference to the song "Wannabe" performed by the same group.
  • Zucchero's Stand is named after British rock band "Soft Machine"
  • Polpo's Stand name is based on the English heavy metal band, Black Sabbath.
  • Sale's Kraftwerk is named after the German electronic band of same name.
  • Formaggio's Little Feet is a reference to the American rock band "Little Feat"
  • Illuso's Man in the Mirror is a homage to the Micheal Jackson's song of the same name
  • Coco Jumbo and its Stand's name are references to eurodance group Mr. President, since Coco Jumbo is one of their songs.
  • Pesci's Stand is named after American Rock band "Beach Boys"
  • Prosciutto's Stand is a reference to Jam band "Grateful Dead"
  • Melone's Baby Face is named after R&B artist Kenneth B. Edmonds' nickname
  • Ghiaccio's White Album has its name based on the Beatles' album "The Beatles", nicknamed "White Album" by the fans
  • White Album's special skill is named after the Beatles song "While my guitar gently weeps"
  • Squalo's Stand is named after British Punk group "Clash"
  • Tizziano's Talking Head is a reference to the "Talking Heads" a new wave American group
  • Carne's Stand is a reference to American Rapper Notorious B.I.G.
  • Risotto's Metallica is a homage to the thrash Metal band of the same name
  • Cioccolatta's Green Day shares its name with the American Punk group "Green Day"
  • The name of Secco's Stand is based on alternative Rock band "Oasis"
  • Scolippi's Stand is named after British Rock band "Rolling Stones"
  • Diavolo and Doppio's Stands names are based on the rock band King Crimson and the song Epithaph, performed by the same band.
  • Some music references can be found in Part 5 novel. The Stands of Coniglio, Sogliola Lopez and Rigatoni are named after three Post-Punk bands: The Cure, Joy Division and Public Image Ltd.

Part 6

Music

  • Stone Free, Jolyne's stand is named after the mythical song composed and performed by Jimi Hendrix
  • Hermes Costello's name is a reference to the British musician Elvis Costello
  • Hermes Costello's Kiss is named after American Glam Rock band KISS
  • Emporio's Stand is a reference to the Talking Heads' song "Burning Down the House"
  • F.F. and her Stand's names are based on American alternative Rock band "Foo Fighters"
  • Weather Report and his Stand's names are based on Jazz band "Weather Report"
  • Similarly, Heavy Weather shares its name with one album by the same band
  • Diver Down, Anasui's Stand, is named after the same name album by Van Halen
  • Guess' Goo Goo Dolls is a reference to the American Alternative Rock band of the same name
  • Jongalli A's Stand is named after contemporary Jazz Fusion band "Manhattan Transfer"
  • McQueen's Stand is a reference to "Highway to Hell", a song and album by Australian band ACDC
  • Marilyn Manson shares its name with the American Rock band Marilyn Manson and its lead singer
  • Jumpin' Jack Flash is a reference to the Rolling Stones' song of the same name
  • Limp Bizkit is a reference to American Rock band Limp Bizkit
  • The name of Guccio's Survivor is based on American 80s Hard Rock band Survivor"
  • Planet Waves is named after an album of the same name by Bob Dylan
  • Dragon's Dream is named after the song and album of the same name by Thom Brennan
  • Yoyoma is named after French-born American cellist Yo-Yo Ma
  • Jail House Rock is a reference to the song of the same name by Elvis Presley
  • The name of Ungaro's Bohemian Rhapsody is based on the 1975 Queen song of the same name
  • Rykiel's Sky High is named after Jigsaw's song "Sky High"
  • Versace's Underworld shares its name with British Electronic band "Underworld"
  • Pucci's Whitesnake is named after the Metal band of the same name
  • C-Moon's name is based on a song by Paul McCartney called "C-Moon"
  • Stairway to Heaven and (Made in Heaven) are respectively references to the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin and to the song and album "Made in Heaven" by Queen
  • The Green Dolphin Street Prison is named after the song On Green Dolphin Street.

People

  • Hermes Costello's first name is based on French high fashion house "Hermès"
  • Emporio Alnino is named after Italian fashion brand "Emporio Armani"
  • Narciso Anasui is a reference to American fashion designers "Narciso Rodriguez" and "Anna Sui"
  • Guess shares her name with the American fashion brand "Guess"
  • Rocco Barocco is a reference to the Italian Fashion designer of the same name
  • Jongalli A has his name based on Spanish-British fashion designer "John Galliano"
  • Xander McQueen is named after British fashion designer and brand "Alexander McQueen"
  • Mirashon's name is based on Italian fashion designer "Mila Schön"
  • Lang Wrangler might be a reference to both Austrian fashion designer "Helmut Lang" and Jeans manufacturer brand "Wrangler"
  • Sports Max is named after Italian fashion brand "Sportmax"
  • Guccio's name is based on Italian fashion designer "Guccio Gucci"
  • Viviano Westwood's name is based on British fashion designer "Vivienne Westwood"
  • Kenzo is named after Japanese stylist "Kenzou Takada"
  • D&G is a reference to Italian fashion house "D&G", founded by "Domenico Dolce" and "Stefano Gabbana"
  • Miu Miu is a reference to both Italian stylist "Miuccia Prada" and her fashion house "Miu Miu"
  • Ungaro is named after French stylist "Emanuel Ungaro"
  • Rykiel shares his name with French fashion designer "Sonia Rykiel"
  • Donatello Versace is named after to Italian fashion designer "Donatella Versace"
  • Enrico Pucci's name is based on Italian fashion designers "Enrico Coveri" and "Emilio Pucci"
  • The prisoner whose body F.F. takes over is named for the fashion brand Etro.


Films

  • Affected by Jail House Rock, Jolyne began to see movies suffering from amnesia. At first she question a Johnny Depp and later she spoiled the ending of Sixth Sense.


Manga/Anime

  • Bohemian Rhapsody is a Stand is able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Manga and Comic were summoned. Among them: Spiderman, Kenshiro, Raoh, Mazinger Z, Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) and Giant Robo.

Other

  • Bohemian Rhapsody is a Stand is able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Popular Tales were summoned. Among them: Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, E.T., Mother Goat, Snow White and the 7 dwarves, Peter Pan, Little Red Ridding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody also summoned some art pieces: Vincent van Gogh's portraits and Venus by Botticelli.
  • When the 7 dwarves are summoned they mentioned Terminator's T-2000 and Star Wars's Chewbacca.
  • In popular culture, The Mayan Prophecy of 2012, announced the end of the world at december of that same year.In the manga Pucci succeded in ending the actual world to create a new one.
  • In a guide book readed by Annasui, Disney's Magic Kingdom and MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World Theme Park are referenced.

Part 7

Music

Film

Part 8

Music

Manga/Anime

Others

Movies

  • When Yasuho and the protagonist come to Yoshikage Kira's home, they see a naked woman bathing in a way similar to the room 237 scene of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

Gallery

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    Marlon Brando as The Godfather, as he appears in Stardust Crusaders

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    Doraemon homage in Stardust Crusaders

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    Shining Alessi

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    The car crash scene in Chapter 251. Waldo can be seen among the people flying in the air.

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    Characters Summoned by Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Jolyne spoiling the ending of sixth sense

    Jolyne spoiling the ending of sixth sense

  • Johnny depp

    Johnny depp

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  • Annasui guide book.png

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