List of JoJo Sound Effects
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.
As a note : There are four defined types of onomatopeias depending on the symbolism used in Japanese. Giseigo (擬声語) and Giongo (擬音語) are onomatopeias that mimic the sound made by respectively living beings or inanimate objects. For instance, a cat meowing would have a "Nyaa" (にゃあ) giseigo for "meow", a "boom" from an explosion would be the Doon (ドーン) giongo. Gitaigo (擬態語) are used to indicate a state or a condition. For instance, someone smirking will be underlined by the "Niyaniya" (にやにや) gitaigo. Gijōgo (擬情語) depict depict psychological states or bodily feelings.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's sound effect usage is notable for featuring unique sound effects, such as "Memetaa!" which are rare or even unique to the series, as well as altering common sound effects. Most notably is the series' liberal use of sound effects for purely ambiancing purposes without direct logical link between the event depicted and the sound effect, inspired by background sound effects used in plays or movies. One example would be the "Zukyuuun" sound effect as Dio forcefully kisses Erina, which to Japanese readers has the effect of a gunshot, and for which a high pitch guitar strum was used in the anime, to underline how shocking/violent the stolen kiss is.
List of Sound Effects
Dogyaan (ドッギャァーン) is the first sound effect used in the series as a woman is sacrified by an Aztec Chief.
"Dogyaan" used for Danny bursting out of an incinerator.
Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)
Dodododo (ドドドドド) is first used when Dario Brando sees the dead coach driver at the accident where Jonathan Joestar's mother died.
Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive
Memetaa (メメタァ) is the sound effect used when Will Anthonio Zeppeli strikes a frog idling on a rock in a creek. The sound effect reappears in Steel Ball Run Chapter 57: Civil War, Part 2 as Danny, Johnny Joestar's former mouse, fuses with his hand.
Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)
Memetaa! used in Steel Ball Run
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader
Zukyuuun (ズキュウウウン) is the sound effect used when Dio Brando forcibly kissed Erina Pendleton.
Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 3: Youth with Dio
Gogogogo (ゴゴゴゴゴ) is first used when Dio, who is newly vampirized, comes back into the Joestar Mansion. Earlier variants included "Gogogooooo" or "Gogogoooya" or "Gogogorororo". This sound effects is used repeatedly throughout the series.
Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure
Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 8: Bloody Battle! JoJo & Dio
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 15: A Hero's Proof
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 16: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa
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 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: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 9: Yellow Temperance
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 4: Joining the Gang
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 14: Express Train to Florence
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 23: Clash and Talking Head
