List of JoJo Sound Effects

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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

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Dogyaan

Manga Debut: Chapter 1: Prologue
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader

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.

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  "Dogyaan" used for Danny bursting out of an incinerator.

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  Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure

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  Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)

Dododododo

Manga Debut: Chapter 1: Prologue
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader

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.

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  Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure

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  Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)

Memetaa

Manga Debut: Chapter 19: Jack the Ripper and Zeppeli the Strange, Part 2
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.

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  Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)

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  Memetaa! used in Steel Ball Run

Zukyuuun

Manga Debut: Chapter 3: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 2
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.

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  Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure

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  Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)

Pa Paw! Paw paw!

Manga Debut: Chapter 22: Jack the Ripper and Zeppeli the Strange, Part 5
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 4: Overdrive

Popow! Powpow! (パパウ パウパウ) is a sound effect used when Zeppeli uses his "Ripple Cutter" technique consisting in spitting rotating drops of wine reinforced with Ripple so as to turn them into sharp discs.

Gogogogogo

Manga Debut: Chapter 13: Youth with Dio, Part 2
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.

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  Usage in GioGio's Bizarre Adventure

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  Usage in Phantom Blood (PS2)

Shirushiru

Manga Debut: Chapter 40: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 2
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 8: Bloody Battle! JoJo & Dio

Shirushiru (シルシル) is used when Dio reattached his arm during his penultimate battle against Jonathan.

Megyaa

Manga Debut: Chapter 4: Dio Brando the Invader, Part 3
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 1: Dio the Invader

Megyaa (メギャア) is a sound effect used when Dio elbows Jonathan in the face during their confrontation over Erina's stolen first kiss.

Ijike

Manga Debut: Chapter 8: The Stone Mask, Part 1
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past

Ijike (イジケー) is used when the Joestar Family butler is embarrassed as Jonathan comes with doctors and asks his sick father George to trust the doctors for the moment.

Lulubababa

Manga Debut: Chapter 9: The Stone Mask, Part 2
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past

Lulubababa (ルルバババ) is used when Speedwagon throws his saw hat at Jonathan. The sound effect Bababa (バババ) is actually used for helicopter blades spinning very fast.

Domon

Manga Debut: Chapter 70: An Engagement with Death: The Wedding Ring
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 15: A Hero's Proof

Domon (ドモン) is used when Esidisi swallows a dynamite stick and it explodes in his stomach.

Gyarurururu

Manga Debut: Chapter 72: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa, Part 2
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 16: Ripple Teacher Lisa Lisa

Gyarurururu (ギャルルルル) is used when Lisa Lisa uses her oar to vault towards Joseph.

Kyuiiiin

Manga Debut: Chapter 53: The Pillar Man
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 11: Master of the Game

Kyuiiiin (キュイイイン) is used as Stroheim shows Speedwagon a truth serum syringe.

Paulooooooo

Manga Debut: Chapter 66: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 2
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 14: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times

Paulooooooo (パウロオオオオオオ) is used when Pillar Men discuss their next course of action soon after reawakening.

Opau!

Manga Debut: Chapter 69: Ultimate Warriors from Ancient Times, Part 5
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 15: A Hero's Proof

Opau! (オパウ！) is used for the first time Wamuu uses his Divine Sandstorm technique.

Luchaaa

Manga Debut: Chapter 80: Flame Mode Esidisi, Part 3
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 17: Laying a Deeper Trap!

Luchaaa (ルチャアア) is used when Joseph sends the Ripple through Esidisi's body during their fight.

Shouaaa

Manga Debut: Chapter 44: Fire and Ice, Jonathan and Dio, Part 6
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 19: Race Toward the Cliff of Death

Shouaaa (シャワアアア) is used for the sun shining on Caesar as he advances towards the hotel lair of the Pillar Men.

Guppaon

Manga Debut: Chapter 118: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 2: Who Will Be the Judge?!

Guppaon (グッパオン) is used when Jotaro falls down a stairway as Kakyoin attacks him.

Dokyuun

Manga Debut: Chapter 118: Noriaki Kakyoin, Part 1
Anime Debut: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Episode 2: A Letter from the Past

Dokyuun (ドキューン) is used when Jotaro forcefully kisses a nurse possessed by Hierophant Green.

Zuzu Oooun

Manga Debut: Chapter 127: Dark Blue Moon, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 6: Dark Blue Moon

Zuzuoooun (ズズオウウン) is used when a shark lurks beneath Anne.

Megyan

Manga Debut: Chapter 141: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 10: Emperor and Hanged Man, Part 1

Megyan (メギャン) is the sound effect used when Hol Horse first summons his Stand Emperor.

Nonooooo

Manga Debut: Chapter 137: Yellow Temperance, Part 2
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 9: Yellow Temperance

Nonoooo (ののおおーっ) is used when Yellow Temperance shows its true self.

Doggauin

Manga Debut: Chapter 152: Wheel of Fortune, Part 3
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 13: Wheel of Fortune

Doggauin (ドッガウイーン) is used when Wheel of Fortune races towards Jotaro.

Dorodoaoo

Manga Debut: Chapter 160: Lovers, Part 1
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 16: Lovers, Part 1

Dorodoaooドロドアオーッ is used Hol Horse escapes from the heroes on a Jeep after their fight with Enya.

Dogitau

Manga Debut: Chapter 191: "Khnum" Oingo and "Tohth" Boingo, Part 3
Anime Debut: Stardust Crusaders Episode 27: "Khnum" Oingo and "Tohth" Boingo

Dogitau (ドギタウ) is the sound Oingo makes when Polnareff asks him to drink with a lit cigarette in his mouth.

Doryuuuun

Manga Debut: Chapter 272: Josuke Higashikata! Meets Angelo, Part 4
Anime Debut: Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 2: Josuke Higashikata! Meets Angelo

Doryuuun (ドリュウウーン) is the sound effect used when Josuke embed Angelo in a rock.

Bomgi!

Manga Debut: Chapter 284: Koichi Hirose (Echoes), Part 1
Anime Debut: Diamond is Unbreakable Episode 6: Koichi Hirose (Echoes)

Bomgi! (ボムギ！) is used in the first chapter of the Echoes arc as Koichi trips on a bag.

Bangyon

Manga Debut: Chapter 452: Joining the Gang, Part 3
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 4: Joining the Gang

Bangyon (バンギョン) is used when Black Sabbath comes out of a shadow.

Pittaaa

Manga Debut: Chapter 486: Express Train to Florence, Part 1
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 14: Express Train to Florence

Pittaaa (ピッタアァーッ) is used as the key embeds on Coco Jumbo's shell.

Subosa!

Manga Debut: Chapter 506: Baby Face, Part 7
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 18: Head to Venice!

Subosa! (スボサ！) is used as Baby Face becomes fused to a bike.

Boninnnn

Manga Debut: Chapter 532: No Flightcode! Headed for Sardinia
Anime Debut: Golden Wind Episode 23: Clash and Talking Head

Boninnn (ボニンンン) is used when Clash flies away from Narancia's throat as Squalo is defeated.

Zugyuuun

Manga Debut: Steel Ball Run Chapter 73: D4C, Part 6

Zugyuuun (ズギュウウウン) is a variant of the original "Zukyuuun!" onomatopeia featured in Steel Ball Run. The sound effect is used when Diego Brando forcibly kisses Hot Pants during their fight.