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Is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga Complete, Finished, or Ongoing? Latest Status


Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga Complete, Finished or Ongoing? Latest Status

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was originally a Japanese manga series by Hirohiko Araki. But is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga complete, finished, or ongoing?

Before we answer that, here are some things interested manga readers should know. The story was divided into nine story arcs with each story led by someone nicknamed Jojo.

Not all arcs have been adapted into an anime. So far, only Stardust Crusaders, Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, and Stone Ocean have animated versions, either as a TV series or anime film.

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Is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga Complete, Finished, or Ongoing?

Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Manga Complete, Finished or Ongoing?
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The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga is still ongoing with no hints of ending anytime soon. As mentioned previously, the story is divided into nine main arcs, with the ninth part having been released in February 2023.

Below are the current manga parts:

  • Phantom Blood (1987 to 1988)
  • Battle Tendency (1988 to 1989)
  • Stardust Crusaders (1989 to 1992)
  • Diamond Is Unbreakable (1992 to 1995)
  • Golden Wind (1995 to 1999)
  • Stone Ocean (2000 to 2003)
  • Steel Ball Run (2004 to 2011)
  • JoJolion (2011 to 2021)
  • The JOJOLands (2023)

The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1987 to 2004 before being transferred to Ultra Jump in 2005.

As of 2021, the manga can be collected into 130 tankobon volumes. Viz Media acquired the license to release the manga in English version for international readers.

The manga is released every week on the said platform, and non-members can read the first three and the latest three chapters for free.

However, those who wish to read all the chapters can sign up and become members.

Which Is Better: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Anime or Manga?

Which is Better: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime or Manga?
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As a manga that has been running for many years now, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure can be considered a classic series. There are still parts of the manga that haven't been adapted into an anime, so while waiting, fans can always read the manga to catch up with the story.

Also, there are character designs in the anime that are not consistent with the manga, which might ruin their purpose in the story.

The manga also has better pacing, considering that it is the original medium.

On the other hand, there are also perks that viewers can get from the anime. The most obvious one is that the fights look better animated.

The anime also has amazing soundtracks that perfectly fit the show, making for a more immersive experience.

Another plus for the anime is that it has an expanded version of the story. As such, some parts that were not explained in the manga were answered in the anime.

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