Facebook
Reddit
Email
Discover where to continue the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga after watching the anime and learn about the current arc in the series.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an iconic anime with a very dedicated fandom. Impressing fans through its flamboyant characters, exciting fights, and creative power system, the series has been going strong over multiple parts and arcs.
Created by Hirohiko Araki, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has been published since December 2, 1986. It was originally under Weekly Shonen Jump in Shueisha and proceeded to transfer to the Seinen magazine—Ultra Jump. The anime, adapted by David Production, started airing on October 6, 2012.
The most recent season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure came out on December 1, 2022. This may lead fans to wonder where they can pick up the manga after the anime.
Where To Start Reading the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Manga After the Anime
Fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are more fortunate than other series because it is easy to differentiate between its storylines. Since the anime and manga are released in different parts, we can comfortably identify where to pick it up again.
The most recent season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is Part 6 – Stone Ocean. This was split up into 3 courses and has finished completely adapting its respective source material. Hence, fans of the series can start reading the manga from the first chapter of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run.
As Steel Ball Run is the highest-rated part on MyAnimeList, there is good reason to be impatient for the next season and immediately pick up the manga too. This also takes us to a completely new setting, so anime watchers will not feel a disconnect from the storyline.
How Much of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Manga Has the Anime Covered?
Currently, there are 9 parts to the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga. Out of these, the anime has covered the following six:
- Phantom Blood
- Battle Tendency
- Stardust Crusaders
- Diamond is Unbreakable
- Golden Wind
- Stone Ocean
The portions that remain unadapted are:
- Steel Ball Run
- JoJoLion
- The JoJoLands
Hence, there is not a lot of content left before the anime catches up to the manga. That being said, due to the high quality of the anime, there are considerable breaks between each part being adapted. Hence, we are still a few years away from finally catching up to the latest part of the manga.
Should You Read the Whole Manga Even After the Anime?
As we have mentioned earlier, the setting of Steel Ball Run is not connected to its predecessor, so you will not feel lost even if you jump straight to it. At the same time, we highly recommend reading the entire JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga.
While the anime is a brilliant adaptation, the manga still features the original work of the author. This vision translates perfectly with its stunning art. Since Araki is a rare manga creator who has collaborated with the Louvre, it serves as a testament to his beautiful drawings.
The pacing of the manga is also easier to digest, especially in the earlier parts. Its distinctive panel layouts, extra content, and artistic creativity make it an unmissable experience for any fan of the series.
You may not choose to immediately restart the entire series after catching up to the anime as Part 7’s intrigue will be too fascinating. However, we definitely suggest revisiting the entire manga at some point as it may change your perspective on the story.
What Is the Current Ongoing Arc in the Manga?
The most recent part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure which is ongoing with 20 chapters is The JoJoLands. It follows Jodio Joestar, a young boy who dreams of becoming filthy rich. With his gang of misfits, he gets into all sorts of trouble for the sake of making money.
Among all the Joestars in the series, Jodio seems to be the least honorable one who has no qualms about committing crimes. The current arc, Glory Days, follows a battle between Jodio and his allies against Bobby Jean, an agent who can manipulate the speed of his bullets.
Conclusion
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the most special series ever made, especially because every single one of its parts is different. With new abilities, protagonists, and settings introduced, it manages to stay fresh for fans. By looking into the point where anime fans can pick up the manga, we hope to let viewers immerse themselves in the story through another medium.
Looking For More?
Thank you for reading the article. We provide the latest news and create guides for Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, ARK Survival Ascended, and more. Also, watch Deltia play games on Twitch or visit his YouTube channel!