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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)

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The year is 1868; English nobleman George Joestar and his son Jonathan become indebted to Dario Brando after being rescued from a carriage incident. What the Joestars don't realize, however, is that Dario had no intention of helping them; he believed they were dead and was trying to ransack their belongings. After Dario's death 12 years later, George—hoping to repay his debt—adopts his son, Dio. While he publicly fawns over his new father, Dio secretly plans to steal the Joestar fortune.

His first step is to create a divide between George and Jonathan. By constantly outdoing his foster brother, Dio firmly makes his place in the Joestar family. But when Dio pushes Jonathan too far, Jonathan d...

help JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) FAQ

Which JoJo parts does the 2012 anime cover?

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) covers Part 1, Phantom Blood, and Part 2, Battle Tendency. The 26-episode season starts with Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando in 19th-century England, then jumps to Joseph Joestar decades later.

When does Dio Brando become the main threat in JoJo 2012?

Dio becomes the central villain in Phantom Blood after entering the Joestar household as Dario Brando's son. The Stone Mask is the key supernatural object that changes the story from a family melodrama into a vampire battle.

Do Stands appear in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)?

No. The 2012 season focuses on Hamon, vampires, and the Pillar Men. Stands arrive in Stardust Crusaders, the Part 3 anime that began after the 2012 season.

Who made the 2012 JoJo anime?

The anime was produced by David Production and began airing in Japan in October 2012. It adapts Hirohiko Araki's manga with a style that keeps many of the manga's poses, color shifts, and sound-effect flourishes.

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