, I think my favorite JoJo arc is Diamond is Unbreakable. It’s mainly because of Josuke’s hilarious delinquent personality, and I’m glad I get to see more of it in this spinoff! Teaming up with lovable lackey Hol Horse from Stardust Crusaders, the duo (alongside some new and familiar faces) tackle a devious stand in this interquel story.

Taking place a decade after the events of Stardust Crusaders (and a little before Diamond is Unbreakable), Hol Horse lives a peaceful life alongside the survivors of those who were controlled by DIO. A request from the mother of Pet Shop’s owner (the deadly icy falcon) leads Hol Horse to find another animal. When it’s revealed that the animal is the Stand user Petsounds, he heads to Morioh to investigate. He bumps into Josuke Higashikata, protagonist of Diamond is Unbreakable, as the two butt heads and try to figure out the deadly Stand user’s power. Meanwhile, Ryoko Kakyoin, the cousin of deceased Part 3 deuteragonist Noriaki Kakyoin gets the gift of Boingo’s Stand and gets involved with Hol Horse’s search.

Since this spinoff is a recent release, the artstyle mimics the modern artstyle of later series arcs. It might take some time to get used to if you go immediately from Parts 3 and 4, but I think it works well here. I also appreciate how this story explores how the former antagonists are processing their grief. I like how characters like Mariah and Boingo are still kicking and working through the aftermath and pain of DIO’s cruel grip. It shows that a lot of the enemy Stand users are regular people and how power can corrupt. The series also adds a new character that is a believable and likeable addition to the cast, so I’m excited to see how they use her in the rest of the chapters.

I’m ready to revisit the world of Stardust Crusaders and Diamond is Unbreakable once again!

A must-read for hardcore fans of Jojo's, this spin off expands the universe while remaining true to the atmosphere, writing, and character development of the main series.