JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 8–Jojolion Manga
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 8–Jojolion (Manga)
Genre: Adventure / Supernatural
Japanese Title: ジョジョリオン (Jojorion)
Year of Release: 2011 – 2021 (27 volumes)
Writer: Hirohiko Araki
Original Publisher: Shueisha
Other Related Manga: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 9–The JOJOLands 2023 – 2026 (continues) (8 volumes), Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run Manga 2004 – 2011 (24 volumes), JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 6–Stone Ocean 1999 – 2003 (17 volumes), JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Manga 1987 – 2026 (continues) (139 volumes)
TV: Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2026, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Series 2016 – 2018 (13 episodes)
Anime Movies: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood (2007)
Video Games: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle (2022)
*There are many different video games related to the franchise. The above one is most notable.
Setting
JoJolion is set in the fictional seaside town of Morioh, Japan, during the year 2011. This particular setting is deeply affected by the catastrophic Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, a real-world event whose aftermath profoundly shapes the town and its inhabitants. The natural disaster precipitates the appearance of mysterious, organic formations known as the Wall Eyes. These bizarre structures become a significant focal point within the narrative, intricately linked to the protagonist’s personal journey and the pervasive supernatural phenomena that define the story’s unique and often unsettling atmosphere.
Plot
The narrative of JoJolion centers on Josuke Higashikata, a young man who finds himself afflicted with severe retrograde amnesia, a condition that has erased his past. As Josuke desperately attempts to piece together his identity and uncover the truth of who he is, he becomes increasingly entangled in a complex and dangerous web of family secrets and ongoing conflicts. His relentless search for answers leads him to investigate the enigmatic Locacaca fruit, a mysterious entity possessing unique and potent properties that are central to the story’s escalating conflicts. Furthermore, Josuke’s journey involves critical interactions with the Rock Humans, an ancient and secretive group whose existence and motives pose significant and often deadly threats to him and his burgeoning circle of allies.
Main Characters
Toru: The primary antagonist of JoJolion. Operating under the guise of a part-time hospital worker, Toru harbors deep connections to the mysterious Rock Humans and harbors ultimate control over the pivotal Locacaca fruit, making him Josuke’s most formidable adversary.
Josuke Higashikata: The enigmatic protagonist of JoJolion. Suffering from profound amnesia, his primary motivation is the quest to discover his true identity and understand his place in the world. His journey is one of self-discovery fraught with peril.
Yasuho Hirose: A sharp and observant local college student. Yasuho plays a crucial role in assisting Josuke, offering support and guidance as he navigates his quest for self-discovery and confronts the town’s many mysteries.
Norisuke Higashikata IV: The stern patriarch of the influential Higashikata family. Norisuke holds significant influence within Morioh and plays a pivotal, often complex, role in the unfolding events and family dynamics that drive the narrative.
