In What Order Should You Read The First JoJo'S Bizarre Adventure Manga?

New to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and the part structure is confusing me. Where does Phantom Blood truly begin for the manga's timeline?
2026-07-26 13:16:41
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GraceHale
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Look, if you're worried about the older style of Part 1 turning you off, maybe watch the first season of the anime adaptation first. It covers Parts 1 and 2 beautifully, with fantastic music and pacing. Then you can jump into the manga at Part 3, 'Stardust Crusaders', feeling invested.

That's how I got hooked. The anime gives Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency a great energy. After that, the manga-only parts from 'Steel Ball Run' onward are your reward.
2026-07-27 07:25:07
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TrueNest
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My only warning about reading order is for Parts 7 and 8. They're a reboot set in an alternate universe. So after you finish Part 6, take a breath. Recognize that 'Steel Ball Run' is a new beginning with familiar names and concepts used in radically different ways.

Don't go in expecting direct continuity. Go in expecting a phenomenal story that uses the JoJo vocabulary to tell something wholly original. But you still need that vocabulary, which you get from Parts 1-6.
2026-07-28 09:14:50
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BookFox
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Don't skip parts. Just don't. Every fan has a part they consider weaker, but it's never the same part for everyone. You might love what someone else dislikes.

Reading in order ensures you form your own unbiased opinion. Plus, the sheer joy of seeing Araki's art style morph from 80s muscular fantasy to sleek, fashion-magazine elegance is a journey in itself. You need to see the steps to appreciate the transformation.
2026-07-28 20:23:59
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Cider
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The order is super straightforward: just follow the part numbers. Part 1 through Part 8. Don't overthink it.

Each part has a new protagonist from the Joestar lineage (mostly). You get Jonathan, Joseph, Jotaro, Josuke, Giorno, Jolyne, Johnny, and Josuke again. They're mostly self-contained stories, but reading them in order lets you appreciate the evolving art, the escalating weirdness of the Stand powers, and the family ties that bind it all together.
2026-07-30 02:27:20
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MiaCox
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Chronological order is basically publication order, but I guess technically Parts 7 and 8 ('Steel Ball Run' and 'Jojolion') are in an alternate universe. So you could read them separately after Part 6.

But I'd still recommend the standard order. The shift to the new universe after 'Stone Ocean' feels like a natural evolution, not a separate series. Araki's storytelling ambition just explodes in 'Steel Ball Run', and it's cool to experience that as the next step in his career.
2026-07-30 16:03:02
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In what order should I read JoJo's Bizarre Adventure starting from manga vol 1?

7 答案2026-07-26 09:00:26
If you're a completionist who needs every side story, the order gets fuzzy. 'Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan' is a spin-off set after Part 4. Read it after Part 4. 'Deadman's Questions' is a short story about a Part 4 character; read it after Part 4. The novel 'The Book' ties into Part 6; read it after Part 6. But for the core manga, stick to the nine main parts. The spin-offs are dessert, not the main course. They're enjoyable extras that deepen the world but aren't required for understanding the primary saga's flow.

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5 答案2026-07-26 16:40:47
A lot of debate comes from the different tones. 'Phantom Blood' (Part 1) is straight-up gothic tragedy with a heroic sacrifice. 'Battle Tendency' (Part 2) is a pulpy adventure with a quippy protagonist. If you bounce off the first, please try the second before giving up. They feel like different series, but they're connected by family. Reading order is fixed, but your enjoyment might spike at Part 2. That's common. Part 3 is where the iconic Stand battles begin, but it's a long journey arc. Some find it repetitive until the final confrontation. My point is, the reading order is chronological by release, and that's the only order that makes narrative sense. The manga parts are numbered; just follow the numbers.

What is the correct JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga reading order?

3 答案2026-07-26 06:54:44
Huh, I've never actually read the manga, just watched the anime. This thread is making me think I should start from Part 1 in the original format. Are the colored scans the best way to go for a first-time manga reader, or is black and white the purist's choice?

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5 答案2026-07-26 21:23:35
The only truly non-negotiable order is within parts 7 and 8. You must read 'Steel Ball Run' before 'JoJolion'. They are directly connected in the new continuity. Everything before that is the original timeline, so parts 1-6 should be read in sequence for the full narrative payoff, especially the ending of part 6 which reframes everything.

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7 答案2026-07-26 07:13:59
Okay, but has anyone actually successfully gotten someone into JoJo by having them start with Part 3 or 5? Every time I've seen it tried, the person ends up with so many questions. 'Who is this old man?', 'Why does he hate this Dio guy?', 'What's a Stand Arrow?'. The series is so densely self-referential that starting anywhere but the beginning turns it into a confusing clip show. The intended order exists to answer questions as they arise, not create a barrage of them from page one.

In what order should I read all JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga volumes?

5 答案2026-07-26 16:38:13
Sometimes the simplest answer is the best. Open up the Wikipedia page for 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' and look at the 'Manga' section. It lists the parts in a table: Part 1, Part 2, etc. Read them in that order, from top to bottom. That's it. That's the guide. Don't let podcasters or forum posters overcomplicate it with convoluted watch/read hybrids or skippable lists. The creator made a story. He released it in an order. Read it in that order.

How should I read the JoJo Bizarre Adventure English manga in order?

4 答案2026-07-26 22:27:28
I see a lot of order guides that overcomplicate with spin-offs and light novels. Ignore that for now. The spine of the story is the nine numbered parts. Everything else is supplemental. Get through the core saga first; then, if you're still hungry for more, dive into the expanded universe. You won't be lost if you never read a light novel.

In what order should I read all JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga parts?

5 答案2026-07-26 14:56:44
Nobody tell him about the anime. Start with 'Phantom Blood', then 'Battle Tendency', 'Stardust Crusaders', 'Diamond is Unbreakable', 'Golden Wind', 'Stone Ocean', 'Steel Ball Run', and finally 'Jojolion'. The upcoming 'The JOJOLands' will be after that. The numbering is straightforward, but the tone shifts dramatically after part 6.

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8 答案2026-07-26 16:42:33
Why is there no spin-off about Speedwagon's adventures founding the Foundation? That's the real question. I'd read that in a heartbeat. Anyway, for the existing stuff, just don't read anything about Rohan until you know who Rohan is. That's the golden rule.

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3 答案2026-07-26 19:56:01
The beauty of the JoJo order is that each part feels like a distinct genre experiment while being part of a whole. Part 1 is Gothic horror, Part 2 is pulpy adventure, Part 3 is a globe-trotting quest, Part 4 is a small-town mystery, Part 5 is a gangster epic, Part 6 is a prison break, Part 7 is a historical race, Part 8 is a... well, JoJolion is indescribable. You need that sequential exposure to appreciate how Araki keeps the core spirit of 'bizarre' while changing everything else.
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