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2 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Published 37 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account True to its name, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a shonen anime with all kinds of outrageous humor and odd moments to keep fans entertained. That doesn't subtract from how the anime has a genuinely great combat system and plenty of cool characters, but action and characters don't have to be the only draw here. JoJo's sets itself apart with its delightful comedy, treating fans to off-the-wall nonsense in every episode....
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Fans of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure were excited when the anime adaptation of the Stone Ocean story arc was announced a few years ago, an arc which completed the original JoJo's continuity as Jolyne Cujoh took center stage as a Joestar heroine. Now, the hype is doubled for the upcoming Steel Ball Run story arc from author Hirohiko Araki's original manga.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
The villains in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure tend to be noxious, twisted, and totally bizarre by any standard. Not every villain in JJBA is a monster, though – some are just as likeable and charming as the main characters, in fact. These villains earned their likability by never doing anything too reprehensible (some exceptions, obviously), while simply being stylish and cool enough to keep up with the Joestar teams of heroes.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Will Dryden
Anime Published 15 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Power creep is one of the most common pitfalls for long-running Shōnen anime. When an entire show is constructed around the premise of the characters getting stronger over time, it's easy for the overall power level of the show to get to an absolutely incomprehensible level. As the plot progresses, the characters' power scales up to the point where it becomes meaningless. While some fans enjoy this, Dragon Ball is one of the world's...
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
jornaltxopela.com | Eliana Da Silva |Homura Kawamoto |Kyoto Animation |Hirohiko Araki
Female anime characters are diverse, stealing the show with unique personalities and stories. Characters like Yumeko, Shōko, and Jolyne show strength, depth, and relatability. Women in anime, such as Nobara, Power, and Violet, hold their own and stand out as some of the best characters. It’s no understatement to say that women are the backbone of anime, naturally making fans try to rank the greatest female anime characters.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Anime Published 12 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Author Hirohiko Araki's legendary shonen manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been adapted into six major anime seasons so far, with each season having its own cast of characters and storyline. In fact, each season has its own name, starting with Phantom Blood all the way to Stone Ocean. Fans would love to see Steel Ball Run and JoJolion get anime seasons too, but for now, the current six will suffice. Technically, the first anime...
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Sign in to your CBR account Some Japanese manga and anime franchises age better than others, and for a variety of reasons. A series might age badly if it uses excessive fan service that modern audiences no longer appreciate, or a series might be rooted too heavily in the style or zeitgeist of the era when it came out. By contrast, a series like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure will age well if it's not just expertly written, but also has timeless themes and resonant messages...
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Jolyne's Side |Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Anime Sign in to your CBR account Author Hirohiko Araki's hit shonen manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has inspired a legendary anime, one packed with fan-favorite characters. Shonen fans can't get enough of heroes like the prankster Joseph Joestar, the stern Jotaro Kujo, and the punkish Josuke Higashikata. They're joined by a rich cast of "JoBros" like Speedwagon and Okuyasu who loyally follow them around. Sometimes, those JoBros are more like JoSisters. The series' female cast is rather small,...
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Louis Kemner
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Sign in to your CBR account CBR Anime Week is brought to you by HULU ANIMAYHEM The hit shonen manga/anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is famed for not just its stellar Stand-based combat system and wacky humor, but also its unique visual style. The characters of JoJo's are famed for their "JoJo poses," inspired by real-life Italian statues, and these characters also have vivid hairstyles and outfits to match. All this makes the characters of JoJo's Bizarre...
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Jun 15, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Hirohiko Araki |Sage Ashford
Shonen Sign in to your CBR account Most anime fans love a good shonen anime, as fans generally know what they're getting into. Tournaments, cool fight scenes, occasionally the power of friendship as a power-up. That said, creators aren't afraid to shake things up with their series to avoid things becoming overly predictable. Often happening early on in a series, shonen series will often have an arc that redefines the entire series. These arcs often feature tone changes, stylistic changes to...
