About “oJo’s Bizarre Adventure” in a few words:

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a Japanese manga and anime series that follows the adventures of the Joestar family and their allies as they battle supernatural threats with unique powers known as “Stands”. Spanning across eight parts, the series is known for its over-the-top action, dramatic storytelling, and eccentric character designs. The franchise has gained a large fanbase worldwide and has inspired various spin-offs, video games, and merchandise.

Meet the characters from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Gappy

Oh man, Gappy is this weird, shy-but-weirdly-confident protagonist who looks like he stumbled out of a thrift store and into a mystery manga—soft-spoken one second, stubbornly curious the next. He’s endlessly resilient and kind of awkward about feelings, but also has this barbed steel determination that makes him keep going even when everything’s upside-down. He fiddles with little things, like rearranging his hair or collecting odd trinkets, and sometimes I’m like, does he hoard or is he just sentimental? Also he hates being called “weird” but then does the weirdest things on purpose, which is basically his charm.

Bruno Bucciarati

Bruno is the mom friend but tougher and somehow more stylish, the kind of leader who will calmly explain the Plan and then punch you into submission if necessary. He’s got a moral compass that’s annoyingly precise—strict rules, deep loyalty—and he’ll open a zipper in your chest and your life will be better, metaphorically and maybe literally. He’s polite and soft-spoken but has zero tolerance for cruelty, plus he wears an outfit that’s a statement and I have feelings about those zippers, okay. Also, don’t be fooled, he’ll make a taco and cry about it or something—it’s complicated.

Gyro Zeppeli

Gyro is the chaotic saint of confidence with a top hat and a thing for spinning stuff, like he could explain life using a horseshoe and I would believe him. He’s sarcastic, theatrical, oddly philosophical, and ridiculously competent—tactics, medicine, and showmanship all mixed into one leather-clad package. He treats people like experiments sometimes but in the best way, and he has this weird habit of teasing Johnny but also becoming his oddball guardian or whatever, it’s sweet? Also he probably brings weird cookies to serious meetings and expects critique.

Johnny Joestar

Johnny is a grumpy genius wrapped in trauma and horses, with a heart that softens in the most stubborn, heartbreaking way. He starts off bitter and self-absorbed but becomes obsessed with growth—literal and metaphysical—and has this complicated, beautiful stubbornness about becoming better. He mutters a lot, rides a lot, journals maybe, and I swear he has a dozen different faces for “I’m embarrassed” depending on who’s watching. Sometimes he’s cold and then suddenly he’s writing poetry in the margins, which is simultaneously confusing and perfect.

Funny Valentine

Funny Valentine is the tyrant-next-door who smiles while rearranging morals like a deck of cards—patriotic, terrifying, and weirdly sentimental about America. He’s obsessed with doing the “greater good” in a way that gives you chills, thoughtful and ruthless at the same time, and he has this disturbing calm about serious nonsense. He collects ideals the way others collect stamps, plus an inexplicable love for family heirlooms and bad puns, which makes him almost human before the horror sets in. Also, he has this habit of quoting obscure-sounding maxims and I always pause like, is he deep or just dramatic?

Dio Brando

Dio is peak over-the-top villain energy with a cape and ego so big it needs its own postal code—charismatic, cruel, and somehow glamorous while doing deeply terrible things. He seduces, manipulates, and laughs in the face of empathy, but also has this melodramatic flair that makes him oddly watchable, like a soap opera king. He thinks in terms of legacy and vanity, collects enemies like trophies, and probably uses perfume in suspiciously evil ways. Fun fact—he’s the type to host an elegant dinner and poison the mood anyway, then smirk.

Yoshikage Kira

Kira is the quiet nightmare who wants a calm, tidy life and will murder anyone who spoils his aesthetic—domestic vibes turned sinister and exact. He’s meticulous, oddly charming in a bland way, and has this obsessive need for normalcy that becomes terrifying when pushed, like a compost heap of manners and malice. He organizes his gloves by scent or something minutely specific, loves quiet afternoons, and will absolutely keep a detailed spreadsheet of everything he owns, including bones, maybe. Also sometimes he seems almost boring until you remember he’s not, and then you can’t unsee it.

Rohan Kishibe

Rohan is fabulous and infuriating—artistic genius, arrogant weirdo, and the kind of person who will invade your life for inspiration and then leave a sketchbook behind like a calling card. He’s uncompromising about art, socially tone-deaf in the best possible way, and has a curiosity that borders on creepy but also leads to brilliant insights. He collects stories, which is convenient since he also kind of steals them (literally, sometimes), and complains about modern food while loving extravagant desserts. Also, he’ll critique your handwriting and you’ll secretly love it.

Jobin Higashikata

Jobin is this smug, calculated presence who fancies himself a family patriarch but is mostly just a control enthusiast with weird tastes. He schemes like he’s playing chess and grins like he’s already won, but there’s a lurking insecurity in there—impress me, please—buried under a suit and tedious charm. He probably brews coffee with too much pride and has strange hobbies like categorizing knives or cataloging surnames, very specific. Sometimes he’s cruel in bureaucratic ways, sometimes petty, and always stylish in a slightly off-kilter, business-magazine way.

Jotaro Kujo

Jotaro is the taciturn badass who says nothing and fixes everything with a stare, the “yare yare” king who will punch logic into a corner and walk away. He’s stoic, brutally efficient, and secretly soft around the people he cares about—gruff dad energy but also incredibly competent in a crisis, like a calm storm. He likes hats in a very personal, iconic way and probably has a terrible taste in homemade desserts but won’t admit it. Also, he’s surprisingly sentimental about weird artifacts and will protect them like they’re part of the family, which I didn’t see coming.

Guido Mista

Mista is the guy who shoots first, asks questions later, and has a deep philosophical relationship with his gun and a numbered superstition that he’s oddly chill about. He’s loud, loyal, and somehow the most relaxed person when chaos erupts—always cracking jokes mid-battle, usually about things that make no sense. He hates the number 4 for reasons and will defend his friends like it’s a hobby, plus he probably hums silly tunes while reloading, which is adorable. Also, he has a soft spot for small animals and would adopt a pigeon if someone left it on his Vespa.