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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

Introduction

The year is 1999. Morioh, a normally quiet and peaceful town, has recently become a hotbed of strange activity. Joutarou Kuujou, now a marine biologist, heads to the mysterious town to meet Jousuke Higashikata. While the two may seem like strangers at first, Jousuke is actually the illegitimate child of Joutarou's grandfather, Joseph Joestar. When they meet, Joutarou realizes that he may have more in common with Jousuke than just a blood relation. Along with the mild-mannered Kouichi Hirose and the boisterous Okuyasu Nijimura, the group dedicates themselves to investigating recent disappearances and other suspicious occurrences within Morioh. Aided by the power of Stands, the four men will encounter danger at every street corner, as it is up to them to unravel the town's secrets, before another occurs. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Belabu

40% excellent mystery and action 60% useless characters and filler episodes. I actually like slice of life animes but this one just didn't work for me. Kira is for sure the best villain until now and his episodes are the most interesting ones but it would be so much better if it weren't for the annoying characters (Koichi shut up!!!). AND WHY ARE THERE SO MANY OF THEM? I couldn't care less about the invisible baby, the locker guy, the tower guy, the mannequin guy and that stupid red hot chilli pepper guy. Just take me to the interesting mysteries and tension, I beg you.

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pmc19

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable apporte un vent de fraîcheur total à la franchise. Le changement d'atmosphère est radical et particulièrement réussi : en s'installant dans la petite ville colorée de Morioh, l'intrigue adopte une dynamique plus proche de la tranche de vie et de la série à énigmes où les épisodes s'enchaînent avec une grande liberté. La galerie de personnages est sans doute l'une des plus créatives et attachantes de toute la saga. Le trio principal formé par Josuke, Okuyasu et Koichi fonctionne à merveille, alternant humour du quotidien et loyauté sans faille lors des combats. Les habitants de la ville, même les plus excentriques comme Yukako et ses cheveux mortels, débordent de personnalité et rendent cet univers vivant et mémorable. Le point culminant re…

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Aetherion760

Review: ***JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable*** Diamond is Unbreakable is the 4th part to the long-running Anime series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Like every other part, we are introduced to a mostly new cast, this time set in a small town in Japan. Part 4's story is a mix of episodic mini-adventures and a larger murder-mystery plotline. *Art:* DiU takes the usual ultra stylized nature of JJBA up a notch. What is most striking about this part is its color palette. The colors really pop out this season, with color choices being very different from what you would usually expect from any other show (take asphalt roads being painted green, for example). This style is so unique, even with just a single frame, most would quickly distinguish it from almost any other anime…

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super_w_tnt

This part is slightly different than the others. It as mor like a "slice-of-life" vibe in first and make a time to really reach the main plot. But when the story begin, you get drawn for the investigation and thrilling adventure alongside josuke and friends. The characters are all new (and some familiar face) with very different good an unique vibes for each others. The "stand" cast is another time very interesting overeall which lead us to lot of different situation. This part is very excellent and and maybe one of the best of JJBA. If your really like precedent part with a lot of stands battle and the spirit of a mystery investigation you should watch this part !

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simonanimeman

Jojo Part 4 takes place in a very different setting and time than the others, taking place in the 1990s following our Jojo, Josuke. This setting and vibe is definitely my favorite in any Jojo part so far, the suburban feel adds a unique new feel to the Jojo series. Besides the atmosphere, one of the other best aspects of this part is the main character himself, Josuke, similar to Joseph, he just oozes so much charisma and personality if not more than Joseph. He feels relatable and normal, not as exaggerated as the others. This is my favorite Jojo and it’s not really too close. Another big highlight of this part is the villain, the serial killer Kira. Firstly, unlike the other Jojo villains we see who are more of a large worldwide threat, Kira is confined to this town for the most part, ma…

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oozePOP

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is one of my favorite anime, and I'm thinking 'Diamond is Unbreakable' is probably my favorite season in the whole series. I love all these characters so much, the arcs that bring them all together, and how these 39 episodes culminate to a grand, epic showdown at the end. Just seriously such a great season. The stands this time are ridiculous and only barely make sense, but everything is held together so strongly by the core fundamentals of a Jojo season: whacky characters, overcoming insurmountable odds, and just being so crazy and epic that you weirdly can't help but laugh. It's not funny like a comedy is funny, it's funny in that it takes its own unseriousness very seriously. The result is an epic anime that isn't scared to always rely on its wild nature to ge…

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NkalaB

One thing's for sure, what was something unbreakable was a diabolical curse of a person living in Morioh. This is the progression of the JoJo's universe as time goes by into the late 90s....the summer of 1999. Jotaro pulls up to look up for a person and the story gets going with unexpected outcomes and surprises. The title and energy of Bizarre Adventures continues.... The introduction of an antagonist who is a psycho killer is mentioned from the get go. But we'd find out through the many plot twists that the killer is as normal looking as everyone else. Within the normal life of Morioh, we still get to see one of the plot's drivers, which is the bow and arrow, which was mentioned and shown in part 3 for its usefulness. This time around, there's a lot more use of it in this arc. This di…

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Jowiszowa

Unfortunately JoJo part 4 has a really slow start and probably one of the most boring and sometimes even quite frustrating main cast of the all Jojo series. Which is why it's really easy to feel the urge to drop it and omit this part but if You resist it and keep digging farther You will find a true diamond. Why? Simply because it has the best villain that elevates the series from mediocre to great but the said villain unfortunately appears rather late in the series. So more than a review it's actually an advise to keep going despite the beginning and sice I want to omit a spoiler territory I will not write anything more about the plot. Music as always in Jojo is a banger, especially an ending and the 3rd opening. And as for the graphic style there is a massive shift from all the previou…

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ElliottHeutel

“It is said that human beings thrive by destroying others. Among them, your power is the kindest of them all.” Diamond Is Unbreakable surpasses everything preceding it in every way possible. I love how Araki didn’t make every part an epic adventure, and this change of pace is very welcome. That doesn’t mean there are no stakes, however: the Stand battles are more complex, creative, and stressful than ever. My favorites are Harvest, Heaven’s Door, Sheer Heart Attack and of course the July 15th and Bites the Dust arcs. The pacing is also a notable improvement from Stardust Crusaders, no wasted time here. The main cast of characters is also an improvement on part 3. The crew of Josuke, Koichi, Okuyasu, Jotaro, and Rohan all get a good amount of time in the spotlight, and seeing how their po…

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intertexts

let's go eat some italian food is one of the best episodes of television ever to be produced or aired. this sentence isn't enough to count as a full review, so i am doubling down on it. i genuinely believe this. i am not being ironic. araki is one of the greatest to ever do it and i think everyone on the planet should be legally mandated to watch diamond is unbreakable episode 10: let's go eat some italian food. what i'm saying here does of course go for the rest of the season too, it's some of the best tv i've watched.

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Kr0ww

I don’t even know if “anime” fully describes what Part 4 is to me, it’s more like an artistic experience that just happens to be animated. There’s this bizarre but beautiful harmony between the mundane and the extraordinary that no other piece of fiction has ever captured for me. It’s a small-town story with the scale of a Greek epic, where the stakes are sometimes the fate of the world... and sometimes just making it to the Italian restaurant down the street. The colors, the aesthetic choices, the pacing, everything feels deliberate, like Araki is sculpting not just a story but an entire texture of existence. Morioh is alive. I feel like I’ve lived there. I know its alleys, its weirdos, its threats, and its warmth. It’s a place where danger and beauty coexist in the same breath. And the…

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Khaledkucci

JoJo Bizzare Adventure Part 4 :Diamond is Unbreakable | Part who saved the series. Yes, i mean what i say . Part 4 is normally the Third best part that animated until now without mission Part 5 & 6. The story that beginnings here with Moriyo city that have unusually things and have alot of Stand users. The mission that Jotaro came for Jousuke for inheritance and searching for the Serial killer that live in Moriyo was good idea for startin new Part and And the story of the illegitimate son, Joseph, was very genius from Araki. I will start from characters : We got to know very wonderful characters, honestly, in terms of writing, but not even in terms of strength. Like, Kouichi, Rohan, Jousuke, Okuyasu and the best whole characters in the part that saved the part from failed is Kira. K…

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Kyrb3ast

Overall good jojo vibes and it kept the same style and humour it always had. The plot here wasn't strong tho, with some impactufl moments at the start and the end but the rest felt like filler. I didn't like this as much as the other parts but I watched this 3+ years after I watched part 3 lmao. Plot: 5/10 - the start and end was good, but the rest felt rushed. Comedy: 7/10 - classic JoJo Characters: 6/10 - fairly average characters, I like Rohan but thats about it, I found Jouske kinda insufferable because of how immature and mean he can get. Art: 6/10 - basic Jojo vibes Themes 2/10 - nothing much here, if your watching jojo for something deep, you're watching the wrong show Personal Impact: 3/10 - I wanted dumb jojo fun, I got dumb jojo fun. It kinda felt like watching boruto tho as I w…

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Sowooof

Diamond wa Kudakenai, or Diamond is Unbreakable, is the fourth part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventures. The protagonist we follow is Josuke, Who is the bastard son of Joseph Joestar from part 2 of JJBA. This part is often overlooked by fans of the series, but is in my opinion, one of the better parts and definitely worth watching. STORY: 7/10 The story of Diamond is Unbreakable is a common point for critique amongst fans. While the story is interesting once it gets going, it does take a long time to get going. About the first third, or 13 episodes of the series, are spent just lulling around. Which, in my opinion, doesn't particularly have to be a bad thing: we get a chance to know the characters better, and learn necessary knowledge about how stands came to be, and how people can get stands, b…

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anime_enjoyer839

After the grand glode trotting adventure of stardust crusaders whats next? An intimate adventure set all in one town of course. Diamond is unbreakable fixes all issues I had with part 3. Most of the characters are interesting, the stand battles are more interesting and complex and it has an interesting protagonist. The quality of the side characters has greatly increased since the subsequent parts. I can count on one hand the number of bland characters. The main villain is the best in the whole series. The main villian yoshikage kira is a terrifying presence who represents fear and isolation. He does a brilliant job of directly opposing the show's themes of friendship and unity. Morioh, the town in which the series is set, is a crazy,noisy,bizzare town with interesting locals and a dr…

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ProfessorChoice

Life-changing. Those are the only two words I can use to describe the profound impact that Diamond is Unbreakable from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has had on me. I truly don’t believe I’ll ever be able to return to the life I previously lived, as this show has reshaped my perspective in ways I never anticipated. From the moment I started watching, Diamond is Unbreakable captivated me with its unique blend of the mundane and the extraordinary. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Morioh, the series masterfully combines everyday life with surreal and supernatural elements, creating a setting that feels both familiar and intriguingly alien. The town itself becomes a character, with its hidden dangers and secrets adding depth to the story. What struck me most about this arc is its remarkable ab…

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Vaikuzakis

Absolute peak fiction. The beginning is a bit slow but that happens in every JoJo anime. The story is the definition of "simplicity is key". Love how this part brings back the old characters that we love and also introduced great new ones. This specific part gives out that feeling of home where you just see homies go to school and chill and what else I love is the mystery of a serial killer with super powers and the fact that both, the main cast and the viewer have no clue about the person and slowly figure out the mystery together. In my opinion, this is the greatest animated JoJo part and one of my favorite all time animes.

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sushiiies

FAVORITE part of JJBA ever. The storyline and the animations are very UNIQUE and refreshing compared to the previous parts. And what I meant by the animations is the different art style and the memorable color choices. The soundtrack is also very great, to make it imaginable, it feels like taking a break and going on a road trip to a small city beside yours. I might be biased, but as someone who likes slice of life and light themed anime, this is my perfect taste for an anime. However, don't expect a very deep storyline in this part! Even though you like heavy-based story, this part still very worth the shot.

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doughnutsfan

Until the inevitable Steel Ball Run adaptation, this is the best jojo anime there is. An absolute masterclass in balancing all the narrative and visual elements, Part 4 manages to bring out its distinct slice of life flavor while also staying true to the essence of Jojo. Araki goes ham with the new approach to the artstyle, world building and character writing making this part, in many ways, a creative peak for the series With a great cast supported by the best antagonist in the series, diamond is unbreakable is an unrelenting joyride of cool fights, hilarious and deft writing and visual splendor, an obligatory watch.

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chiziruka

This shi was and still is on fire. The pacing at the start is kinda slow for the feeling but at the half way point when the main villain is introduced the pacing picks up and you really get in to it. And the end Fight is its justice and just the right amount of episodes that u van enjoy it and understand it without it going over in a flash ( part 3). From the designed of the stand to the outfit and personality of each background character and of the jojo of this part. So its kinda hard to pick a favorite character beside the main character. And don't let me start o the stand because they look way to clean. And yeah some stand ideas look like they come out of the brain of a maniac but that is the beauty of Hirohiko Araki, And that is why I really love this series. Because of its weirdnes…

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