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[Permanently A]

Wait, when did Josuke even

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break the tire?

Okuyasu is hilarious. The vo is doing a fantastic job!

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That ending! oh man I cant wait for Killer Queen!!

Weeeeell there's still a bit of filler-ish episodes to go. Although we'll soon have the introduction to the best character

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R O H A N

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Also the most bad ass rat

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[Sibersk Esto]

The art for this episode was so good

 

[Neoxon]

This was a godlike episode, & dat tease.

David Productions pls

 

[Raxus]

Wait, when did Josuke even

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break the tire?

Episode discussion:

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When he crashed into the (forklift?) a tire went flying I believe. Much like the glove it is a blink and you'll miss it type of deal I am sure.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

While I really liked how over the top the villain was, the actual fight itself felt very pedestrian, especially for someone they've been slowly building up for like 6 episodes or something. I felt like the Aqua Necklace episode was stronger and didn't even require two episodes.

Also why didn't the stand user melt when RHCP was dissipated over the water?

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Is the answer Araki?

The answer is probably Araki

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Since RHCP wasn't fully destroyed, as seen on the boat, Akira didn't melt and die. As long as the Stand still had some miniscule amount electricity to cling on to (and it did suck up all of Morioh's electricity), he wouldn't die, and he might have been able to retract what was left of the Stand while he was swimming to the boat.

 

[MrHoot]

-snip-

Sorry, edited

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Spoiler for the episode

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[hupla]

Man these past two episodes where soooo gooooood.

New OP next week right?

 

[Madao]

i thought it'd be a 3 part fight since the stand user hadn't showed up until now. the fight was packed but a bit short compared to some of the past ones.

maybe the problem was assuming RHCP would be a major antagonist when he was basically a standard stand user encounter with more hype behind him (it's like the J. Geil/Hol Horse fight in Part 3. they ended up being a rather standard battle after being hyped for some eps)

 

[Tizoc]

With jojo it is more the characterization than the character's stand

 

[Astral]

How did Akira even get to the boat Araki?

 

[Matsukaze]

How did Akira even get to the boat Araki?

What, you didn't notice the Olympic gold medal for swimming hanging around Akira's neck?

 

[chrisPjelly]

How did Akira even get to the boat Araki?

Akira

A k i r a

A r i k a

A r a k i

Araki

 

[hupla]

How did Akira even get to the boat Araki?

he rode in Dios coffin

 

[SolarKnight]

How did Akira even get to the boat Araki?

The way I understood it he waited until the boat got to shore and then got inside from behind while nobody was looking

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

I always thought Akira used the little bit of strength he had left to gather on the boat after playing dead

 

[jett]

Too much animesplaining in this episode for me.

And this version of Joseph is too sad. :| Unless it's all an act! Or maybe Josuke is capable of fixing/restoring his mind and body.

 

[MillionStabs]

I love Akira overcoming his busted dingy with the power of Hendrix. OST and animation was really nice, especially that scene at the end with Joeseph.

And DavPro with that double tease, enough so people who don't know won't notice the first one, but enough to make those in the know squeal

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Joseph is a 79 year old man by Part 4. He's kind of a sad old dude but thats the point of him in this arc

 

[Lumination]

And this version of Joseph is too sad. :| Unless it's all an act! Or maybe Josuke is capable of fixing/restoring his mind and body.

I have to believe that this is the case. Araki can't keep character assassinating best Jojo.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Yep, Joseph really didn't age gracefully. Or it's like I said before:

They realized he was too awesome so they really had to bring him down a notch to make sure he didn't make subsequent protagonists look bad.

The trademark exposition yelling was really apparent in this episode, and not too into how the bad guy appeared on the boat like that.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Joseph is a 79 year old man by Part 4. He's kind of a sad old dude but thats the point of him in this arc

I always thought that the point of Jotaro and Joseph in Part 4 was to show that the future is bright and in the right hands. It isn't so obvious now but the upcoming fights definitely show this.

 

[AlimNassor]

Too much animesplaining in this episode for me.

And this version of Joseph is too sad. :| Unless it's all an act! Or maybe Josuke is capable of fixing/restoring his mind and body.

Dude is old. Age got him.

 

[Monochromaticx]

Wait, when did Josuke even

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break the tire?

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Ok

 

[MillionStabs]

I always loved the chapter name "We picked up something dangerous" because you member know what it could be! It could be a gun, it could be a couple of dice, it could be a small chicken wing. You just don't know!

 

[RubberLuffy]

I have to believe that this is the case. Araki can't keep character assassinating best Jojo.

Calling it character assassination is the fucking dumbest thing.

He's old. People get old. Old people have health problems, even without going on two world-spanning life-risking adventures.

 

[Grexeno]

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable 12

Probably the most shounen fight in the part.

 

[D-Man]

Joseph is very old and has gone through more shit than most people do in a lifetime. Him being the way he is now is in no way "character assassination".

 

[PK Gaming]

i thought it'd be a 3 part fight since the stand user hadn't showed up until now. the fight was packed but a bit short compared to some of the past ones.

maybe the problem was assuming RHCP would be a major antagonist when he was basically a standard stand user encounter with more hype behind him (it's like the J. Geil/Hol Horse fight in Part 3. they ended up being a rather standard battle after being hyped for some eps)

I have no goddamn clue why Araki spent so much time building him up

I love Akira, but the "i'm a total mastermind, fear me" aspect of his character is terrible, and borderline dissonant with his ROCKER Persona.

 

[Betty]

Joseph is very old and has gone through more shit than most people do in a lifetime. Him being the way he is now is in no way "character assassination".

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People have to realise this, yeah it's sad to see him in such a state but that's just how most people get when they live this long.

 

[FluxWaveZ]

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People have to realise this, yeah it's sad to see him in such a state but that's just how most people get when they live this long.

Most people at 79?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I love how when Akira launches into his tasty guitar riff, Koichi looks around like the spotlight is actually there.

 

[Reverend Funk]

The only thing I don't get is akiras motivation, I mean what was he trying to accomplish by killing people? Doesn't he just want to be a rockstar?

 

[FluxWaveZ]

I love how when Akira launches into his tasty guitar riff, Koichi looks around like the spotlight is actually there.

I love how apparently only 1 minute passed between him Josuke punching him, him freaking out and then finally playing guitar.

The only thing I don't get is akiras motivation, I mean what was he trying to accomplish by killing people? Doesn't he just want to be a rockstar?

Confusing character; I thought he was going to turn out to be a shut-in/nerd type, going by his tendency to learn about his opponent and an apparent superiority complex.

 

[Siegcram]

Since we only got "right hand tapping"

 

[Sadist]

Old Man Joseph

But daaaaaaaw Josuke.

And Okuyasa is fucking great. "I'm not that smart" will be forever his gag right?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

The only thing I don't get is akiras motivation, I mean what was he trying to accomplish by killing people? Doesn't he just want to be a rockstar?

He kind of just killed Keicho to get the stand arrow just to have it. He did tell the Joestars to leave him alone or else he would kill them, and he technically hasn't killed anyone else.

 

[Philippo]

Amazing episode.

But Koichi's need to comment on everything with his squeaky voice makes him so annoying.

Also Josuke acting like a tsundere was so cute lol

 

[Matsukaze]

Calling it character assassination is the fucking dumbest thing.

He's old. People get old. Old people have health problems, even without going on two world-spanning life-risking adventures.

This is the correct answer.

 

[Kurtofan]

The only thing I don't get is akiras motivation, I mean what was he trying to accomplish by killing people? Doesn't he just want to be a rockstar?

Araki ran out of ideas

 

[SolarKnight]

He kind of just killed Keicho to get the stand arrow just to have it. He did tell the Joestars to leave him alone or else he would kill them, and he technically hasn't killed anyone else.

Basically he's a brat that wants to do whatever he wants without anyone to tell him no

 

[Lumination]

Calling it character assassination is the fucking dumbest thing.

He's old. People get old. Old people have health problems, even without going on two world-spanning life-risking adventures.

lol calm down dude, it was just a comment in passing.

Of all the fantastical nonsense Araki writes up, old age is where he has to draw the line and be as realistic as possible?

 

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[Sibersk Esto]

Basically he's a brat that wants to do whatever he wants without anyone to tell him no

This was in the notes for part 4

Basically, being evil is petty and self defeating.

 

[Raxus]

I wish more authors would take Araki's advice to heart.

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Looking at you Kubo.

 

[Guess Who]

Since we only got "right hand tapping"

These are some odd wood choices for a Strat-like guitar yo

 

[Betty]

Most people at 79?

I thought he was older than that but given all he's been though his apparent mild dementia symptoms aren't that shocking.

 

[RubberLuffy]

Most people at 79?

I worked at a nursing center for about a year, once you hit 75-80 it doesn't really take much. Some elderly people can bounce back, some it's more like a snowball going downhill, starts minor and then things just get worse and worse.

 

[Salty Rice]

Really great episode. Finally the best Jojo has arrived.

Also the real clever cameo during the episode just shows what awesome work David Pro does with this Part.

 

[The Silver]

oh man it hurts seeing Joseph like this, *sniff* you'll always be best Jojo.