From Where To Start This?

Bakamono_9381 said:
Before the TV anime there is an OVA series, which is the also the first Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime adaptation as well, my question is that the TV anime if my assumption is correct adapts the source material from the beginning but why is the first adaptation begins from somewhere but not from the beginning, is the "parts" in which the story is compiled are not related to each other?

whippedforvivi said:

The studio probably wanted to give background information for the viewer if they never read the manga

CuminExpensive said:
Both of the OVAs are early adaptations of Part 3 so you can watch those if you want after watching the new version. If you are looking to start the series start watching from this series which is Parts 1 and 2.

Mlgking said:
so chronologically Phantom Blood comes first. Even though part 3 was the first adaptation. If you want to get 100% you could probably watch the fist Stardust Crusaders after the new one.

personally I haven't seen the first adaptation yet and I haven't heard anything amazing about it. So You could probably just skip it. but whatever you want is fine.

Also good luck on getting into Jojo’s Bizzare Adventures. Very tuff thing to do. All I can tell you is it Does get better and give it a few trys I know you will end up liking it in the end. :)

Bakamono_9381 said:
Before the TV anime there is an OVA series, which is the also the first Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime adaptation as well, my question is that the TV anime if my assumption is correct adapts the source material from the beginning but why is the first adaptation begins from somewhere but not from the beginning, is the "parts" in which the story is compiled are not related to each other?

domata said:
I mean.... part 1 through part 6, aint that hard

GreiLugaj said:
Ovas are just mediocre adaptations of part 3. Parts 1-3 are heavily influenced by each other and follow the same jojo bloodline. Parts 4 and 5 aren't main jojo bloodline, while part 6 returns with the main bloodline. Part 7 and 8, which are yet to be adapted are set in alternate universes, however you need prior jojo knowledge to read them. Basically just go with the adaptations of David Production, and follow the listed mal sequels after the 1st and 2nd parts(which are combined in the first season called phantom blood). Ovas aren't good not in terms of quality, but they simply fail to capture the bizarre nature of jojo, turning it into just another 90s show with no real substance.

Bakamono_9381 said:


Mediocre? Well, that was pretty unexpected here given names like Satoshi Kon, Hiroyuki Kitakubo and Junichi Hayama were involved in that project, guess I really have to watch it myself then.

Thanks man, you're the only one who was some help on this forum, rest seems like they themselves not know much about it, I understood that the Joestar Bloodline are the Protagonists, each part have different Protagonists although my confusion of whether they are connected to each other or not still remains but I believe it's better to be resolved by watching it, starting with the "Medicore" one cause it's hard to believe that a project with such talents which also includes a legend is not good enough.

GreiLugaj said:

Talents have nothing to do with it. They didn't understand jojo, that's why it wasn't good. I really don't recommend starting with the ova as well, because you need knowledge of part 1 in the very least to enjoy part 3, also yes certain parts are connected, parts 1-3 are connected the most, that's why it's important to watch it in order. And you'll see why I referred to the ova as mediocre when you compare the david production adaptation with it, the bizarre aspects on which the story is based on, are completely lost in the ova and do not respect the mangakas work in any way, the ova also skips a lot of content from the manga.

omonray said:
It’s a pretty crazy concept I know but try to keep up with me. What you need to do is start at part 1 and episode 1. I hope you understand.

lord_hao said:
Just watch it from part 1 to part 6
Every part has a different main character but don't skip the parts because every part is related to the other in some way.
Jojo'sBizzare Adventure(Includes first two parts Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency)
First 9 episodes are part one and then the rest is part 2

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Part 3:Stardust Crusaders

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Part 4:Diamond is Unbreakable

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Part 5:Golden Wind

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Part 6:Stone Ocean

Don't watch the OVA from the 90's because it's bad

Bakamono_9381 said:

I prefer context here, so, I'll go with the TV anime, although the OVA will still gonna remain a curious case for me but I'll save it for some other day. I have more question for you, but that's regarding "Berserk", I saw the majority praising the manga but back in the day I also used to see some people praising the 90s anime & movies, after the authors death I've seen opinions are entirely in favour of the manga, so, I'm looking for an unbiased and sensible answer on this that what's everything good about Berserk anime adaptations.

Bakamono_9381 said:


I didn't get you. I checked it adapts "Stardust Crusaders" and before this there is Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency, is Stardust Crusaders serves as prequal here?

AnimeKing40311 said:
I mean the OVA adaptation isn’t really that relevant and that good compared to the actual anime adaptation of the manga, but even then if it was it’s still literally part 3. And obviously part 1 comes first soooo uh…start from part 1 phantom blood episode 1 bro

GreiLugaj said:

Berserk 1997 is a really good anime...that's it. While there are definitely good parts, as an adaptation it fails to do anything special. It is definitely enjoyable,but Berserk is one of those cases, where the manga is superior in every way. The art in the manga is absolutely insane, there comes a point where every panel can be used in an art gallery, sth the anime doesn't even get close to. The foreshadowing in the manga is also a lot better and builds up the amazing twists really well. The anime also cuts content, and it completely skips the first arc of the manga. Anime only adapts 1 arc, and ends on the biggest cliffhanger of all time. Now, the movies aren't good. They're a complete downgrade from the 1997 adaptation. The only thing they have in common is that they adapt the same arc, however the cgi in the movie is horrendous, not as bad as the 2016 and 2017 version, but still nowhere near as good as the manga. I'd recommend for most seinen series to read the manga, the only good seinen manga adaptation is Vinland Saga.

Bakamono_9381 said:

If that's the case then I think 1997 adaptation would be a good way to get into Berserk, although I eventually have to read it's manga for the art and superiority over anime adaptations. I've been very confused by the fans regarding the anime, if one says it's great, the other one will says it's trash. The purpose of asking was to know a clear-cut answer on it because even though it's the manga which I have to follow for the most part, a good anime adaptation also shouldn't be unlooked by me. However the movies made with CGI is a little hesitation for me to follow I think after reading the manga then watching them would be a good choice.

I've been watching Vinland Saga and it's good to know it's a good adaptation of the source material from a manga reader.

bossome said:
The best viewing experience in my opinion would be reading the manga for parts 1-2 as it’s easier to get into imo and then watching the anime from part 3 and on

Bakamono_9381 said:

You're probably the first one to suggest the manga here but the way you did it's confusing, I should read Part 1 & 2 then follow the anime from Part 3, right? Ok, then why not continue Part 3 from the manga?

AthenaArson said:

part 1 episode 1 dude

EiyuuuOu said:
Start from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (TV)

KP_SENSEI said:
From the exact installment that u related this thread to. : )

GreiLugaj said:

I think he's referring the fact that part 1 is kinda boring when you watch it the first time, so reading may be easier, idk why he mentioned part 2 tho🗿 The anime for part 2 has way better art than the manga and it's well paced...

GreiLugaj said:

I myself got into Berserk with this 1997 adaptation, and it is definitely a good starting point. However the reason I believe some say it's trash is again due to the changes from the manga. When it comes to Vinland, yeah the anime is a great adaptation, it sticks to the source material and the production quality is also really good. I do recommend reading the manga after the anime, or you can wait for s2 it's up to you, the upcoming arcs are incredible.

Bakamono_9381 said:

Well, I've started watching it from Part 1 and after finishing the first episode I was impressed by it's pacing, many things happened just in the first episode and then you've mentioned the word "boring", it would be bad if that's the case because it got a solid start for me and thinking it'll be boring at one point of time, well, I don't know I was very impressed and now this.

I'm not a anime only viewer so, reading the manga would also works for me but it's just no one whom I found mentioning it anywhere, come to think of it I've readed "Outlaw Man" which was a pretty decent manga and surprisingly this one also by the same author, however it's only the anime which I mostly came across.

GreiLugaj said:

Dont worry if u liked the startu wont find the first part boring, many people find it a drag tho thats why i said its boring, I personally liked it a lot.

GreiLugaj said:

I think he's referring the fact that part 1 is kinda boring when you watch it the first time, so reading may be easier, idk why he mentioned part 2 tho🗿 The anime for part 2 has way better art than the manga and it's well paced...

Bakamono_9381 said:

You're probably the first one to suggest the manga here but the way you did it's confusing, I should read Part 1 & 2 then follow the anime from Part 3, right? Ok, then why not continue Part 3 from the manga?

bossome said:


I think it’s easier to get into if you read the manga for parts 1 and 2, but part 2 anime is also good. It’s just a little confusing saying “watch part 2” since it doesn’t have its own season and it starts 10 episodes in on this season that this forum is on. Also, I think the manga is just a better experience for parts 1 and 2 compared to the anime, but that’s just my opinion.

Anyways, parts 3 and on are really good and don’t need to be read at a faster pace to keep it more interesting. Anime tends to be slower in pace compared to manga due to the fact that people can read at a faster pace, but I think the content in the anime for parts 3 and onward are good enough to have that slower pacing and not find it boring. There are some dull and repetitive moments in part 3 in my opinion, but by the end of it, it’s most definitely worth it.

Bakamono_9381 said:

Well, I've added the manga to my plan to watch, currently I don't want to read it given I've started watching the anime and it's better I stick to one medium at a time, I could have started reading it first before watching the anime, but it never really come to me, all I've seen people discussing was the anime. I'll read it for sure after finishing season 1.