JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 3

THANK YOU DAVID PRODUCTION FOR GIVING US THIS MASTERPIECE. Imo there would be no other way to end a series as iconic as JOJO's, everything was perfect, down to the last minute detail. Pucci was spectacular one of the best antagonists in anime history. After 10 years of JOJO's what a way to end it off. The pacing magnificent. The fights entertaining. The characters enjoyable especially their backstories. The music scores were so good. This part of JOJO's is probably the best part animated so far (Unless we get to see part 7 animated). So yea this is a thank you to Araki and David Production for giving us this masterpiece of an anime we know as JOJO's.

I don't usually write reviews but I just have to get this off my chest... It's been a while since I finished the manga for Part 8 which was just awsome. Now with the anime adaptation for Part 6 coming to an end I cannot keep quiet I just want to say that it was and it still is a masterpiece. Everything was executed perfectly, the pacing, the storyline, the voice actors were all amazing! Thank you Araki-sensei and David Production for these 6 amazing seasons! Unfortunately, we don't know if Part 7 will ever get an anime adaptation but let's hope for the best. Even if it comes in 5 years I'll still wait for it. JJBA is truly a timeless masterpiece.

Stone Ocean could have been a great input in this terrible series, Jolyne is probably the most likeable JoJo, before the most popular Joseph and my person favourite Jonathan, but her character is terribly used as usual by the creator of the story, the same can be said about Weather Report. All the other character are either forgettable or feel forced into the story, like Ermes, Anastasia and Emporio. The story itself is a clusterfuck you are left wondering what the villain actually wants to achieve, some elements of previous JoJo's are repeated in this season which shows a clear lack of originality, despite the author trying to give you the impression that is supposedly a homage to previous JoJo's, it isn't, he is just lazy. To be honest, I can't even say "if you like the first 2 seasons, you will like this one", which would be a lie, the narrative in this season is really bad. Remember how in JoJo Part 3 there were a lot of pointless enemies, this season has some pointless enemies too, you could literally cut them from the story and it wouldn't make a difference. Still, don't think this season will be the same patter as the first two. I dislike JoJo, Part 6 seemed like the author could redeem himself, but he ended up writing another dumpster fire, where Jojo fans praise as something wonderful when this is far from the truth.

This is in my opinion one of the worst JoJo Bizarre Adventure seasons. When I read the manga I was disappointed because it was very confusing and a little boring. Then after like 2 years, it was animated I was a little hyped but I was less of a JoJo fan than before. Well just the overall anime, not the animation or fight scenes but the plot itself it's just not as enjoyable as the other parts. The first thing was the break between episodes. Netflix made it have 12 episodes that were released over the whole year. It is great that we got all of the anime but it definitely ruined the hype, cause I enjoy watching a show and am excited for the next part to come out next week but I guess I can watch it. Or that I can't wait for the next part to come out but I have to wait 6 months for it. It ruined the show since I forgot most episodes now. The episodes were ok. The stand battles felt a little weak because it was a lot of struggle from Joylne then later she just does something out of the blue to destroy her enemy. I just didn't like the setting of the anime also as it was mostly taken from a prison which I thought was kinda boring. The characters were great I guess like I did enjoy Emporio, Weather Report, and Foo Fighters. It was ok. Overall I thought this might be one of the worst JoJo, just a little ahead of Part 1. I do recommend watching if you are a JoJo fan but don't expect much from this show compare to the others. ---- (Spoiler part review) The ending was so bad in my opinion. So near the end, I learn that Pucci was intrigued by Dio and like he wanted to get revenge. But Pucci made no sense in how he wanted to end the Joestar family and that he wanted to destroy the world or rebuild it and so he decided to kill everyone. Then, in the end, the world reset and made everyone different except Emporio. I did enjoy the part where Emporio stole Wheather Report stand and used it against Pucci but other than that it was just a bad ending. Then Emporio reunited with everyone but they are a little different I thought that was also very stupid. Overall just the ending was bad. But for real the arc Heavy Weather (1 - 3) might be one of my favorite episodes as it was about Weather Report and himself finding his identity again. I really loved it and the backstory of Weather Report. Mad though that the KKK wasn't shown in the anime. So that was the only part that made me happy or excited about this anime, other episodes were really stupid. Mostly Episode Bohemian Rhapsody (1 & 2) and Sky High. But Chainsaw Man, on the other hand, you should def read that.

This part should have ended at the 12th episode. It is completely ridiculous after that. I don't whatch anime on drugs so I can't say why anyone would like that trash story. The author misuse any concept he throws in your face in The most convenient way. I am just disappointed with myself for taking so long to realize that this show is made by a lunatic with not a single clue of what he is doing. The art is fine, the Music is Good as Well, but everything else is just insane. I used to think that the story was suposed just to be fun and bizarre, but it has become a painful death to watch. Run while you can.

This review is about all of the Stone Ocean not just Part 3. Araki went in a direction where I can't follow him. Instead of making new characters likeable he decided to make Stands overcomplicated and call it a day. To the point where anything going on doesn't make any sense to me. "Ora-ora-ora" moments meant nothing in this part because new JoJo is a Mary Sue. There is no chemistry in a new group of characters, they are helping JoJo just because I suppose. Technical part of the series don't raise any questions - David Productions knows their stuff. I'm very disappointed with this part of the series.

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 3 I still don't like the idea of a three-part season, but it is what it is. With the last third, the best part of this show finally came out. The last battles and the final face-off with Pucci. . And since it's JoJo, you, unfortunately, had to expect again a very weak pacing and some of the most pointless dialogues you can find. But JoJo wouldn't be JoJo if you didn't need at least 5 minutes of screen time for a single momentary scene. In the third part, season 6 showed its full potential and gave us a relatively respectable final fight, with a decent opening and buildup. Pucci's two new stands were very interesting, visually as well as from the content and their charisma. Honestly, I liked C-Moon even more than MIH, thanks to his relatively menacing charisma. With the slightly improved animations, slightly better pacing, and more brutal fights, things heated up a bit more here. But as expected, Part 6 remained as clearly the worst JoJo part. Not only did this season of JoJo have endless plot conveniences from beginning to end. Then the author also constantly tried to take away the meaning of all the fights by giving the characters plot armor without limits. It has always been like that, there is no JoJo season without extreme plot armor. However, there is a limit to that, which was far exceeded here. This is one of the series where you feel the influence of the writer's decisions the most. And when there is a twist in the battle or scenario, you hardly get an explanation for it and it's just "It's just the way it is". If the characters here were real actors, they'd probably be running in circles with confusion about what the hell is wrong with the script. I could go on about this, but it should be obvious enough. [Conclusion 5] I like JoJo, and although I seem relatively harsh, I am a huge JoJo enthusiast. Unfortunately, JoJo has a lot of consistent errors and flaws that are repeated over and over again. Inclusive here, where the season also brings additional problems of its own, the whole thing becomes all the more complicated. Part 6 feels like an odd DLC experience created just for the fans. That doesn't change the fact that I had a lot of fun watching it and found the abilities and humor interesting. Unfortunately, Part 6 is a pretty average Anime or slightly worse. [Enjoyment 6]

I´m really disapointed. As someone who really enjoes the battles in Jojo it is really frustrating to watch this part all nearly all fights make no sense or a so confusing that you can´t enjoy them victorys often just happen. The story sadly most of the time just happens. Most of the main cast is fun to watch there dicisions are often questionable (not in a moral way more in a when you want x outcome why did you do y). This is the Jojo part where I would just say to skip it (I don´t know how good the next part is gona be so it could change to drop the show after part 5). I really like that villain but his powers and backstory and how he just knows stuff makes it really hard.

The ending of Stone Ocean finishes in spectacular fashion. If you haven't seen the beginning of Stone Ocean, look away and watch before reading. (Stone Ocean Part 1&2 spoilers here!) With Jolyne and the rest of the Green Dolphin gang escaping prison, their main objective is to stop Father Pucci from perfecting his stand so he can 'save humanity.' This 3rd chunk of the story is a non-stop ride of intense battles and seriously powerful stands, and it just proves that Hirohiko Araki improves every Jojo part over the last in terms of his story-writing quality. This season also gives plenty of time to tell Pucci's backstory, which really helps the person watching understand his decisions, despite them being unforgivable. The ending leaves an opening of endless possibilities going forward, so it will be exciting to see the next part fully captured in all of it's glory with the love and attention to detail DAVID Productions have consistently put into every single part of Jojo's thus far. A true fan's dream adaptation; 10/10.

What an incredible final, never seen in any anime. A masterpiece and quite emotional, I cried a lot. This last batch of episodes were awesome, basically the best arcs in Stone Ocean. The animation was quite clean and well done, specially in the final arc in Cape Canaveral, I LOVED IT. I have to add that the opening and ending in the last episode got me, I didn't expect that references from part 1. As a jojofan, it was like a present from God, soooooo nostalgic. About the characters, they were all great, I could say anything good about everyone: Jolyne, a brilliant protagonist; enjoyable jojobros, a great villain and a Jotaro that gave me goosebumps at his arrival. It wouldn't be strange that this part became the favorite of many people specifically by the final, it isn't common to see this type of end. Thank you so much Araki and David Production, Stone Ocean have been awesome, I hope they animate Steel Ball Run!!!

David Production once again has proven that they understand JoJo and are capable of delivering grand looking anime adaptations of its source material. This review, as two reviews I made for previous batches, is spoiler free. Being familiar with the manga before even Stone Ocean started airing, I approached each batch with expectations corresponding with arcs that were to be adapted. I won't elaborate on what was my approach towards previous batches, because I've already written it in my reviews for each of them and no need to repeat it here. All I can say that I had high expectations when it came to batch 3. Its arcs were not only my favorite Stone Ocean's story arcs (and my favorite main villain fight from Parts 1-6), but also elements that made this Part not utterly underwhelming to me. Were my expectations met? Yes, they definitely were in most of the cases. Previous two batches have presented pretty much similar quality when it came to audio, visuals, animation, direction and faithfulness to the source material. Batch number 3 was no different in this aspect, so it's safe to say that Part 6 was consistent in terms of quality. Sure, there were some moments better or worse from time to time, but their impact on the whole batch was minimal enough to not make them even significant exceptions of general rule, being of course consistency. If you'd like to read more about such elements, I highly recommend checking out my previous two reviews for batch 1 and 2, especially the former one. I had written there more about elements I mentioned above in this review, limiting reviews for the next batches to just pointing out differences in quality if there were any, treating batch 1 as a benchmark of some sort. It's worth pointing out that this batch of episodes seemed to have (and probably did) the highest usage of CGI out of all batches. It was not a problem for me and CGI blended well with digital 2D environment in general, but I felt it'd be good to mention it in this review. I won't write down certain moments that looked exceptionally good and had CGI, since this review is spoiler free. I can only say that I can't imagine the final battle with the main villain to be done without even slight usage of CGI effects. Speaking about CGI, we received a new opening made with the usage of this technique. It looked very good and brought back memories back from openings we could admire in Parts 1-3. And yes, good old "villain's interruption" theme was also included in Stone Ocean's final OP. About the song alone, while the opening theme is a matter of taste, I think the tune was alright. I didn't like it at first, but it grew on me after hearing it for multiple times and now I can admit it is fine. I wrote earlier that my expectations were met "in most of the cases". Where they weren't? I found the main villain fight as fine looking, but not looking good enough for the grand finale of the Joestar saga. It felt more spectacular in the manga format. However, it's only my subjective feeling. It's got pretty much wiped away with few last scenes and frames (especially one of them that served as beautiful improvement of the exact panel from the manga), including completely mind blowing - from a fan's point of view - last ending theme. Thank you David Production for delivering beautifully done JoJo animes over the years!

I liked the conclusion (ending battle and sequence) and the storyline with Weather Report, but all the rest in this section are just dragging on and plain boring. This was literally the first time I felt like skipping while watching JoJo. That's how bad it was for me. The animation quality and the poor pacing did not help at all. It felt like an extremely rushed product. While some ideas of the stands are fun, the execution was just mediocre and sometimes confusing, and way too much "plot convenience". As a fan of all the other animated parts of JoJo (including part 1), I cannot give this one more than a 7/10. If not for the scenes I mentioned I would even consider an overall 5-6/10.

Overall Review of Stone Ocean Not gonna lie I was ashamed to admit to others that I'm a JoJo fan UNTIL THIS SEASON. MY GOD. All the other parts of JoJo has always been this ridiculous circus of a show, its riddled with stupid dialogues and mind boggling happenings that you cant help but just laugh at and get surprised that it even gets good/great sometimes. But STONE OCEAN. NOW THIS IS JOJO AT ITS FINEST. Since no one seems to mention it, I'll say it. The music since batch 2 is IMMACULATE. I don't know what happened during batch 2's production, but goddamn this does not sound like JoJo anymore, this sounds like they resurrected Mozart just to get him to orchestrate some of the shit they put in this anime and I AM LOVING IT. Every anime has at least like 5 common soundtracks that they use mainly for fight scenes, specific characters, and chat time. But JoJo has increased its range of music wherein it amplifies the moods of the situations SO MUCH that it honestly does not feel like anime anymore. It's like they got Hans Zimmer to watch JoJo and made music for it. Its spectacular. Its so understated but if many of the scenes in this season did not have such glorious music it would change the atmosphere SO MUCH. One of the biggest complaints about the past JoJo parts is the inconsistencies or the lack of creativity for using the Stands at their very potential. For so goddamn long everything that has anything to do with Stands in JoJo, there's always been the "well why didnt they use x stand to do y? It could've avoided this whole thing" because of the lack of creativity. But here on Stone Ocean, everyone's stands, even to the most minor characters, have such complexities to their abilities and finally have the capacity to use their powers to their very limit which resulted in characters feeling like they've truly lived their whole lives using their powers in many ways to solve their problems. This means every single encounter with a Stand User feels like its own little mini boss fight in a game where you have to use a unique mechanic with each stand user you encounter. Amazing. Characters came from being the standard JoJo main character archetypes into someone surprisingly deep and feels somewhat real, thats surprising to JoJo and it is what amped up this Season to the MAX. Being addicted to JoJo characters have never been this good. Story. DAMN. JoJo has had its struggles in having the audience engage and take the story seriously or hook the audience's attention. Stone Ocean story is a slow burn but it hooks you in and you'll just want to keep watching the next episode consecutively. Now that all the batches are now done, I think binge watching it may be the best way to watch this season. Not only that but I think the best part about its story is how you can tell that the Author is fucking evolving their tremendously. Every major point feels like a huge step from the other and when you look back you are amazed by how far the story has come and you feel like you're on top of a fucking tower hanging on a ledge. Stone Ocean keeps you on the edge, keeps you guessing, keeps you think, encourages you to engage with the puzzles the characters go to, and hooks you in the characters depths and their goals. The music perfectly accompanies everything that goes on to the last bit wherein it multiplies the experience into something grand, and the gradual evolution of the storytelling resulted in Stone Ocean having one of the best last acts and best endings in anime or series in general. Masterpiece, must watch. (Also I'll never forgive Netflix for releasing episodes in batches, completely killing the hype of the show, I dont even see anyone on youtube talking about the anime, its all just clips bro and they dont even crack 100k+ views 💀)

It carries the biggest and the most mature concept out of all Jojo's part so far. And thus making it the most expository and the part with the most complicated power scaling in my personal experience But nonetheless to says it less captivating and intriguing than any other part in this series. If so, this large picture of theme that tackles morale, destiny and cosmology in this part, would granted a more rewarding experience than any other part once you let it all sit through, contemplates any action and decisions that they've took, and especially when you let it unfolds and ties everything in the grand climaxes of the season finale, that to put it simple; one of the most mind-blowing finale in any series ever! And yes, surely a story with this magnitude could be overwhelmed even for someone like Araki. And it showed in the occasional use of a very cheap conveniences, and like i've said before: explanatory after explanatory for every new power that they've introduced. But you gotta give appreciation to the man. He basically invent and reinvent everything in his works to assure that every bits of plots, even when sometimes it flows like a rough first draft, none of it ever feels any less extraordinary or any less BIZARRE!

I love jojo, and I’m guessing that if you’re reading a review about its 6th part on a website called “myanimelist”, you do too. This part takes everything great about the previous parts, and puts it together into one amazing saga. I personally prefer part 7 or 2 over this part, however 6 has a certain “finality” to it if you know what I mean. Part 7 and 8 don’t truly capture jojo in the same way 6 does. All of the characters just WORK, and have amazing chemistry. The plot is also one of arakis best, although I wish it was laid out a little sooner for us the audience. Jolyne isn’t an amazing joestar to be honest, but she is more than passable. Overall a amazing jojo part and a must watch if your already a fan, because you will LOVE it.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure stands, in my opinion, as the greatest manga I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Stone Ocean is its conclusion in the original continuity as well as in the Shōnen Jump magazine and for the shōnen demographic. It might feel strange to consider, as the battle shōnen genre is so integral to Jojo's, but Stone Ocean presents a shift so profound that it arguably transcends the genre, growing far too complex for the audience of its original publication. Whether this transition was well done or not is hard to say, but this is where Jojo's truly begins to surpass its initial form. However, it is undeniable that the constraints of being serialized in a shōnen magazine somewhat weaken it, limiting its potential in significant ways. With that said, let’s delve into what Stone Ocean is about and the themes it explores. We'll also discuss whether the beginning is misleading, how effectively it tackles its thematic elements, and how it compares to other parts of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, as well as its anime adaptation. So, what is this show about? Each part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure revolves around a central theme: a love for humanity, often tied to the concept of karma—how actions shape fate, family, and community. While each part introduces its own thematic elements, they all fit within this overarching framework. Stardust Crusaders concludes the first trilogy by focusing on the idea of heroism. The second trilogy, which concludes with Stone Ocean, takes the concept of heroism for granted and expands on a new aspect of the human experience: karma. Part 4, Diamond is Unbreakable, shows the rippling effects of our actions within a community, while Part 5, Golden Wind, explores how community influences the individual. Stone Ocean brings this exploration to a close, focusing on how fate shapes our lives and how we, as the heroes of our own stories, should confront it. First things later, let’s talk art direction. The animation is a little weaker than previous seasons and the sound design is also quite a lot less impressive than Vento Aureo, but honestly that is to be expected. It is still very good, though, and within the great quality you'd expect from David Productions. The new opening is very good, and although the previous one is my favorite, this one gives me chills to this day. I have to say that I think the manga does a better job, but that isn't really anything to DP's discredit, the source material is simply that good. So, how does it start? Well, there is no meaning talking about the start of a third piece of a work. It continues being somewhat similar to how it was in the first and second season. What about the characters? The characters in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure are often hidden gems, bringing a sense of realism and depth that many might not initially notice. They come and go in the narrative, sometimes without fully completing their arcs, leaving the impression that they’re part of a larger, unseen world. This lends an authenticity to Araki’s storytelling, as though he’s recounting a real tale where people enter and exit at their own pace. Stands enhance this, offering a glimpse into both the inner and outer selves of the characters. Stand battles, particularly in Stone Ocean, are more like puzzles that reveal the characters' deeper complexities rather than simple fights. This dynamic reaches its peak with Jolyne. Her growth in confidence and capability is masterfully woven into the story and battles. While we’ve seen stand evolution before, such as Jotaro’s Star Platinum or Koichi’s Echoes, Jolyne’s development feels seamless, and it stands as one of the best examples of how character progression can be integrated into the action. What about the story itself? Like previous parts, Stone Ocean follows an episodic structure, though it's tighter than Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) and Part 5 (Golden Wind). Each villain serves a purpose, contributing to both the plot and the thematic exploration of fate and karma. However, the complexity ramps up, both in the stands that Jolyne and her allies face and in the overarching plot. Enrico Pucci, the main antagonist, is fascinating, and his philosophy is a highlight. But his plan is convoluted and can be alienating for some readers. The intricate nature of his scheme, while philosophically rich, makes the story harder to follow without careful attention or repeat readings. Then, what did I think of it as a whole? Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is very effective in blending its philosophical musings with complex battles in a way that sometimes obscures the core messages. While this depth is what makes Jojo's a masterpiece, it works against the series here, as much of the plot is so convoluted that it can be difficult to follow without multiple viewings or external research. While this complexity is a strength for some, it weakens the experience for others, particularly those encountering Stone Ocean through weekly serialization. The earlier chapters don’t effectively hint at the layers of meaning required to understand the ending, making it a work that almost demands a second reading to fully grasp. Despite these challenges, Stone Ocean is a phenomenal work for those willing to engage with its depth. Even for those who don’t catch every philosophical nuance, it remains a visually stunning, character-rich experience with some of the best moments in the series. It’s a great work, even if its complexity can alienate some readers. (Clarification: My actual score is 9, but my critical evaluation is lower for factors previously mentioned)

WOW. JUST WOW. Hirohiko Araki and DP just made the most interesting and unbelievable anime season ever. This last 'patch' of Part 6 was the culmination of all of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and the integration of themes and motifs from other parts can really be felt and seen in these 14 episodes especially. Story - 8 Jojo's storyline is always incredible, and in this patch just the same, but it wasn't on the same level as some of the other aspects of this anime. The new stands and uses for stands are amazing, but not other-worldy, compared to what has been seen thus far in the Jojo universe. Characters - 9 This last patch of part 6 sees the most character development of either of the previous patches, and the newly introduced characters are intriguing in their integration in the plot of Jojo and in what they do. Overall, the characters in this patch are more enjoyable to see on the screen than characters from most parts, in how they act, what they do, and how they interact with each other. Art and Animation - 10 David Productions hit it out of the ballpark with this one. The artstyle is noticably different from most of Jojo, but in a most fascinating and enjoyable way. I believe the animation seen in these 14 episodes are better than any other part of Jojo and most anime we have seen. Sound - 9.5 Integration of sound in the story is a treat to experience, the theme is amazing, and the ending for the last episode was enough to make anyone cry. Honestly, just listening to these episodes would have been enough to cry. Enjoyment and Overall Experience - 10 10/10. I love Jojo, and I enjoy rewatching every single part. This part, this part was a bit different however. I was more involved when watching these episodes than I was for almost any anime ever. The story was incredible, the ending was incredible, and character development was the cherry on top. Not many things will top this, I believe.

I completed JOJO Stone Ocean today and was disappointed with the animation. It didn't look the same as the previous parts; there were still pictures with no movement most of the time. The Osts were good as always, although the character design was extremely bad. It's like they were saving the budget for SBR. In any case, this is probably the first show for me where the MC does not defeat the MV and the side character defeats it. Do not watch English Dub it's atrocious and the sound design were extremely bad. There were way to many things I want to say about the animation but I'm disheartened to say it.

It would be so easy to continue talking about the flaws that Netflix' handling of this anime has (mostly) caused. The inconsistent animation, the batch releases killing most discussions, the disappointing way that certain scenes were adapted, or the dialogue being incredibly repetitive and cringeworthy at times, even when knowing it's supposed to be exaggerated and ridiculous. Very easy to look at its flaws, and I was seriously considering just writing a review that focused on the negatives, especially since Part 6 isn't a part I love compared to 3, 5, or 7. But then all of that went away the moment Emporio started tearing up in the final episode, and by god I started tearing up with him. It is easily the most emotional scene in any of the JoJo anime parts so far. This is the end of an era, and I cannot express how grateful I am to have been a part of this and to have experienced it fully. Thank you, Hirohiko Araki and David Production.

THANK YOU, DAVID PRODUCTION AND HIROHIKO ARAKI This part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a unique and bizarre masterpiece unlike anything the world has seen before; from the eye-catching artstyle to the one-of-a-kind story. Despite the occasional lacking animation and the unfortunate issues in the release schedule, this part was incredible. It had everything one could ask for; adequate pacing, a well thought-out story, amazing voice acting performances, memorable characters, perfectly composed soundtracks and an amazing opening and ending sequence, well directed, emotional and impactful scenes, and, of course, brilliant and clever fights. What stood out the most about this part was its ending. As a manga reader, seeing the ending adapted in anime-format was incredibly satisfying. It was executed perfectly and wrapped up the story naturally, despite being unpredictable for those who did not read the manga beforehand. In summary, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean is a must-watch piece of fiction that was clearly: "Made in Heaven".