JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Watch Order
Complete Parts 1-6 guide with episode ratings and arc breakdowns
From Phantom Blood to Stone Ocean — every Part in order, 190 episodes, zero filler.
How to Watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is divided into 6 Parts, each following a different member of the Joestar family across different time periods. Watch in release order from Part 1 through Part 6 — every episode is canon with zero filler. Part 1 (Phantom Blood) is only 9 episodes and sets up the entire family saga. Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders) introduces the Stand power system that defines the rest of the series. Parts 4 and 5 are fan favorites, and Part 6 (Stone Ocean) concludes the original timeline. The Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan OVA is a fun side story that can be watched after Part 4 or 5. At approximately 63 hours total, JoJo is a substantial but rewarding commitment, with each Part feeling like its own complete story.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Movie Guide
When to watch each JoJo's Bizarre Adventure movie in the episode timeline
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
A 2007 film covering Part 1. Very rare and hard to find — the anime series is the recommended way to experience Part 1.
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
OVA series featuring Rohan from Part 4. Can be watched after Diamond is Unbreakable or Golden Wind.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what order should I watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Watch in Parts order: Part 1 Phantom Blood (eps 1-9), Part 2 Battle Tendency (eps 10-26), Part 3 Stardust Crusaders (eps 27-74), Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable (eps 75-113), Part 5 Golden Wind (eps 114-152), Part 6 Stone Ocean (eps 153-190). Each Part features a new protagonist.
Can I skip JoJo parts?
Each Part is mostly self-contained with a new protagonist, but characters and events carry over. Part 1 is short (9 episodes) and essential setup. Most fans recommend watching all Parts in order for the full experience.
How many episodes is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
The anime has 190 episodes across 6 Parts: Phantom Blood (9), Battle Tendency (17), Stardust Crusaders (48), Diamond is Unbreakable (39), Golden Wind (39), and Stone Ocean (38).