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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) is based on the manga "JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood" — 44 chapters, 5 volumes. The manga is complete. By Araki, Hirohiko.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)— Read the Manga

7.87TV26 eps2012David ProductionView anime

Looking for where JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) picks up in the manga? You're in the right place. Below is every piece of source material linked to this anime, with chapter counts and reading order.

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood

7.28Manga44 chapters5 volumesFinished

By Araki, Hirohiko

While the gold rush takes Europe by storm, a young Jonathan Joestar lives a life of luxury with his father at their estate in Liverpool, England. Jonathan, known by his peers as JoJo, spends his days playing the part of a gentleman and living a carefree life. However, those peaceful days soon came to an end when Dio Brando intrudes upon him. Dio...

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 2: Sentou Chouryuu

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 2: Sentou Chouryuu

8.14Manga69 chapters7 volumesFinished

By Araki, Hirohiko

America, 1938. Robert E. O. Speedwagon, his foundation, and Straits venture to Mexico to gather more information about the enigmatic Stone Masks. While excavating the ruins, Speedwagon's men are slaughtered by Strait's sudden betrayal and his lust for power, putting Speedwagon in grave danger. Meanwhile, at the behest of their ally Speedwagon,...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Depends on the adaptation quality. Some anime follow the manga panel-for-panel, in which case jumping ahead saves you time. Others rearrange arcs, skip content, or add filler. When in doubt, start from the beginning — you'll appreciate the story more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) have a manga?

Yes — the manga "JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood" runs 44 chapters and is complete. There are 2 related works total.

Where does the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) anime end in the manga?

The exact chapter depends on which season you've finished. Most anime seasons cover 30-50 chapters of source material. Check the manga page for "JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood" on MyAnimePulse for specifics.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

Both approaches work. Starting from chapter 1 gives you the complete experience with all the details the anime might have skipped. Jumping to where the anime left off saves time if you just want to continue the story.

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