Quick Answer

  1. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000)(OVA · 7 eps)
  2. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood(Movie · 1 eps)
  3. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)(TV · 26 eps)
  4. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders(TV · 24 eps)
  5. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt(TV · 24 eps)
  6. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable(TV · 39 eps)
  7. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind(TV · 39 eps)
  8. ...and 6 more below

Total: ~203 episodes / 81h watch time

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)? There are 13 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

13 entries ~81h total9 series1 movie2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

No major TV part is skippable — only recap episodes and peripheral shorts

Common mistake

Skipping Phantom Blood because it's "weak" — this dulls Dio's impact and recurring motifs throughout the series

Short on time?

Watch the 2012 season, Stardust Crusaders, and Diamond is Unbreakable

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)?

Release order. Start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)?

About 81 hours total across 203 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 58 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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