I began Part VI on the same day I finished Part V. To make a long story short, this part is slightly superior to Part V, yet both are 'fabulous' and simply fantastic. Among the characters, there are those I genuinely admire (Annasui, Jolyne, Weather), while others I dislike (Hermes) or even detest (F.F.). The main antagonist has a reason for being villainous, unlike Diavolo, who wasn't truly evil. Sure, he wanted to kill his own daughter, but Father Pucci, the primary antagonist in Stone Ocean, aims to rule the world. In summary,
the story is intriguing, with its foundation being ridiculous and bizarre – exactly as it should be. A priest seeks to reach Heaven through a baby, via a bone, by summoning ghosts or... something (minor spoilers).
As always, the first half is less engaging and enjoyable than the second. There are some dull fights and others that are fairly decent, but the real excitement begins with the Special Ward battles (around 40% into the story), and from that point onward, it only gets better and better. Until the final battle with – spoiler – the main antagonist, Pucci. That fight was nothing short of MARVELOUS. The ending was... well, Araki went wild; he crafted a bizarre and twisted conclusion. Nevertheless, it was executed precisely as it should have been.
Once again, the fights are grounded in physics, anatomy, and other scientific concepts. There are significantly more 'world-range' stands, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Underworld, and Heavy Weather. I don't mind this – the Underworld and Heavy Weather arcs were brilliant.
Just like before, I was reading one or two volumes daily, but towards the end, I read four volumes in one go, similar to when I was engrossed in Part IV.
The art, as always, is exceptional. The characters remain consistent. Enjoyment? Outstanding. Storyline? A typical simple JoJo plot, yet I enjoyed it.
If you compare Parts 4 and 5 to Part 6, you'll notice that Parts 4 and 5 could be considered fillers or side-stories. Stone Ocean concludes some threads while initiating new ones. Again, DIO lingers in the background, playing a pivotal role, though he only appears in flashbacks. Jotaro returns for the fourth time, and this time, he assumes a crucial role.
It's JoJo at its best; nothing has changed – still an awesome manga. You'll regret finishing it.
And now, I'm moving on to Part VII, which so far (volume 4) surpasses the previous parts.
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the story is intriguing, with its foundation being ridiculous and bizarre – exactly as it should be. A priest seeks to reach Heaven through a baby, via a bone, by summoning ghosts or... something (minor spoilers).
As always, the first half is less engaging and enjoyable than the second. There are some dull fights and others that are fairly decent, but the real excitement begins with the Special Ward battles (around 40% into the story), and from that point onward, it only gets better and better. Until the final battle with – spoiler – the main antagonist, Pucci. That fight was nothing short of MARVELOUS. The ending was... well, Araki went wild; he crafted a bizarre and twisted conclusion. Nevertheless, it was executed precisely as it should have been.
Once again, the fights are grounded in physics, anatomy, and other scientific concepts. There are significantly more 'world-range' stands, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Underworld, and Heavy Weather. I don't mind this – the Underworld and Heavy Weather arcs were brilliant.
Just like before, I was reading one or two volumes daily, but towards the end, I read four volumes in one go, similar to when I was engrossed in Part IV.
The art, as always, is exceptional. The characters remain consistent. Enjoyment? Outstanding. Storyline? A typical simple JoJo plot, yet I enjoyed it.
If you compare Parts 4 and 5 to Part 6, you'll notice that Parts 4 and 5 could be considered fillers or side-stories. Stone Ocean concludes some threads while initiating new ones. Again, DIO lingers in the background, playing a pivotal role, though he only appears in flashbacks. Jotaro returns for the fourth time, and this time, he assumes a crucial role.
It's JoJo at its best; nothing has changed – still an awesome manga. You'll regret finishing it.
And now, I'm moving on to Part VII, which so far (volume 4) surpasses the previous parts.
Definitely worth your time.
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