This article discusses spoilers for “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,”including details from up to Part 6.
Key Points
- Part 3’s Stardust Crusaders endured significant losses in their journey.
- Characters Joseph and Polnareff encounter grim fates in subsequent parts.
- Jotaro’s death in Part 6 triggers the emergence of a new universe, offering a potential positive resolution for his character.
Table of Contents
- The Stardust Crusaders: A Recognizable Cast
- Joseph and Polnareff’s Post-Adventure Lives
- Jotaro’s Contributions in Subsequent Parts
Fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure know well that the series is notorious for its high character mortality rate. Unexpectedly, beloved characters can meet their end, evoking shock and emotional turmoil among viewers. This creates a palpable tension whenever a new part debuts, as fans brace themselves for the potential loss of a favorite protagonist or ally.
Part 3, titled “Stardust Crusaders,”is particularly infamous for its heavy toll on the cast. After an extensive journey around the globe, the heart-wrenching deaths of key characters struck a painful chord with fans who had formed deep attachments. Fortunately, a few members of the Stardust Crusaders did survive, although their journeys after Egypt presented their own challenges.
The Stardust Crusaders: A Recognizable Cast
The Tragic Fate of Many
In “Stardust Crusaders,”Joseph, Jotaro’s grandfather, spearheads an effort to rescue Jotaro’s mother by challenging the powerful DIO. The group comprises notable characters: Jotaro, the series’ protagonist; Joseph; Avdol, a fortune-teller; Kakyoin, a high school student; the revenge-seeking swordsman Polnareff; and Iggy, a street-smart dog. By the saga’s end, only Joseph, Jotaro, and Polnareff survive their fateful battle with DIO and Vanilla Ice.
However, the conclusion of Part 3 isn’t the final chapter for the Stardust Crusaders. Following their adventure, the trio goes their separate ways to monitor emerging Stand users globally—Jotaro in Japan, Polnareff in Europe, and Joseph in America.
Joseph and Polnareff’s Post-Adventure Lives
Their Unfortunate Futures
- Joseph has aged and weakened significantly.
- Polnareff confronts Diavolo in a life-threatening encounter.
Fans soon see Joseph again in Part 4: “Diamond Is Unbreakable,”where he is revealed to be Josuke’s biologically related father. However, due to old age, he struggles to contribute effectively, appearing frail and at times, some suspect he is feigning his weaknesses. Remarkably, even through Part 6, Joseph continues to survive, possibly due to his fleeting use of Hamon.
Polnareff, on the other hand, faces his demons in Part 5: “Golden Wind.”After a harrowing battle with Diavolo, he barely survives, helping Giorno and his team defeat the villain. Tragically, however, his physical form perishes during the conflict, and Polnareff’s spirit becomes bonded to Coco Jumbo’s Stand, Mr. President, where he persists as an ethereal advisor for Giorno.
Jotaro’s Contributions in Subsequent Parts
Jotaro’s Final Stand for His Daughter
Jotaro plays a crucial role in both Parts 4 and 6 of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.”In Part 6, events take a taut turn when Pucci steals his Memory Discs, placing him in a coma and igniting Jolyne’s mission to rescue him. By the climax of the part, Jotaro is revived and, despite an intense showdown against Pucci, falls victim to the ability of Made In Heaven. Nevertheless, with the universe reset, Irene—a counterpart of Jolyne in this new timeline—implies that Jotaro is alive in this alternate reality.
“There’s one reason you lost, Dio. You pissed me off.” – Jotaro
Although the endings for the Stardust Crusaders might be unconventional, such dramatic turns are hallmarks of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.”While fans may have wished for more optimistic conclusions, the enduring actions of Joseph, Polnareff, and Jotaro remain etched in memory. This twist of fate leaves enthusiasts pondering the possibilities of future narratives had JoJo’s continued exploring the new universe envisioned at the end of Part 6.