For nearly four decades, Hirohiko Araki has been showcasing his genius in ink for all to see in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , a classic of Weekly Shonen Jump and later Ultra Jump. Recognized for its eclectic influences, its incredible ability to balance absurdity and suspense, and its fearless approach to the macabre, JoJo has amassed a huge number of memorable fights over the years.
However , for one reason or another, we believe the fights below are on another level. So, check out the top 10 fights from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, ranked...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Fights – Top 10
10. Jolyne & Hermes vs. Donatello Versus (Part 6: Stone Ocean )
Overall, Stone Ocean can be considered an exercise in refined battle choreography, making each fight a prison cell in itself. From the pseudo-dominant expansions of Stands, like Dragon's Dream, to the world itself becoming a faceless enemy in Heavy Weather and Bohemian Rhapsody, Stone Ocean boasts numerous memorable sequences where the enemy—literally or metaphorically—puts the ropes around the boxing ring.
Few Stands exemplify this as impressively as Under World, Donatello's Stand Versus, which places people in vivid reenactments of memories. Placing Jolyne and Hermes in the midst of the recollection of a fatal plane crash, the pair must overcome the circumstances to survive and eventually secure victory. Between its tension and strangely straightforward mechanics, Under World is one of Stone Ocean —and one of its most harrowing battles.
09. Giorno & Mista vs. Ghiaccio (Part 5: Golden Wind )
Did you know that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is secretly another anime about the "power of friendship"? Jokes aside, few battles exemplify how Stands can mutually uplift each other as well as the confrontation between Giorno and Mista with Ghiaccio, the Stand dressed in an ice suit and user of the White Album, capable of lowering the temperature of a target area to absolute zero (through the ability Cry Softly).
The synergy between Giorno's Golden Experience and Mista's Sex Pistols is impressive and immensely creative on Araki's part. The battle also serves as a springboard for Mista's own story, which becomes even more impactful when the tense battle with Ghiaccio brings him to the brink of death. Giorno's satisfying finisher is achieved through a limitless fight—mental, physical, and emotional—that showcases both sides at their most adaptable—and unstoppable—moment.
08. Caesar vs. Wamuu (Part 2: Battle Tendency )
Caesar's fight against Wamuu is a cleverly choreographed display of Hamon mastery. The early mechanics of JoJo had certain limitations, with Hamon being, at its core, just an energy system that would be present in countless other battle shonen. However, Caesar vs. Wamuu showcases Araki at the peak of his pre-Stand career, with an engaging battle that challenges the mechanical limits of both JoJo's heroes and villains .
Caesar offers one of the best examples of Hamon's performance in combat, while Wamuu demonstrates Araki's eagerness to progress beyond the already superhuman threat level of the Part 1 vampires. Ending on a bittersweet note after an incredible display from both fighters, viewers are left with Joseph's poignant (and eternally memorable) "CAESAR!" as Caesar and Wamuu bid farewell to JoJo's shroud.
07. Everyone vs. C-MOON & Made in Heaven (Part 6: Stone Ocean )
Our placement at the end of Stone Ocean will inevitably be a bit controversial. Don't worry: we can explain. First, it's a one-sided fight. Certain parts of the fight are genuinely fun—like Jolyne's attempt to outwit C-MOON while simultaneously defying gravity and time—but, by definition, she and the team around her can only hold out so long.
Even so, the battle is epic and visually stunning. It's as overwhelming as Made in Heaven itself when, for example, Jotaro lets out one of his only screams in the series upon seeing Jolyne nearly hit by Pucci's scattered knives. Not to mention that Emporio's final victory over Pucci, preventing a total reset that would erase Jolyne and her team, is equally captivating and clever. The ending of Stone Ocean is bittersweet and imperfect, but also unforgettable.
06. Risotto vs. Doppio (Part 5: Golden Wind )
This shocking battle introduces Doppio's secondary personality, Diavolo, and his Stand, King Crimson, as part of a fierce contest against Risotto Nero. Risotto is the leader of La Squadra Esecuzioni, tasked with defeating Team Bucciarati and kidnapping Trish, and the group's prior presence in the plot makes the stakes of the battle even higher for JoJo's followers.
Narancia's presence through Aerosmith leads Risotto to discover that Doppio possesses a Stand, and the ensuing battle is a nightmare. Risotto's Stand, Metallica, is terrifying: capable of magnetically controlling all sources of iron, the unforgettable body horror of the battle is evident when, for example, Risotto makes Doppio vomit razor blades. Despite Risotto's efforts to control the situation and take advantage of Aerosmith, Doppio's masterful manipulation of the battle's mechanics secures his victory.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Fights – Top 5
05. Giorno vs. Diavolo (Part 5: Golden Wind )
Just like the ending of Stone Ocean, the placement of Golden Wind's ending might cause some irritation. Unfortunately, these are the biggest of the big leagues, and Giorno Giovanna doesn't win some of the remaining fights. The build-up to the fight is incredible, with the tension surrounding possession of the Stand Arrow and the body swapping. The final battle itself also deserves praise for its excitement and pacing.
There are superb moments embedded in this high-stakes battle built upon the corpses of several members of Team Bucciarati! In any case, the Gold Experience Requiem monologue will be remembered for a long time. The fight also solidifies Giorno as the strongest in the original JoJo .
04. Everyone vs. Kira (Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable )
Every story should aspire to be as meticulous as that of Diamond is Unbreakable . Although Yoshikage Kira doesn't appear as the main antagonist until his encounter with Shigechi, and beyond Rohan's adventure in Ghost Girls' Alley alongside Koichi, his role is hinted at from the very first panels. While Araki explores every corner of Morioh-cho's version of Part 4, he slowly builds a chilling profile of Kira himself.
The offensive against him is relentlessly intense: Kira feels like the true villain of JoJo ! With a Stand that resets time to ensure the stability of his "peaceful life." From the shrewdness of the main cast to the meticulous cooperation of Josuke and Okuyasu in luring Kira into the open world, to Jotaro's return as the ultimate hero, the hard-won relationships JoJo with Morioh-cho, in general, are safeguarded when Kira is defeated.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Fights – Top 3
03. Johnny & Gyro vs. D4C (Part 7: Steel Ball Run )
There are countless reasons to read Steel Ball Run before it finally hits the screens! After an entire part dedicated to strengthening Johnny and Gyro's relationship as a couple, the duo now faces the morally complicated President Funny Valentine through a series of brilliant upgrades and antics that transcend dimensions.
Steel Ball Run introduces a series of new concepts that the ending perfectly ties together. This part also shows Araki reaching a new level as a storyteller, something eloquently framed in the moving flashback scenes following Gyro's untimely death.
02. Josuke vs. Wonder of U (Part 8: Jojolion )
Mark our words: when Jojolion is finally animated, its final set of antagonists will be remembered as one of the best in JoJo. Jojolion is a sprawling character who sometimes gives the illusion of being unfocused. The final battle with Wonder of U—and, by extension, the “universal law of calamity” itself—illuminates the crystal-clear focus that Jojolion maintained throughout.
Steel Ball Run 's confrontation with Funny Valentine represents the best of the final bosses from the first three parts in its sheer intensity, Jojolion represents the best of Diamond is Unbreakable up to Stone Ocean . For, the ending of each part is tangential, chilling, claustrophobic, and grotesque. The standoff between Josuke and his team with Tooru and The Wonder of U goes even further! It's a truly terrifying and claustrophobic ending that somehow perfectly ties together all the narrative adventures of the part up to that point.
01. Jotaro vs. DIO (Part 3: Stardust Crusaders )
There's something you could affectionately call "monkey magic." Think of it this way: do something to impress a monkey, and it will repeat what you said, as if it were learning a magic trick.
To set the scene: after numerous challenges during their journey around the world, the Crusaders are cut down by DIO's henchmen stationed in and around Cairo. Jotaro witnesses DIO defeat Kakyoin and feed on his grandfather Josep! This, during what became the most impenetrable and legendary fight of all time. Through a series of radical maneuvers, such as crushing Jotaro with a steamroller, Jotaro reveals his true nature, copying Dio's "The World" to stop time and turn the tide of battle. It's one of the most recognizable moments in the entire franchise and one of the most emotional moments in anime history.
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