TV series · 2012
Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is based on the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki (1987).
The TV series premiered in 2012.
The manga behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Manga by Hirohiko Araki · first published 1987 · action anime and manga, horror anime and manga, supernatural anime and manga
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: books in order
- Phantom Blood
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 1: Phantom Blood, Volume 1 (2013)
- Battle Tendency
- Stardust Crusaders
- Diamond Is Unbreakable
- Golden Wind
- Stone Ocean
- Steel Ball Run
- JoJolion
- The JOJOLands
Other adaptations of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Common questions
Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure based on a book?
Yes. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is based on the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki (1987).
Who wrote the book JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is based on?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was written by Hirohiko Araki and first published in 1987.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Phantom Blood, book 1 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Hirohiko Araki's books
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan : At a confessional (film, 2025)