Synopsis
In 1868, English nobleman George Joestar and his son Jonathan survive a carriage crash, creating a debt they believe they owe to Dario Brando. In truth, Dario never intended to save them; he merely assumed they were dead and hoped to rob them. Twelve years after Dario's passing, George takes in Dario's son, Dio, to honor this perceived obligation. Dio feigns affection for his adoptive father while secretly scheming to seize the Joestar fortune. He starts by driving a wedge between George and Jonathan, frequently outshining his foster brother to solidify his position within the household. However, Dio overreaches when Jonathan ultimately triumphs in a physical confrontation. As time passes, Dio and Jonathan seem to forge a bond, appearing as close friends to outsiders. Yet tensions flare again as George's health deteriorates, leading Jonathan to suspect Dio is responsible for his father's decline and harboring darker intentions.
Background
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken was announced on July 5, 2012 at a press conference celebrating the 25th anniversary Hirohiko Araki's long-running series. The anime is a full adaptation of the first two parts in the series, Phantom Blood and Sentou Chouryuu (Battle Tendency). While the animation was produced by David Production, the opening theme animations were produced by the studio Kamikaze Douga (神風動画).
