In What Order Should You Watch JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)? Part 1

Compared to other long-running shounen series like Naruto or One Piece, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is... unusual. Its signature over-the-top style and decades-long publication history set it apart from other Shonen Jump franchises, but what really makes Hirohiko Araki’s opus unique is its structure. Instead of following one hero on a seemingly never-ending journey, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is split into eight parts of varying genre and length that each focus on a new member of the Joestar family.

Naturally, this means that different parts appeal to different people. And if you’re a new viewer, you may be wondering if you can skip to the part that most captures your interest instead of wading through dozens of mostly unrelated episodes to get there. Well, we’re here for you. Every part is worth watching and you’ll always miss out on a few references or character moments if you skip ahead, but we understand that your time is limited. So here’s a guide to choose your own path through JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure!