JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA)
Synopsis
Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Platinum, his Stand, or fighting energy given a semi-solid form. Later, his mother gains a Stand, and becomes sick. Jotaro learns that it is because the vampire Dio Brando has been revived 100 years after his defeat to Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro's great-great-grandfather. Jotaro decides to join Joseph and Abdul in a trip to Egypt to defeat Dio once and for all.
Audience Consensus
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2000) OVA adaptation is a mixed bag. Some appreciate its concise storytelling and unique art style, but many find the character designs and lack of emotional impact to be major drawbacks. Most recommend the newer 2014 adaptation instead, citing superior faithfulness to the manga and overall better quality.
Strengths
- Fights rely on trickery and wit, not just power
- Concise adaptation that removes dull parts of the manga
- Striking and detailed art style
- Fluid Animation
Weaknesses
- Poor character development (especially Joseph and Kakyoin)
- Unintentionally funny execution in some scenes
- Poorly directed fights
- Ugly and bizarre character designs
- Lifeless compared to the newer adaptation
- Sound design and voice acting are poor
- Trims too much story content and isn't faithful to the manga
- Omits comedic elements