New Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Spin-off Manga Announced: Focus on Jōsuke Higashikata’s Backstory

An exciting new spin-off manga for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure has been announced, exploring Jōsuke Higashikata’s backstory in Morioh before he obtains his Stand, Crazy Diamond.

New Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Spin-off Manga Announced: Focus on Jōsuke Higashikata’s Backstory

An exciting new spin-off manga for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure has been announced, exploring Jōsuke Higashikata’s backstory in Morioh before he obtains his Stand, Crazy Diamond.

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Introducing Jōsuke Higashikata and his Stand, Crazy Diamond

Jōsuke Higashikata, the estranged son of Joseph Joestar and the uncle of Jotaro Kujo, is the focus of this spin-off manga. In Part 4 Diamond Is Unbreakable, readers are introduced to Jōsuke’s Stand, Crazy Diamond, during his fight against Jotaro’s Star Platinum. Crazy Diamond is a close-range Stand with the ability to repair objects and living things, although it cannot heal Jōsuke himself.

At the age of 4, Jōsuke was saved from a life-threatening fever by a man with the same pompadour hairstyle as him. Unlike Jotaro, who initially had no knowledge of his Stand, Jōsuke was fully aware of Crazy Diamond and how to utilize its powers in battle. Since Joseph was not present to explain Stand powers to Jōsuke, as he did with Jotaro, it raises the question of how Jōsuke was able to control Crazy Diamond.

The Creative Team Behind the Spin-off Manga

The artwork for the spin-off manga will be handled by Tasuku Karasuma, the creator of No Guns Life. Known for his skill in bringing dynamic and visually stunning illustrations to life, Karasuma’s artistry will undoubtedly capture the essence of Jōsuke’s pre-Stand adventures in Morioh.

The writing for the spin-off manga will be helmed by Kouhei Kadono, the author of Boogiepop. With his talent for crafting compelling narratives and intricate character development, Kadono will provide a captivating exploration of Jōsuke’s backstory and the events that shaped him before the acquisition of his Stand.

Release Date and Exciting Future for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

The spin-off manga is scheduled to be released in the January 2022 issue of Ultra Jump on December 18th. This announcement comes on the heels of the conclusion of Part 8 Jojolion and the recent unveiling of the title for Part 9, JOJO LANDS, indicating that Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure continues to thrive with new projects on the horizon.

With the upcoming anime adaptation of Part 6 Stone Ocean and the success of the OVA spin-off manga Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, Jojo fans have much to look forward to. The expansion of the Jojo universe through different mediums showcases the enduring popularity and creativity of Hirohiko Araki’s beloved series.