Episode 519: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Chapter 2 (Patreon)

When we said "To Be Continued" as we wrapped our first podcast about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, we meant it! Especially since we spoke for nearly two hours and had to stop before we could dive into the 30+ years of video games based on Hirohiko Araki's hugely-influential manga. So with speeds that would have impressed Father Pucci, we reconvened and spoke for nearly two hours again, barely enough time to cover all the games we wanted to discuss.

By mastering an ancient breathing technique to send ripples of energy through the internet, Diamond Feit snatched the hosting reins from Jeremy Parish in order to outline the history of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure video games, most of which were exclusively released in Japan before anyone in the United States knew about stone masks, stands, or twink Italian gangsters. Returning guests from episode #515 Jess O'Brien and Chris Person join this conversation about Shonen Jump crossover RPGs, early 2000s Flash animation, and plenty of punch-em-ups. Be sure to put on a fresh pair of underwear before tuning in this podcast for maximum refreshment!

Art by John Pading and shoutout to editor Greg Leahy for going above & beyond his usual stellar output. Music:

• 15:36 - The Simpsons Sing the Blues: "Do the Bartman"
• 27:15 - Famicom Jump II: Saikyō no Shichinin: Strange Stand
• 41:48 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (SFC): The World
• 50:36 - Stardust Crusaders (Anime): DIO Final Battle
• 1:00:27 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (CPS-III): Alessi
• 1:09:29 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (PSX): Steely Dan
• 1:20:11 - GioGio's Bizarre Adventure (PS2): King Crimson
• 1:26:19 - Phantom Blood (PS2): Into Oblivion
• 1:35:14 - All Star Battle (PS3): Yoshikage Kira Wants a Quiet Life
• 1:45:09 - Eyes of Heaven (PS3): Rohan Kishibe Battle
• Closing - Duffy: "Distant Dreamer"