“1938: Joseph Joestar battles ancient Stone Mask secrets in New York after Speedwagon's expedition vanishes in Mexico.”
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency
ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 戦闘潮流
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Synopsis
1938: Joseph Joestar battles ancient Stone Mask secrets in New York after Speedwagon's expedition vanishes in Mexico.
America, 1938. Robert E. O. Speedwagon’s foundation travels to Mexico to investigate the secrets of the legendary Stone Masks. While the expedition delves into ancient ruins, unexpected dangers emerge, setting the stage for a conflict that will ripple across continents. Meanwhile, in New York City, Joseph Joestar—grandson of the heroic Jonathan Joestar—has just arrived from London with his grandmother, Erina. Quick-tempered and brimming with confidence, Joseph soon discovers that 1930s Manhattan is every bit as hazardous as the battlefields his grandfather once faced. Armed with the mystical “Ripple” technique passed down through his bloodline, he stands ready to face whatever threats emerge from the shadows. When troubling news concerning Speedwagon reaches Joseph’s ears, the young man finds himself drawn into a sprawling adventure packed with eccentric allies, formidable enemies, and enigmatic artifacts. From bustling city streets to forgotten corners of the globe, Joseph’s journey promises action, humor, and the unearthing of secrets that could change the world.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 32 sampled reviews
What 32 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.80 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.09
Running avg · Jul 2012 → May 2026
- 9 “It's a basic story. Part 1 of JoJo is very different from this one. The focus is mostly on it's main character, instead of it's villain. The cast of characters revolve around Joseph and the story,...”
- 9 “Simplesmente incrível, apesar dos stands ainda não estarem na trama, a criatividade, as batalhas e principalmente as BIZARRICES, estou muito bem colocadas, cada uma em seu lugar, ver o descendente...”
- 7 “It's.... roughly the same in quality as Phantom Blood. Quite fun but still awkward in places and certainly not a masterpiece in any area. People say biggest improvement is probably in the MC...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 69 × 7 ch × vol
- Total read 9h 12m approx
- Published Oct 1987 – Mar 1989
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1465 catalog