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4.47 AVERAGE
4⭐
un buen comienzo de la parte 7, me han entretenido estos primeros 5 capítulos así que por eso las 4 estrellas. aún así me da pena que sea como otro universo, y que no existan ninguno de los personajes de las 6 partes anteriores
un buen comienzo de la parte 7, me han entretenido estos primeros 5 capítulos así que por eso las 4 estrellas. aún así me da pena que sea como otro universo, y que no existan ninguno de los personajes de las 6 partes anteriores
08/05/2020: yeehaw
06/09/2022: okay so it's been two years since I read this and I still consider it my favourite part and love the characters, I know this reread is going to destroy me but I wanna write coherent reviews so I can refer back to them and see my thoughts on events and characters, so here we are,, time for my sbr reread, all of these reviews (if I can even call me spewing out my thoughts reviews) will probably have vague spoilers for other volumes in the series so maybe don't read them if ur not caught up, then again its been two years and I've definitely forgotten a lot about this series.
1. honestly sandman deserves to win this whole race to save his tribe, i don't really have an opinion on pocoloco, diego is here but not really. also not a huge fan mr steel right now, but hes v different around lucy, he seems much nicer, i still hate that shes 14.
2. ok i forgot how sick the p7 artstyle was, also gyro is v nice to look at, that one dude was definetly inspired by avdol (p3), and the fortune teller was deffo enya (also p3), i forgot about the show down intro for gyro. i feel like is really shows us his character,, also johnnys first appearance, should've known gyros fate tho it literally says "who was full of mysteries from beginning to end"
"this is the story of me starting to walk" hits different the second time.
3. okay okay so I'm gonna be that bitch, johnny was such a dick, he obvs didn't deserve that but also,, yeah he kinda did, I always say he has the same character arc as lightning mcqueen and I feel like that stems here too,, he was so cocky and overconfident yet has no friends, once again tho gyro looks so freakin good in these panels, i love how theyre both so unlikable rn and yet r my fave jojo duo
4. johnnys determination>>>
i never appreciated how fucking cool sandmans design was before
gyro is so cryptic honestly low key suspicious.. sandman running the whole way tho rather u than me buddy
hate that i laughed at steven steels awful joke tho
5. avdols out already, honestly have no idea what just happened with the steel ball, diego making his first major appearance tho.
overall a decent volume which set up the main characters and gave us enough info to make it interesting but kept us guessing, we know literally nothing at this point.
06/09/2022: okay so it's been two years since I read this and I still consider it my favourite part and love the characters, I know this reread is going to destroy me but I wanna write coherent reviews so I can refer back to them and see my thoughts on events and characters, so here we are,, time for my sbr reread, all of these reviews (if I can even call me spewing out my thoughts reviews) will probably have vague spoilers for other volumes in the series so maybe don't read them if ur not caught up, then again its been two years and I've definitely forgotten a lot about this series.
1. honestly sandman deserves to win this whole race to save his tribe, i don't really have an opinion on pocoloco, diego is here but not really. also not a huge fan mr steel right now, but hes v different around lucy, he seems much nicer, i still hate that shes 14.
2. ok i forgot how sick the p7 artstyle was, also gyro is v nice to look at, that one dude was definetly inspired by avdol (p3), and the fortune teller was deffo enya (also p3), i forgot about the show down intro for gyro. i feel like is really shows us his character,, also johnnys first appearance, should've known gyros fate tho it literally says "who was full of mysteries from beginning to end"
"this is the story of me starting to walk" hits different the second time.
3. okay okay so I'm gonna be that bitch, johnny was such a dick, he obvs didn't deserve that but also,, yeah he kinda did, I always say he has the same character arc as lightning mcqueen and I feel like that stems here too,, he was so cocky and overconfident yet has no friends, once again tho gyro looks so freakin good in these panels, i love how theyre both so unlikable rn and yet r my fave jojo duo
4. johnnys determination>>>
i never appreciated how fucking cool sandmans design was before
gyro is so cryptic honestly low key suspicious.. sandman running the whole way tho rather u than me buddy
hate that i laughed at steven steels awful joke tho
5. avdols out already, honestly have no idea what just happened with the steel ball, diego making his first major appearance tho.
overall a decent volume which set up the main characters and gave us enough info to make it interesting but kept us guessing, we know literally nothing at this point.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Well this was interesting. This is the first time I have read Jojo’s but I have watched all of the anime that is out. Part 7 is a reboot of the whole series, which is good because some of the previous stands/ characters were getting a bit boring.
This introduction of Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar was very fascinating. Johnny is a former professional jockey, but was injured and is now paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. I liked his determination to get back on a horse and participate in this event. Gyro is still a bit of a mystery. He doesn’t play fair and has a very interesting ability with steel balls. Also the outfits in this are already wild.
The world for this Jojo’s is very interesting. It's set in the 1800s with horses slowly being replaced by trains and cars. The whole concept of a cross country horse race, that also apparently includes non-horses, is just very fascinating and captivating. I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did. I am very captivated by this whole world and really want to know what is going to happen next.
Trigger warnings: Johnny was shot and paralyzed. He was also abused by a nurse while in the hospital.
*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
This introduction of Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar was very fascinating. Johnny is a former professional jockey, but was injured and is now paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. I liked his determination to get back on a horse and participate in this event. Gyro is still a bit of a mystery. He doesn’t play fair and has a very interesting ability with steel balls. Also the outfits in this are already wild.
The world for this Jojo’s is very interesting. It's set in the 1800s with horses slowly being replaced by trains and cars. The whole concept of a cross country horse race, that also apparently includes non-horses, is just very fascinating and captivating. I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did. I am very captivated by this whole world and really want to know what is going to happen next.
Trigger warnings: Johnny was shot and paralyzed. He was also abused by a nurse while in the hospital.
*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
Revisiting SBR after starting it years ago. Trying out the fully colored edition. The colorization starts out a little rough, but by the end of the volume it feels like originally full-color pages consistently. Really adds character.
Memes in this volume:
HIS POSE
That panel on the right... he said that about Gyro's steel balls...
(I'm sorry but I can't NOT point out gay subtext/coincidences/phrases in Jojo)
HIS POSE
That panel on the right... he said that about Gyro's steel balls...
(I'm sorry but I can't NOT point out gay subtext/coincidences/phrases in Jojo)
Y'know the first time I've read Steel Ball Run, I was honestly peed off at Araki for not continuing Part 7 as a sequel after Stone Ocean, completely dropped it at 3 chapters last month. Then I suddenly realised this month I made a mistake and boy, I wasn't ready for all the shenanigans that were going to make me become addicted to reading the long whole 95 chapters in 1 day!
I tell ya, Gyro and Johnny were one of the best duo in the Jojo series. I laughed me ass with Gyro coming up with silly sayings like "Did you say something? Were you talking into my ass...? Because I can't hear anything with my ass! " including the cheese song he made up with Johnny. It makes me sad also but I ain't telling you what happened to him unless you read this manga. Gyro may be acting as a tough guy, but he has the best humour in terms of being unpredictable with his words.
I felt so sorry for Johnny though, like the poor fella, his father wasn't even proud of him being a jockey and kicked him out of the family home after falling out with him after the tragic death of his brother. It breaks your heart man like Johnny is actually such a nice bloke if you get to know him more through out the manga! It's even good that Araki created a character with a physical disability because it really shows whatever life throws at them, they can be super heros also equally as someone who doesn't have a physical disability!
I really wish they made Poco Loco join the team because I found he wouldve been the potential candidate to be a good team member alongside with Gyro and Johnny. Unfortunately we can't always get what we wish for in some mangas but yeah this was a very good reading experience. I just loved the horse racing scenes, including the pair bois going across the desert!
Yeah lads definitely advice you to read the whole story of this manga if Part 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 have impressed you enough!
I tell ya, Gyro and Johnny were one of the best duo in the Jojo series. I laughed me ass with Gyro coming up with silly sayings like "Did you say something? Were you talking into my ass...? Because I can't hear anything with my ass! " including the cheese song he made up with Johnny. It makes me sad also but I ain't telling you what happened to him unless you read this manga. Gyro may be acting as a tough guy, but he has the best humour in terms of being unpredictable with his words.
I felt so sorry for Johnny though, like the poor fella, his father wasn't even proud of him being a jockey and kicked him out of the family home after falling out with him after the tragic death of his brother. It breaks your heart man like Johnny is actually such a nice bloke if you get to know him more through out the manga! It's even good that Araki created a character with a physical disability because it really shows whatever life throws at them, they can be super heros also equally as someone who doesn't have a physical disability!
I really wish they made Poco Loco join the team because I found he wouldve been the potential candidate to be a good team member alongside with Gyro and Johnny. Unfortunately we can't always get what we wish for in some mangas but yeah this was a very good reading experience. I just loved the horse racing scenes, including the pair bois going across the desert!
Yeah lads definitely advice you to read the whole story of this manga if Part 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 have impressed you enough!
I'm so excited to finally be reading JJBA:part 7 Steel Ball Run. I'm having fun watching weekly part 5 anime adaptation and part 6 manga was a fun wild ride and so far SBR is keeping up with its predecessors. I heard that part 7 is considered Araki's magnum opus aka his best work to date, I'm thrilled to get into the story.
SBR is centered around the competition Steel Ball Run which is a race from San Diego to New York with the winning prize of 50 million dollars. The participants can ride on a horse or a camel or go on foot, but they can't change their ride mid-race. The events starts on September 25th 1890.
For now we are following three individual characters: Sandman, Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar.
Sandman is Native American man who enters the competition to get money to buy his homeland so that white people won't be able to throw them out. Sandman seems like a smart, capable man and it was fun to have him opening up the first chapter.
Gyro Zeppeli is gorgeous. Araki really did us a solid with his design. Gyro also seems like a capable, cunning man. He isn't the type to play fairly, he wants to win and he will do anything to achieve his goal.
Johnny Joestart is former professional horse riders, but he was injured and now he can't walk, he uses wheelchair. Johnny is very determined and his single-minded focus will get him places. Johnny is also participating in the race.
I have a pre-manga knowledge that Johnny and Gyro will team up, I can't wait! For now it is very much Every Man For Himself.
Speaking about men. The organizer of the run said that everyone can enter the competition, but for now it is a very men-dominated story.
There is a very confusing thing in the manga. The main event is called Steel Ball Run, named after its sponsor Mr Steel. On the other hand, there are steel balls owned by Gyro. It can't be a coincidence, right?
The race itself was beautiful drawn, you feel the tension, you're invested in the outcome of the race and it's a perfect "sports manga" time.
The art is gorgeous, but it is Araki, so nobody is surprised by it.
Volume 1 is obviously an introductory volume, we get a feeling of the main cast, see the setting and the world. I like that we have a clear goal at the end. I love when the plot is structured.
so yay! I'm happy with how things are developing for now.
P.S. Diego Brando has three panels total in vol. 1 but they are the hottest, he is the hottest, 10/10 I love Diego Brando.
SBR is centered around the competition Steel Ball Run which is a race from San Diego to New York with the winning prize of 50 million dollars. The participants can ride on a horse or a camel or go on foot, but they can't change their ride mid-race. The events starts on September 25th 1890.
For now we are following three individual characters: Sandman, Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar.
Sandman is Native American man who enters the competition to get money to buy his homeland so that white people won't be able to throw them out. Sandman seems like a smart, capable man and it was fun to have him opening up the first chapter.
Gyro Zeppeli is gorgeous. Araki really did us a solid with his design. Gyro also seems like a capable, cunning man. He isn't the type to play fairly, he wants to win and he will do anything to achieve his goal.
Johnny Joestart is former professional horse riders, but he was injured and now he can't walk, he uses wheelchair. Johnny is very determined and his single-minded focus will get him places. Johnny is also participating in the race.
I have a pre-manga knowledge that Johnny and Gyro will team up, I can't wait! For now it is very much Every Man For Himself.
Speaking about men. The organizer of the run said that everyone can enter the competition, but for now it is a very men-dominated story.
There is a very confusing thing in the manga. The main event is called Steel Ball Run, named after its sponsor Mr Steel. On the other hand, there are steel balls owned by Gyro. It can't be a coincidence, right?
The race itself was beautiful drawn, you feel the tension, you're invested in the outcome of the race and it's a perfect "sports manga" time.
The art is gorgeous, but it is Araki, so nobody is surprised by it.
Volume 1 is obviously an introductory volume, we get a feeling of the main cast, see the setting and the world. I like that we have a clear goal at the end. I love when the plot is structured.
so yay! I'm happy with how things are developing for now.
P.S. Diego Brando has three panels total in vol. 1 but they are the hottest, he is the hottest, 10/10 I love Diego Brando.