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A review by afi_whatafireads
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood, Vol. 2 by Hirohiko Araki
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Personal Ratings : 4.35 🌟
Note: In this edition, Volume 2 and Volume 3 is combined in a single book. Chapters in this volume are from Chapter 12 - Chapter 27
There are several arcs for this particular volume, that continues from Dio's fall after his rampage at the Joestar's mansion.
1) Youth With Dio Arc
2) Birth of DIO Arc
3) Jack the Ripper & Zippeli The Strange Arc
4) Ripple (Hamon) Overdrive Arc
5) Tarkus & Dark Night Bruford Arc
Out of all the five arcs, I would say I liked the Ripple Overdrive arc the most. Starting from Dio's arcs and how he'll be handling his fall after his rampage to Jojo's uprising and healing. I liked how he found the art of Sendo and Hamon and that due to his inner strength, he would be able to master the skills to overcome the power of the mask.
So far, I enjoyed this volume more. It was packed with action scenes, but also showed how it wasn't easy for Jojo to rise again. I liked the concept of the ripple and hamon. It somehow highlights inner strengths and how you're utilizing that to defeat the power of the mask which I really like the message it comes across as well.
Note: In this edition, Volume 2 and Volume 3 is combined in a single book. Chapters in this volume are from Chapter 12 - Chapter 27
There are several arcs for this particular volume, that continues from Dio's fall after his rampage at the Joestar's mansion.
1) Youth With Dio Arc
2) Birth of DIO Arc
3) Jack the Ripper & Zippeli The Strange Arc
4) Ripple (Hamon) Overdrive Arc
5) Tarkus & Dark Night Bruford Arc
Out of all the five arcs, I would say I liked the Ripple Overdrive arc the most. Starting from Dio's arcs and how he'll be handling his fall after his rampage to Jojo's uprising and healing. I liked how he found the art of Sendo and Hamon and that due to his inner strength, he would be able to master the skills to overcome the power of the mask.
So far, I enjoyed this volume more. It was packed with action scenes, but also showed how it wasn't easy for Jojo to rise again. I liked the concept of the ripple and hamon. It somehow highlights inner strengths and how you're utilizing that to defeat the power of the mask which I really like the message it comes across as well.
"Losing your breath is fear, but when you control your fear, you can breath regularly! The ripple breathing is the result of being brave."
I would say, I understood the appeal of this series. Jojo has a sense of comradeship and tenacity even after he's broken down many times. Dio is an interesting character, who is smart and strong, but is driven to the brink due to his condition. Whilst nothing can excuse how he takes his life course into actions, in some ways, it shows how poverty and upbringing especially during the setting of the particular time takes toll on the people. Can't wait to see how Part 1 ends. I'm slowly getting hooked that's for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, and Blood