A review by lyssis_library
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wow, what did I just read? Steel Ball Run is an absolute wild ride. Part Western, part action-packed race, and all the over-the-top JoJo goodness fans have come to love. From the very first chapter, I was on the edge of my seat, completely immersed in the unpredictable chaos of the cross-country race. Some of the pages felt graphically clustered and dense at times, but having character names labeled helped a lot in following the fast-paced action and ever-growing cast. The iconic JoJo-style humor is alive and well throughout. It’s clever, weird, and hilarious in a way only Araki can pull off. 

I was especially happy with who ends up winning the first race, and I loved the little Easter eggs sprinkled throughout, like being number 636, aka animal husbandry in the Dewey Decimal System. It’s those bizarre, oddly specific touches that make Steel Ball Run unforgettable.