JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood

A gothic, melodramatic rivalry unfolds with operatic intensity, blending martial arts and vampire horror into a tragic, earnest spectacle.

Directed by

Junichi Hayama

Genres

Action, Animation, Adventure

Starring

Katsuyuki Konishi, Hikaru Midorikawa, Nana Mizuki

Overview

An adaptation of the original five volume arc of the popular JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, covering the Phantom Blood chapters. Jonathan Joestar is an aristocratic boy whose life is suddenly turned upside down by a mysterious new boy who arrives, Dio Brando. Dio has a connection to his father, and over time, a rivalry forms as Dio becomes obsessed with a mysterious, ancient, and mystical stone mask that Jonathan's father keeps. This film has not been publicly released outside of its original limited run in Japanese theaters and is considered virtually lost.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, family, revenge, ambition

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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