Jojo's Bizarre Threadventure

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Giorno in the anime has a lot more personality, at least that I could perceive. The anime original scene at the start was a really nice way of introducing him and worked better in tandem with his introduction from the manga. His voice actor and the animation directing help, too. The scene with Koichi at the café was a big improvement. I also love the pink suit. I'm really looking forward to how this goes, the only thing I'll mourn from DiU production-wise is the background art, which doesn't look as good in my opinion. I preferred Duwang's more quirky colors and linework vs. more standard background art, even if it's set to gorgeous Italian architecture. That said, the first episode made the background art shine nicely. It helps that most was set in the city and there was a lot of really pretty shot comp. The ugliest background art was at the train, which looked unfinished. It could just be that the PVs have emphasized the blandest background art. Even if it does take a nosedive overall, it'll hopefully be made up with more consistent character art. The designs are stunning, they animate nicely and the first episode did a great job proving it works in practice as well as in theory, but I just hope they don't dip into Quality Queen territory.

Narancia is a darling and I won't hear a word against him or his awful math skills.

I'm not sure how much the anime can help with Part 5's persistent pacing issues, though. Also, did anyone else notice Narancia's VA change?

[Toa of Gallifrey]

I dunno, the SC anime was infamously slow, I don't think they'll have a particular problem with adding extra scenes every now and then to buffer fights. Nevertheless, Golden Wind is supposed to take place over the course of a week, so the quick pace isn't entirely unwarranted.


All the VAs are different from the games (for the better, imo).

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

I dunno, the SC anime was infamously slow, I don't think they'll have a particular problem with adding extra scenes every now and then to buffer fights. Nevertheless, Golden Wind is supposed to take place over the course of a week, so the quick pace isn't entirely unwarranted.


All the VAs are different from the games (for the better, imo).

I liked Narancia's game VA better, and I am neutral on Bruno and Mista. Also, I don't think SC was slow at all. Honest to god, I think SC was also too fast, though the anime was thankfully slower. Besides, even if it was supposed to take place over a week, I honestly think that's part of the problem. Just reading Part V gave me sympathetic fatigue, and the same is true in Part III. Also, Koichi's appearance was the best part of Part V.

[Rafflesiac]

Also, Koichi's appearance was the best part of Part V.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooo

Giorno was an asshole for it and Echoes Act 3 is way more boring than Act 2, Koichi didn't deserve getting his passport nicked.

Nah, there were plenty of better moments, like the train, or KINGU KURIMSON

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooo

Giorno was an asshole for it and Echoes Act 3 is way more boring than Act 2, Koichi didn't deserve getting his passport nicked.

Nah, there were plenty of better moments, like the train, or KINGU KURIMSON

Oh, I mean the very fact of Koichi appearing was the most interesting part of Part V for me. KINGU KURIMSON just confused me, Diavolo was better when he had a Giovanni silhouette, and Echoes Act 3 is more fun because it actually talks and has quite the mouth. Also, I will say the train was pretty good. Finally, my second favorite thing about Part V was Polnareff's appearance.

[Skull]

The squads all here, squads all here.

[Toa of Gallifrey]

Only two weeks (and 1 day) to go (even though I already saw the episode when it leaked). Can't wait for the Gangster Behind Bars, the Express Train Bound for Florence, the Mystery of King Crimson and Green Day & Oasis.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

The squads all here, squads all here.

Bucciarati ga shinda.

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Only two weeks (and 1 day) to go (even though I already saw the episode when it leaked). Can't wait for the Gangster Behind Bars, the Express Train Bound for Florence, the Mystery of King Crimson and Green Day & Oasis.

Yeah, but personally, I can't wait to see Black Sabbath, unless you're referring to it as the Gangster Behind Bars.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Also, how do you guys think a Rohan v Bohemian Rhapsody battle would go?

[Skull]

Depends.

During DiU would have Rohan most likely lose. Post-DiU would have Rohan stomp.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Depends.

During DiU would have Rohan most likely lose. Post-DiU would have Rohan stomp.

Why the change post-DiU? It's not like Heaven's Door actually grew in power or anything. I know he gave Koichi the ability to speak and understand Italian in Vento Aureo, but he could have done that in DiU. Either way, a Rohan v BR would be quite fun to read/watch, though he'd probably instantly do what Weather did once he figured out what was going on.

[Skull]

Call it a retcon or whatever, but during DiU Rohan can't use Heaven's Door on himself.

Sometime in the seven years after DiU when "Rohan at the Louvre" takes place Rohan casually uses Heaven's Door on himself to escape a youkai's clutches. As such he would be easily able to render himself immune to Bohemian Rhapsody in a manner similar to how Weather was immune.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Call it a retcon or whatever, but during DiU Rohan can't use Heaven's Door on himself.

Sometime in the seven years after DiU when "Rohan at the Louvre" takes place Rohan casually uses Heaven's Door on himself to escape a youkai's clutches. As such he would be easily able to render himself immune to Bohemian Rhapsody in a manner similar to how Weather was immune.

Oh. I haven't yet read Rohan at the Louvre, so yeah. However, he would probably find such a Stand fascinating no matter what.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

First episode of Vento Aureo is out!!! Discuss!

Personally, I liked it. The set pieces were animated well, Koichi was a thing, and his discussion with Jotaro post-meeting Giorno was expanded. Also, I love how Bruno is voiced by Lancer.

[Toa of Gallifrey]

Better subtitles are out for episode 1 (Some-Stuffs), for repeat viewings after CR.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Better subtitles are out for episode 1 (Some-Stuffs), for repeat viewings after CR.

I see. In any case, subtitle quality is usually low among my concerns, unless they truly just suck. Also, I'm disappointed CR didn't translate "This is the taste of a liar" directly as the meme does.

[Toa of Gallifrey]

Apart from reading much nicer and correcting names (god it's gonna suck when they say zipper man next week), for this episode they corrected an error. Bruno asked Giorno what he'd do if he found a bag with one billion lire. CR mistranslated it as one hundred thousand.

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

Apart from reading much nicer and correcting names (god it's gonna suck when they say zipper man next week), for this episode they corrected an error. Bruno asked Giorno what he'd do if he found a bag with one billion lire. CR mistranslated it as one hundred thousand.

It's been a while since I've read Part V, so I didn't realize that error was present until now. Also, the name changes are understandable because American copyright sucks ass in this case. Besides, I can ignore name changes because the characters shout Stand names really loud.

[pinetree]

I think Giorno has the weirdest stand so far. It turns things into actual, living, independent beings that send the damage they receive to the attacker? What the fuck

[SirGauoftheSquareTable]

I think Giorno has the weirdest stand so far. It turns things into actual, living, independent beings that send the damage they receive to the attacker? What the fuck

Don't you worry. Things will only get weirder. Besides, Giorno's powers are good callbacks to both DIO and Jonathan's powers over life.