Part 1: Phantom Blood[]
Music[]
- Dio's name partially comes from the heavy metal singer Ronnie James DioW, founder of the supergroup "DioW."[1]
- Dio's vampire form could be a reference to Dio's (the artist's) song "I Speed At Night"
- Dio's design is may inspired after Dio's album "Sacred HeartW"
- Erina Pendleton's name is possibly a reference to the Clive NolanW band PendragonW
- She's also named after The Beatles's song "Eleanor RigbyW"
- Robert E. O. Speedwagon's name comes from the rock band REO SpeedwagonW.[2]
- The Zeppeli surname is named after the English rock band Led ZeppelinW.[3]
- Zeppeli's allegory about vikings could be a reference to Led Zeppelin's song "Immigrant songW"
- The name of the 8th chapter is a possible reference to the QueenW song "Ogre Battle."
- Tonpetty is named after American musician Tom PettyW.
- Dire and Straizo are named after the British Rock band Dire StraitsW.
- Poco's name likely comes from the Californian Country Rock band PocoW.
- Wang Chan's name is inspired by the 80s Pop group Wang ChungW.
- Tarkus is named after the album TarkusW, by Emerson, Lake & PalmerW.
- Bruford is named after musician Bill BrufordW, formerly the drummer of YesW.
- Doobie's name is a reference to the Doobie BrothersW.
- Page, Jones, Plant, and Bornnam are named after Jimmy PageW, John Paul JonesW, Robert PlantW, and Jon BonhamW, the four members of Led Zeppelin.
- The song used for the first ending of the anime is "RoundaboutW" by British progressive rock band YesW.
- The farmer testifying about the presence of Jonathan and Co. (though he does not know their name) is named Jeff Beck, after the guitarist of the same nameW.
- Father Styx is named after the American rock band StyxW.
- From the fact that Phantom Blood ends with a ship, this could be a reference to Styx's song "Come Sail AwayW"
People[]
- Will Anthonio Zeppeli's first name is possibly a reference to the English novelist William Makepeace ThackerayW, who was quoted upon Zeppeli's death.[4] His most famous novel is The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which inspired a movie by Stanley Kubrick in 1975.
- The university where Jonathan and Dio studied is named Hugh Hudson Academy. This is likely named after Hugh HudsonW, a British film director, known by the masterpiece movie Chariots of Fire.
- The concept designs of Jonathan and Dio came from Sylvester StalloneW and Arnold SchwarzeneggerW, whose films were popular at the time.[1]
- Dio's surname is possibly named after the actor Marlon BrandoW.[citation needed] Araki also said in an interview that Dio's design was inspired by the character Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) in Blade Runner.
Film[]
- In Chapter 9: "The Stone Mask, Part 2", Dio is unsure of Jonathan's survival and seen drinking on the street. The label on the bottle reads both "Cronenberg," a reference to the Canadian director, David CronenbergW, as well as "Dead ZoneW," a Stephen KingW movie adaptation Cronenberg had directed.[5]
- In chapter 43, the scene in which hands appear from the wall behind Erina is a reference to the opening scene of the zombie movie Day of the Dead by George A. Romero (1985).
- The graphism of the title JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (with the word "JoJo" curled, and letters going smaller and smaller) may be inspired by the one of the Indiana Jones movies. As is the topic of archeology.
- The scene in chapter 6, when Dio climbs the stairs of the manor carrying a poisoned glass on a plate, may be inspired by the Hitchcock movie Suspicion, which is famous for a scene that is very similar. Araki said indeed that he learned how to make a scenario by reading Hitchcock's interviews in the Hitchcock/Truffaut, where this film is commented. Although it is not certain, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure may also share some similarities with other Hitchcock movies, such as Psycho, Shadow of a Doubt and Strangers on a Train.
Manga/Anime[]
- Jonathan is vaguely influenced by KenshiroW from Fist of the North StarW.[citation needed] In chapter 37, when he says “I’ve come back from hell, Dio”, it is also a reference to Kenshiro's famous line to his friend and rival Shin (“I’ve come back from hell, Shin”) just before they fight.
Literature[]
- The interactions between George Joestar I and Dario Brando parallel that of various interactions in Victor Hugo's novel Les MisérablesW. George mistakes Dario, who was trying to loot him, as his savior, just as Marius' father mistakes Thenadiers as his savior. George also claims that he gave Dario the ring that Dario himself stole, similar to how the bishop Myriel claims that he had given Jean Valjean the silverware.
- The premise of Part I parallels Bram Stoker's novel DraculaW, in that both take place in the closing years of the 19th Century and involve a young adult protagonist named Jonathan interacting with and defeating a charismatic vampire.[6]
- Araki said in Manga in Theory and Practice[7] that the idea of making a shift to one protagonist to the next partly comes from John Steinbeck's East of Eden, a novel inspired by the myth of Abel and Cain, that tells the conflict of two brothers over several generations. There are many similitudes with this novel especially in part 1 and in part 7. For example, when Jonathan's father says that if he has been more severe with him than with Dio, it was to hide the fact that in reality he prefers him[8], it reminds of Cyrus Trask telling the same thing to Adam in East of Eden[9]. The psychology of characters such as Jonathan, or even Johnny in part 7, who see their brother as a rival who is stealing from them their father’s attention, is also very typical of this novel. More generally, the themes of inheritance, destiny, and opposition of light and shadow are common to the novel and the manga.[10]
- The town of Wind Knights Lot is inspired by Stephen King's 'salem's lot, a novel where the inhabitants of a small town progressively disappear after having been turned into vampires. The very journalistic tone of the town’s depiction[11], with the number of inhabitants and other geographical information, is a parody of the novel’s prologue.[12]
- The adress of the Joestar manor (visible on a letter) is "Baker Street East", which refers to Sherlock Holmes.
Other[]
- The name Jonathan came from a local restaurant called Jonathan's that Araki used to visit frequently and where he had his first meeting with his editor. [1]
- Dio's laser eyes and freezing powers may be inspired by Superman's powers.
Part 2: Battle Tendency[]
Music[]
- Lisa Lisa is named after Lisa Lisa from the band Lisa Lisa and Cult JamW.
- Loggins and Messina are named after musicians Kenny LogginsW and Jim MessinaW.
- When Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli attacks Wamuu with lights and bubbles, it's a possible reference from Led Zeppelin's song "Stairway To heavenW"
- Suzi Q is named after musician Suzi QuatroW. May also come from the song "Susie QW" by Dale HawkinsW (and famously covered by CreedenceW Clearwater RevivalW).
- Wired Beck is inspired by musician Jeff BeckW and his album Wired.
- The four Pillar Men (Santana, Wamuu, Esidisi and Kars) are named after the bands SantanaW, Wham!W, AC/DCW, and The CarsW.
- Esidisi eating a dynamite may be a reference to AC/DC's song "T.N.TW"
- Smokey Brown is named after musicians Smokey RobinsonW and James BrownW.
- The line by Joseph Joestar to Caesar Zeppeli, "Nice, nice, very nice, Caesarino", is a reference to the song by Californian band AmbrosiaW and the British Alan Parsons, "Nice, Nice, Very Nice".
- Donovan is named after the musicianW of the same name.
- The Red Stone of Aja is named after the song and album "Aja" by the group Steely DanW.
- Air Supplena Island is a reference to the pop or soft rock duo Air SupplyW.
- In the final chapter, Joseph listens to a cassette tape of the song “Get BackW” by The BeatlesW on his Walkman.
People[]
- Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli is named after the Roman emperor Julius CaesarW.[citation needed]
- Rudol von Stroheim is possibly named after Austrian-born actor Erich von StroheimW.
Film[]
- The cave in which Santana is discovered resembles the interior of the derelict spacecraft on LV-426 from the movie AliensW.
- Joseph is shown reading a SupermanW comic when he and Speedwagon are attacked by a group of hijackers. In the anime however, Joseph is reading the manga Baoh, a manga also made by Araki.
Western Animation[]
- The minor character Bruto appears to be a direct Expy of the character Bluto from the series Popeye.
Literature[]
Chapter 49 was originally named after Sydney Sheldon’s Master of the Game, a novel that tells the rise of a rich and powerful family over several generations, and includes a conflict between twin sisters, one of them repetitively trying to kill her twin and to steal her heirloom.
The part when Joseph and Kars almost fall together from a cliff in Switzerland when chasing after the red stone is a reference to the Reichenbach falls in the Sherlock Holmes short novel The final problem. Joseph’s ability to predict his opponent’s next line just by using his observation skills is also inspired by Sherlock Holmes.[13]
Part 3: Stardust Crusaders[]
Music[]
- Star Platinum is possibly designed after the song "The Marble AstronautW" by the Brazilian group "Nenhúm de NósW"
- Muhammad Avdol is named after American singer Paula AbdulW.[14]
- Avdol's Stand Magician's Red has an attack called Crossfire Hurricane which comes from the opening line of the Rolling Stones' song "Jumpin' Jack FlashW".
- Avdol's encounter with DIO could be a reference from Paula Abdul's song "Cold HeartedW"
- Magician's Red may be designed after Uriah HeepW's song "The Magician's BirthdayW"
- Kakyoin's favorite musician is StingW.
- Hierophant Green's design may be inspired from C.C.R's album "Green RiverW"
- Gray Fly is named after musician Glenn FreyW.[15]
- Jean Pierre Polnareff is named after French musician Michel PolnareffW.[16]
- His sister is named after one of Michel Polnareff's songs "Tout, Tout Pour Ma Chérie".
- On Brazilian Portuguese dub, during Judgement (story arc) , Polnareff says "I don't want money , i just want love" and this is a reference to Tim Maia's song with same nameW.
- Captain Tennille is named after the 1970s pop and soft rock duo Captain & TennilleW.[15]
- In the localized version Captain Tennille is called Captain Dragon, after the Captain & Tennille member Daryl DragonW.
- Forever is named after the album Wu-Tang ForeverW, by the Wu-Tang ClanW.[15]
- Devo the Cursed is named after the American rock band DevoW.[16]
- When Joseph tries to use Hermit Purple on a television in order to detect DIO from Singapore, his Stand shows him random TV programs. One of these shows the cover of Tom Petty's debut solo album, Full Moon FeverW, and another shows an advert from MTV's prime in the 1980s. The Tom Petty reference was changed to the performance of an artist who's name is "Putty" in the anime.
- Rubber Soul is named after the Beatles album Rubber SoulW.[15]
- Hol Horse is named after the American pop rock duo Hall and OatesW.[16]
- J. Geil is named after The J. Geils BandW.[16]
- In the localized version J. Geil is called Centerfold, after the J. Geils Band songW.
- Nena is named after the New Wave German singer NenaW.[17]
- ZZ is named after the American Rock trio ZZ TopW.[17]
- Enya the Hag is named after the Irish singer EnyaW.[15]
- During Justice (story arc) Enya mentions John LennonW
- Steely Dan is named after American Rock band Steely DanW.[17]
- In the Viz Media localization, Steely Dan is called Dan of Steel, a play on the band's name while also being a reference to DC Comic's Man of Steel, SupermanW.
- Arabia Fats is named after musician Fats DominoW.[18]
- Mannish Boy is named after Muddy WatersW' song Mannish BoyW.[17]
- The chickens Avdol cares for on the secluded island (Prince, Michael, and Lionel) are likely named after the musicians PrinceW, Michael JacksonW, and Lionel RichieW.
- Cameo is named after the 70s funk and R&B group CameoW.[18]
- The submarine from the 66th Chapter of Part 3 may be a reference to the Beatles song Yellow SubmarineW.
- Midler is named after singer/actress Bette MidlerW.
- In the localized version Midler is called Rose, after the Bette Midler song The RoseW.
- The song used for the first ending of the anime's second season is "Walk Like An Egyptian" sung by the US Pop group The BanglesW.
- Iggy is named after Iggy PopW.[19]
- The Fool's design may being inspired from Iggy Pop'song "The PassangerW"
- N'Doul is named after Senegalese musician Youssou N'DourW.[19]
- Oingo and Boingo are named after the band Oingo BoingoW.[19]
- In the localization, they are named Zenyatta and Mondatta respectively, after The Police album Zenyatta Mondatta.
- Anubis' first user, Caravan Serai, is named after the Santana album CaravanseraiW.
- Anubis' other users, Chaka and Khan, are named after British-American singer Chaka KhanW.[19]
- Mariah is named after US singer Mariah CareyW.[19]
- Alessi is named after the American duo Alessi BrothersW.[19]
- The D'Arby brothers are a reference to American singer Terence Trent D'ArbyW.[20]
- Daniel J. D'Arby's victims Garie Moor and Christian Vander are named after Irish singer Gary MooreW and French musician Christian VanderW, respectively.
- In the episode Hol Horse and Boingo Part 1, the main cast questions a roof repairman about the location of DIO's hideout, the roof repairman has a tattoo Prince's symbol on his arm
- Pet Shop is named after the Pet Shop BoysW.[20]
- Kenny G. is named after Jazz artist Kenny GW.[20]
- In the localized version Kenny G. is called Billie Jean, after the Michael JacksonW song Billie JeanW.
- Vanilla Ice is named after the rapperW of the same name.[21]
- Vanilla Ice's localized name is a reference to Vanilla Ice's song "Cool as IceW"
- Cream is a reference to the world's first supergroup British rock band CreamW.[21]
- Suzi Q's butler, Roses, could be a reference to the band Guns N' RosesW.
- Senator Wilson Phillips is named after the vocal groupW of the same name.[21]
- Jotaro quizzes Joseph to make sure he isn't possessed by DIO by asking him who sang the song "Eat ItW" to which he responds "Al YankovicW".
- In the last chapter Joseph listens to "Get BackW " from The Beatles; this is a wink to the audience as many people think the name "JoJo" is a reference to this song as it's about a man named Jojo.
- Jotaro's absent father Sadao Kujo might be named after Japanese jazz musician Sadao WatanabeW
- In the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Capcom fighting game, Kakyoin's ending theme uses a score similar to the opening chords of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to HeavenW ."
- In the part 3 drama CD the Old Man's stand is called Strange Relation after the PrinceW song Strange RelationshipW.
- In Escape From JoJo's Bizarre Mansion, the character Dija Maker is named after the Led ZeppelinW song D'yer Mak'erW.
- His stand is called House of Holy, after the Led Zeppelin album Houses of the HolyW.
- The song used for the second ending of the anime's second season is "Last Train Home"W an instrumental song by the Pat Metheny GroupW.
- DIO's Stand The World's appearance may be a reference to the song "Holy DiverW" by the band Dio, as it has what appear to be oxygen tanks on its back.
- DIO being in Egypt may also be a reference to the Dio song "Egypt (The Chains Are On)W".
People[]
- Araki mentions that some of the inspiration for Jotaro's character comes from Hollywood actor, Clint EastwoodW.[22]
- In the anime when Joseph uses Hermit Purple in Singapore one of the images seen is of a show called "The Vision". This is a reference to "The View" which is a show presented by Whoopi GoldbergW.
- At some point in the High Priestess (story arc), the crew attempts to take advantage of Midler's infatuation with Jotaro by complimenting her. Kakyoin suggests that she sounds like film actress, Audrey HepburnW.
Film[]
- During Joseph's usage of Hermit Purple on the TV, one of the random programs shows Marlon BrandoW in his famous film The GodfatherW, where he played Don Vito Corleone.
- When Polnareff hits Devo in his hotel room, Devo falls off the balcony; he is nowhere to be found when Polnareff checks for his body. This is a possible shout-out to the ending of John Carpenter's HalloweenW.
- Ebony Devil's possession of a doll is similar to the horror film Child's PlayW.
- Yellow Temperance is likely a reference to The BlobW.[23]
- Strength was possibly inspired by the tale of Mary CelesteW, while its user was modeled after LinkW, a character from a 1986 movie of the same name.[23]
- During The Sun (story arc) when Joseph is asked if he knew how to ride a camel, he said he learned from the movie "Lawrence of ArabiaW"
- When Polnareff is turned into a kid by Alessi's Stand and locks himself behind a wooden door, Alessi tears this door down by using his axe. He then puts his head into the now broken door, saying "Polnareff, I'm here." The scene closely resembles the famous setting of Stanley Kubrick's The ShiningW.
- The first half of the Wheel of Fortune part is possibly a reference to Steven Spielberg's first movie, DuelW.[23]
- Lovers' appearance is that of the robot from Short CircuitW, crossed with a tick or a fly.[23]
- The events involving Lovers is based on the sci-fi film Fantastic VoyageW.
- N'Doul is based on Kan Shimozawa's ZatoichiW, a long-running Japanese film series centered around a blind swordsman of the same name.[23]
- While Iggy is fighting Pet Shop in the sewer Iggy uses The Fool to create a wound across the front of Pet Shop's torso. Pet Shop touches the wound with his wing and licks the blood off it, similar to a famous scene in the movie Enter The DragonW.
Manga/Anime[]
- When Joseph tries to use Hermit Purple on a television in order to detect DIO from Singapore, his Stand shows him random TV programs. One of the shows that appear is DoraemonW.
- Dio's Road Roller move was inspired by an identical move used by KinnikumanW in the first episode of the Kinnikuman anime.
Other[]
- Judgement's design was influenced by Shotaro IshinomoriW's Kamen RiderW and Kikaider. Its ability is based on the story of Aladdin and the Magic LampW.[23]
- When DIO forces Senator Wilson Phillips to drive through the crowd, Waldo from the Where's Waldo?W children's book series can be seen flying through the air.
- DIO waking up in the 80’s after a century and going to Egypt may be references to Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat. Lestat also comes back in the 80’s after a century of exile and, in this novel, the origins of vampires, as well as the answer to the mystery of their existence, are situated in Egypt.[24]
Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable[]
Music[]
- Josuke's Stand Crazy Diamond is named after the Pink FloydW song Shine on You Crazy DiamondW.[25]
- Koichi's Stand Echoes is named after Pink FloydW's song EchoesW[25]
- Okuyasu's Stand The Hand is a reference to Canadian Rock band the BandW.[25]
- Okuyasu's theme sounds very similar to the song Brianstorm by the band Arctic Monkeys
- Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town instrumental is similar to Tim Maia'sW song "Seven Seas Discover"
- Rohan's Heaven's Door is named after Bob Dylan's song Knockin' on Heaven's DoorW.
- The title of Rohan's manga, Pink Dark Boy, may be a reference to Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon.
- Tamami Kobayashi's The Lock is likely a reference to The RockW, a song by The WhoW.
- Toshikazu Hazamada's Surface is a reference to R&B trio SurfaceW.[25]
- Yukako Yamagishi's Stand Love Deluxe is named after the albumW of the same name by the British R&B group Sade.[25]
- Trussardi's Stand is named after Grunge band Pearl JamW.[26]
- Shizuka Joestar's Stand Achtung Baby is a reference to the albumW of the same name by Irish band U2.[26]
- Reimi Sugimoto's name may be a reference to the Pink FloydW song See Emily PlayW.
- The name of Reimi's dog Arnold may also be a reference to another Pink FloydW song, Arnold LayneW.
- Shigekiyo Yangu's last name is based on the last name of the musician, Neil YoungW.[26]
- Shigekiyo's Harvest is named after Neil Young's song and album HarvestW.[26]
- Aya Tsuji's Cinderella is named after Heavy Metal band CinderellaW.[26]
- Mikitaka's ability is named after R&B group Earth, Wind & FireW.[27]
- Yuya Fungami's Highway Star is a reference to the Deep PurpleW songW of the same name.[27]
- Yuya's tie bears the words Speed King, possibly a reference to the Deep Purple song of the same name.
- Anjuro Katagiri's nickname "Angelo" is the namesake to the American composer Angelo BadalamentiW.
- His Stand, Aqua Necklace, might be a reference to Progressive Rock band Asia'sW album, "Aqua."
- Keicho's Bad Company is named after Rock supergroup Bad CompanyW.[25]
- Akira Otoishi's Stand is named after American Rock band Red Hot Chili PeppersW.[25]
- The pins on Akira's wrists read AC/DCW, a reference to the band of the same name.
- Akira likes Jimi HendrixW, Jeff BeckW, Eddie Van HalenW, and Stevie Ray VaughanW's music.
- When Akira's sing "I want to kill.....your mamas" could be a reference to "My guitar want to kill your mamasW" by Frank ZappaW.
- The Stand Ratt is named after Glam Metal band RattW.[26]
- Ken Oyanagi's Stand is a reference of the Hip-Hop group Boyz II MenW.[27]
- Tama's Stand is named after the Rockabilly band "Stray Cats."[27]
- Toyohiro Kanedaichi's Super Fly is a reference to Curtis Mayfield'sW song "Superfly."[27]
- Terunosuke Miyamoto's Enigma is named after the New Age band "Enigma."[27]
- In the localized version Enigma is called Misterioso, after the Thelonious MonkW albumW.
- Masazo Kinoto's Cheap Trick is a reference to the American Rock band "Cheap TrickW ."[27]
- Yoshihiro Kira's Stand Atom Heart Father is named after the Pink FloydW song and album Atom Heart MotherW.[27]
- Yoshikage Kira's Stand Killer Queen and his evolution powers (Sheer Heart Attack and Another One Bites the Dust) are named after songs of the British rock band Queen.[27]
- Kira's appearance is based on that of David BowieW's song with Queen "Under PressureW", since the song was sing by Queen and David Bowie, and both Kira and Killer Queen are based off them.
- The boat Joseph came to Morioh on is possibly named after the band TrafficW.
- Koichi owns a dog named Police, a reference to the band of the same nameW.
- During the Let's Go Out for Italian arc, Okuyasu compares the harmony between mozzarella and tomato to a Simon & GarfunkelW duet.
- In The Book: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 4th Another Day Takuma Hasumi's stand is called The Book after the band The BooksW.
- Also in The Book: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 4th Another Day, the stand of Teruhiko Futaba is called Memory of Jet, after the song JetW by Paul McCartney & WingsW.
- The fever that Josuke had as a child is a reference to the Pink FloydW song "Comfortably Numb"W, in which one of the lyrics states "When I was a child, I had a fever."
People[]
- Tonio Trussardi is named after Italian fashion designer Nicola Trussardi.
- Rohan Kishibe may be named after Rohan MarleyW.
- In the Sheer Heart Attack (story arc), Josuke is seen reading a book with the name Gianfranco FerréW on the cover.
- Josuke's pose is similar to Cazuza'sW pose.
Film[]
- In the English dub, Okuyasu says "So go ahead punk, make my day" during his fight with Josuke. This is a reference to Dirty HarryW.
- In the Italian food arc, Okuyasu drinks some water that heals his tiredness by releasing large amounts of tears from his eyes. He underplays this by claiming that he had presumably cried a lot more when watching the 1979 film, The ChampW.
- In Episode 24 of the TV Anime, in the final shot where Kira escapes, an advertisement for Austin Powers 2W can be seen on the cinema marquee.
- The story outline of Diamond is Unbreakable takes inspiration from the David Lynch television series Twin PeaksW. Both series are supernatural thrillers that are set around the search for a psychopath that has caused the death of a teenage girl in a small town with odd characters. The characters of Jotaro, Reimi Sugimoto and Yoshikage Kira play similar roles to that of Dale Cooper, Laura Palmer and Killer Bob (With both Bob and Kira hiding in the guise of another person).
- During Highway Star (story arc) Rohan compares the damage value of his house with the amount of money earned in the movie "Pretty WomanW"
- The fight between Josuke and Highway Star parallels the film "SpeedW " starring Keanu Reeves.
- In episode 33 of the TV anime, an 80s Corolla namely the AE86 briefly appears, making a reference to Initial DW which stars Takumi's AE86.
Manga/Anime[]
- Josuke is initially introduced to being bullied by some upperclassmen. One of the bullies insults his hair by claiming it looks like Astro Boy's. In his rage, Josuke mishears it as Sazae-sanW.
- After turning into Josuke, Surface asks him if he was familiar with the copy robot from Perman, a parody series by Doraemon author, Fujiko Fujio.
- In the Italian food arc, Okuyasu compares the harmony between mozzarella and tomato to Asao TakamoriW and Tetsuya ChibaW's work on Ashita no JoeW.
- When asking Okuyasu his name during the Red Hot Chili Pepper arc, Joseph mishears it as Osomatsu.
Literature[]
- The whole story for Tama/Stray Cat is an homage to the popular 1983 horror novel Pet SemataryW by Stephen KingW.[28]
Other[]
- Reimi's and Arnold's murders are based on a popular urban legendW.
Part 5: Vento Aureo[]
Music[]
- Giorno's Gold Experience is named after Prince's album "The Gold ExperienceW".
- Giorno's name is a reference to the Italian musician "Giovanni Giorgio MoroderW".
- Giorno's favorite musician is Jeff Beck.[29]
- Giorno's line "I have a dream" is a reference to ABBA's song with same nameW
- Giorno plays the beginning of "Eruption" by Van Halen. After defeat, he drops a pick that says "One way ticket", a song by the band "Eruption".
- Gold Experience's design resembles the cover art of the AsiaW album AstraW.
- Luca's name is possibly a reference to the songW sung by Suzanne VegaW.
- Sticky Fingers is named after The Rolling Stones' album of the same name.[30]
- The album "Sticky Fingers" was particularly known for having a functional zipper in the sleeve for its vinyl release. Sticky Fingers the Stand creating zippers is a reference to this.[30]
- Bucciarati's dead body is a possible reference from Rolling Stones song "Dead FlowersW"
- Bucciarati licking Giorno's face is a possible reference to the Rolling Stones logo featuring a tongue.
- Bucciarati's fate is a possible reference to Rolling Stone's song "Wild HorsesW", on the line "I have my freedom, but i don't have much time"
- Bucciarati's favorite music is Agharta and Bitches Brew by Miles DavisW.
- Mista's Stand is a reference to the British punk rock band "Sex PistolsW".
- Mista's favorite musician is The CarpentersW.
- Sex Pistol's localized, Six Bullets's name is a reference to Hola Ghots's song with same name.
- Narancia Ghirga's Stand is named after the American rock band AerosmithW.
- Narancia's favourite musicians are Biggie SmallsW and TupacW, which may be a nod to how Aerosmith performed a duet remix of "Walk This Way" with Run DMCW.
- Narancia's design could be a reference to Aerosmith's song "Dude (looks like a lady)W"; alternately his backstory and character themes are evocative of Aerosmith's songs and music videos in the 1990s, specifically "Hole In My Soul" and "Livin' On The Edge", which are characterized by teenage struggles and youth underdogs as secondary background stories.
- Aerosmith's design can be a reference to Aerosmith's album and music "Toys in the AtticW"
- While possibly not entirely exclusive to the arc, Narancia's battle cry of "VIO VIO VIO-VIOLARE VIA" is reminiscent of signature scatting as sung by Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler.
- Abbacchio's Stand name is a direct reference to the British rock band The Moody BluesW.
- Abbacchio's favourite musician is Claudio MonteverdiW.
- Moody Blues's localized name, Moody Jazz, is a possibly reference to James MoodyW and his album "Jazz Workshop"
- Moody Blues ability may be in reference to the band's album Days of Future PassedW, due to it's power to rebroadcast "the past" from the future. The album itself is also notable as a concept album depicting an entire day (from dawn to night) over the songs of the album.
- Abbacchio's backstory is a reference to Moody Blues's song "Melancholy ManW"
- Fugo's Purple Haze is a reference to the song of the same nameW, performed by Jimi HendrixW.
- Purple Haze's localized name is a possible reference from Deep Purple's song "Smoke on WaterW"
- Trish's Stand Spice Girl is named after the British pop group Spice GirlsW, as well her Stand cry is a reference to the song "WannabeW" performed by the same group.
- Zucchero's Stand is named after the British rock band "Soft MachineW."
- Polpo's Stand Black Sabbath is named after the English heavy metal band, Black SabbathW.
- Black Sabbath's fight arc is a possible reference to Black Sabbath's song "Black SabbathW" on the lines "Find out I'm the chosen one" and "Watches those flames get higher and higher"
- Canzoni preferite's instrumental is similar to Prince's song "P ControlW"
- The accompanying dance was designed to take elements of Michael Jackson's DangerousW and combine it with the manga's original poses
- Sale's Kraft Work is named after the German electronic band, KraftwerkW.
- Kraftwork's robot design is a possible reference to Kraftwerk's album "The Man-MachineW"
- And also the kraftwork fight arc is a possible reference to Kraftwerk's "AutobahnW"
- The name Pericolo refers to Il Pericolo Numero Uno by Renato CarosoneW.
- Pericolo may also be a reference to Perry ComoW.
- Formaggio's Little Feet is a reference to the American rock band "Little FeatW".
- Illuso's Man in the Mirror is a homage to Michael Jackson's song of the same nameW.
- Man in the Mirror's localized name, Mirror Man, is a reference to The Human League's song with the same nameW.
- Coco Jumbo and its Stand's name are references to the Eurodance group Mr.President, since Coco JambooW is one of their songs.
- Pesci's Stand is named after the American Rock band "The Beach BoysW".
- In the localized version Beach Boy is called Fisher Man, possibly after the song John the FishermanW.
- Prosciutto's Stand is a reference to rock band "Grateful DeadW".
- Melone's Baby Face is named after R&B artist Kenneth B. EdmondsW' nickname.
- Ghiaccio's White Album is named after the Beatles' album "The Beatles", nicknamed "White AlbumW" by the fans.
- White Album's special skill is named after the Beatles song "While My Guitar Gently WeepsW".
- Squalo's Stand is named after the British punk group "The ClashW".
- Tiziano's Talking Head is a reference to the "Talking HeadsW", a new wave American group.
- Talking Head's ability is a possible reference to the Talking Heads song "Psycho KillerW" on the line "You're talking a lot , but you're not saying anything"
- Talking Head's design is a possible reference to the Talking Heads album "Speaking in TonguesW"
- Carne's Stand is a reference to American Rapper Notorious B.I.G.W
- Notorious B.I.G's ability is a reference from Notorious B.I.G's album "Life after deathW"
- Risotto's Metallica is a homage to the thrash metal band of the same nameW.
- Metallica's Stand cry is a possible reference to Metallica's album "LoadW"
- Metallica's ability to control other Stands and being featured in an arc related to the black market narcotics trade is a possible reference to one of their significant hit albums and songs, "Master of PuppetsW".
- Cioccolata's Green Day shares its name with the American Punk rock band "Green DayW."
- Secco's Stand Oasis is named after the alternative British Rock band "OasisW."
- Oasis's localized name could be a reference to J. Geils band's album "SanctuaryW"
- The Requiem Quietly Plays (story arc) is a possible reference to Geraldo Vandre'sW song "Requiem for MatragaW" since the events of the arc have things that are similar to the lyrics of the song.
- Scolippi's Stand is named after the British Rock band "The Rolling StonesW".
- Rolling Stone's design is a possible reference to Rolling Stone's song "Paint it BlackW"
- On Sleeping Slaves (story arc) could me a reference to Rolling Stones's song "SlaveW"
- Diavolo/Vinegar Doppio's Stand King Crimson is named after the progressive rock band King CrimsonW; whilst the ability Epitaph is named after their song EpitaphW.
- Epitaph's localized name Eulogy might be a reference to the ToolW song of the same nameW.
- Diavolo/Vinegar Doppio's condition may be a reference to King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid ManW", Vento Aureo being the first part to take place in the 21st century.
- Some music references can be found in Part 5 novel. The Stands of Coniglio, Sogliola Lopez and Rigatoni are named after three Post-Punk/New Wave bands: The CureW, Joy DivisionW and Public Image LtdW, respectively.
- In the novel Purple Haze Feedback, Sheila E is named after the American singer of the same nameW.
- In Purple Haze Feedback, the Stands of Sheila E, Cannolo Murolo, Vittorio Cataldi, Angelica Attanasio, Vladimir Kocaqi, and Massimo Volpe are named after six Jimi Hendrix songs: Voodoo ChildW, All Along The WatchtowerW, Dolly DaggerW, Night Bird FlyingW, Rainy Day Dream AwayW, and Manic DepressionW, respectively.
- The cover of volume 62 of Part 5 may be a reference to the album cover of the song "Holy Diver" by the band Dio.
Manga/Anime[]
- When Team Bucciarati enters Coco Jumbo, they turn the T.V. on and there is a football soccer game on the screen which shows Tsubasa Ozora from Captain Tsubasa.
- King Crimson has a similar appearance to an armorless EVA from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Literature[]
- The title of episode 37 of Vento Aureo might be a reference to a line from Percy Bysshe ShelleyW's poem OzymandiasW ("My name is Ozymandias, king of kings"), whose subject matter is the fall of a kingdom whose ruler thought it to be eternal, not unlike Diavolo.
- Coniglio use to read Nancy Drew'sW books and also Sherlock'sW , The Adventure of TintinW and Agatha Christie'Ws books.
People[]
- Abbachio's favorite drive racer is Ayrton SennaW.
- During The Clash & Talking Head's arc Narancia mentions about Sylvester StalloneW.
Film[]
- Luca is also a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The GodfatherW, as well as its 1972 film adaptation.
- In the anime, Fugo uses his wit to outdo a waiter's threats on putting him in jail by mentioning a 1987 court case between "Argento v. De Sica". Said court case is fictional and the names used are references to Italian film directors Dario Argento (Suspiria) and Vittorio de Sica (Bicycle Thieves)
- Squalo/Clash 's theme in the anime seems to be inspired by the JawsW theme.
- The idea of Diavolo and Vinegar Doppio is very similar to the idea of Keyser SözeW and Verbal Kint from the Brian Singer movie The Usual SuspectsW
Other[]
- When Chariot Requiem has the arrow, Polnareff describes how Diavolo has a split personality. He mentions Billy MilliganW as an example of someone who had ten different personalities.[31]
- Narancia's backstory is nearly identical to that of the character Tom Hagen in Mario Puzo's novel The GodfatherW.
- During the fight with Ghiaccio, the pose that Giorno holds Mista at the end of the fight is a reference to Michelangelo's PietàW in St Peter's Basilica, on Vatican City
- In GioGio's Bizarre Adventure 2: Golden Heart, Golden Ring Narancia mentions about MarioW.
Part 6: Stone Ocean[]
Music[]
- Jolyne Cujoh's name is likely a reference to the American country song JoleneW by Dolly PartonW. Notably, during her fight with Gwess, Jolyne's name is repeated several times in a fashion similar to the song.
- Stone Free, Jolyne's Stand is named after the song composed and performed by Jimi HendrixW.
- Jolyne's theme is similar to Wonder Woman's ThemeW from Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeW.
- Ermes Costello's name is a reference to the British musician Elvis CostelloW.
- Her stand, Kiss is named after American Hard Rock band KISSW.
- Kiss's localized name, Smack, could be a reference to a brazilian post-punk band with same nameW.
- Emporio's Stand is a reference to the Talking HeadsW' song "Burning Down the HouseW".
- F.F. and her Stand's names are based on Alternative rock band "Foo FightersW."
- Weather Report and his Stand's names are based on the Jazz band "Weather ReportW."
- Similarly, Heavy Weather shares its name with one album by the same bandW.
- Weather's appearance is based on a silhouette known as Buffalo man, which appears on many of JamiroquaiW's albums.
- Diver Down, Anasui's Stand, is named after the same name album by Van HalenW.
- Anasui's female form is a possible reference to Van Halen's song "pretty womanW" from Diver DownW album
- Gwess' Goo Goo Dolls is a reference to the American Alternative Rock band of the same nameW.
- Johngalli A's Stand is named after the contemporary Jazz Fusion band "Manhattan TransferW."
- McQueen's Stand is a reference to "Highway to HellW", a song and album by Australian rock n' roll band AC/DCW.
- Marilyn Manson shares its name with the American industrial metal band Marilyn MansonW and its lead singer.
- Jumpin' Jack Flash is a reference to the Rolling StonesW song of the same name.
- Limp Bizkit is a reference to the American nu metal band Limp BizkitW.
- The name of Guccio's Survivor is based on the American 80s Hard Rock band "SurvivorW."
- Green, Green Grass of Home, the stand of the Green Baby, is based on the Tom Jones song of the same nameW.
- In the Anime Green, Green Grass of Home can be seen doing the same pose seen on the cover of Nirvana's Nevermind in it's information page
- Pucci forces Guccio to sing Handel's MessiahW, conducted by Gardiner in 1982.
- Planet Waves is named after the album of the same nameW by Bob DylanW feat. The BandW.
- The Stand Dragon's Dream is a reference to Thom Brennan's album and song of the same name
- Yo-Yo Ma is named after French-born American cellist Yo-Yo MaW.
- Yo-Yo Ma mentions having an R.E.M.W sticker.
- Jail House Lock is a reference to the song "Jailhouse RockW" by Elvis PresleyW.
- The name of Ungalo's Bohemian Rhapsody is based on the 1975 Queen song of the same nameW.
- The nature of Bohemian Rhapsody as a Stand is most likely a reference to the opening lyrics of the song it shares its name with, "Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide,/No escape from reality." Due to Bohemian Rhapsody's ability to bend "fantasy" into "reality", much to the confusion of Anasui and Weather Report, it appears as a direct reference to the lyrics.
- Rikiel's Sky High is named after JigsawW's song "Sky HighW."
- Versus' Underworld shares its name with the British Electronic band "UnderworldW."
- Desolation RowW (廃墟の街 Haikyo no machi), a 1965 song written and sung by Bob DylanW, is one of the 14 words for Heaven found in Dio's Diary.
- "4 Rhinoceros Beetles" is one of the 14 words in Dio's Diary and maybe a reference to The BeatlesW.
- Pucci's Whitesnake is named after the hard rock band of the same nameW.
- The scene in SO Chapter 34 in which Miraschon steals Pucci's cross may be inspired by the lyrics to the Whitesnake song Saints an' Sinners; "Saints an' sinners, priests an' thieves."
- C-Moon's name is based on a song by WingsW called "C-MoonW".
- C-Moon's localized name is a possible reference to Raul Seixas's song "Full Moon"
- Made in Heaven and its original name Stairway to Heaven are respectively references to the songs "Made in Heaven (song)W" by Freddie MercuryW & later on, QueenW, and "Stairway to HeavenW" by Led ZeppelinW.
- The Green Dolphin Street Prison is named after the song On Green Dolphin StreetW.
- Savage Garden's name is based on an Australian pop-rockW duo of the same name.
- Their song I Want You was the ending theme for the third season of the JoJo's Anime.
- The Like A Virgin bracelets the prisoners must wear while searching the farm are a reference to the MadonnaW song of the same nameW.
- The location of Stone Ocean's setting is set in St. Port Lucie, Florida, where interestingly, real-life former rapper Vanilla IceW currently makes his residence; considering the part's focus on villains who are still devoted to DIOW, this appears to not be just coincidence.
- The title of the chapter Prisoner of Love, as well as the volume title, might be a reference to the song Prisoner of LoveW, sung by ColumboW, The Ink SpotsW and Perry ComoW among others.
- The title of SO Chapter 158, What a Wonderful WorldW, is likely based on the song of the same name by Louis ArmstrongW.
- The goal of DIO to achieve heaven is most likely based off the song, Hungry For HeavenW, By DIOW.
- DIO describing how his impregnation of atrocious and selfish women to ensure his children grow up to be hardened and battle tempered as he was echoes of a similar upbringing by polarizing punk rock figure G.G. Allin, who attributed his abusive and poor childhood to "making a warrior soul [out of him]".
People[]
- Ermes Costello's first name is based on the French high fashion house "Hermès."
- Emporio Alniño is named after Italian fashion brand "Emporio Armani."
- Narciso Anasui is a reference to American fashion designers "Narciso Rodriguez" and "Anna Sui."
- Gwess shares her name with the American fashion brand "Guess."
- Loccobarocco is a reference to the Italian fashion designer "Rocco Barocco".
- Johngalli A has his name based on Spanish-British fashion designer "John Galliano."
- Thunder McQueen is named after British fashion designer and brand "Alexander McQueen."
- Miraschon's name is based on Italian fashion designer "Mila Schön."
- Lang Rangler might be a reference to both Austrian fashion designer "Helmut Lang" and Jeans manufacturer brand "Wrangler."
- Sports Maxx is named after the Italian fashion brand "Sportmax."
- Guccio's name is based on Italian fashion designer "Guccio Gucci."
- Viviano Westwood's name is based on British fashion designer "Vivienne Westwood."
- Kenzou is named after Japanese stylist "Kenzou Takada."
- D an G is a reference to Italian fashion house "D&G", founded by "Domenico Dolce" and "Stefano Gabbana."
- Miuccia Miuller is a reference to both Italian stylist "Miuccia Prada" and her fashion house "Miu Miu."
- Ungalo is named after French stylist "Emanuel Ungaro."
- Rikiel shares his name with French fashion designer "Sonia Rykiel."
- Donatello Versus is named after the Italian fashion designer "Donatella Versace's" brand, VersusW.
- Enrico Pucci's name is based on Italian fashion designers "Enrico Coveri" and "Emilio Pucci."
- The prisoner whose body F.F. takes over is named after the fashion brand EtroW.
Film[]
- Affected by Jail House Lock, Jolyne watches some movies while suffering from amnesia. At first, she questions Johnny Depp and later she spoils the ending of The Sixth SenseW. The notes she makes for herself are a reference to the movie MementoW.
- The name of the Burn, Dragon's Dream (燃えよ
竜の夢 Moe yo Doragonzu Dorīmu) story arc references the Japanese localization of Bruce Lee's Enter The DragonW (燃えよドラゴン Moe yo Doragon).
Manga/Anime[]
- Bohemian Rhapsody is a Stand able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Manga and Comic were summoned. Among them: Spider-Man, Kenshiro, Raoh, Mazinger Z, Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), Tetsujin 28 (Gigantor) and Giant Robo.
- The arc There's Six of Them! bears a strong resemblance in name and initial plot to the short shojo manga and anime film They Were ElevenW.
Other[]
- The Visitor arc is based on the episode of X-Files called "Field TripW" where Scully and Mulder are both trap in a dream while being digested by an unknown secretion from a mushroom, they escape once but discovered that they were still in the dream.
- Bohemian Rhapsody is a Stand able to bring fictional characters into reality. Some characters from Popular Tales were summoned. Among them: Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, E.T., Mother Goat, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarves, Peter Pan, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Big Bad Wolf.
- Bohemian Rhapsody also summoned some art pieces: Vincent van Gogh's portraits and Venus by Botticelli.
- When the 7 dwarves are summoned they mentioned Terminator's T-2000 and Star Wars' Chewbacca.
- In popular culture, The Mayan Prophecy of 2012, announced the end of the world in December of that same year. In the manga, Pucci succeeded in ending the actual world to create a new one.
- In a Florida tourist guide book read by Anasui, the city of Orlando's Disney's Magic Kingdom and MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World Theme Park are referenced.
- Donatello Versus' back story is a reference to the book HolesW.
Part 7: Steel Ball Run[]
Music[]
- Johnny Joestar's name could be a reference to the song Johnny B. GoodeW by Chuck BerryW. As Gyro says a line to Johnny similarly to the song's chorus in SBR Chapter 30: "Scary Monsters, Part 3".
- Johnny's horse is named after the song and album Slow DancerW by Boz ScaggsW.
- His Stand is a reference to Fleetwood MacW's song and album TuskW.
- Tusk Act 4's ability is a reference to Fleetwood Mac's song LandslideW, since the lyrics of the song match with Valentine's fate.
- Gyro Zeppeli's Stand is named after the AC/DCW Album and song BallbreakerW.
- Diego's horse is named after the Silver Bullet BandW.
- Hot Pants is based on the song of the same nameW performed by James BrownW.
- Hot Pants' horse is named Get Up after the James Brown song Get Up (I feel like being a) Sex MachineW
- Steven Steel is named after musician Stephen StillsW.
- Mountain Tim's horse references Stan JonesW' song (Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy LegendW.
- Mountain Tim's Stand is named after the Don GibsonW song Oh! Lonesome MeW.
- Pocoloco is named after "Un Poco LocoW", a composition by Bud PowellW.
- Sandman's given name is 'Sandman', is a possible reference to the MetallicaW song "Enter SandmanW ", it could also be a reference to the "Sandman: (AmericaW song).
- Sandman's Stand is a reference to Miles DavisW's album "In a Silent WayW."
- Mrs. Robinson is named after the song of the same nameW, by Simon & GarfunkelW.
- Mrs. Robinson's horse is named El Condor Pasa after the Simon & Garfunkel song of the same nameW.
- All three members of the Boom Boom Family are named from different parts of André Lauren BenjaminW's name.
- The Boom Boom Family's horses are named after the Jimi HendrixW songs Crosstown TrafficW, Foxy LadyW and Little WingW.
- The three racers killed by the Boom Boom family are named after musicians Jay FagenW, Walter Carl BeckerW (both from Steely DanW) and Steve LukatherW (from TotoW).
- The Boom Boom Family's stand Tomb of the Boom is a reference to the song of the same name by OutkastW.
- Oyecomova is named after the song Oye Como VaW from the Latin jazz and mambo musician Tito PuenteW.
- Pork Pie Hat Kid and his Stand Wired are repeated references to Jeff BeckW's cover of the song "Goodbye Pork Pie HatW" from WiredW.
- The third stage of the Steel Ball Run race, "Rocky Mountain Breakdown," is a reference to the PocoW song of the same name.
- Dr. Ferdinand is named after the band, Franz FerdinandW.
- His Stand is named after the David BowieW album and song Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)W.
- Both Gaucho and his horse, Peg, are named after two Steely DanW songs, the former of which belongs to an album of the sameW nameW.
- Ringo Roadagain is named after musician Ringo StarrW and the REO SpeedwagonW song "Back on the Road Again" from their album "Nine LivesW".
- His Stand is named after the Jerry WallaceW single "Mandom: The Lovers of the World", which was only released in Japan.
- Blackmore is named after Deep PurpleW guitarist Ritchie BlackmoreW.
- His Stand is named after the song "Catch the RainbowW" by Richie Blackmore and Ronnie James DioW's band "RainbowW."
- Sugar Mountain is named after the songW by Neil YoungW.
- Tatoo You! references the albumW of the same name by The Rolling StonesW.
- Mike O. is named after progressive Rock musician Mike OldfieldW.
- Similarly, his Stand is named after his debut song and album, Tubular BellsW.
- Wekapipo's name is based on the single "Wake Up People" by SOUL'd OUTW.
- Similarly, his Wrecking Balls appear to be named after Neil YoungW 's song "Wrecking BallW."
- Magent Magent is also named in a single of SOUL'd OUTW, "Magenta Magenta."
- 20th Century Boy is named after T-Rex's song of the same nameW.
- Axl RO is named after Guns N' RosesW' frontman "Axl RoseW."
- D-I-S-C-O is named after the songW by Ottawan.
- D-I-S-C-O's Stand is a reference to the J-Pop song "Chocolate Disco" by PerfumeW.
- Funny Valentine is a reference to the famous Jazz slow tune "My Funny ValentineW."
- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is named after the AC/DC'sW albumW and songW of the same name.
- D4C Love Train is named after the O'JaysW song Love TrainW.
- Lucy Steel's name could be a reference to The BeatlesW song Lucy in the Sky with DiamondsW.
- Lucy's Stand is named after the song of the same nameW by The Beatles.
- The S.S. Blue Hawaii is named after the Elvis PresleyW song Blue HawaiiW.
- Some of the other horses and racers in the race have names referencing songs. Valkyrie (referencing Ride of the ValkyriesW), Dixie Chicken (referencing the Little FeatW album of the same nameW), Ramblin' Man (referencing the Allman Brothers BandW song of the same nameW), Zenyatta Mondatta (referencing the PoliceW album of the same nameW) Roxanne (referencing the Police song of the same nameW), Baba Yaga (referencing the Emerson, Lake & PalmerW song The Curse of Baba Yaga), Nut Rocker (referencing the Emerson, Lake & Palmer song of the same nameW), Caravanserai (referencing the SantanaW album of the same nameW), Moonflower (referencing the Santana album of the same nameW), Sloop John B (referencing the Beach BoysW song of the same nameW), Catch A Wave (referencing the Beach Boys song of the same nameW), Billy White (referencing the Billy IdolW song White WeddingW), Love Unlimited (referencing the vocal trio of the same nameW), #1 (referencing the NellyW song No. 1W), Nellyville (referencing the Nelly album of the same nameW), Country Grammer (referencing the Nelly album of the same nameW), Iglesias (referencing the singer Julio IgesiasW), Nathalie (referencing the Julio Igesias song of the same name), Mack the Knife (referencing the Lois ArmstrongW song of the same nameW), Rotters Club (referencing the Hatfeild and the NorthW album of the same nameW), Nightfly (referencing the Donald FagenW album The NightflyW), Kanye (referencing the rapper Kanye WestW), Mister (referencing the band Mr. MisterW), Georgie Porgie (referencing the TotoW song Georgey PorgyW) and Europe Express (referencing the KraftwerkW album Trans-Europe ExpressW)
- The High Voltage Arc is a reference to the AC/DCW song of the same nameW.
- The artwork Araki drew for the cover of the Ultra Jump May 2011 Issue is a reference to the album art of Progressive Rock Band YesW' album, FragileW. This album contains the song, "Roundabout", which happens to be the first ending of the anime.
- The arc Both Sides Now is named after the Joni MichelleW song "Both Sides, NowW."
Film[]
- Steel Ball Run (race) is based on the race movie Cannonball Run.
- The scene in which Funny Valentine receives his father's handkerchief is very similar to the famous "Gold Watch" scene from Pulp FictionW.
- Scary Monsters (story arc) is a reference to Jurassic Park TrilogyW.
People[]
- In SBR Chapter 3, an actress named "Dorothy Parker" is named by Johnny's girlfriend, likely as a nod to the American writer Dorothy ParkerW.
Part 8: JoJolion[]
Music[]
- Josuke's Stand is named after Prince's first single, Soft & WetW.
- Ojiro Sasame's Stand's name is based on the hit single, Fun, Fun, FunW by The Beach Boys.
- California King Bed, Daiya Higashikata's Stand, is named after a RihannaW song of the same nameW.
- Daiya is revealed to be a fan of the band YesW. She quotes a line from their song, Heart of the SunriseW.[32]
- Daiya asks Josuke to sing QueenW's Bicycle RaceW, while on their way to the store.[33]
- Jobin's name is a reference to Brazilian singer and songwriter Tom JobimW
- Yasuho's Stand is named after Prince's Paisley ParkW.
- Kei Nijimura's Stand Born This Way is named after Lady GagaW's songW and albumW, though was originally named after The JamW's hit single .Going UndergroundW
- Shakedown Road (alternatively known as "Shakedown Street", a possible reference to the Grateful DeadW) is also known as Dead Man's CurveW.
- The Stand Les Feuilles is possibly named after the song "Autumn LeavesW" or "Les Feuilles Mortes", a poem by Jacques PrévertW.
- Joshu Higashikata's Stand Nut King Call is named after jazz artist Nat King ColeW.
- Tsurugi's Stand Paper Moon King is named after the song "It's Only a Paper Moon"W by Nat King Cole.
- Within the Sesame Honey Cafe, there are various fake music albums with covers that reference real ones. One in particular features the Dropout Bear found on Kanye West's album, The College DropoutW.[34]
- Norisuke's Stand King Nothing is named after the Metallica song of the same nameW.
- Yotsuyu's Stand I Am a Rock is named after the Simon & Garfunkel song of the same nameW. Yotsuyu himself says a line from the song, "I am a Rock, I am an Island."
- Jobin's Stand Speed King is named after the Deep Purple song of the same nameW.
- Aisho's Stand Doobie Wah! is named after the Peter Frampton song of the same nameW.
- Karera's Stand name is a combination of Part 4's Yukako Yamagishi's Stand, who's name is based on an albumW by the British R&B group Sade, and the Japanese phrase, "Love-Love."
- Yoshikage Kira's Stand Killer Queen and his Sheer Heart Attack are references to the song Killer QueenW and the album Sheer Heart AttackW.
- The A. Phex Brothers' moniker is a reference to electronic musician Aphex TwinW, while their Stands' names' likely reference one of the artist's songs, Schottkey 7th PathW.
- Damo Tamaki's Stand Vitamin C is named after the CanW song of the same name. His last name is derived from Damo SuzukiW, the former vocalist of the band, CanW. The first name "Tamaki" was chosen as a reference to the band itself as the kanji can also be read as "Kan".[35] This reading is also reflected in the name of Damo's cleaning service.
- Milagro Man the stand is a reference to either the SantanaW song and album MilagroW, the Elvis CostelloW song, Miracle ManW, or the Ozzy OsbourneW song Miracle ManW.
- Dolomite's Stand Blue Hawaii is named after the Elvis PresleyW album of the same nameW.
- Rai Mamezuku is named after the song "When Mermaids cry" by Eagle-Eye CherryW
- Rai's Stand, Doggy Style, is likely named after the Snoop DoggW album, DoggystyleW.
- Urban Guerrilla is likely named after the Hawkwind song of the same nameW.
- Urban Guerrilla's Stand, Brain Storm, is likely named after the Hawkwind song of the same nameW.
- The rock animal Doremifasolati Do is likely named after the Hawkwind album, Doremi Fasol LatidoW.
- Poor Tom is a reference to the Led Zeppelin song of the same nameW.
- Poor Tom's Stand, Ozon Baby, is likely named after the Led Zeppelin song, Ozone BabyW.
- Josuke chases an ambulance with the license plate, "S Mori 3-11". This is possibly a reference to the band, '311W '.
- Wu Tomoki and his Stand Doctor Wu are a reference to the Steely Dan song of the same nameW.
- Volume 21's title and the story arc that it covers may be references to the Ray Peterson song of the same nameW.
- Dododo De Dadada is named after The Police's song with same nameW
- Obladi Oblada is named after The Beatles's song with same nameW
- Toru listens to the song Crazy TrainW by Ozzy OsbourneW and Elvis PresleyW's cover of The Wonder of YouW on his iPod.[36]
- Toru's stand Wonder of U is named after Elvis Presley's song "The Wonder Of YouW"
- Kaato Higashikata's Stand Space Trucking is named after Deep Purple's song "Space TruckinW"
- Chapter 109's title The Radio Gaga Incident (1941) is named after "Radio Ga GaW" by QueenW.
Film[]
- When Yasuho and Josuke come to Yoshikage Kira's home, they see a naked woman bathing in a way similar to the room 237 scene of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.
- During the same arc Josuke is bitten on the ankle by a poisonous snake sent by Ojiro, who also left a hacksaw with "why don't you cut it off?" on it. This could be a reference to the first Saw movie.
- When Yasuho is in the basement of the Higashikata residence with Tsurugi, there is a poster on the back wall of the film, Enter the DragonW, starring Bruce Lee.
- The Trouble with the curve story arc is a reference to the movie, Trouble with the CurveW. The movie stars Clint Eastwood, one of Araki's favorite actors.
- When Josuke drags Yasuho into the Higashikata family photo, it resembled the family photo scene in The Godfather where Michael Corleone drags Kay into the photo. Also, when Norisuke realizes one of his sons is missing, he decides to not take the picture like the way Vito Corleone acted when he noticed Michael was missing.
Manga/Anime[]
- The inside of the Higashikata bunker is filled with several toys and memorabilia, including figures of UltramanW and Astro BoyW.[37]
- In chapter 25, Yasuho goes in a car that has Monkey D. Luffy plush-doll and doll head wearing hat with antlers, similar to Tony Tony Chopper.
- The famous mangaka Shotaro IshinomoriW is mentioned to have mediated under a pine tree in Morioh, now on the Wall Eyes opposite the land that belongs to the Higashikatas.
- When Josuke uses his bubbles to shave, there are some references to Kinnikuman. Josuke also uses Soft & Wet to steal the fur of a cat whose head bears the kanji for meat (肉), another reference to Kinnikuman.
Others[]
- The natural disaster that hit Morioh in the manga is the same event that actually took place in Japan on March 11, 2011, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunamiW.
- In Chapter 96, the cover/first page resembles GolcondaW, an oil painting on canvas by Belgian surrealist René MagritteW.
Part 9: The JOJOLands[]
Music[]
- Jodio Joestar's name could possibly be a reference to Ronnie James DioW.
- Jodio Joestar's Stand November Rain is named after the song November RainW by Guns N' RosesW of the same name.
- Jodio mentions that maybe Dragona got too excited listening to Dua LipaW referencing the British Albanian Pop Singer.
- Dragona Joestar's Stand Smooth Operators is named after the song Smooth OperatorW by SadeW.
- Barbara Ann Joestar is named after the song Barbara AnnW a song by The RegentsW popularized by The Beach BoysW.
- Paco Laburantes's Stand THE Hustle is named after the song THE HustleW by Van McCoy and the Soul City SymphonyW.
- The Iko Iko fashion store may be named after the song Iko IkoW by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford and his Cane CuttersW..
- Usagi Alohaoe is named after the Hawaiian folk song, Aloha 'OeW, written by LiliʻuokalaniW and famously covered by Elvis PresleyW for the Blue HawaiiW movie soundtrack.
- Usagi Alohaoe's Stand, THE MATTEKUDASAI, is named after the song Matte KudasaiW by King CrimsonW.
- Rohan Kishibe's Stand, Heaven's Door is a reference to the song Knockin' on Heaven's DoorW by Bob DylanW.
- The Stray Cats Stand Cat Size is a reference to the Suzi QuatroW song Cat SizeW.
- Charmingman's is a reference to the song This Charming ManW by The SmithsW
- His Backstory may also be a reference to the song he's named after as the lyrics of the song start with "Punctured bicycle On a hillside desolate Will nature make a man of me yet?" and his backstory features him and his brother riding bikes before his brother goes missing
- His character could also possibly be influenced by the song The Boy With The Thorn in His SideW by the Smiths due to the similarities in his backstory and his attack against Jodio and his group
- His Backstory may also be a reference to the song he's named after as the lyrics of the song start with "Punctured bicycle On a hillside desolate Will nature make a man of me yet?" and his backstory features him and his brother riding bikes before his brother goes missing
Film/TV[]
- In Chapter 2 of The JOJOLands Jodio gets arrested by an undercover cop for selling illicit substances the scene seems to be a one to one recreation of the scene in Breaking BadW season 2 episode 8 in which the character of Badger gets arrested in the same way
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Music[]
- The Stand Remote Romance from the JoJo Exhibition 2012 is named after the CamelW song of the same name.
- The JOJO A-GO!GO! artbook includes several images of different characters and stands having a dance party, with the artwork being captioned with "Let's Dance". This is a possible reference to the David Bowie song of the same name.
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