History TearJerker / JoJosBizarreAdventureStoneOcean

* Even if he's the villain and kills almost everyone in the climax, Pucci's backstory is pretty tragic - things go catastrophically wrong not for just him, but two other characters, on an almost Shakespearean level. A woman's baby is stillborn, so she switches it with one of a pair of twin brothers. Those brothers were Pucci and Weather, the latter of which unknowingly ended up in a relationship with his sister, Perla. Pucci attempts to break them up indirectly (due to having learned the truth from the woman's confession at church), but the detective he hired in the process turns out to have ties to a hate group that goes after Weather and Perla for being a mixed-race couple. Perla kills herself, believing Weather to have died from the beating, but he hasn't - and his powers prevent him from taking his own life. It's no wonder all that lead Pucci to believe YouCantFightFate.

-->'''F.F.''': Look at me, Jolyne. This is my ''spirit''. This is my ''intellect''. I was alive.\\
'''Jolyne''': I'm going to get your disc back from the priest! Your Foo Fighters disc! [[BackFromTheDead Then you can come back!]]\\
'''F.F.''': [[CameBackWrong But that will probably be another Foo Fighters]]. It probably won't be me. This is me. This is me saying goodbye.

--> '''Ermes''' ''(shaking)'': Jolyne... the wind's stopped.
--> '''Jolyne''': ''It can't be... was it because [[NiceJobBreakingItHero we]] crashed the car? [[ItsAllMyFault Because I came here?]]'' [...] Weather... Just one more time... I want to talk to you one more time... in the breeze... I want to be able to speak to you.
--> '''Anasui''': Weather came back to life when he left that prison. I can tell. So don't think too deeply about what happened to him. These past few days, Weather was happy. Weather was already saved.

** Jotaro's death is especially sad due to his PapaWolf desires to protect Jolyne having spent the latter half of his life keeping Jolyne away from the danger of his fate of a Joestar that she would also inherit if she got involved, by isolating himself from her for her entire life to keep her safe- only for that isolation and abandonment issues to be the exact reason why she's put in danger, as her abandonment issues from that decision to be distant leads to a series of events that she becomes a delinquent with parental issues, and eventually, an unwitting pawn to be exploited by his enemies though the alternative of her being around his crusade against evil isn't a pleasing outcome either. His attempts at making up for the lost time lead to him being comatose for the majority of the part for protecting her and his death at the hands of Pucci to protect her again, [[AllForNothing is rendered meaningless as she dies soon after]]. [[FailureHero It paints the invincible Jotaro in a vulnerable and human light]], seeing any potential of having a stable relationship be squandered by Pucci. Thankfully, the reset has their incarnated selves having an implied better relationship, but [[LossOfIdentity not exactly being the same people that the fans had come to know]].
** Much like in Vento Aureo when we had to say farewell to Silver Chariot, we're forced to do it again here with Star Platinum. The iconic invincible Stand that struck fear into the hearts of any enemy, the one that destroyed Dio, pummeled Kira, Steely Dan, Forever, Zii Zii, Nukesaku, among countless others, and helped Jotaro get through seemingly insurmountable odds? It's nothing but a memory now.

** Especially hard to take when you realize Stone Ocean's ending [[RetGone makes sure she won't come back because it was Pucci who gave her life in the first place.]]
** The anime expands on this with Emporio telling Ermes about F.F's death, with the latter pouring her cup of water outside as posthumous respect as F.F always needed large amounts of water to survive.

* While Dontello is an unrepentant {{Jerkass}} willing to usurp Pucci to take control over the Heaven plan and more than willing to have [[WouldHarmAChild children be collateral damage for his plan]], his past is [[CryForTheDevil surprisingly tragic]]. His home-life was filled with abuse and his life was ruined when he was hit by a pair of shoes from a celebrity land on him while he was walking home, leading to him being accused of theft in spite of not being guilty of the crime and sent to prison where he almost died. His entire life was tormented by events outside of his control and becomes no surprise that he builds resentment and anger.

* Jolyne had a truly tough childhood. Her father was absent [[DaddyHadAGoodReasonForAbandoningYou for completely]] [[TheCallKnowsWhereYouLive justified]] [[WouldHurtAChild reasons]], but it left severe emotional scars due to his work as both a marine biologist as well as dealing with enemy Stand Users, forcing him to leave his wife and daughter alone. He was never there for her even when she was ill, got into trouble, etc., with the jail visit being the first in a long time.

--> '''Ermes''' ''(shaking)'': Jolyne... the [[DramaticWind wind's]] [[HesDeadJim stopped]].

** Jotaro's death is especially sad due to his PapaWolf desires to protect Jolyne [[SelfFulfillingProphecy having spent the latter half of his life keeping Jolyne away from the danger of his fate of a Joestar that she would also inherit if she got involved, by isolating himself from her for her entire life to keep her safe- only for that isolation and abandonment issues to be the exact reason why she's put in danger, as her abandonment issues from that decision to be distant leads to a series of events that she becomes a delinquent with parental issues, and eventually, an unwitting pawn to be exploited by his enemies]] [[MortonsFork though the alternative of her being around his crusade against evil isn't a pleasing outcome either]]. His attempts at making up for the lost time lead to him being comatose for the majority of the part for protecting her and his death at the hands of Pucci to protect her again, [[AllForNothing is rendered]] [[SenselessSacrifice meaningless as she dies soon after]]. [[FailureHero It paints the invincible Jotaro in a vulnerable and human light]], seeing any potential of having a stable relationship be squandered by Pucci. Thankfully, the reset has their incarnated selves having an implied better relationship, but [[LossOfIdentity not exactly being the same people that the fans had come to know]].

* In a meta example, Creator/FairouzAi, Jolyne's actress, posted a picture of herself [[https://mobile.twitter.com/fairouzzzzzz/status/1598171049035956224 on Twitter]] (photographed by Creator/DaisukeNamikawa, Anasui's actor) on the day of the final episode batch's release, showing how she looked on the day of the final recording session for the anime. The look on her face is nothing but sheer ''sadness'' over the fact that it's all come to an end.

--->"Emporio. My name is... my name is Emporio."

* Even after the universe itself resets to give the Joestars and their friends a happy ending, there is still one casualty--Foo Fighters. Because F.F. was only made sentient by Pucci, Pucci's erasure causes ''their'' erasure, and F.F. is not present with the others when they reunite with Emporio (Jotaro isn't present either, but his daughter mentions that they're going to meet him, proving that he's at least still alive). The LossOfIdentity inflicted on the main cast is sad, but at least they ''survived''--F.F. doesn't even get ''that'' much.

* F.F.'s death, sacrificing herself to save Anasui and Jotaro's Memory disc.

* Even after the universe itself resets to give the Joestars and their friends a happy ending, there is still one casualty--Foo Fighters. Because F.F. was only made sentient by Pucci, Pucci's erasure causes ''her'' erasure, and she is not present with the others when they reunite with Emporio (Jotaro isn't present either, but his daughter mentions that they're going to meet him, proving that he's at least still alive). The LossOfIdentity inflicted on the main cast is sad, but at least they ''survived''--F.F. doesn't even get ''that'' much.

** This hits even more in the anime, but what could make this scene even more heartbreaking? You add the season's ending theme to said scene. Everything described above about the somber tone of this song can be felt in this one final scene.

** This hits even more in the anime, but what could make this scene even more heartbreaking? You add the season's ending theme to said scene. Everything described above about the BittersweetEnding of this song can be felt in this one final scene in which Emporio becomes the "Distant Dreamer", the only one of memories of that tragic timeline.

* The final ending theme of ''Stone Ocean'', and the final ending theme for this era of ''[=JoJo=]'' as a whole. After 10 long years of fans bearing witness to the 6-part saga chronicling the Joestars' battle against Dio's lingering legacy fully animated, there could be no ending more fitting and symbolic for the universe coming full circle than going back to where it all began, all the way back to when ''Phantom Blood'' first started airing. Ladies and gentlemen, one last [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hm639VFuk4 Roundabout]].

* The final ending theme of ''Stone Ocean'', and the final ending theme for this era of ''[=JoJo=]'' as a whole. After 10 long years of fans bearing witness the 6-part long saga chronicling the Joestars' battle against Dio's lingering legacy fully animated, there could be no ending more fitting and symbolic for the universe coming full circle than going back to where it all began, all the way back to when ''Phantom Blood'' first started airing. Ladies and gentlemen, one last [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hm639VFuk4 Roundabout]].

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* In a meta sense, the fact that this part is the last time the original continuity was ever visited. For those who have read from ''Phantom Blood'' it can be very saddening to see the story that started with Jonathan and DIO come to a close especially after all the time spent reading (or watching) each part of the story. Though for long time fans it may hit them even harder seeing as how the earliest fans have been keeping up with the franchise since 1987 and with ''Stone Ocean'' ending in 2003 that meant 16 years of reading JJBA. While ''Steel Ball Run'' is considered one of the best parts in the franchise, it's still tough for a lot of people to fully realize that ''Stone Ocean'' was the last we'd ever see of all the classic characters and locations.

** The very fact that [[PartingWordsRegret the last thing Ermes ever said to Gloria]] was for her to stop acting like she was their mother.

** The very fact that [[PartingWordsRegret the last thing Ermes ever said to Gloria before storming out of the restaurant]] was for her to stop acting like their mother.

** Even when he was there, Jotaro's [[TheStoic unflappable, silent and reserved demeanor that treats everyone with distant professionalism at this point]]--which usually was seen as a trait that allowed him to keep under pressure and be a leading force for others to follow behind--is utterly deconstructed. His lack of showing emotions in a conventional manner led to him appearing utterly apathetic and even cold to Jolyne who initially wanted him to support her, but gradually turned to utterly rejecting him with disdain. If it weren't for Pucci's intervention, it's very likely Jolyne would've distanced herself from Jotaro even further.

** What follows is Jolyne dragging her long-lost father to the shore with the intention on escaping the prison island together. However, Whitesnake taking Jotaro's discs means he has lost his vital signs for the time being and just when he was about to reunite with his estranged daughter. This is especially upsetting to watch in the anime adaptation where Jolyne tries her best to revive Jotaro and fails complete with sad music and Fairouz Ai or Kira Buckland [[SugarWiki/SheReallyCanAct unleashing a gut-wrenching]] SkywardScream. And this is just the ''fifth episode'', meaning that it's a red flag for what's to come for anime only fans... and a cruel reminder for manga readers of things not necessarily taking a step forward in later arcs.

** Especially hard to take when you realize Stone Ocean's ending [[RetGone makes sure she won't come back because it was Pucci who gave her life in first place.]]
* While Dontello is an unrepentant {{Jerkass}} willing to usurp Pucci to take control over the Heaven plan and more than willing to have [[WouldHarmAChild children be collateral damage for his plan]], his past is [[CryForTheDevil surprisingly tragic]]. His home-life was filled with abuse and his life was ruined when he hit by a pair of shoes from a celebrity land on him while he was walking home, leading to him being accused of theft in spite of not being guilty of the crime and sent to prison where he almost died. His entire life was tormented by events outside of his control and becomes no surprise that he builds resentment and anger.

* After the catchy "I Want You" by Music/SavageGarden, the sensual "Freek'n You" by Music/{{Jodeci}}, and the dramatic "Modern Crusaders" by Music/{{Enigma}}, the choice for the potential first ending of the ''Stone Ocean'' anime, "Distant Dreamer" by Music/{{Duffy}}, is a profound yet somber and melancholy sounding piece, which manages to capture the truly BittersweetEnding of the part and the initial continuity.

* After the catchy "I Want You" by Music/SavageGarden, the sensual "Freek'n You" by Music/{{Jodeci}}, and the dramatic "Modern Crusaders" by Music/{{Enigma}}, the choice for the potential first ending of the Stone Ocean anime, "Distant Dreamer" by Music/{{Duffy}}, is a profound yet somber and melancholy sounding piece, which manages to capture the truly BittersweetEnding of the part and the initial continuity.

* The entire climax of the part, the DarkestHour of the entire [=JoJo=] universe, with Pucci causing the entire apocalypse via Made In Heaven.

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Given that ''Stone Ocean'' is the GrandFinale of the original continuity, of course there's going to be tears had knowing that [[EndOfAnAge it's all coming to an end]]. However, Part 6 decides to take the extra step in making its audience break down in tears not out of sentimentality, but by being absolutely ''heartbreaking'' from beginning to end, more than any ''[=JoJo=]'' part prior, and the results are [[TearJerker something to behold]].

** What follows is Jolyne dragging her long-lost father to the shore with the intention on escaping the prison island together. However, Whitesnake taking Jotaro's discs means he has lost his vital signs for the time being and just when he was about to reunite with his estranged daughter. This is especially upsetting to watch in the anime adaptation where Jolyne tries her best to revive Jotaro and fails complete with sad music and Fairouz Ai or Kira Buckland unleashing a gut-wrenching SkywardScream. And this is just the ''fifth episode'', meaning that it's a red flag for what's to come for anime only fans... and a cruel reminder for manga readers of things not necessarily taking a step forward in later arcs.

Given that ''Stone Ocean'' is the GrandFinale of the original continuity, of course there's going to be tears had knowing that [[EndOfAnAge it's all coming to an end]]. However, Part 6 decides to take the extra step in making its audience break down in tears not out of sentimentality, but by being absolutely ''heartbreaking'' from beginning to end, more than any ''[=JoJo=]'' part prior, and the results are something to behold.

--> '''Ermes''': Jolyne... the [[DramaticWind wind's]] stopped.
--> '''Jolyne''': ''It can't be... was it because [[NiceJobBreakingItHero we]] crashed the car? Because I came here?''

[[caption-width-right:350:Let's face it. We're all crying too.]]

* The BittersweetEnding itself. Pucci dies and his soul is left in the collapsing [[AlternateUniverse Made In Heaven-verse]], and the resulting universe has Part 6 erased from the main continuity, allowing the main cast to survive and lead much happier lives (especially Jotaro and Jolyne, who have a better bond thanks to Pucci no longer existing to send Dio's followers after the former)... but as a consequence of time being reset, [[CosmicRetcon the bond and experience shared between the rest of the main cast members is erased, leaving Emporio to bear the trauma of Part 6 alone as his friends are unable to remember him]]. Emporio's friends are alive--[[LossOfIdentity but in a way, most of them are only in biology and basic personality]][[note]]Pucci had no impact on Parts 1-5, meaning Jotaro would logically still have those memories, but he's just one member of the seven-member cast[[/note]]. While it's definitely not as bittersweet as it ''could'' have been, there's still some tears to be had.

* Jolyne's post-ResetButton name change to Irene symbolizes that ''there's no need for another [=JoJo=]'', making it the most stark reminder that the main continuity has no more adventures to be held. Pucci is now RetGone, meaning that in this rebooted universe Dio's influence ended back in 1989, when Jotaro obliterated the vampire with Star Platinum. There will always be Stand users to fight, but the most powerful of them have been dealt with. While this is a happy ending in many ways (the most obvious being that Jotaro, Jolyne, and the rest of the Joestars can finally live a happy life after over 100 years of fighting), it's also bittersweet in that [[EndOfAnEra all their bizarre adventures are at an end]].
** Even taking into account the different branches of the Joestar bloodline, Josuke and Giorno don't have much to continue from either. Sure, they're not affected by Pucci's erasure, given they never met him or Dio and weren't killed by Made In Heaven, but the EndOfAnEra applies just as much to them as it does to the main branch. Josuke was born before Dio's death but didn't become involved in the world of Stands until ''after'' Dio's death, making him the least connected to the long Joestar-Dio war, and while Giorno is Dio's legacy made flesh, his rigid adherence to the nobility of the Joestar bloodline means that the last of Dio's evil has been purged. With Josuke now a protector of Morioh and Giorno having access to the overpowered Gold Experience Requiem, Stand Users on par with Yoshikage Kira and Diavolo will never be able to rise again. The closest we have to a proper continuation of Dio's legacy is his three sons other than Giorno--but considering that they only awakened their Stands from the now-RetGone Pucci, even this seems to be a dead end (and assuming they ''do'' awaken their Stands even without Pucci, Jotaro would likely have them dead to rights as soon as he found out). For the Joestars, the moniker of "[=JoJo=]" is now nothing more than an ArtifactName, a mere homage to their glory days.
** Assuming Jotaro retains his memories of Parts 3-4 in the rebooted universe, he'll still have to live with the trauma of losing his friends one-by-one in the fight with Dio, as well as whatever trauma he got by hunting down Yoshikage Kira. The universe has finally given him and his daughter a normal life, but one has to wonder if he can even enjoy it after all he's been through. The alternative isn't any better, and is arguably ''worse''--if he ''doesn't'' remember Parts 3-4, [[LossOfIdentity then how much of Jotaro as we know him was saved after the reboot]]?
* In a meta sense, the fact that this part is the last time the original continuity was ever visited. For those who have read from ''Phantom Blood'' it can be very saddening to see the story that started with Jonathan and Dio come to a close especially after all the time spent reading (or watching) each part of the story. Though for long time fans it may hit them even harder seeing as how the earliest fans have been keeping up with the franchise since 1987 and with ''Stone Ocean'' ending in 2003 that meant 16 years of reading JJBA. While ''Steel Ball Run'' is considered one of the best parts in the franchise, it's still tough for a lot of people to fully realize that ''Stone Ocean'' was the last we'd ever see of all the classic characters and locations.

** What follows is Jolyne dragging his long-lost father to the shore with the intention on escaping the prison island together. However, Whitesnake taking Jotaro's discs means he has lost his vital signs for the time being and just when he was about to reunite with his estranged daughter. This is especially upsetting to watch in the anime adaptation where Jolyne tries her best to revive Jotaro and fails complete with sad music and Fairouz Ai or Kira Buckland unleashing a gut-wrenching SkywardScream. And this is just the ''fifth episode'', meaning that it's a red flag for what's to come for anime only fans... and a cruel reminder for manga readers of things not necessarily taking a step forward in later arcs.