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| 12 | [[quoteright:350:[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureDiamondIsUnbreakable https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/jjba_awesome_music.png]] ]] |
| 13 | [[caption-width-right:350:When a minor villain makes a [[https://youtu.be/H00EE5uu0Po great guitar solo Ă la Eddie Van Halen]], you know this series is gonna have some awesome tunes!]] |
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| 16 | [[folder:Anime/OVA]] |
| 17 | [[AC:Season One: The Animation (Phantom Blood (Part 1) and Battle Tendency (Part 2))]] |
| 18 | * The first episode ends, and instead of the usual J-pop, we get "Roundabout" by Music/{{Yes}}. (TV version [[https://youtu.be/cKr46XveL6w here]]; complete song [[https://youtu.be/Gk-iWj_a-68 here.]]) Awesome. So awesome, in fact, that it in and of itself became [[MemeticMutation a meme]]. The best part is in episode 14, where the middle of the song is used instead. So, when the credits arrive and you hear the iconic lyrics beginning with ''"I'll be the roundabout..."'', you'll definitely start singing along. |
| 19 | * The second episode starts, and for the opening we get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73XLX1Br9po Sono Chi no Sadame!]] (JOOOOOOOOOOOOJO~), the kind of [[RatedMForManly Ultra-Manly]] song we seldom see today outside of tributes to the Eighties. Even better: after being replaced by "Bloody Stream" for Battle Tendency, this song returns for the final battle between Joseph and Kars, as Joseph, driven by instinct, uses the Red Stone of Aja to trigger a volcanic eruption and launch himself and Kars up into the sky; sending the latter into orbit. |
| 20 | %%* The anime version of ''Phantom Blood'' is [[https://youtu.be/LLk_utDcoFM no]] [[https://youtu.be/ZuEe-5QAlsI slouch]] in the music department, with a score that combines both orchestral music and a little bit of rock. |
| 21 | * From the third episode of ''Phantom Blood'' comes "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQTBfpPcGZs A Fine Fellow Shows Up]]", a short and underrated, yet no less awesome track that combines the elegant piano with deep, bass-boosted industrial tones to convey an aura of mystery and the uncomfortable feeling of uncovering dark, awful truths. It is a track heavily associated with Robert E. O. Speedwagon, and fittingly, it plays when he [[BigDamnHeroes unexpectedly appears from the shadows]] to expose Dio's guilt in poisoning Jonathan's father and [[ShutUpHannibal condemn Dio]] as [[FauxAffablyEvil the monster he truly is]]. |
| 22 | * Just hearing [[https://youtu.be/qrw3NYx2YQ0 "Destiny"]], AKA Jonathan's theme, tells you all you need to know. How you should [[BewareTheNiceOnes beware the wrath of a good man]] like Jonathan, who is about to beat you and look cool doing so. |
| 23 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf-rHkYN8Qg Will Zeppeli's theme]]. You thought Giorno's theme made him more epic? How about a fast-paced and possibly underrated theme just as Will Zeppeli takes down THE [[AxCrazy Jack the Ripper]]? |
| 24 | * The ''Battle Tendency'' arc has a great soundtrack in general. It was done by [[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann Taku Iwasaki]], who is practically a CMOA factory, complete with tracks by Lotus Juice. Yes, [[AwesomeMusic/ShinMegamiTensei THAT]] [[VideoGame/Persona3 Lotus Juice]]: |
| 25 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJVIOhyhz5A "Bloody Stream"]] by Coda. Not as manly as the first OP, but it makes up for it by being FABULOUS, and capturing the FunPersonified shift in tone. |
| 26 | ** [[https://ytcropper.com/cropped/G65cda26c21d01d The bridge section]] of "Roundabout", that only plays after ''certain'' episodes of Battle Tendency. Even more awesome and fitting when something suspenseful happens at the end of the episode. |
| 27 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ2PoSLTz10 "Pierrot Headroom"]], a chaotic track that takes some of the lyrics of "WELCOME TO THE WORLD" and sprinkles it all over the place, particularly at the halfway point. Too bad it's used for only one episode. |
| 28 | ** [[https://youtu.be/j6rXz1AgVXw I'm In Control]], Joseph's {{Leitmotif}}, perfectly suits his IndyPloy nature. When it starts playing, whoever's up against him is ''screwed''. |
| 29 | ** The Pillar Men get an absolute banger of a {{Leitmotif}} in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRrOLTHu-ew "Awaken"]], which emphasizes their immense age and power. |
| 30 | ** Stroheim's theme, [[https://youtu.be/xyxOXjZHl9U "Propaganda",]] somehow manages to take the {{Ubermensch}} writings of ''Literature/AlsoSprachZarathustra'' and turn them into heavy-hitting lyrics that speak ''volumes'' to Stroheim's PatrioticFervor. |
| 31 | ** [[https://soundcloud.com/nagoffy-giovanna/20-fend-off-jojos-bizarre-adventure-ost-battle-tendency-leicht-verwendbar-256kbit "Fend Off"]], for the awesome scene where Joseph and Kars run off a cliff to chase the Red Stone of Aja in Switzerland. Also plays when Joseph fights Wamuu. |
| 32 | ** [[https://youtu.be/mcLjmxout-A "Il mare eterno nella mia anima"]], an absolutely heart-wrenching opera piece more than fitting for what is probably Battle Tendency's biggest TearJerker moment. CAEEEEESAAAAAAAAARRR! |
| 33 | ** [[https://youtu.be/JgIdV09E75o "Burning Colosseum"]], for when Wamuu unleashes his ultimate technique, the Holy Wubstorm. |
| 34 | ** [[https://youtu.be/htDB8SuLrng "Avalon"]], for Kars' ascension to the UltimateLifeForm. With how tense it is on top of giving a sense of Kars' sheer power through [[ARareSentence its orchestra, choir and dubstep]], it's the distilled embodiment of MassOhCrap in musical form. |
| 35 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/bVNRYQ10IXk Overdrive]], essentially THE Theme of Battle Tendency. |
| 36 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/-SI35rNEdhM Oh, Please]], the badass preview music. |
| 37 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/ELpmmeT69cE Owner of a Lo-]], oh sorry, wrong track. [[https://youtu.be/PJaWiZbvfQs WELCOME TO THE WORLD]]. |
| 38 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/c5ua3Q76SXM Fields of Fright]] for heavy moody scenes like the preparations for the chariot race. |
| 39 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9BtW11WR4 Rubicon]], for Santana's appearance and disturbing killing spree. With Latin chanting, rock music, and a mysterious tone, it fits well with Santana as he is awakened and we know nothing about the Pillar Men. |
| 40 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/Tw-OnnvTdDQ Elephant Talk 1]] and [[https://youtu.be/3hFnubuynJc 2]], for Pillar Men fights. |
| 41 | %%** [[https://youtu.be/_gEzmL1DXr8 Awaken]], the Pillar Men's {{Leitmotif}}. |
| 42 | * [[https://youtu.be/hhSmYjEelIM Season]]: A wonderful farewell song that suits as an epilogue to the first season. |
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| 44 | [[AC:Part Three: Stardust Crusaders]] |
| 45 | * The OP for Stardust Crusaders, [[https://youtu.be/oAzNQKbncxA "STAND PROUD"]], is just as excellent as the other two openings, while being SEVERAL TIMES AS MANLY. It's a badass, fast-paced, and [[RousingSpeech uplifting]] song that encourages the protagonists to keep going and triumph over the ultimate evil if they "STAND PROOOOOUUUUUUD!" -- all while the drums thunder on rapidly to evoke the shotgun-like sounds of Star Platinum's RapidFireFisticuffs. |
| 46 | * And the new ED theme? None other than [[https://youtu.be/tMnGmoLS6zo "Walk Like an Egyptian"]] by Music/TheBangles. |
| 47 | * Jotaro Kujo's main theme, aka [[https://youtu.be/pjzkEM2GWc4 "Stardust Crusaders"]]. For the first two episodes, it's only heard at the end of the episode, whether during the "next episode" trailer or the credits before "Walk Like an Egyptian" took its place. However, after that, it effectively becomes Jotaro/Star Platinum's theme tune. The moment the two-metre tall high-schooler lets out a "Yare-yare..." and the guitar riff of this song cuts in, someone's days just got well and truly numbered. It helps that it sounds like a guitar-heavy remix of the OVA's opening theme, serving as a musical link between the two. And, when Part 4 (''Diamond is Unbreakable'') rolls around -- eleven in-universe years later - the now twenty-eight year old Jotaro ''still'' gets his beatdowns and general awesome moments accompanied by this song! Perhaps the best appearance of this track is during the final confrontation between DIO and Jotaro on the bridge. DIO, having had his legs broken by Jotaro, tries to kick Jotaro using THE WORLD, and Jotaro counters by having Star Platinum punch THE WORLD in the knee. Star Platinum's fist cracks, and there is a moment of silence as DIO laughs, expecting Star Platinum to be destroyed and Jotaro, subsequently, to die. [[OhCrap Then THE WORLD's leg cracks]], and "Stardust Crusaders" has a TriumphantReprise as THE WORLD shatters to bits and [[BreakTheHaughty the vampire screams]] "[[ThisCannotBe WHAT THE HELL?!]]". This is easily one of Yugo Kanno's best works, given he was able to compose this masterpiece alongside the rest of Part 3's OST, and beyond. |
| 48 | * [[https://youtu.be/2PM42uKqzfI "Virtuous Pope"]], an uplifting, heroic tune which plays for Kakyoin's and Polnareff's times in the spotlight. When this plays, you just know that the tables are gonna be turned on the bad guys. |
| 49 | * [[https://youtu.be/IlgRXAGonLg "Setting Off"]]. While it may feel a bit out of place for [=JoJo=], it's nonetheless beautiful and calming. |
| 50 | * Hol Horse's theme, [[https://youtu.be/x1vqWVXnHJs "Wind in the Wilderness"]], [[ARareSentence an awesome combination of spaghetti western, Indian music, and techno]]. |
| 51 | * And, from the second half of Stardust Crusaders, we have [[https://youtu.be/9xF5GfqJrhE "Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of THE WORLD~"]], which features the bands behind all three of the previous openings. Awesome CG visuals, a rocking song and an ending of a triple ORAORAORA may make this the manliest opening in anime history. And that's [[SerialEscalation the tip of the]] [[https://youtu.be/ouqfjvAMg7Y iceberg]]. |
| 52 | * Also from the second half, Pat Metheny's [[https://youtu.be/V9vQ_y9JJ1E "Last Train Home"]] is a perfect way to come down gently through the AwesomenessWithdrawal. |
| 53 | * [[https://youtu.be/vh_ZK_Rb25s "Villain Concerto"]], the Oingo Boingo Brothers ED that appeared in the titular duo's debut episode. Not only does it replicate the hilariously terrible and creepy art style of Boingo's manga stand really well animated, but it's incredibly catchy as well. Both voice actors turn out to be great singers, especially Oingo. Notable also for being quite popular on the Japanese [=iTunes=] after it first aired, being number 20 at one point. |
| 54 | ** [[https://youtu.be/YhIDrA26laA Happens again in the ED for the Hol Horse and Boingo team-up]], with the same replication of the episode in StylisticSuck and rivaling the original version in catchiness: especially at Hol Horse's parts, where he sings surprisingly well and [[MickeyMousing fires Emperor in sync with the music]]. |
| 55 | * [[https://youtu.be/oTnuowntqho "Fool of Sand"]], just in case you forgot that Iggy is the coolest Boston terrier in the world. |
| 56 | %%* [[https://youtu.be/X2fmArRXjp8 Platinum Fists]], for whenever Jotaro and the gang are doing something epic. |
| 57 | * [[https://youtu.be/f5Vm86dD3n0 "Space of a Lone God"]], Telence T. D'Arby's theme, highlights just how creepy this man and his... ''"collection"'' is. |
| 58 | %%* [[https://youtu.be/dlW3-mBq6e8 Sprint]], the theme of F-Mega. |
| 59 | * [[https://youtu.be/Tgbloc65cio "Shoot Towards the Decisive Battle"]], a tense theme that plays during and leading up to Avdol's death at the hands of Vanilla Ice, and when DIO is approaching Joseph and Kakyoin's crashed car. |
| 60 | * [[https://youtu.be/N96g6ehwscY "Time of the Decisive Battle"]] plays during some of the most intense confrontations in the season -- such as when Jotaro uses Star Platinum to block DIO's attempt to decapitate him at the last second, and launches his Stand at the master vampire...all the while, the latter can only stare in shock as after being in control for most of the fight, he's FINALLY about to take the full wrath of Star Platinum head on. |
| 61 | * [[https://youtu.be/kTazVw4IN6g "Requiem"]] is a massive TearJerker of a piece with a slow paced, heavenly choir and organ that plays when Polnareff watches Avdol and Iggy's souls ascend to heaven after Vanilla Ice is defeated. |
| 62 | * [[https://youtu.be/7qJrFqzrgU4 "Awakening Darkness of The World"]] plays several times during the final episodes, notably during the first time we see the true power of ZA WARUDO in all its glory, featuring an epic reprise of DIO's theme from [[https://youtu.be/MmxNZH3zrK8 Revival of Darkness]]. What's more, there's a part in the song where the beginning of Jotaro's theme can be heard for a split second - a [[MusicalSpoiler clever hint]] that Jotaro's stand powers mimic Dio's. And then it appears again in the final episode of Part 4 when Kira is finally defeated as the entire Duwang Gang faces him, Koichi stops him from using Bites the Dust, Jotaro freezes time, and Reimi and Arnold finally get their revenge. Again, a dead dog manages to use the battle theme of an immortal vampire Stand user and be that badass. |
| 63 | * [[https://youtu.be/iMIsgta0TRU "Demon's Awakening"]] sometimes plays when a new stand is introduced. The strings give off a sense of power and regality, while the jazz guitar and bass can only be described as "''sexy''". Intense yet paradoxically also very chill, full of swagger, and featuring instruments commonly associated with the desert, the song almost sounds like the auditory equivalent of Part 3's own storyline. |
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| 65 | [[AC:Part Four: Diamond is Unbreakable]] |
| 66 | * The first OP for "Diamond is Unbreakable", [[https://youtu.be/5r4W0_JVLP8 "Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town"]], tones down the hotblooded tone the previous [=OP=]s were famous for, but more than makes up for it by sheer catchiness and a more funky tone. Now with the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzkMFVg0ymY EDM version.]] |
| 67 | %%* And the ED for the part? How about [[https://youtu.be/_EOWfvX2czw "I Want You"]] by Music/SavageGarden? |
| 68 | %%* [[https://youtu.be/pmIXwgNcIxM Josuke's leitmotif,]] which is played in promotional advertisements and episode previews for Part 4 episodes, is pretty damn cool. |
| 69 | * The second OP for "Diamond is Unbreakable", [[https://youtu.be/HYNK0YRqZb4 "Chase"]], eschews the funkyness of the previous OP in favor of a "90s Rock" feel, perfectly encapsulating the extreme shift in tone that "Diamond is Unbreakable" undergoes during its second half. [[https://youtu.be/ZDRKubdmIk8 The acoustic version]] gives a more low-key, [[Music/TheBeatles Beatles-esque]] tone to the song, which gives off a more calm and sad atmosphere than the song heard in the OP. |
| 70 | * Adding to the list of fantastic [=OPs=] is [[https://youtu.be/oBiVN5T7dv8 "Great Days"]], with a more uplifting, hopeful tone after the intensity of "Chase". This was followed up in the final episode with the [[https://youtu.be/QqDxUPrNgZw Units Version]], which involves every single OP singer returning to lend their voices as JO☆UNITED to the final song of the season. |
| 71 | * Okuyasu Nijimura's [[https://youtu.be/eLWXUYJIuHU leitmotif]] is a fantastic theme which combines some metal and electronic music with his Stand's signature sound effect. |
| 72 | * Yoshikage Kira's [[https://youtu.be/8QPEVQp1MZw leitmotif]], which is played whenever he appears on-screen, is an interesting piece that manages to both be whimsical and mysterious, while still managing to be dramatic and creepy at the exact right moments when the episodes call for it. It is the perfect tune for building up to the moments that really cement him as the main villain of the part. The [[https://youtu.be/mewbPAtkbAw remixed version]] of said leitmotif that plays when he is impersonating Kosaku Kawajiri is a noticably darker and more menacing version of the theme to play up the fact that he is not the normal man that he appears to be on the surface, and rather something way more horrifying. Bonus points for the track's opening chords resembling Music/HarryNilsson's "One", which is entirely relevant to Kira's desire for a life of solitude. |
| 73 | * Koichi's theme, [[https://youtu.be/Rpc8K-zQoYM Courage,]] starts off reserved, gaining more and more instrumentation as it goes on until it's a bombastic orchestral piece to rival Josuke's theme. Perfectly encompasses Koichi's character arc. |
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| 75 | [[AC:Part Five: Golden Wind]] |
| 76 | * The first OP we get for ''Golden Wind'', [[https://youtu.be/rGfAyOFUdEY "Fighting Gold"]], does not disappoint by giving us a more fast-paced intro piece sung by Coda that's only rivaled by "Sono Chi no Kioku" in sheer intensity. |
| 77 | * The second OP, [[https://youtu.be/fqBNnC_apV4 Traitor's Requiem]], is a more dramatic piece that shows the heroes' unwavering courage in the face of the seemingly unstoppable King Crimson represented through a determined track following an oppressive opening. Oh, and there's an official [[https://youtu.be/ix9KQtcIzQA English version.]] The [[https://youtu.be/psQt50Uwc6Y King Crimson version]] of the opening is ''even more awesome'' with King Crimson opening up a segment of erased time where Diavolo gives a BreakingSpeech in, admittedly janky, Italian about how YouCantFightFate ''right'' before the final verse, transforming it from merely a determined statement to an ''outright ShutUpHannibal'' to Diavolo's fatalist mindset. The addition of a choir backing the final verse helps. Finally, the [[https://youtu.be/uMhJau3YY40 Requiem version]] of the opening has Giorno [[LikeFatherLikeSon doing a menacing pose]] right before he stabs the Stand-creating arrow into Gold Experience, with the defiant "Hell no!" line directly in time with the full appearance of Gold Experience Requiem. |
| 78 | * The first ending theme this time around is [[https://youtu.be/oYwL-FzFDKQ "Freek'n You"]] by Music/{{Jodeci}}, a relaxing and [[IntercourseWithYou downright seductive]] R&B tune. Which might be strangely fitting considering the amount of [[HoYay/JoJosBizarreAdventure Ho Yay]] in this series. |
| 79 | * The second ED, [[https://youtu.be/6NPyYNFfvVk Modern Crusaders by Enigma]]. Unlike the seductive and hysterical MoodWhiplash inducing Freek'n You, Modern Crusaders pumps the viewer up for Bucciarati's group to rise up against The Boss and seize greatness by the reins. |
| 80 | * All the members of Team Bucciarati have their own themes. |
| 81 | ** Giorno's theme is orchestral and high-intensity. Called [[https://youtu.be/2MtOpB5LlUA "Il Vento D'oro"]][[note]]"Golden Wind"[[/note]], it is saved for his awesome moments. It even includes pieces of DIO's theme from Part 3! The usage of the piano solo from near the end has become the basis of the "epic piano/Giorno's piano/[=JoJo=] piano" meme, and by some weird extension the [[Memes/FormulaOne SđŸ…±innala]] meme. |
| 82 | ** Bucciarati's theme, [[https://youtu.be/hQmKt8iU08Y "Nella Cerneria"]][[note]]"In the Zipper"[[/note]], is an energetic tune which pumps up some of the most intense moments, combined with clean unzip sounds of Sticky Fingers. |
| 83 | ** Mista's theme, [[https://youtu.be/Wy53fXf-Fpw "Proiettile"]][[note]]"Bullet"[[/note]], is an absolutely ''banging'' techno track incorporating Mista's gunshots that is agreed upon by the fandom to sound like the kind of music you'd hear at a [[HoYay gay bar]]. |
| 84 | ** Narancia's theme, [[https://youtu.be/Wcsk0ZXlDQ8 "Aero de Caccia"]][[note]]"Fighter Jet"[[/note]], has a sense of urgency accompanied with manic violins which ramp up in tempo the further the track progresses which fits Aerosmith's destructive capability and speed. |
| 85 | ** Abbachio's theme, [[https://youtu.be/49Q9HIhHaGs "Riproduzione"]][[note]]"Replication"[[/note]]. The music, as expected from Abbachio's rewind powers, sounds like it's being played in reverse, but you can also hear snippets of the others' themes in it as well. Tone-wise, it shows why Abbacchio's Stand is called "Moody Blues". |
| 86 | ** Fugo's theme, aptly named [[https://youtu.be/0Mr_EW3WMi4 "Virus"]], is a terrifying piece which hits the point that you do ''not'' want to encounter Purple Haze one-on-one. It sounds a lot like a theme song for a slasher movie villain combined with Atum sound effects from ''Stardust Crusaders,'' and opens with a real-life biohazard alarm. |
| 87 | * The {{memetic|Mutation}} [[https://youtu.be/AQx_KMoCgJU "torture dance"]], accompanied by an ''awesome'' song, matching the visuals perfectly like a mini music video. When the [[https://youtu.be/-UIn2xq-tOE full version]] (fittingly titled "Canzoni Preferite"[[note]]"Favorite Song"[[/note]]) was released, fans were not disappointed. |
| 88 | * [[https://youtu.be/shHdQoBzh3s "La Strada Guista"]][[note]]"The Right Path"[[/note]], a melancholy requiem played in honor of Narancia on his death. |
| 89 | * [[https://youtu.be/Biq6S4weZ9Q "Magnetica"]][[note]]"Magnetic"[[/note]], the theme of Risotto Nero. Absolutely ominous and absolutely metal, it establishes that the leader of La Squadra should ''not'' be fucked with. |
| 90 | * Diavolo's theme, [[https://youtu.be/UsKLvtTOeYo "Un'altra Persona"]][[note]]"Another Person"[[/note]], might be one of the most ominous pieces of music ever written. A terrifying, droning dirge of alternating rising and falling notes performed by a men's choir with the accompaniment of a pipe organ, it immediately gets across the menace of King Crimson and how absolutely ''fucked'' its victims are. |
| 91 | * [[https://youtu.be/2tPw04p2Ll8 "Permanenza"]][[note]]"Permanence"[[/note]], as played during the infinite deaths of Diavolo. Not as ominous as Diavolo's theme, but the piano, strings, and reversed guitar riffs can guarantee to [[NightmareFuel send chills down your spine]]. |
| 92 | * [[https://youtu.be/Aa5g4hZCpUU "Vita"]][[note]]"Life"[[/note]] plays when Gold Experience undoes King Crimson's time erasure, and Diavolo's VillainousBreakdown as GER moves in for the kill. |
| 93 | * An [[https://youtu.be/lxq5UAv_8Ns alternate version of Giorno's theme]] plays once when Gold Experience is first seen using its ability in battle, and again when it transforms into Gold Experience Requiem. It can be considered Gold Experience's theme, and it's basically the musical equivalent of Giorno telling the enemy that they're fucked. |
| 94 | * [[https://youtu.be/fxA6zJ2WzTk "Cavaliere"]][[note]]"Knight"[[/note]]. A resolute crescendo of string instruments that [[MusicalNod echoes]] "Virtuous Pope" turns melancholy towards the end, played as Polnareff makes his last stand against Diavolo and dies. |
| 95 | * [[https://youtu.be/Os0xhaBMjuI "Un Sogno"]][[note]]"A Dream"[[/note]] is an inspiring and uplifting brass and strings piece representing Giorno's ambitions. Its reprise, [[https://youtu.be/sSdwJ6MYeuo "Determinazione"]][[note]]"Determination"[[/note]], is a heart-wrenching piece that plays when Bucciarati's spirit wishes Giorno luck before departing. It sounds like something Music/HansZimmer would compose. |
| 96 | * [[https://youtu.be/x9NWtIOqFTo "Figlia"]][[note]]"Daughter"[[/note]] is an upbeat, yet badass EDM piece that accompanies Trish taking down Notorious B.I.G. |
| 97 | * [[https://youtu.be/ZEcmG1L9hvs "Pensare"]][[note]]"Imagine"[[/note]] is, as the name suggests, a reserved, yet unsettling piece that accompanies any scene of analysis or characters' inner thoughts, and it makes a triumphant return when Diavolo finds himself in the world of Gold Experience Requiem. The other version of this track, [[https://youtu.be/wdhM4-TQhLM "Meravigilia"]][[note]]"Marvel"[[/note]], has more instruments and evokes a sense of mystery and wonder. |
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| 99 | [[AC:Part Six: Stone Ocean]] |
| 100 | * Even before the anime's release, people were already singing the praises of Jolyne's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/HmnolQPfpgU Theme of Stone Ocean]]", and for ''good reason''. Think "Il Vento D'oro", but with added elements of rock, jazz and even classical music, and to top it off, it borrows elements from Jotaro's theme. |
| 101 | * For the first opening theme of the SO anime series, we have "[[https://youtu.be/mgxDyrEnnoE STONE OCEAN]]", performed by ichigo (vocalist of Kisida Kyodan & The Akebosi Rockets). In a musical take on the good ol' LikeFatherLikeSon trope, this theme borrows cues from "STAND PROUD" (and has both the same composer and lyricist for this theme), especially noticeable with the guttural final note of said theme. But instead of having a hard metal-like vibe, it instead takes the punk rock route to reflect upon Jolyne Cujoh's character, and easily captures the grungy, chaotic feeling that Part 6 has to offer. |
| 102 | * Enrico Pucci's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/QfORh6sEEAc Priest]]", comprised of foreboding church organs that progressively increase in tempo, is an utterly ''unsettling'' song that flat-out embodies the feeling of, [[EndOfAnAge "the end is near."]] It's not as malicious as Diavolo's theme, but perfectly captures the sense of self-righteousness and well-intentioned extremism that Pucci defines. Even better, the fanbase's first introduction to the song was through it accompanying footage of Creator/TomokazuSeki, Pucci's voice actor, making a GrandStaircaseEntrance onto the set. [[MouthOfSauron Whitesnake]] gets its own rendition of the theme, aptly titled "[[https://youtu.be/gm4bFabP6ho Whitesnake]]", which plays up the dangerous-sounding instruments to emphasize how monstrously vicious Pucci's Stand is. |
| 103 | * The song chosen for this part's credits, Music/{{Duffy}}'s [[https://youtu.be/aRCLkic9_lE "Distant Dreamer"]], is an incredibly poignant and self-reflective song that embodies ''Stone Ocean'' being a BittersweetEnding to the original continuity. Hearing it play one last time over Emporio seeing the results of Pucci's defeat is incredibly [[TearJerker emotional]]. |
| 104 | * Ermes' theme, "[[https://youtu.be/50DSGAVY4qU Sticker]]", while being in direct contrast to her HotBlooded nature, instead encapsulates the meticulous planning put into her revenge scheme against Sports Maxx, creating a track that's multilayered and proud-sounding. |
| 105 | * F.F.'s theme, "[[https://youtu.be/AagMpGj1huw Microorganism]]", plays into their longing for intelligence to create an analytic and quizzical theme song, not unlike [[Franchise/YuGiOh Seto Kaiba]]'s theme. |
| 106 | * Weather Report's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/yvT4oyodgqQ Weather]]", is an awe-inspiring techno track that fully encompasses his enigmatic, yet determined personality, having just the right buildup to land the right punches in moments of triumph. |
| 107 | * Anasui's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/3AWCFtu2OBc Dive]]", simultaneously manages to be both motivating and creepy, having a noticeable ProgressiveRock composition that wouldn't feel out of place on a Music/PinkFloyd album. Considering his helpful, yet disturbing nature, it's a theme that fits him like a glove. |
| 108 | * Gwess' theme, "[[https://youtu.be/PWWfWRfSahg A Little Bird]]", sound like a {{deconstruct|ed trope}}ion of a pleasant ''WesternAnimation/{{Snow White|And The Seven Dwarfs}}'' song, mimicking how much of a BitchInSheepsClothing Gwess herself is. |
| 109 | * Miraschon's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/-Il-lFS_jx8 Collector]]", is an incredibly sneaky and shady tune that highlights just how untrustworthy she is, much like Telence T. D'Arby before her. |
| 110 | * The first song for Part 6 ever heard by the fans, "[[https://youtu.be/ErAaSBShv3g Creep On]]", is a worthy successor to "Approach" from Part 3 in how much it sets up mysterious situations that are yet to be solved with its foreboding composition. |
| 111 | * "[[https://youtu.be/eB0-TdLTCZg Pass Away]]", which plays during F.F.'s [[TearJerker death scene]], is a slow piano track that gives enough time to pay due to a beloved, fallen friend, while being encouraging enough to keep the audience going along with Jolyne. |
| 112 | * While the second batch of episodes didn't change the opening theme, the third and final batch changes this in the most dramatic way with the appropriately titled "[[https://youtu.be/oF8AI2wLBBQ Heaven's falling down]]", performed by sana and her band sajou no hana, and composed by Yugo Kanno himself. And much like how "STONE OCEAN" takes cues from "STAND PROUD", this song takes cues from "Sono Chi no Kioku ~end of THE WORLD~", namely the added dread and desperation of the final act; the chorus especially feels heavy. |
| 113 | * Ungalo's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/rXHAIyE1tDg Fairy Tale]]", takes many cues from DIO's theme in Part 3, showing just how dangerous his children are going to be to the protagonists. |
| 114 | * Donatello Versus' theme, "[[https://youtu.be/paGKW9YAESk Under the Ground]]", is a rocking track that sounds straight out of an UndergroundLevel from a video game, befitting the powers of Under World. |
| 115 | * The [[AdaptationExpansion anime-only scene]] of Jolyne, Ermes, and Emporio leaving Green Dolphin Street Prison gets its own track, "[[https://youtu.be/dC0NDMNPTM4 Get Excited]]", with a jolly composition that shows just how happy the three of them are to finally be out of the prison walls. |
| 116 | * C-Moon's theme of [[https://youtu.be/RDEXW59TTAw the same name]] gives off the impression that the heroes are taking part in a losing battle, and time is of the essence, emphasized by how frantic the pace of the song is. |
| 117 | * "[[https://youtu.be/D97pdLdPqm4 The End of the Universe]]", the song that plays when Jolyne turns her body into a Möbius strip, is downright angelic, with a backing instrumentation that wouldn't feel out of place for therapy sessions, and chimes that emphasize the song's beauty. |
| 118 | * Made In Heaven's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/F750HSMtK2E Clock Works]]", takes the leitmotif of Pucci's theme and turns it into an ominous and hopeless song befitting a FinalBoss. The ticking clocks during the beat drop only adds to how desperate it sounds. |
| 119 | * The song that plays during the universal ResetButton via Pucci's Made In Heaven in the penultimate (and, is briefly reprised in the finale) episode, "[[https://youtu.be/kQsMFIW1u6A Desperate Struggle]]", is... ''heavenly''. Yugo Kanno's composition here is at its prime, and the usage of a full orchestra and choir (complete with OneWomanWail to boot) to accompany '''the''' climactic scene of the entire series, makes for a dramatic, yet perfect end to Yugo Kanno's time as the composer for the anime since Part 3. |
| 120 | * "[[https://youtu.be/GyBk5611gSA What a Wonderful World]]" (not to be confused with the Music/LouisArmstrong song it's named after), which plays after Emporio undoes all of Pucci's work, builds up to the BittersweetEnding in the most dramatic fashion, complete with OminousLatinChanting to {{foreshadow|ing}} the {{ambigu|ous ending}}ity of it all. While sadly not heard in its entirety in the anime, it ends with a heartwarming reprise of "The Return of Travelers", the final piece of score used in Part 3 and 4, and was even referenced in the finale music played at the end of Part 5. It genuinely feels like the end of an era. |
| 121 | * The reprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoMCUb3_m8 "Roundabout"]] serves as a fitting finale for both the original universe's conclusion and the beloved anime that shaped the childhoods of many. |
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| 124 | * The OVA's score, while not as memorable as the TV anime's, has an atmospheric horror-influenced sound and is composed by [[Literature/VampireHunterD Marco D'Ambrosio]]. [[https://youtu.be/VAoBQlhs74c The first series' opening theme]] is one of the best in the whole soundtrack. |
| 125 | * [[https://youtu.be/b4AcG5K6xTs "Eastern Heart, Western Mind"]] is a very whimsical and catchy drum, trumpet and flute-based theme that starts out with an epic Indian-style sitar bridge. It just fits perfectly for going on an adventure. |
| 126 | * [[https://youtu.be/AqazeMYE6Zc?t=1821 Hol Horse's theme]] -- from "Polnareff's Feelings" in the soundtrack -- is a short but awesomely sinister hard rock-based cue that fits the gunslinger's AdaptationalBadass nature down to a T. It notably punctuates him [[BadassBiker first rolling in on his motorbike with Hanged Man in tow]], and him attempting to assassinate DIO. |
| 127 | * [[https://youtu.be/aXvToL5xAPw "Jotaro's Final Bet"]], which accompanies the iconic scene of Jotaro battling Daniel J. D'Arby in a poker game, is a particularly tense piano, PsychoStrings and horn-based piece that gradually increases in intensity (to the point of CreepyCircusMusic levels) as the match comes to a head. You know it's good when quite a few consider the OVA's take on the scene outright ''better'' than the anime's in no small part thanks to it. |
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| 129 | [[AC:Other]] |
| 130 | * While it may have been crappy enough to never be released on DVD, the ''Phantom Blood'' movie at least had a cool [[https://youtu.be/CANJDKOBrvc theme song]]. It is essentially a giant IAmSong for none other than Dio Brando himself, containing lyrics that contain nods to Phantom Blood, Stardust Crusaders, and even as far as Stone Ocean - and you'd better believe that it does him justice. There's also [[https://youtu.be/OLuzju-yn1Q a live version.]] |
| 131 | * The OVA adaptation of ''Manga/ThusSpokeKishibeRohan'' opens with "[[https://youtu.be/MapZ9_JvPkQ FINDING THE TRUTH]]", a gloomy, ''[[Series/TheXFiles X-Files]]''-esque track unlike anything else in ''[=JoJo=]'' that quickly sets the tone for Rohan's mysterious tales. There's also the [[https://youtu.be/3Fi6aW9KNps full version]] sung by Coda and Karen Aoki, whose melancholy vocals add a twinge of sadness to the song. |
| 132 | * ''[=JoJo=]'s Bizarre Adventure: The anthology songs''; a three-volume collection of songs done by the three men behind each anime opening, featuring covers of their respective openings, and several {{Image Song}}s based on the first three [=JoJo=]s and the rest of the Stardust Crusaders protagonists. And they're all ''awesome.'' |
| 133 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lNx1xXs0p4zl80B4XmMo7iZY0YA9pzD1Q Tommy's album]] features a newer version of "[=JoJo=] ~Sono Chi no Sadame~", which is sure to get your head banging, "Fire of Soul", a catchy and awesome tune for Avdol, "GO WEST", which follows the story of the first half of Stardust Crusaders, and the stunningly beautiful "Mirai he no Isan -Jonathan's Ballade-" for Jonathan Joestar. |
| 134 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lDEu1utKNn0df53NpnMo1qwMco9_C7D7A Coda hits us with]] a funky remix of "BLOODY STREAM" which is sure to get you grooving, only to be followed by the somber "Goodbye Nostalgia" for Kakyoin, which just makes you want to give the poor guy a hug. After that is the slow yet catchy "IGGY WALK", for the Joestar Egyptian Tour's nonchalant TeamPet, and closes with "Crazy my Beat", a Joseph Joestar song bound to get you dancing along. |
| 135 | ** And finally, [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kUY3PkdRJxUueqYhbqUVyrpWZHRQ2mJ3Y Jin's album]] starts off with the spine-chilling "Dramatic version" of "STAND PROUD", followed by a hammy yet equally awesome song called "OH MY GOD, JAHHHHHHH!" for none other than Old Joseph himself. Polnareff is gifted the smooth and happy song "NAKED SILVER", which expertly captures his suave personality, and the album closes with "STAR PLATINUM" for the badass main man of Stardust Crusaders, Jotaro Kujo. |
| 136 | * Taiga has made covers to all of the Jojo openings without fail, and they are just as incredible to listen to as the originals. |
| 137 | * We.B has an [[https://youtu.be/aMP1DN7I-AM English cover]] of "Crazy Noisy Bizzare Town", and it's made more awesome thanks to the vocals of Creator/BillyKametz, the English voice of Josuke. |
| 138 | * Vocus Pocus has been busy making awesome Swedish covers of some of the openings, starting with [[https://youtu.be/5oNvyveQrUM Fighting Gold]], following up with [[https://youtu.be/SmJjJXQI2tw Bloody Stream]] and then [[https://youtu.be/GsGaw0yMvkY Sono Chi no Sadame]]. They all really manage to bring to mind the golden era of dub openings. |
| 139 | * A quite homey Swedish rendition of [[https://youtu.be/366GuEg_HcQ Great Days]] manages to stand toe-to-toe with the original. |
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| 142 | [[folder:Video Games]] |
| 143 | [[AC:[[VideoGame/JoJosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture Heritage for the Future]]]] |
| 144 | * If there is one thing that ''[=JoJo=]'s Venture'' has over its update, ''[=JoJo=]'s Bizarre Adventure'', it is in the [[https://youtu.be/rXflsSBEliM Opening Theme]], which the home ports of the latter kept. |
| 145 | * The inspiring theme of the main hero, [[https://bit.ly/2X390L8 Jotaro Kujo.]] |
| 146 | * The elegant theme of [[https://bit.ly/2FxQYWN Noriaki Kakyoin.]] |
| 147 | * The heroic theme of the our favorite French CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass, [[https://bit.ly/2KCxWT1 Jean Pierre Polnareff]]. It's so good, it even got [[https://youtu.be/3oiwAmk9NeY remixed]] in the [=GioGio=] game. |
| 148 | * The next thing you will say is: "The daredevil theme of ''Battle Tendency'''s [=JoJo=], [[https://youtu.be/LEyaMv_kBOQ Joseph Joestar]]". |
| 149 | * The I-Don't-give-a-damn theme of the TeamPet jackass [[https://bit.ly/2XCHhAi Iggy]]. |
| 150 | * I, [[https://bit.ly/2X5qiSW DIO]], have a theme superior to everyone else's, because I, DIO, am a boss of this game. |
| 151 | * As an addendum to the above, [[https://youtu.be/a5pCCiDUE2M Shadow DIO]]'s splendidly creepy theme as well. |
| 152 | * The ever-menacing theme of [[https://bit.ly/2X4AsDi Vanilla Ice]] keeps players engaged in battles against him. |
| 153 | * [[TheFaceless The once-faceless]] [[https://bit.ly/2N7Xr0v Midler]] enters the challenge with an alluring and mysterious theme, fitting her bellydancer-inspired redesign for this game. |
| 154 | * The theme for the resident GameBreaker [[https://bit.ly/2J4UR6w Pet Shop]], which surprisingly sounds Italian. |
| 155 | * [[https://youtu.be/VF0qYg6-_pQ Alessi]] gets a theme that's very fast-paced, catchy, and has both goofy and seriously vicious undertones befitting a hammy, eccentric would-be killer like himself. |
| 156 | * [[https://youtu.be/foAu3kS4DmI Hol Horse]]'s theme is an epic Spaghetti Western-inspired piece that really plays up his nature as a wandering gunslinger, with special mention going to the atmospheric harmonica solo towards the end. It even made it into ''VideoGame/SonicRoboBlast2Kart'' as the theme for the [[https://youtu.be/Wiyv-zNdR2w Barren Badlands]] track. |
| 157 | * [[https://youtu.be/EnxxyVhiXqQ Chaka]] gets a slow-paced but sinister Egyptian-inspired theme that reflects [[EvilWeapon Anubis']] raging bloodlust beneath what ''initially'' appears to be its wielder's calm exterior. |
| 158 | * In the [=PSone=] version, even DirtyCoward extraordinaire [[https://youtu.be/Y2Bl4tbw9-U Steely Dan]] gets a fast-paced, threatening theme with a visceral edge to it: fitting for his difficult-but-awesome UnexpectedShmupLevel ("Dreadful Lover") that takes place inside Joseph's head. |
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| 160 | [[AC:Vento Aureo [=PS2=] Game]] |
| 161 | * [[https://youtu.be/r3bnLiExVDw Giorno Giovanna's theme]]. Being the main theme of the game, it's naturally a bombastic piece that just screams awesome once started. |
| 162 | * [[https://youtu.be/t35_nEpdVU8 Bruno Bucciarati's theme]]. Just like the rest of the game, deadly Italian flavour for the Passione big man. |
| 163 | * [[https://youtu.be/c38tE5V_8Ng Black Sabbath's theme]] is a menacing and somewhat somber tune that amps up in intensity halfway through, boosting the urgency of the situation and Black Sabbath’s intimidation factor. |
| 164 | * [[https://youtu.be/GBZxhblkDiY Illusio's second theme]]. Used in Abbachio's fight against him, flavoured with a perfectly warped feeling for fighting inside a mirror world. |
| 165 | %%* [[https://youtu.be/bW0FVffycRU Ghiaccio's theme]]. |
| 166 | %%* [[https://youtu.be/GSAgJJu_-Tc Notorious B.I.G's theme]]. |
| 167 | * [[https://youtu.be/djgrSIk9ckA Cioccolata]] and [[https://youtu.be/4f-rmwPevaA Secco]] both share a similar melody only tailored to fit their fights better. Cioccolata has a slower more ominous feel while Secco has a high-energy crazed feel to it. |
| 168 | * [[https://youtu.be/dGgCtdibfBM Gold Experience's theme]] is an orchestral theme showcasing that hell will break loose. |
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| 170 | [[AC:[[VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureAllStarBattle All-Star Battle/All-Star Battle R]]]] |
| 171 | * The game has an expectedly awesome [[https://youtu.be/ILmX5MfGuxg opening.]] |
| 172 | * [[https://youtu.be/XxOuKkLcRqI Jonathan's theme: Luck & Pluck.]] You wouldn't think a light rock theme would suit retro hero Jonathan but it manages to just by reinforcing the heroic qualities in a guitar-style fashion instead. |
| 173 | * [[https://youtu.be/feBSsf3MHzE Will A. Zeppeli's theme: Zeppeli the Eccentric.]] Mix some Music/LedZeppelin (those cues to "Rock & Roll" and "Kashmir"!) with some more... "eccentric" pieces and you have a hell of a crazy awesome theme. |
| 174 | * [[https://youtu.be/opC2Uig9RY0 Dio Brando's theme: Weakling, Weakling.]] The innate creepiness of this theme works wonders for a mad vampire with designs on total domination, while the constant whirring and industrial noise backing the track, though it may seem odd for the timeline, manages to perfectly fit a man who has willingly abandoned his humanity. |
| 175 | * [[https://youtu.be/VIyJjoAFbxY Joseph's theme: New York JoJo.]] What better theme to give to him than a jaunty, goony guitar theme while still staying tough enough to take you by surprise if you make even one mistake against him. |
| 176 | * [[https://youtu.be/BX5NznUBsXw Caesar's theme: Lonely Youth.]] A badass theme that fits the playboy Caesar Zeppeli, given his tragic past. It's an emotional rollercoaster; at first it has a quirky, upbeat tone, with awesome guitar riffs, but then it gets sad and melancholy, referencing his tragic past, but it then gets happier, which is why this song is awesome. |
| 177 | * [[https://youtu.be/6JhRCWUtUV4 Lisa Lisa's theme: LISA LISA.]] A nice techno piece that wouldn't sound out of place in a fashion showcase. Fitting for such a fine woman. |
| 178 | * [[https://youtu.be/N6t2HDJ0NVk Kars' theme: Light Mode]] has a slight Babylonian quality to it that soon segues into a theme fitting for the Ultimate Being. |
| 179 | * [[https://youtu.be/cv_qe5oQoPo Esidisi's theme: The Disturbing ACDC]] is a fast-paced, somewhat panicked-sounding rock/electronic theme that manages to capture how strange of an opponent he is compared to the other Pillar Men, while incorporating parts of [[Music/{{ACDC}} "Thunderstruck" and "Back in Black"]]. |
| 180 | * [[https://youtu.be/wtlDvR56rOs Wamuu's theme: A True Warrior]], a wild and reckless-sounding theme, with an honorable, warrior-like vibe to it. |
| 181 | * [[https://youtu.be/qovltnGbiVk Stroheim's theme: Number Oneeeeeeee!]] sounds like the lovechild of Rammstein and Kraftwerk, encapsulating both his determination and diabolism at once. |
| 182 | * [[https://youtu.be/zidY0y5m3eU Jotaro's theme: Heritage For The Future]] does a brilliant job of filling out the shoes that the Capcom game theme left behind, sounding perfectly badass enough. |
| 183 | * [[https://youtu.be/vqdg-N4uwi4 Kakyoin's theme: Hierophant Green]] uses mostly traditional Japanese instruments, giving it a peaceful yet badass nature that fits his calm personality. |
| 184 | * [[https://youtu.be/2NB2P-dzu28 Polnareff's theme: Aggression and Victory]] is an awesomely fast-paced piece that consists of an epic guitar solo that gets listeners pumped for the next fight, and perfectly captures the nature of Polnareff's Stand, [[SuperSpeed Silver]] [[KnightInShiningArmor Chariot]]. |
| 185 | * [[https://youtu.be/E01TCUSNj-U Avdol's theme: HELL 2 U!]] A mystical-sounding rock tune with heavy use of Middle Eastern sounds to compliment Avdol's abilities as a fortune teller. |
| 186 | * [[https://youtu.be/hpJWQlw9Xec Old Joseph Joestar's theme: Lovable Guy]]. A catchy theme with jaunty guitars that wouldn't be out of place in a cowboy Western, showing that while Joseph's gotten older, he still hasn't lost his touch from the days of his youth. |
| 187 | * [[https://youtu.be/ucCi1j1rp6M Iggy's theme: The Phantasmagorical Fool of Sand.]] A rock tune with that mixes together Iggy's carefree confidence with a heroic, do-or-die vibe. Perfect for a CanineCompanion with attitude who's more than capable of getting serious when it counts. |
| 188 | * [[https://youtu.be/Y_Frwi9mE5o Hol Horse's theme: MEGYAN.]] A great piece of music perfectly fitting his goofy and easy-going appearance late in the series in contrast to his more serious theme in the Capcom game. |
| 189 | * [[https://youtu.be/GNDT3kM-YKc Pet Shop's theme: Gatekeeper of Hell]] starts off cheery-sounding before transitioning into a harsh techno beat that reminds you this is a bird who won't stop hunting you until you're dead. |
| 190 | * [[https://youtu.be/MCjCaaZjluM Vanilla Ice's theme: Spirit of Emptiness]], with its awesomely face-melting guitar work, and truly ominous breakdown. |
| 191 | * [[https://youtu.be/02H7iTkEqQ4 DIO's theme: DIO's WORLD.]] Open up with a fearsome organ and you know exactly what it's like to fight DIO at the top of his game. |
| 192 | * [[https://youtu.be/vlaiiOdPdyM Part 4 Jotaro's theme: And Time Moves Again.]] A very chill Jazz remix of "Heritage For The Future", perfect for Jotaro's more mature and mellow personality while visiting Morioh, yet it has a hint of power to it, showing how he and Star Platinum are not to be taken lightly under any circumstances. |
| 193 | * [[https://youtu.be/x9bel8mbJI8 Okuyasu's theme: Surpass My Aniki]] is seemingly unremarkable, echoing how Okuyasu sees himself as dumb, yet the guitar solo gradually rises in tone, revealing his own [[HiddenDepths hidden potential]]. |
| 194 | * [[https://youtu.be/Vs7rZzHazC8 Koichi's theme: Does That Mean I Got Stronger Again?]] mixes the gentle piano and violin that represent his meekness, with the aggressive electric guitar/bass and techno elements that represent [[TookALevelInBadass his newfound ability to fight back]]. The result is a triumphant melody that tells the story of his CharacterDevelopment and greatest achievements. |
| 195 | * [[https://youtu.be/auYMuchUa_Y Rohan's theme: Pink Dark Boy.]] A fast-paced rock theme that gets to some monumentally epic guitar work at around 37 seconds in, then takes a sudden darker turn at the [[Mystical108 1:08]] mark, symbolizing his hidden unhinged side. |
| 196 | * [[https://youtu.be/3VZR6pyVWes Shigekiyo Yangu's theme: Harvest]]. An eccentric, awesomely quirky theme that underlies the good heart buried beneath Shigechi's greed. |
| 197 | * [[https://youtu.be/4yA_847kvmY Akira Otoishi's theme: Ultra Super Guitarist]] is a fun, fast-paced, and electrifying guitar work that is also a ShoutOut to Music/RedHotChiliPeppers's "Can't Stop". |
| 198 | * [[https://youtu.be/cyVUX1tkY0M Kira's theme: Yoshikage Kira Wants A Quiet Life.]] It's almost unremarkable, and yet given that Kira's trying ''not'' to get noticed, it fits. |
| 199 | * [[https://youtu.be/n0t3gUn3QDc Yuya Fungami's theme: Bloodhound]] is a fast-paced tribute to Deep Purple, featuring a face-melting guitar solo, a persistent distorted organ throughout, and a short riff reminiscent of "Highway Star". |
| 200 | * [[https://youtu.be/sVEGMax42dw Kosaku's theme: KILL A.]] Sublimely darker than his older self, fitting for the seemingly harmless facade really hiding the mad Yoshikage Kira behind it. |
| 201 | * [[https://youtu.be/q0qI62olmuQ Giorno's theme: Gold Experience]] incorporates the industrial elements of DIO's first theme from Phantom Blood, and the guitar work that defined the themes of the Joestar Family to create a calculating yet intensely badass melody that fits the HeroicBastard son of DIO quite well. |
| 202 | * [[https://youtu.be/PsyBg6AKIrc Bucciarati's theme: Arrivederci!]] is a relaxed theme with a killer saxophone part that serves as a wonderful homage to "Brown Sugar" from [[Music/StickyFingers the album]] his stand is named after. The theme also evokes, true to its name, the feeling of farewells and goodbyes as people part ways with close friends. Especially since the character had been DeadAllAlong... |
| 203 | * [[https://youtu.be/rWVgmSV1sb4 Narancia's theme: Volare Via!]] is a heavy rock theme that evokes the image of an aerial dogfight, which is fitting for someone as [[SirSwearsALot foul-mouthed]] and [[HotBlooded reckless]] as Narancia. |
| 204 | * [[https://youtu.be/d9xwALVUAiY?si=B72ETe9UlitwVfq1 Abbacchio's theme: I Swear On My Pride And My Dignity]] is a boisterous yet mysterious track that perfectly reflects the character. |
| 205 | * [[https://youtu.be/gcIxUtgm9S8 Prosciutto and Pesci's theme: The Grateful Dead.]] An impressive combination of intense electric guitar riffs reminiscent of Wamuu's ''Eyes of Heaven'' theme for Prosciutto, laid-back lap steel guitar for Pesci, and a little bit of ominous and intense techno to go with it, making for a theme that really captures the spirit of a hardened assassin and his close friend and protege. |
| 206 | * [[https://youtu.be/WPqShBm48-M Risotto's theme: I have my own way]] is fast-paced, head-banging metal, more than perfect for a stand like Metallica. The song manages to blend intensity with a calm collectedness to really show off the personality of La Squadra's leader. |
| 207 | * [[https://youtu.be/VHXKRNAFE48 Diavolo's theme: His Name is Diavolo.]] The foreboding opening and descending piano notes perfectly encapsulate his broken mind, and they even use phone call sound effects to represent Doppio; all in all, the piece makes for a Music/KingCrimson-esque melody that, like his Stand, just works. |
| 208 | * [[https://youtu.be/G2kHB23ik80 Jolyne's Theme: I Want to See the Starlight.]] Fittingly Hendrix-style guitar work that manages a perfect mix of both laid-back and kick-ass for Jolyne. |
| 209 | * [[https://youtu.be/A2mt1r0Z2m4 Ermes's theme: Kiss of Love and Revenge]] starts off with a slow catchy techno that gradually gets more intense. |
| 210 | * [[https://youtu.be/7aduyeXQ2rs Anasui's Theme: His Name is Anasui.]] Fast paced and face-melting. |
| 211 | * [[https://youtu.be/khk5V6L8Vos ASB Pucci's theme: Dawn of Destiny.]] Once this theme gets going like Pucci does, the whole universe could easily reset then and there. |
| 212 | * [[https://youtu.be/T0eXbIdmna4 ASBR Pucci's theme: Pursuer.]] A rapid electronic theme that befits the more mysterious version of the character prior to evolving his Stand. |
| 213 | * [[http://youtu.be/4AqjNDM8I-g Johnny's theme: Tusk]], is a really rocking roundabout theme. Fitting for someone whose ability is "spin to win". |
| 214 | * [[https://youtu.be/cnU0vGDaSVA Gyro's theme: GO! GO! ZEPPELI!]], with incredibly sexy saxophone intro and an all-around swanky theme. |
| 215 | * [[https://youtu.be/eOjoyGviZbI Diego's theme: Hungry!]] Another techno tune, similar to the theme of his alternate universe counterpart in ''Eyes of Heaven'', only this one captures his ravenous nature brought on by his dinosaur transformations. |
| 216 | * [[https://youtu.be/CoQ_jPWoQg0 Valentine's theme: They Are All Those of "Justice".]] A smart and deadly theme that's equal parts "[[Music/QueenBand Another One Bites the Dust]]" and "[[Music/PinkFloyd Another Brick in the Wall]]" with extra funk added for good measure. |
| 217 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg0a92bElMI Alternate Diego's theme: Me Time]] has no right to be as great as it is. Everything about it encapsulates the emotional weight of ''Steel Ball Run''. It is in many ways the perfect theme for the story's climactic final battle, with a tone of equal parts fear and tragedy, with a clock's ticking and the bells of a clock tower representing the return of THE WORLD! |
| 218 | * Wonder of U/Toru's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AvBxjvAgE Calamity is coming,]] perfectly represents Toru and his stand, with its fast pace highlighting the ensuing calamity coming for whatever fool decided to pursue the head doctor. It also shows how appearances how can be deceiving, as a theme like this doesn't sound like it would belong to the dapper Wonder of U. |
| 219 | * [[GuestFighter Special guest]] [[Manga/{{Baoh}} Ikuro Hashizawa's ]] theme, [[https://youtu.be/wa67tQ3_Nt4 Ultimate Weapon Baoh.]] A triumphant, heroic rock tune for a boy and his deadly parasite to kick some ass to. |
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| 221 | [[AC:[[VideoGame/JoJosBizarreAdventureEyesofHeaven Eyes of Heaven]]]] |
| 222 | * The demo's preview of [[https://youtu.be/Ew-N_FH1-Zg the game's soundtrack]] is the first sign of this game's music being a smash hit. |
| 223 | * [[https://youtu.be/dBr65T8PKso Jonathan's theme]]. A fearless-sounding rock number that also gets rearranged for [[https://youtu.be/Hnk-J59jyXc Esidisi's equally epic theme]]. |
| 224 | * [[https://youtu.be/rzmmBXDpk88 Zeppeli's theme]]. Really fast-paced and intense for a Hamon master. |
| 225 | * [[https://youtu.be/FRP_wcYpxYQ Even Speedwagon gets a cool theme]]! Catchy and thug-like for a guy who's ready to [[{{Determinator}} take on Stand Users, Vampires, and Pillar Men alike]]. It also comes with a slick bass solo. |
| 226 | * [[https://youtu.be/4d5mpIyJn14 Caesar's theme]] oozes equal airs of elegance and melancholy. |
| 227 | * [[https://youtu.be/xUWG9Q6IQMI Lisa Lisa's theme]]. A really catchy pop track fitting for a fashion show. |
| 228 | * [[https://youtu.be/rHerZWcAaZQ Stroheim's theme]]. Part [[FourStarBadass Nazi military march]], part [[{{Cyborg}} mechanical noises]], part [[LargeHam energetic fun]]. |
| 229 | * [[https://youtu.be/3gMlFFXFJQc Wamuu's theme]]. Intense and imposing, just like the Pillar Man himself. |
| 230 | * [[https://youtu.be/2M_4ahMBXKc Avdol's theme]]. An exotic Egyptian tune that is completely [[{{Pun}} fire]] and fitting to Avdol. |
| 231 | * [[https://youtu.be/gQtBoHIoEGo Kakyoin's theme]] mixes the traditional Japanese from his ASB track and the elegantly badass nature from his HFTF track into one. |
| 232 | * [[https://youtu.be/bSmloroOy9k Polnareff's theme]] is a fast-paced, heroic-sounding number that continues the trend of him having epic themes no matter what game he's in. |
| 233 | * [[https://youtu.be/T6YmNyROlNQ Hol Horse's theme]]. Although not nearly as intense as either of his previous themes in the ''[=JoJo=]'' fighting games, it's still a very fun and easy-going (not to mention ''seriously'' catchy) banjo and surf guitar-backed piece with a humorous edge to it that wouldn't sound out-of-place in a chase scene for a cartoon. |
| 234 | * [[https://youtu.be/PhSweU3CXi8 Pet Shop's theme]]. A catchy, threatening rock tune for a no-nonsense bird of prey. |
| 235 | * [[https://youtu.be/jp5y5a4Qcto DIO's theme]]. A really slow intimidating track that starts off with an organ solo. |
| 236 | * [[https://youtu.be/SUL0269awIk Koichi's theme]]. You just know that whoever messed with him and his friends is getting their ass kicked. |
| 237 | * [[https://youtu.be/hTmJ1ztMa68 Mariah's theme]] is a slow metal theme, which is perfectly fitting for a stand user associated with metals. |
| 238 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGc4oCcZGs4 Josuke's theme]] is an incredibly catchy rock tune that comes with a swanky bass track and melodic guitar work mixed with a Japanese flute -- all which perfectly captures Josuke's friendly and relaxed, yet utterly badass nature. |
| 239 | * [[https://youtu.be/HEGU0LOTTX4#t=14 Yukako's theme]] starts out with a serene, traditional Japanese melody, but much like Yukako herself, it progressively gets more intense by combining rock and dubstep... then gets creepy as a choir of women vocalize in the background, showing off Yukako's more unhinged side. |
| 240 | * [[https://youtu.be/U2K1E6wx_Sc Yoshikage Kira's theme]] actually [[FridgeBrilliance sounds like "Killer Queen" a bit.]] |
| 241 | * [[https://youtu.be/-gl6CAsKJ0Y Akira's theme]] is much slower and more menacing than his previous theme, and is heavily influenced by Music/{{Aerosmith}}'s "Walk This Way", but it is no less awesome for it. |
| 242 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_PJ999gMI Kosaku Kawajiri]]'s theme in the beginning sounds like it's ''trying'' to stay low-key, before it dives right through into aggressive electric guitar and drums as Kosaku -- real name [[SerialKiller Yoshikage Kira]] -- is backed into a corner with his true nature becoming increasingly apparent, with bits of techno representing the activation of [[GroundhogDayLoop Bites the Dust]]. |
| 243 | * [[https://youtu.be/ZyxO8nnh3sU Shigechi's theme]] is surprisingly intense and ominous for a greedy middle-schooler, yet perfectly fits the user of a stand with as much power and potential as Harvest has. |
| 244 | * [[https://youtu.be/qUMo4cPImUw Giorno's theme]], contrasting with his more extravagant ASB theme, is a chill piano number befitting the theme and overall tone of his part. |
| 245 | * [[https://youtu.be/TgqbEE2G0T0 Fugo's theme]], a remix of his ASB theme and [[Music/JimiHendrix gives heavy allusion to his stand's namesake]]. |
| 246 | * [[https://youtu.be/_qfr5dQX5Ig Trish's theme]] features an awesome blend of rock and techno that fits her glamorous appearance and Stand, Spice Girl. It also comes with bouncy beats that evoke the bouncy, stretchy feeling of Spice Girl's [[RubberMan rubber powers]]. |
| 247 | * [[https://youtu.be/_sj-S3NHymM Diavolo's theme.]] It works. It just works. |
| 248 | * [[https://youtu.be/NzBwBwUYqqg Jolyne's theme]], which, like Fugo's, also most fittingly sounds like a Music/JimiHendrix song. |
| 249 | * [[https://youtu.be/-ZPuD3mFtag Ermes' theme]] starts off with a rhythmic techno beat that sounds like it was duplicated and offset, which fits the SelfDuplication powers of her stand, Kiss. Then it goes into face-melting guitar solos with a background choir of women singing in a manner not unlike some "girl power" songs. |
| 250 | * [[https://youtu.be/8p0FRbr7i1M Weather Report's theme]] sounds like a real Music/WeatherReport [[FridgeBrilliance song.]] |
| 251 | * Pucci has two themes, both equally epic. There's the Whitesnake version's [[https://youtu.be/0Gf5cPQRtCE slow, thunderous theme]] that takes some inspiration from Music/{{Whitesnake}}'s "Still of the Night" and "Saints and Sinners", while the C-Moon/Made in Heaven version has [[https://youtu.be/Ch5o7_Ob_Rg a faster, more frantic theme]] befitting someone with a time-accelerating Stand, and even has a part that sounds a bit like the intro of "[[Music/QueenBand Made in Heaven]]". |
| 252 | * [[https://youtu.be/FXNjnt3LrSo Johnny Joestar's theme]], which can be most accurately described as a cross between fast paced Western and jazz. |
| 253 | * [[https://youtu.be/5Bj6Z9VJHt4 Alternative Universe Diego's theme]] gives you a LetsGetDangerous feeling with that fast techno remix of DIO's theme. |
| 254 | * [[https://youtu.be/P8RRe3jGfoA Jo2uke's theme.]] It's goofy and fun, just [[SoundtrackDissonance like]] [[BlatantLies Jojolion.]] |
| 255 | * [[https://youtu.be/5X-Ek_1W9wk Joshu's Theme]]. Who would've thought that this [[DumbassTeenageSon idiotic]], [[ItsAllAboutMe self-absorbed]] {{Jerkass}} would get one of the coolest themes in the game? |
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| 258 | * The Super Famicom Stardust Crusaders RPG may look unimpressive, but has [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHj37PNtzvlJP8MgIC1P2MKywP40nOhs8 a great soundtrack.]] |
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