History AwesomeMusic / JoJosBizarreAdventure

** [[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 dubsteb]], it's the distilled embodiment of MassOhCrap in musical form.

* The second episode starts, and for the opening we get [[https://youtu.be/yYdrzdjgiUo 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.

** [[https://youtu.be/lgH23pGZHA4 "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.

** [[https://youtu.be/M8icn3XlrEM "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.
** The Pillar Men get an absolute banger of a {{Leitmotif}} in the form of [[https://youtu.be/_gEzmL1DXr8 "Awaken"]], which emphasizes their immense age and power.

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* From the third episode 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]].

* 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 play in a rapid, punctuated manner to evoke the shotgun-like sounds of Star Platinum's RapidFireFisticuffs.

** 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".

* [[https://youtu.be/rWVgmSV1sb4 Narancia's theme: Volare Via!]] 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.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGc4oCcZGs4 Josuke's theme]]. It's 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.

* 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 uplifting song that encourages the protagonists to keep going and triumph over the ultimate evil if they "STAND PROOOOOUUUUUUD!"

* [[https://youtu.be/q0qI62olmuQ Giorno's theme: Gold Experience]] fits the son of [[MagnificentBastard DIO]] yet is full of sweet guitar work.
* [[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 the feeling of farewells and goodbyes as people part ways with close friends. Especially since the character had been DeadAllAlong...
* [[https://youtu.be/rWVgmSV1sb4 Narancia's theme: Volare Via!]] A heavy rock theme that evokes the image of an aerial dogfight, which is fitting for someone as foul-mouthed and reckless as Narancia.

* [[https://youtu.be/gQtBoHIoEGo Kakyoin's theme]] mixes the traditional Japanese from his ASB track and the elegant badass nature from his HFTF track into one.

* [[https://youtu.be/-ZPuD3mFtag Ermes' theme]]. The rock is strong with this one.

* The song that plays during the 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.

* 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.

* F.F.'s theme, "[[https://youtu.be/AagMpGj1huw Microorganisms]]", plays into their longing for intelligence to create an analytic and quizzical theme song, not unlike [[Franchise/YuGiOh Seto Kaiba]]'s theme.

* "[[https://youtu.be/D97pdLdPqm4 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.
* 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 best drop only adds to how desperate it sounds.

* 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 of a FinalBoss. The ticking clocks during the best drop only adds to how desperate it sounds.

* Even before the anime's release, people were already singing the praises of Jolyne's theme, "[[https://youtu.be/X-PLeFF-82Q Determination]]", 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.

* 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 theme against Sports Maxx, creating a track that's multilayered and proud-sounding.

* The song that plays during the the universal ResetButton via Pucci's Made In Heaven in the penultimate (and, is briefly reprised in the finale) episode, "[[https://youtu.be/D97pdLdPqm4 End of the Universe]]", 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.

* Even before the anime's release, people were already singing the praises of [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=I-e147zs01U Jolyne's theme,]] 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.

* Enrico Pucci's theme, 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.
* Weather Report's theme 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.
* Anasui's theme 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.

* The song that plays during the the universal ResetButton via Pucci's Made In Heaven in the penultimate (and, is briefly reprised in the finale) episode 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.

* The reprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoMCUb3_m8 "Roundabout"]]serves as the fitting finale for both the original universe's conclusion and the beloved anime that shaped the childhoods of many

* The reprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoMCUb3_m8 "Roundabout"]serves as the fitting finale for both the original universe's conclusion and the beloved anime that shaped the childhoods of many

* "Roundabout"'s [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoMCUb3_m8 reprise]] as the song for the final episode marks not only the ending of the original universe but the anime that many grew up watching.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awoMCUb3_m8 Roundabout]]'s reprise as the song for finale episode mark not only the ending of the original universe but the anime that many grow up watching

* [[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 the theme 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!

* Roundabout's reprise as the song for finale episode mark not only the ending of the original universe but the anime that many grow up watching

* The OVA's score, while not as memorable as the TV anime's, has an atmospheric horror-influenced sound and is composed by [[LightNovel/VampireHunterD Marco D'Ambrosio]]. [[https://youtu.be/VAoBQlhs74c The first series' opening theme]] is one of the best in the whole soundtrack.