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** The VillainOfTheWeek characters of the Part's first half are often criticized for being rather forgettable {{Mooks}}, with some of them [[NoNameGiven not even getting names]]. However, a number of them still manage to have a following among fans. The most notable of them being [[TheGunslinger Hol Horse]] (for his cool Stand, Emperor, his [[AffablyEvil very human and likable personality despite his villainy]], and providing [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain a large amount of the Part's comedic relief]] in his second arc with [[PluckyComicRelief Boingo]]), [[EnfantTerrible Mannish Boy]] (for his Stand, [[DreamWeaver Death 13]], providing one of the coolest fights in the Part), and [[ExtraOreDinary Midler]] (whose face is never actually shown in the manga or anime, but has gained a following among ''[[VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture Heritage for the Future]]'' fans for her [[MsFanservice attractive]] BellyDancer inspired design).

** The VillainOfTheWeek characters of the Part's first half are often criticized for being rather forgettable {{Mooks}}, with some of them [[NoNameGiven not even getting names]]. However, a number of them still manage to have a following among fans. The most notable of them being [[TheGunslinger Hol Horse]] (for his cool Stand, [[CoolGun Emperor]], his [[AffablyEvil very human and likable personality despite his villainy]], and providing [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain a large amount of the Part's comedic relief]] in his second arc with [[PluckyComicRelief Boingo]]), [[EnfantTerrible Mannish Boy]] (for his Stand, [[DreamWeaver Death 13]], providing one of the coolest fights in the Part), and [[ExtraOreDinary Midler]] (whose face is never actually shown in the manga or anime, but has gained a following among ''[[VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture Heritage for the Future]]'' fans for her [[MsFanservice attractive]] BellyDancer inspired design).

* ''Manga/PhantomBlood'':

* ''Manga/BattleTendency'':

* ''Manga/StardustCrusaders'':

* ''Manga/DiamondIsUnbreakable'' has quite possibly the largest amount of popular supporting characters in the series, most likely for its LighterAndSofter tone and larger focus on comedic character interactions than other Parts:

* ''Manga/StoneOcean'':
** Gwess has a dedicated following of fans who consider her underrated and [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter underutilized]], wishing to see her role as Jolyne's flunky more than what was shown and considering her a great StarterVillain for her [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} quirky]] BitchInSheepsClothing personality.
** Rikiel is liked for being the most sympathetic of the sons of DIO, as well as being the one to [[GenerationXerox inherit]] his [[{{Determinator}} determination]].
** Despite its limited screen time, [[spoiler:Pucci's second Stand, [[GravityMaster C-Moon]], is liked for having a creative fight in a Part where the battles were considered to be rather underwhelming]].
* ''Manga/SteelBallRun'':

* ''Manga/{{JoJolion}}'':

** La Squadra is, bar none, the most popular group of VillainOfTheWeek characters in the series. On top of being [[AntiVillain Anti-Villains]] (with the exception of [[TokenEvilTeammate Melone]]), they all prove themselves to be rather [[EvilIsCool cool]] characters who many fans wish had [[RootingForTheEmpire actually won]]. Of particular members, there's Pesci (for being {{Adorkable}}, going through a surprising amount of CharacterDevelopment in his short appearance, and even coming close to [[spoiler:'''''[[NearVillainVictory actually winning his fight against Bruno]]''''']]), Prosciutto (for being a {{Determinator}} and a BigBrotherMentor to Pesci, his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[RapidAging The Grateful Dead]], and for being the most "gangster-like" of the cast), Ghiaccio (for the design and use of his Stand, [[AnIceSuit White Album]], his memorable fight, and his HairTriggerTemper resulting in one of the funniest moments in the Part), and Risotto (for being AFatherToHisMen, his intense battle against [[TheDragon Doppio]], and his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[ExtraOreDinary Metallica]]). Even Melone, the Token Evil Teammate, is well-liked due to his LargeHam and hilariously gramatically broken catchphrase in [[GratuitousItalian italian]].

** The Egypt 9 Glory Gods, the PraetorianGuard characters of the Part's second half, are generally much more liked by the fans. For particular standouts, there's [[HandicappedBadass N'Doul]] (for being a NobleDemon and a JerkassWoobie, as well as being the only villain to battle all six members of the Joestar group at once and ''still'' [[NearVillainVictory almost win]], incapacitating two in the process), the [[BumblingHenchmenDuo Oingo Boingo Brothers]] (for, like Hol Horse, [[LaughablyEvil providing much of the Part's comedic relief]] as well as their ''seriously'' catchy ending theme), [[UnwittingPawn Chaka]] (for being TheWoobie who has to put up with his unloving family and his BrainwashedAndCrazy self providing one of the best-choreographed fights in the series), [[HollywoodMagnetism Mariah]] (for [[MsFanservice her beauty]], being one of the few female villains in a series mostly consisting of male characters, and her gripping-yet-hilarious arc against Avdol and Joseph), [[TheGambler Daniel J. D'Arby]] (for being AffablyEvil and for having a [[AbsurdlyHighStakesGame unique, smarts-based battle]] in comparison to most of the fights in the Part), and [[FeatheredFiend Pet Shop]] (for his status as an [[CoolPet ice-wielding bird of prey]] with a vicious, loyal CreepyAwesome nature, and especially for [[KnightOfCerebus his brutal and intense fight with Iggy]]).

''Franchise/JoJosBizarreAdventure'' isn't just popular for the nature of its memes, but its characters as well, even if some of them don't get much screen time, or aren't even human.

** Yoshikage Kira, [[spoiler:in-spite of being a PosthumousCharacter]], is well-liked by fans for being a complete badass who combines the best aspects of Jotaro and the original Kira.
** Tamaki Damo is one of the most popular minor villains in the series, mainly due to his FauxAffablyEvil personality, the coolness of his Stand, [[BodyHorror Vitamin C]], and his role in [[spoiler:Josuke's origin]], to the point that many fans wish that he had been the Part's BigBad.

** Rudol von Stroheim is one of the most popular secondary protagonists in the entire franchise for his [[LargeHam sheer hamminess]] and WickedCultured nature, and is often referred to as the most likeable Nazi character ever. He even got to be a playable fighter in ''Eyes of Heaven''.

** The Egypt 9 Glory Gods, the PraetorianGuard characters of the Part's second half, are generally much more liked by the fans. For particular standouts, there's [[HandicappedBadass N'Doul]] (for being a NobleDemon and a JerkassWoobie, as well as being the only villain to battle all six members of the Joestar group at once and ''still'' [[NearVillainVictory almost win]], incapacitating two in the process), the [[BumblingHenchmenDuo Oingo Boingo Brothers]] (for, like Hol Horse, [[LaughablyEvil providing much of the Part's comedic relief]] as well as their ''seriously'' catchy ending theme), [[HollywoodMagnetism Mariah]] (for [[MsFanservice her beauty]], being one of the few female villains in a series mostly consisting of male characters, and her gripping-yet-hilarious arc against Avdol and Joseph), [[TheGambler Daniel J. D'Arby]] (for being AffablyEvil and for having a [[AbsurdlyHighStakesGame unique, smarts-based battle]] in comparison to most of the fights in the Part), and [[FeatheredFiend Pet Shop]] (for his status as an [[CoolPet ice-wielding bird of prey]] with a vicious, loyal CreepyAwesome nature, and especially for [[KnightOfCerebus his brutal and intense fight with Iggy]]).

** Rudolf von Stroheim is one of the most popular secondary protagonists in the entire franchise for his [[LargeHam sheer hamminess]] and WickedCultured nature, and is often referred to as the most likeable Nazi character ever. He even got to be a playable fighter in ''Eyes of Heaven''.

** The Egypt 9 Glory Gods, the PraetorianGuard characters of the Part's second half, are generally much more liked by the fans. For particular standouts, there's [[HandicappedBadass N’Doul]] (for being a NobleDemon and a JerkassWoobie, as well as being the only villain to battle all six members of the Joestar group at once and ''still'' [[NearVillainVictory almost win]], incapacitating two in the process), the [[BumblingHenchmenDuo Oingo Boingo Brothers]] (for, like Hol Horse, [[LaughablyEvil providing much of the Part's comedic relief]] as well as their ''seriously'' catchy ending theme), [[HollywoodMagnetism Mariah]] (for [[MsFanservice her beauty]], being one of the few female villains in a series mostly consisting of male characters, and her gripping-yet-hilarious arc against Avdol and Joseph), [[TheGambler Daniel J. D'Arby]] (for being AffablyEvil and for having a [[AbsurdlyHighStakesGame unique, smarts-based battle]] in comparison to most of the fights in the Part), and [[FeatheredFiend Pet Shop]] (for his status as an [[CoolPet ice-wielding bird of prey]] with a vicious, loyal CreepyAwesome nature, and especially for [[KnightOfCerebus his brutal and intense fight with Iggy]]).

** The VillainOfTheWeek characters of the Part's first half are often criticized for being rather forgettable {{Mooks}}, with some of them [[NoNameGiven not even getting names]]. However, a number of them still manage to have a following among fans. The most notable of them being [[TheGunslinger Hol Horse]] (for his cool Stand, [[CoolGun Emperor]], his [[AffablyEvil very human and likable personality despite his villainy]], and providing [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain a large amount of the Part's comedic relief]] in his second arc with [[PluckyComicRelief Boingo]]), [[EnfanteTerrible Mannish Boy]] (for his Stand, [[DreamWeaver Death 13]], providing one of the coolest fights in the Part), and [[ExtraOreDinary Midler]] (whose face is never actually shown in the manga or anime, but has gained a following among ''[[VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture Heritage for the Future]]'' fans for her [[MsFanservice attractive]] BellyDancer inspired design).

** The VillainOfTheWeek characters of the Part's first half are often criticized for being rather forgettable {{Mooks}}, with some of them [[NoNameGiven not even getting names]]. However, a number of them still manage to have a following among fans. The most notable of them being [[TheGunslinger Hol Horse]] (for his cool Stand, [[CoolGun Emperor]], his [[AffablyEvil very human and likable personality despite his villainy]], and providing [[IneffectualSympatheticVillain a large amount of the Part's comedic relief]] in his second arc with [[PluckyComicRelief Boingo]]), [[EnfanteTerrible Mannish Boy]] (for his Stand, [[DreamWeaver Death Thirteen]], providing one of the coolest fights in the Part), and [[ExtraOreDinary Midler]] (whose face is never actually shown in the manga or anime, but has gained a following among ''[[VideoGame/JojosBizarreAdventureHeritageForTheFuture Heritage for the Future]]'' fans for her [[MsFanservice attractive]] BellyDancer inspired design).

** William A. Zeppeli too, with many considering him the best mentor character in the series.

** Robert E.O. Speedwagon is absolutely ''adored'' in the fandom for being a total {{Keet}} who admires Jonathan and Erina to a fault, and the way he [[spoiler:respects William Antonio Zeppeli's death and [[PassingTheTorch carries out his mentorship legacy after adopting his hat]]]] made him all the more charming to fans. His UnclePennybags portrayal in ''Manga/BattleTendency'' after forming the Speedwagon Foundation doesn't hurt, either. His popularity earned him a major role in Battle Tendency and Eyes of Heaven and his DemotedToExtra status in the [[AdaptedOut 2007 movie adaptation]] was a common criticism among fans.

** William A. Zeppeli too, with many considering him the best mentor character in the series

** Robert E.O. Speedwagon is absolutely ''adored'' in the fandom for being a total {{Keet}} who admires Jonathan and Erina to a fault, and the way he [[spoiler:respects William Antonio Zeppeli's death and [[PassingTheTorch carries out his mentorship legacy after adopting his hat]]]] made him all the more charming to fans. His UnclePennybags portrayal in ''Manga/BattleTendency'' after forming the Speedwagon Foundation doesn't hurt, either.

* ''Manga/VentoAureo'':

** La Squadra is, bar none, the most popular group of VillainOfTheWeek characters in the series. On top of being [[AntiVillain Anti-Villains]] (with the exception of [[TokenEvilTeammate Melone]]), they all prove themselves to be rather [[EvilIsCool cool]] characters who many fans wish had [[RootingForTheEmpire actually won]]. Of particular members, there's Pesci (for being {{Adorkable}}, going through a surprising amount of CharacterDevelopment in his short appearance, and even coming close to [[spoiler:'''''[[NearVillainVictory actually winning his fight against Bruno]]''''']]), Prosciutto (for being a {{Determinator}} and a BigBrotherMentor to Pesci, his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[RapidAging The Grateful Dead]], and for being the most "gangster-like" of the cast), Ghiaccio (for the design and use of his Stand, [[AnIceSuit White Album]], his memorable fight, and his HairTriggerTemper resulting in one of the funniest moments in the Part), and Risotto (for being AFatherToHisMen, his intense battle against [[TheDragon Doppio]], and his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[ExtraOreDinary Metallica]]). Even Melone, the Token Evil Teammate, is usually well-liked due to his LargeHam and hilariously gramatically broken catchphrase in [[GratuitousItalian italian]].

** La Squadra is, bar none, the most popular group of VillainOfTheWeek characters in the series. On top of being [[AntiVillain Anti-Villains]] (with the exception of [[TokenEvilTeammate Melone]]), they all prove themselves to be rather [[EvilIsCool cool]] characters who many fans wish had [[RootingForTheEmpire actually won]]. Of particular members, there's Pesci (for being {{Adorkable}}, going through a surprising amount of CharacterDevelopment in his short appearance, and even coming close to [[spoiler:'''''[[NearVillainVictory actually winning his fight against Bruno]]''''']]), Prosciutto (for being a {{Determinator}} and a BigBrotherMentor to Pesci, his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[RapidAging The Grateful Dead]], and for being the most "gangster-like" of the cast), Ghiaccio (for the design and use of his Stand, [[AnIceSuit White Album]], his memorable fight, and his HairTriggerTemper resulting in one of the funniest moments in the Part), and Risotto (for being AFatherToHisMen, his intense battle against [[TheDragon Doppio]], and his absolutely terrifying Stand, [[ExtraOreDinary Metallica]]).

** Robert E.O. Speedwagon is absolutely ''adored'' in the fandom for being a total {{Keet}} who admires Jonathan and Erina to a fault, and the way he [[spoiler:respects Baron Zeppeli's death and [[PassingTheTorch carries out his mentorship legacy after adopting his hat]]]] made him all the more charming to fans. His portrayal in ''Manga/BattleTendency'' after forming the Speedwagon Foundation doesn't hurt, either.

** Rudol von Stroheim is one of the most popular secondary protagonists in the entire franchise for his [[LargeHam sheer hamminess]] and is often referred to as the most likeable Nazi character ever. He even got to be a playable character in ''Eyes of Heaven''.
** Wamuu is the most popular of the Pillar Men for being the AntiVillain of the trio and for the sense of honor he displays towards Joseph and Caesar, who he views as his {{Worthy Opponent}}s. He's one of the few secondary antagonists in the franchise that is more popular than the main villain of his part (Kars). There are fans who admit they can't bring themselves to hate him [[spoiler:despite killing [[TheRival Caesar]]]] due to how honorable and respectful he acts.