JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis one of the most beloved shonen anime of all time. Each major story arc is full to the brim with eccentric characters and amazing battles that stand out for being so unique from the usual conflicts in battle shonen manga fans have seen over and over again.
The sheer number of impressive battles that take place in this series is something that fans can’t get enough of.Stardust Crusadersintroduced Stands to make battles more dynamic than ever, leading to some battles being especially memorable.
8Jotaro Kujo VS Noriaki Kakyoin
The First Fight That Shows Off Star Platinum’s Immense Power
It may seem like Jotaro and Kakyoin’s fight isn’t all that special, but fans should realize that this was a historic conflict given the context. It was the first time Araki wrote a Stand Battle which was highly entertaining and made it clear that discarding Hamon wasn’t the worst idea.
Kakyoin was brainwashed by Dio and inflicted substantial harm on Jotaro, but that didn’t stop him frombeing pummelled by JoJowhen he got within Star Platinum’s attack range. An iconic punch rush followed that would become a staple of the series, and Kakyoin was soon cured to become a main hero.
7Jean Pierre Polnareff & Noriaki Kakyoin VS J. Geil
An Important Battle Where Polnareff Finally Avenges His Sister’s Brutal Demise
Polnareff was traumatized by the brutal death of his sister and swore to find the twisted killer who performed the act by any means necessary. Finally, after reaching Calcutta, Polnareff managed to track down the criminal who used his Stand to attack enemies by using their reflections against them.
This made for a tricky stand battle that Polnareff would’ve lost had it not been for Avdol motivating him every step of the way. A nifty coin trick restricted J. Geil’s attack window, forcing him down a predictable route ashe was caught by Silver Chariot. The end of this fight marked the end of Polnareff’s quest for revenge, although this criminal’s mother had a bone to pick with the Frenchman.
6Noriaki Kakyoin, Jotaro Kujo & Joseph Joestar VS Telence T. D’Arby
The Simple Act Of Playing A Video Game Feels Amazing With The Trademark JoJo Touch
Near the tail end ofStardust Crusaders, the Stands that the heroes encountered became more creative than ever. This led to some engaging Stand Battles that didn’t get physical, with D’Arby’s brother greeting the group at the entrance of Dio’s mansion and goading them into playing a video game.
Since he could predict everything that his opponents did, this made it easy for Telence to steal Kakyoin’s soul. However, his loss was sealed whenJotaro grabbed the controls, with Joseph’s Hermit Purple allowing him to cheat and win the video game. What followed is a satisfying punch rush as the younger D’Arby brother was taken out of commission.
5Noriaki Kakyoin VS Death Thirteen
A Unique Stand Battle Against A Literal Infant
The fact that an infant could be a captivating villain was a testament to Death Thirteen’s powers. He invaded an enemy’s dreams and tried to take them out in their sleep, with Kakyoin failing to convince anyone that this baby was evil.
It was only when he kept his Stand active that Hierophant Green could enter the dream world and give Death Thirteen a taste of his own medicine. The baby was promptly dropped off at another town before the group moved on with their adventure.
A Deadly Stand Battle With Two Notable Casualties
One of the most brutal stands inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Vanilla Ice’s Cream was powerful enough to eliminate everything in a vacuum. It’s a ridiculous Stand that roped three members of the group into a fatal duel.
Both Avdol and Iggy lost their lives, and Polnareff decided to avenge their deaths by using Vanilla Ice’s vampirism against him. He tricked the villain into stepping in front of a curtain that he ripped up, causing the heinous villain’s body to burn to a crisp in one of the most satisfying ends to a fight inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Features Avdol’s Return And A Wish-Granting Stand
Judgement isone of the most interesting Standsin the series, posing as a genie that supposedly brings back Avdol and Sherry, only for Polnareff to find out that both of them are zombies. Thankfully, the real Avdol came back and revealed that he was alive before turning the tide of battle in a flash.
They managed to nullify Judgement’s threat before locating the Stand User’s air pipe. With a disgusting and unorthodox method, the duo forced Cameo to emerge from the underground before giving him the beatdown of a lifetime.
2Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff & Jotaro Kujo VS Daniel J. D’Arby
An Intense Poker Battle With A Memorable Conclusion
The gambling battle against the older D’Arby brother isStardust Crusadersat its very best. Fans can’t help but love this stylish encounter and how Jotaro decides to deal with this cheater.
His confidence is so overpowering that D’Arby doubts his chances of winning despite having a killer hand. Jotaro’s constant raises don’t help things, with his final demand to learn of Dio’s power being so egregious that D’Arby admitted defeat, with his soul turning into a poker chip courtesy of his own Stand as the rest of the group regained their senses.
1Jotaro Kujo, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Noriaki Kakyoin & Joseph Joestar VS Dio
The Final Fight Where Dio’s Powers Finally Come To Light
The final fight against Dio was a long time in the making, with the heroes struggling to figure out why this villain was so strong.Kakyoin lost his lifeand Joseph was drained of his blood, leaving no one but Jotaro to duke it out with Dio.
After learning of Dio’s ability to stop time, Jotaro slowly realized that Star Platinum could use the same power. He slowly adapted to Dio’s time-stops during the battle before eventually landing some solid hits that took Dio by surprise. Even his road roller wasn’t enough to crush Jotaro, who unleashed one final punch rush to defeat the main antagonist ofStardust Crusaders.
