How Many Volumes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Are There in Total?

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the longest-running and best-selling manga series in history.

The first issue appeared in Japan’s Weekly Shōnen Jump all the way back in 1987, where the series continued for almost 18 years.

Then, in 2004, JoJo switched platforms, leaving Shōnen Jump to join the popular monthly seinen manga publication, Ultra Jump, and it’s still going strong to this day.

Written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki, the series follows various generations of the powerful Joestar family, who each have very different lives. But they do have one thing in common; a distinctive star-shaped birthmark on their left shoulder. 

You may be wondering how such a long-running series manages to stay fresh. But the secret to keeping fans engaged lies in JoJo’s many different story arcs and narratives. Each separate part (of which there are many!) features a whole new group of characters set in a different time period and location.

So, while the Joestar bloodline ties the plot together, the clever, multi-story format means it never gets old.

Jojo’s success is also down to its universal appeal; the series spans multiple genres, including mystery, action, adventure, fantasy, comedy, and horror, just to name a few.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is primarily a manga, but it’s also been adapted multiple times, including in a long-running internationally acclaimed anime series.

The anime has captivated viewers from every corner of the globe and sparked a huge surge in Jojo’s popularity, particularly in the Western world.

How Many Volumes of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Are There?

It’s no surprise that this epic, long-running series has a lot of volumes, but how many are there exactly?

As of today, there are a whopping 131 tankōbon (the Japanese term for individual manga volumes) in the JoJo series, and more are on the way.

The volumes are separated into chapters that span nine-story arcs, each one focusing on a different protagonist from the Joestar family.

Unfortunately for fans in the Western world, some of the later volumes are still only available to read in Japanese. But don’t worry, translators are working hard to get the rest of the series to an English-speaking audience, and for now, there are still plenty of official English editions to be found at Viz Media.

A Full Inventory of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

IMAGE	PRODUCT	FEATURES	PRICE
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood	• Publication date - May 5, 2015 • Print length- 330 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency	• Publication date- May 3, 2016 • Print length- 272 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders	• Publication date- November 6, 2018 • Print length- 392 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable	• Publication date- August 6, 2019 • Print length- 400 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind/ Vento Aureo	• Publication date- February 1, 2022 • Print length- 378 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean	• Publication date- May 1, 2000	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run	• Publication date- September 9, 2007 • Print length- 193 pages	Check Price
	JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 8: JoJolion	• Publication date- August 17, 2021 • Print length- 112 pages	Check Price

I’ll give you the complete rundown of this epic manga series in this post.

I’ll include a brief overview of each of the nine parts and list the volumes that appear within them. Plus, I’ll let you know which ones are available to read in English, so you can get started straight away.

There’s a heck of a lot to cover, but don’t worry if you’re new to JoJo; tackling the series is not as intimidating as you might think.

Each part is a separate story, presented in easy-to-digest, bite-sized chunks. It’s not even essential that you read the series in publication order, as each of the nine parts has a unique plot and a new set of characters.

That being said, there are still some references to past events and people here and there, so if you want to make sure you don’t miss a thing, it’s best to start at the beginning.

1. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood

• Volumes: 1–5
• Chapters: 44
• Protagonist: Jonathan Joestar
• Available to read in English via Viz Media

The series begins in 19^th century England, where protagonist Jonathan Joestar lives with his wealthy, aristocratic family.

But there’s a new addition to the Joestar clan, Jonathan’s scheming adopted brother, Dio Brando. Dio is determined to sabotage the family’s success and take Jonathan’s place as heir to the estate.

But when his evil plan fails, he sets his sights on an even more wicked scheme; complete and total world domination.

Volumes of Part 1: Phantom Blood

1. Dio the Invader
2. The Thirst for Blood!
3. The Dark Knights
4. Chamber of the Two-Headed Dragon
5. The Final Hamon!

2. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency

• Volumes: 5–12
• Chapters: 69
• Protagonist: Joseph Joestar
• Available to read in English via Viz Media

It’s the late 1930s, and the powerful Pillar Man has been awakened.

Now, this dangerous humanoid is on a mission to resurrect the rest of his kind. If he succeeds, his army will take control of the earth, so it’s down to Jonathan Joestar’s unruly grandson Joseph to stop him before it’s too late.

Volumes in Part 2: Battle Tendency

1. Jojo vs. The Ultimate Life-Form
2. The Red Stone of Aja
3. The Final Trial
4. A Race Towards the Brink
5. The Crimson Bubble
6. The Warrior Returning to the Wind
7. The Birth of a Superbeing!!

3. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

• Volumes: 13–28
• Chapters: 152
• Protagonist: Jotaro Kujo
• Available to read in English via Viz Media

More than a century has passed since we last saw the wicked Dio Brando, but now, his tomb has been recovered from the ocean, and he’s back to wreak havoc again.

This time, the story heads to Japan, where Joseph’s grandson, Jotaro, must come head-to-head with his evil ancestor and put an end to his reign of terror for good.

Volumes in Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

1. The Curse of Dio
2. The Empty Ship and the Ape
3. The Gun Is Mightier Than the Sword
4. Battle Apprentice!
5. The Terrifying Lovers
6. Death 13 of Dreams
7. The Magic Lamp
8. The Exploding Orange
9. The Woman’s Legs Are Her Weapons
10. Disappearance in a Locked Room
11. D’Arby’s Collection
12. Pet Shop at the Gates of Hell
13. D’Arby, the Player
14. The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice
15. Dio’s World
16. The Long Journey Ends, Goodbye My Friends

4. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable

• Volumes: 29–46
• Chapters: 174
• Protagonist: Josuke Higashikata
• Available to read in English via Viz Media

It’s 1999, and in the small rural Japanese town of Morioh, we meet a surprising character; Joseph’s Joestar’s illegitimate son, Josuke.

Up until recently, nobody knew he existed, but this stranger could hold the key to the family’s future survival.

Volumes in Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable

1. Enter Josuke Higashikata
2. Okuyasu and Keicho Nijimura
3. Koichi Hirose (Echoes)
4. Yukako Yamagishi Is In Love
5. Let’s Go Out for Italian
6. Let’s Go to the Manga Artist’s House
7. Rohan Kishibe’s Adventure
8. Shigechi’s Harvest
9. Yoshikage Kira Wants a Quiet Life
10. Sheer Heart Attack
11. A Father’s Tears
12. The Rock-Paper-Scissors Boy Is Coming
13. Highway Star
14. Cats Love Yoshikage Kira
15. Enigma Is a Mystery!
16. My Dad Is Not My Dad
17. Another One Bites the Dust
18. Crazy Diamond Is Unbreakable

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5. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind/ Vento Aureo

• Volumes: 47–63
• Chapters:15
• Protagonist: Giorno Giovanna
• Available to read in English via Viz Media

A new millennium has dawned in Naples, Italy, and Dio’s son, Giorno Giovanna, is on a mission.

But unlike his father, Giorno’s intentions are good. He and his team of Stand users must confront Italy’s most terrifying mafia boss, Diavolo, to save his daughter, Trish, from otherwise certain death.

Volumes in Part 5: Golden Wind/ Vento Aureo

1. Goodbye, Morioh – The Golden Heart
2. Gang Star Is My Dream
3. Find Polpo’s Fortune!
4. Operative Bucciarati: The First Mission from the Boss
5. The Second Mission from the Boss: “Get the Key!”
6. Express Train to Florence
7. The Grateful Dead
8. Gold Experience’s Counterattack
9. The Venice Landing Operation
10. The ‘G’ in Guts
11. No Flightcode! Unearth the Boss’s Past
12. My Name Is Doppio
13. Beneath a Sky on the Verge of Falling
14. Meet the Man in the Colosseum!
15. His Name Is Diavolo
16. The Requiem Quietly Plays
17. The Sleeping Slave

6. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean

• Volumes:64–80
• Chapters: 158 
• Protagonist: Jolyne Joestar
• Not currently available in English

It’s 2011, and the series heads to Florida, USA, where Jotaro’s daughter Jolyne Cujoh is serving time in prison for a murder she didn’t commit.

From inside the jail’s impenetrable walls, Jolyne, her estranged father, and her fellow Stand using prisoners must use their powers to stop Dio’s loyal disciples from enacting their evil plans.

Volumes in Part 6: Stone Ocean

1. Prisoner FE40536: Jolyne Cujo
2. A visitor to Green Dolphin Street Prison
3. Prisoner of Love
4. Go, Foo Fighters!
5. Operation Savage Garden (Head to the Courtyard!)
6. Torrential Downpour Warning
7. Ultra Security Solitary
8. Enter the Dragon’s Dream!
9. Green Birth
10. Awaken
11. Head Out! Paradise Time
12. For Escape…
13. Sky High Soars High!
14. Paradise Time: Three Days to the New Moon
15. Heavy Weather
16. In Cape Canaveral
17. Made in Heaven

7. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run

• Volumes: 81–104
• Chapters: 95
• Protagonist: Johnny Joestar 
• Not currently available in English

From part 7 onwards, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure enters an alternate universe, beginning in late nineteenth-century America.

Here, wheelchair-bound ex-horse jockey Johnny Joestar uncovers an evil government plot that puts him and his fellow jockey Gyro in grave danger.

Volumes in Part 7: Steel Ball Run

1. September 25, 1890: San Diego Beach
2. 1st Stage: 15,000 Meters
3. 2nd Stage: Arizona Desert Crossing
4. Gyro Zeppeli’s Mission
5. The President’s Conspiracy
6. Scary Monsters
7. A Little Grave on the Wide, Wide Prairie
8. To a Man’s World
9. A Stormy Night Is Coming
10. Illinois Skyline, Michigan Lakeline
11. Make the Golden Rectangle!
12. Conditions for the Corpse, Conditions for Friendship
13. Wrecking Ball
14. The Victor’s Rights
15. A Dream of Gettysburg
16. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
17. D4C
18. Ticket to Ride
19. Don’t Get Used to Having Money
20. Love Train – The World Is One
21. Ball Breaker
22. Break My Heart, Break Your Heart
23. High Voltage
24. The Stars and Stripes Forever

8. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 8: JoJolion

• Volumes: 105–131
• Chapters: 110
• Protagonist: Josuke Higashikata
• Not currently available in English

Part 8 takes us back to Morioh, but things have changed since we last visited this quaint Japanese town.

It’s 2012, and a year earlier, a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan. It devastated Morioh and left the streets riddled with mysterious fault lines known as ‘Wall Eyes.’

Josuke was injured in the disaster, and now, suffering from amnesia, he must piece together his true identity and save himself from the ancient Joestar curse.

Volumes in Part 8: JoJolion

1. Welcome to Morioh Town
2. His Name Is Josuke Higashikata
3. Their Family Tree
4. The Lemon and the Tangerine
5. Morioh Town: 1901
6. Tsurugi Higashikata’s Goal, and the Architect
7. King Nothing
8. Every Day Is a Summer Vacation
9. Eldest Son: Jobin Higashikata
10. Follow the Locacaca Tree!
11. The Twins Are Coming to Town
12. Hato’s Boyfriend
13. Walking Heart
14. Dawn of the Higashikata Household
15. Dolomite’s Blue Lagoon
16. Mother and Child
17. Escape from Mount Hanarero
18. North of the Higashikata Household. The Orchard
19. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Wu Tomoki
20. Please Come With Me. Doctor Wu
21. The Wonder of You
22. TG University Hospital Head Doctor: Satoru Akefu
23. Whole Lotta Love
24. Just Don’t Move
25. The Ultimate Dilemma
26. Go Beyond
27. When All Curses Are Broken

9. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 9: JOJOLANDS (Tentative title)

Part nine is yet to be published, but creator Hirohiko Araki has assured fans that the next installment will be released soon.

So far, all we know is the tentative title, ‘JOJOLANDS,’ but the protagonist and the plot are yet to be revealed.

It’s likely to be a while until part 9 is available in English, but make sure to keep checking in with Viz Media to get all the latest up-to-date official translations.

Conclusion

If you’re new to JoJo, I hope this post has helped you figure out how the series works and where to begin your reading adventure.

Although there are a lot of volumes to get through, it’s not as overwhelming as you might think, and the series is so addictive that you’ll be surprised how fast you plow through it!