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Quick Answer
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)(TV · 26 eps)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders(TV · 24 eps)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt(TV · 24 eps)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable(TV · 39 eps)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind(TV · 39 eps)
- STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE(ONA · 1 eps)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean(ONA · 12 eps)
- ...and 5 more below
Total: ~196 episodes / 78h watch time
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)? There are 12 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
12 entries ~78h total9 series1 movie1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt
8.44TV24 eps~10h2015David Production
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Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
No major TV part is skippable — only recap episodes and peripheral shorts
Common mistake
Skipping Phantom Blood because it's "weak" — this dulls Dio's impact and recurring motifs throughout the series
Short on time?
Watch the 2012 season, Stardust Crusaders, and Diamond is Unbreakable
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)?
Release order. Start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)?
About 78 hours total across 196 episodes and 12 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 56 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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