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This is more-so an outburst of my complaints towards Araki and JJBA rather than Part 6 itself, but these problems still apply to Stone Ocean. The concepts and ideas around JJBA are so sick, especially the Stands, but it never really taps into its true potential as a story. Araki consistently creates memorable characters with goofy, outlandish character designs, but they quickly become bland and out-dated because of the lack of change and purpose. Creating quirky characters makes it hard for the audience to immerse themselves when those exact characters are so completely unrelatable and impersonal, completely devoid of realistic human traits. This specifically is a problem rooted to JJBA antagonists as a whole (maybe with the exception of Kira); unrelentingly evil and tunnel-visioned, incapable of feeling or expressing basic human emotion. How am I supposed to feel a personal connection with these characters when they are just so unlike the average human being?

My main complaint with JJBA is actually the Stands, or rather, their level of involvement in each JJBA story. It’s a dope as fk idea, but it’s still just an ability/power: it should be treated accordingly as an element and tool to the plot rather than the ENTIRE IDENTITY OF THE STORY. Entire episodes are dedicated to Stand fights between the main cast and some irrelevant “antagonist” who serves no purpose to the outcome or development of the plot other than displaying their special, mysterious power. If you think about it, these are no different from filler episodes- resulting in neither advancement of plot nor development of character. The middle portions of each JJBA story are so painful to consume because of these disguised filler episodes. You could cut the 10-12ish episodes separating the beginning and end and you’d still be able to piece together a cohesive story lmao. They literally exist for the sole purpose of showcasing Araki’s ability to imagine unique powers. Tbh tho, I can understand why people would enjoy this but I got sick of it mad quick and Araki’s already recycling Stand abilities with similar ones that we’ve already seen before.

I think most people enjoy JJBA for what it is and I honestly understand. I just find it hard to force myself through that insignificant, forgettable part of the story where it’s just Stand fight after Stand fight and barely anything actually critical to the plot happening. Part 6 itself started off pretty interesting but alas, shared the same fate as the other parts once it ed the initial phase. Imma just call that the “Part 3 disease” because literally everything preceding the Dio fight served no purpose to the plot. I will say tho, Part 6 doesn’t seem to have any of those “Araki forgot” moments that are so exemplary of bad writing yet never presented as a problem in conversations concerning JJBA. If you like the concept of Stands and want to engage in the JJBA memes, go ahead and watch JJBA. I don’t think I could even recommend this to action/shonen enjoyers because most JJBA fights aren’t even straight-up combat. The MC usually wins through some tactical brilliance rather than sheer force. JJBA plotlines are always extremely linear and uninspiring anyway, so really the entire franchise’s identity is the Stand power system itself, like I said.