JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood Pilot

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood Pilot / ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 ファントム ブラッド
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood Pilot
Genres: Action, Shounen, Supernatural, Vampire
Themes: Vampire
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: APPP
Producers: KlockWorx
Rating: 6.68 / 10
Rank: #6183
Popularity: #9548
Users Listed: 4,420
Users Scored: 1,658
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/03/2022
Aired: March 28, 2004 (Winter)
Type: special
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This short animation presents a condensed account of a pivotal conflict between two brothers. The narrative centers on Jonathan Joestar, a young man forced to confront his adopted brother, Dio Brando, whose transformation into a vampire irrevocably alters their relationship. Set against a backdrop of Victorian-era England, the animation explores themes of familial bonds, moral responsibility, and the struggle against overwhelming power. The visual style emphasizes dynamic action sequences and heightened emotional stakes within a somber atmosphere. It offers a glimpse into a story where personal integrity is tested by supernatural forces, highlighting a clash between traditional values and a descent into darkness. The brevity of the animation serves to deliver a concentrated portrayal of their escalating rivalry and its consequences.

Characters:

  • Brando, Dio (Main)
  • Joestar, Jonathan (Main)
  • Speedwagon, Robert E. O. (Supporting)
  • Zeppeli, Will A. (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Takechi, Tsuneo (Producer)
  • Hayama, Junichi (Director, Character Design)
  • Araki, Hirohiko (Original Creator)
  • D'Ambrosio, Marco (Music)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 1: Phantom Blood (manga - Adaptation)
  • JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood (anime - Alternative Version)