How to Watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in Order

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Plus, where to watch the popular anime

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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Release Order

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Chronological Order

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1993 Version

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Where to Watch

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What It’s About

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the most popular anime and manga series, and with season 6 set to premiere on Netflix in March 2026, more and more people are wondering how to get into it. In this article, we’ll explain how to watch the show in release and chronological order, where to watch it, whether you should watch the 1993 version, and more.

The Best Way to Watch JJBA

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure was released in chronological order, so that’s generally the best way to watch it. While each part follows a different protagonist, the plot is connected, so you might get confused if you watch out of order. Here’s how to watch:

Season 1 (“Phantom Blood” and “Battle Tendency”)
Season 2 (“Stardust Crusaders”)
Season 3 (“Diamond Is Unbreakable”)
Season 4 (“Golden Wind”)
Season 5 (“Stone Ocean”)
Season 6: (“Steel Ball Run”)

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How to Watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in Release Order

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The JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime series began in 2012 and is currently split into 6 seasons and 7 parts, along with a movie and two spin-off series. Luckily, the plot is pretty easy to follow if you watch everything in the order it was originally released:^{[1]
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- Season 1 (“Phantom Blood” and “Battle Tendency”)
- Season 2 (“Stardust Crusaders”)
- Season 3 (“Diamond Is Unbreakable”)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter 1 (2017 movie)
- Season 4 (“Golden Wind”)
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020 live-action spin-off series)
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2021 anime spin-off series)
- Season 5 (“Stone Ocean”)
- Season 6 (“Steel Ball Run”)
- Note: You don’t have to watch the movie or spin-off series to understand JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. If you want, just watch seasons 1-6 from start to finish.

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How to Watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in Chronological Order

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If you only want to watch the anime, the chronological order is the same as the release order. However, if you also want to watch the movie and spin-off series, the order is slightly different. Keep in mind you don’t have to watch either to understand and enjoy the main series.
- Season 1 (“Phantom Blood” and “Battle Tendency”)
- Season 2 (“Stardust Crusaders”)
- Season 3 (“Diamond Is Unbreakable”)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter 1 (Movie)
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (spin-off anime)
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (live action series)
- Season 4 (“Golden Wind”)
- Season 5 (“Stone Ocean”)
- Season 6 (“Steel Ball Run”)
- Do I have to watch JoJo in order? While each part features a new protagonist, it’s best to watch the series in order, as the plots of each part are connected. Skipping around can lead to confusion, spoilers, and missed context.

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Should you watch the 1993 version?

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Most fans recommend skipping the 1993 OVA. The 1993 OVA (original video animation) was adapted from the series’s third part, “Stardust Crusaders.”^{[2]
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Research source} Since the same content was adapted into the 2012 anime’s second season, most fans suggest skipping the 1993 version since the animation isn’t as strong.
- If you do want to watch the 1993 OVA, it might be a little tricky, as it currently isn’t available on any streaming sites.

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Where to Watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

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Watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure on multiple streaming services. While streaming services are always subject to change, there are currently several that allow you to stream JoJo in the United States. Here are your options:^{[3]
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- Crunchyroll (seasons 1-4)
- Tubi (seasons 1-4)
- The Roku Channel (season 1)
- Hulu (seasons 1-4)
- Netflix (seasons 1-5; season 6 will premiere on March 16, 2026)
- Amazon Prime Video (seasons 1-4)
- Peacock (seasons 1-4)

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What is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure about?

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows the cursed Joestar family as they battle evil. This multigenerational action-fantasy anime takes place in various time periods. Each part follows a different protagonist, each nicknamed JoJo, as they use their Stands, or inner spiritual power, to fight evil, supernatural beings.^{[4]
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- The anime is based on the manga series of the same name.

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More Anime Watch Orders

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Wondering what to watch after JoJo? We’ve got you covered! Check out these other wikiHow articles to learn the best watch orders for other popular anime:
- The Seven Deadly Sins
- FLCL
- Overlord
- Tokyo Ghoul
- Re:Zero
- KonoSuba
- Demon Slayer
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime