JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Watch Order June 2026
JoJo's is an anthology: each Part follows a new Joestar hero and is largely self-contained, but they share a bloodline, recurring villains, and a power system that builds over time. The simplest and best approach is to watch the David Production anime in Part order, which is also release order. Below is the full recommended JoJo's Bizarre Adventure watch order for June 2026, cross-checked against multiple community guides — plus alternative orders and what you can safely skip. Last verified June 16, 2026.
✅ Part order = release order (recommended)
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Part 1: Phantom Blood
Episodes 1-9 of the 2012 season. Introduces Jonathan Joestar, Dio Brando, the Stone Mask, Hamon (Ripple), and the Joestar curse. Short and foundational.
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Part 2: Battle Tendency
Episodes 10-26 of the same 2012 season. Joseph Joestar vs the Pillar Men; widely loved as the point where JoJo hits its stride.
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Part 3: Stardust Crusaders
The franchise's breakout. Jotaro Kujo and the journey to Egypt to fight DIO; introduces Stands. Aired in two cours (2014 + 2015 'Egypt Arc'), 48 episodes total.
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Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable
A slice-of-life mystery set in the town of Morioh with Josuke Higashikata. Tonal shift to small-town horror; a fan favorite. Optional Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan OVAs pair with this part.
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Part 5: Golden Wind
Giorno Giovanna joins the Italian mafia organization Passione. Stylish, action-heavy, with one of the most acclaimed villains in the series.
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Part 6: Stone Ocean
Jolyne Cujoh, the first female JoJo lead, in a Florida prison. Released on Netflix in three batches (2021-2022). Concludes and resets the original Joestar continuity.
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Part 7: Steel Ball Run
AIRING as of June 2026. David Production's '1st STAGE' special (one ~47-min episode) launched on Netflix March 19, 2026; the continuation '2nd STAGE' streams weekly on Netflix from Fall 2026 (split-cour). An alternate-universe Old-West horse race following Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli — the new continuity born from Stone Ocean's reset.
🔀 Alternative orders
Start at Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders)
Some newcomers start with Part 3 because it's where Stands debut and the production looks more modern. Workable since Part 3 re-explains the basics, but you'll miss Jonathan/Joseph context and Dio's origin. Most guides still recommend starting at Part 1.
Part 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → (then loop back to Parts 1-2)
OVA-inclusive (completionist)
Watch the older A.P.P.P. Stardust Crusaders OVAs (1993 and 2000-2002) only AFTER the modern Part 3, as a curiosity/comparison — never as a substitute.
Parts 1-6 → 1993 & 2000-2002 SC OVAs (optional) → Part 7
⏭️ What can you skip?
The 1993 and 2000-2002 Stardust Crusaders OVAs (older A.P.P.P. adaptations of Part 3; dated, assume prior knowledge, superseded by the 2014-15 TV version) and the 2007 Phantom Blood theatrical film are all skippable/non-essential. The Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan OVAs are optional side stories, not required for the main plot.
📺 Where to stream
- Crunchyroll (Parts 1-5, HD remasters)
- Netflix (Part 6: Stone Ocean + Part 7: Steel Ball Run, exclusive)
❓ FAQ
Can I start at Stardust Crusaders (Part 3)?
You can — Stands debut there, it's more modern-looking, and it re-explains the basics. But you'll miss Dio's origin and the Joestar curse from Parts 1-2, so most guides recommend starting at Part 1 (only 9 episodes).
Are the parts connected, or standalone?
Both. Each part follows a different Joestar and is largely self-contained, but they share the Joestar bloodline, recurring villains (especially Dio), and an evolving power system (Hamon → Stands). Watching in order rewards you with the connections.
Is Part 6: Stone Ocean the end?
It ends the ORIGINAL continuity — Enrico Pucci's 'Made in Heaven' resets the universe. The series continues: Part 7 (Steel Ball Run) begins a fresh alternate universe born from that reset, and the manga has since reached Part 9 (The JOJOLands).
Is Steel Ball Run (Part 7) getting an anime?
Yes — and it's already airing. David Production's Steel Ball Run anime launched a ~47-minute '1st STAGE' special on Netflix March 19, 2026, and '2nd STAGE' streams weekly on Netflix from Fall 2026 as a split-cour release.
Where can I stream JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Parts 1-5 are on Crunchyroll (with HD remasters); Part 6 (Stone Ocean) and Part 7 (Steel Ball Run) are Netflix exclusives. Both platforms offer English dubs.
How long is all of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
The David Production TV anime is about 199 episodes across Parts 1-6 (9 + 17 + 48 + 39 + 39 + 38), roughly 80+ hours, plus Part 7 now in progress on Netflix. A big binge, but no filler — every episode adapts the manga.
📚 Sources
Cross-checked against: JoJo's Bizarre Wiki (Fandom) · GamesRadar — How to watch JoJo in order. Last verified June 16, 2026.