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UPDATE: It’s been a month now since the release of the third batch, the anime’s conclusion, which mean a year has passed since the pre-anime count. I think now that the OG saga’s anime is complete and Jojolands is coming soon, with more time, people will catch up to Stone Ocean and write new fics, so I might update again in a year.
Jolyne x Hermes - 382
Jolyne x Anasui - 299
Jolyne x Jotaro - 196
Jolyne x Giorno - 172
Jolyne x reader - 158
Jolyne x FF - 68
Jolyne x Weather Report - 48
Jolyne x Pucci - 17
Jolyne x Trish - 17
Jolyne x Guess - 16
Jolyne x Dio - 10
Jolyne x Kakyoin - 7
Jolyne x Romeo - 6
Jolyne x Miu Miu - 5
Jolyne x Versus - 4
Jolyne x Rikiel - 3
Jolyne x Ungalo - 2
Jolyne x Tom Cruise - 1
Jolyne x Jouta Kujo - 1
Jolyne x Diavolo - 0
# of Ao3 Fanfictions For Each of Jolyne's Ships (pre-anime)
We all know fans love shipping everybody with the main JoJo. Just thought it would be interesting to see the number of fics Jolyne has for each of her ships right now one day before the anime releases. I’ll update or make a new post before the next batch release and again after the part finishes.
Jolyne x Hermes - 324
Jolyne x Anasui - 209
Jolyne x reader - 116
Jolyne x Jotaro - 99
Jolyne x Giorno - 62
Jolyne x FF - 52
Jolyne x Weather Report - 32
Jolyne x Trish - 17
Jolyne x Pucci - 9
Jolyne x Guess - 9
Jolyne x Dio - 6
Jolyne x Romeo - 4
Jolyne x Kakyoin - 4
Jolyne x Miu Miu - 2
Jolyne x Tom Cruise - 1
Jolyne x Jouta Kujo - 1
Jolyne x Diavolo - 0
There’s probably more, but I was either too lazy or afraid to check.
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# of Ao3 Fanfictions For Each of Jolyne's Ships (pre-anime)
We all know fans love shipping everybody with the main JoJo. Just thought it would be interesting to see the number of fics Jolyne has for each of her ships right now one day before the anime releases. I'll update or make a new post before the next batch release and again after the part finishes.
Jolyne x Hermes - 324
Jolyne x Anasui - 209
Jolyne x reader - 116
Jolyne x Jotaro - 99
Jolyne x Giorno - 62
Jolyne x FF - 52
Jolyne x Weather Report - 32
Jolyne x Trish - 17
Jolyne x Pucci - 9
Jolyne x Guess - 9
Jolyne x Dio - 6
Jolyne x Romeo - 4
Jolyne x Kakyoin - 4
Jolyne x Miu Miu - 2
Jolyne x Tom Cruise - 1
Jolyne x Jouta Kujo - 1
Jolyne x Diavolo - 0
There's probably more, but I was either too lazy or afraid to check.
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Shizuka Joestar in Part 6: Stone Ocean
I know a lot of people would have liked to see Shizuka as a Jojo with her own part, but I'm not a fan of the idea because I like the established pattern where Jojos 1-3 are the grandson of the preceding one and Jojos 4-6 are great-nephews/nieces to each other. Also, I think the blood bond they have is cool and special, something not just anyone can attain.
That isn't to say I don't like Shizuka or don't want her to make another appearance though, and with a larger and more prominent role to boot. I think it would have been awesome if she had been part of the cast of part 6. She would have been 12-years-old, Emporior's age, by 2011. Instead of Emporio, she could have maybe been one of Jolyne's JoBros instead. Part 6's JoBros, in general, are underdeveloped compared to those of the previous parts, though with good reason (the development and focus laid heavily with Jolyne, making this all her story instead of, let's say, a team story like part 5). But I think Shizuka would have definitely hyped up a lot of fans since we already know her from a previous part.
So, how would she have fit into the story? Maybe when she heard about Jolyne being jailed and Jotaro's coma, she deiced to sneak out from under the foundation's noses to help Jolyne in prison. Contrary to Emporio's ghost rooms, she could use her invisibility stand to maybe create invisible rooms of her own. It isn't far-fetched to think she could when she was able to accomplish so much as just a baby in part 4 alone. She could sneak around the prison better than Emporio too, though you gotta admit that his sneaking around did create quite some comedic moments.
Then in the final battle, when everyone else is dying, she's the last Joestar, even if it's by adoption. For once in her life, being the adopted Joestar gives her an edge because she doesn't have a star like Jolyne and Jotaro, so Pucci can't track her when she makes her escape. Just like Emporio, she tricks him into inserting Weather's stand disk in her head while in the ghost/invisible room and defeats him, ultimately erasing his existence and reversing Made In Heaven's effects. The Joestar curse is finally ended and it's by her.
In the changed universe, everything is the same except for Jolyne and the crew, who are now Irene and co. Shizuka is aggrieved that she lost her relative but she's happy to get her back at all. She'll have to just get to know Irene from scratch. They then go off to a family reunion with the other Joestars and the SO crew.
The end.
I know it isn't perfect but that's to be expected when you make big changes like switching out characters. I think it definitely would have been a cool idea, though my main gripe would be the loss of the spotlight that should have been on Jolyne. She's one of my favorite Jojos precisely because of all her development over the course of the part. Lots of fans are already praising Emporio for being the MVP by being useful in the last few chapters, but Shizuka, who's already beloved, would definitely outshine Jolyne if she killed her main villain for her.
Aside from that though, I like the idea of Jolyne and Shizuka working together. Even if she's not a Jojo or even a JoBro, Shizuka definitely deserved better than just disappearing in part 4 and never being seen or heard from again.
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The Fate of Foo Fighters: the worst fate of them all
It's not exactly a contest because all the JoBros died horribly one way or another, missing out on a great future with their friends. But I just remembered the fact that Foo Fighters didn't even have a normal death. The other JoBros died gruesomely or horribly, yes, but we know that they were loved by their Jojo and the other Jobros, and as sappy as it sounds, they'll stay in their hearts forever. There are all kinds of great memes and comics out there too that depict the characters remembering the ones they lost.
F.F., on the other hand, was the only prison gang member who didn't get revived after Pucci's universe "reset" (the word is very misleading but I can't think of a better substitute right now). It was bad enough that she was the only one who stayed dead while everyone else came back, but it gets worse when you realize that the others don't even remember her and unless Emporio tells them, they never will. They won't ever realize what that missing thing is in their midst. F.F. was afraid of losing her memories above all because that's what made her truly "alive", and we got to see that she did have a soul when she died (that golden spirit that does to the sky), but then, the reverse happened and her existence has practically been deleted from everyone's memories instead. Araki stated in an interview that although Jolyne/Irene's memories are different, her feelings are still there and now they've been immortalized. That can be applied toward F.F. and F.F.'s own feelings too, but... I'm still kind of sad.
I hope after part 6 gets animated and it explodes into popularity like all the previous parts, there will be plenty of wholesome comics and art giving F.F. a better life. Even though they won't remember her, maybe she'll watch them from the clouds of heaven next to Jonathan and the others, who do remember her since I can't imagine Pucci's powers touching heaven too.
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The Impact Of Jotaro’s Neglect On Jolyne’s Character
When I first read Stone Ocean, I felt that Jolyne's hate toward Jotaro was a bit extreme and unjust. At 14, she stole his car and went joyriding just to get his attention. She also whined and complained about how terrible of a dad he is in the middle of their fight against Johngalli A. I think many readers didn't like her in the beginning because of her spoiled attitude. Upon rereading though, my feelings have become a bit more mixed.
In the first chapter, she told her lawyer that when she was six, she had a 42 degrees Celcius fever and her dad couldn't be bothered to come home and see her. If you live in the US like me, you're not familiar with the metric system. I googled it and it turns out 42 degrees Celsius is a whopping 107.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything above 105 F is dangerous already, but once you hit 108 F, you could very well die. So, with her 107.2 F fever, little Jolyne was literally on the verge of death.
A fever doesn't sound all that deadly when it comes to mind, but have you ever had one before? I haven't in years, but I remember it being awful on so many levels. Your entire body feels hot and cold, and you're sweating and shivering at the same time. Your head is pounding, and just mustering up the energy to even move it takes a lot out of you. Opening your eyes burns for some reason. And that's a fever that's below 42 C/107.2 F.
Imagine being six-year-old Jolyne. I like to think that Jotaro was a good father and husband when Jolyne was younger but then maybe a stand user attacked them or he realized Dio's followers were still out there and watching him, so he decided it was best for his family if he didn't bring those stand users to them. Further, he didn't want to let on to how much he cares for them, as they could be used against him. Out of the blue, with no explanation, Jolyne suddenly lost her father's love. She still remembered a Jotaro who used to spoil her and play with her (all those Dadtaro and Smolyne memes) and now he suddenly wasn't home all the time anymore. She probably tried different tricks, small things, to get his attention and reassure herself that he indeed does still loves her and is just caught up with work or something important. Maybe her small efforts worked and maybe sometimes they didn't.
Then the fever happens.
This is it. Little Jolyne is in critical condition, probably in some hospital, hooked to some tubes and fluids working toward stabilizing her sickness and fighting it off. No one tells her that she's dying, but she could very well guess it on her own since she's on a hospital bed. Her mom is most definitely there for her, maybe stroking her hair or holding her hand while keeping her own sobs and tears at bay in order to stay strong for her. Right now, this is what little Jolyne needs, her loved ones by her side when she needs them the most. She probably hasn't ever loved her mom more than she has right now. But it isn't enough. One hand is tightly gripped by her mom, yes, but the other is left empty, trying to grasp for that sturdy reassurance her dad is supposed to provide for her. She doesn't care whether or not he no longer plays with her; she just wants him to be there. Now it the chance to once and for all put her doubts to rest.
Where is daddy? she asks.
Her mom puts on a fake smile and assures her that he's coming, just a little late. What else is she supposed to do? Tell her daughter that he's too busy to come right now? Jolyne believes her for a bit, but like the impatient kid she is, keeps asking when he'll come. Again and again, her mom makes excuses, but it comes to a point where Jolyne realizes he's not coming. As to why that is, she doesn't know. Her heart breaks when she realizes that she might not get to see him one last time before she closes her eyes again. She innocently wonders if something bad has happened to him, and her mom makes up a new kind of lie to not break her spirit. She survives through the fever, but her heart is tattered with deep disappointment.
Later down the line, years maybe, she learns the truth that her dad just chose not to come and see her when she needed him. At this point, Jotaro's already long been a pretty absent father and negative feelings have been culminating within her. She still had good memories with him from her early childhood so she stayed optimistic. But hearing this shakes her world. She's probably at that age where kids are figuring out who they are. Finding this out makes her question whether the reason her dad keeps leaving her is that he no longer loves her. Why? Is there something wrong with her? What did she do for him to suddenly hate her?
And then the divorce happens.
It's like a nail in the coffin. We know why he did it, but in her head, it frees Jotaro of all responsibility aside from child support and cements the notion that he wants to rid her and her mom from his life. Jolyne can't and won't accept it, so she pulls a bunch of stunts to get a reaction out of him. Even if he comes to shout at her or lecture her, it's still better than complete neglect and at least shows that he cares, right? However, by now, Jotaro has already steeled himself to distance himself from his family to give them a better life. Whether or not it was right of him to do so is irrelevant. The fact is, his actions start to push Jolyne over the edge. If he were always like this from the very beginning (like Giorno's mom), maybe she wouldn't have cared about him at all. But she can't forget those days where he cared for her and miracles happened when he was around (Star Platinum's stand magic). Having her mom alone just isn't enough. She wants her dad, whom she still loves and who's so strong (and could literally beat up all other dads) too.
There will come a point where she stops trying to figure out why he doesn't love her and just thinks maybe the problem isn't with her but instead lies with him. Maybe she talks about him to her pre-prison gang friends, like that biker gang, and they tell her that she's perfectly in the right. They encourage her rebellion and egg her on to do wrong in order to defy him. These petty crimes build up on her record and blacken her reputation. Jotaro's enemies take advantage of that to finally make a move and frame her in order to lure Jotaro over. And thus, Stone Ocean and Jolyne's journey as a Jojo begin.
She might look whiny and be taking her hatred for Jotaro a bit far at times, but if the above speculations are actually correct, his love for her and what he thinks of her mattered so much to her that it literally shaped and defines her character.
All things said, Stone Ocean might not be the best part or most people's favorite, but I love that Araki actually took the time to flesh out Jolyne and even Jotaro here. When this gets animated, I hope DP will maybe give us some childhood flashbacks to get a much better understanding of this aspect of her earlier on.
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