Jojo's Bizarre Adventure features a vast selection of music to accompany the anime. A few of the songs have become synonymous with the very identity of Jojo's, while others inevitably became meme material. Regardless, the music choices for Jojo's enhance the experience of the anime for fans, becoming an iconic piece of the franchise.
As with many anime, the music for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is every bit as crucial to enjoying the series as the plot and characters are. Ranging from classic rock hits to hard-hitting character theme songs, the music for Jojo's is a character in and of itself.
10 The Indignant "Iggy Walk" By Coda
"Iggy Walk" is a track from the second Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anthology soundtrack. Meant to pay homage to Iggy, this song describes the Boston Terrier's apathy while accompanying the Joestar gang through Egypt during Stardust Crusaders. Over a glittering brass section, Coda sings, "Idiots always engage in meaningless fights, acting like a hero...you're crazy," reflecting how Iggy felt for the greater part of the journey through Egypt.
The song goes into detail reflecting the thoughts of this Boston Terrier who wanted nothing to do with Stands or fighting DIO. The song even ends with Coda singing, "Even if my breathing stops, I'll live by my own rules. I spit on this peaceful and boring world and say, 'Perfect.'" The song is rather low tempo, but the brass section coupled with Coda's outstanding voice as he articulates the thoughts of Iggy is pure excellence.
9 Indomitable Souls Are Described In "Fighting Gold" by Coda
"Fighting Gold" is the first opening to part five, Golden Wind. It opens with heavy-hitting guitars that take abrupt pauses before leading into an ominous synth, building urgency within listeners. Coda sings the lyrics of this song with undeniable passion in his voice. The lyrics discuss the crushing weight of fate, which was a central theme in part five.
Coda sings, "Heading for a future no one's seen, embrace your unyielding bonds and wounded resolutions as you walk onward." His words refer to both Passione on their mission to overthrow the boss as well as the idea that fate is not something predictable or avoidable. "Fighting Gold" is packed with deep lyrics that could apply to the anime, and fans can turn to it when they need determination and strength when following their own path.
8 Josuke's "Diamond Is Unbreakable -Main Theme-," by Yugo Kanno
The main theme of part four, Diamond Is Unbreakable, is Josuke's character theme. This instrumental track will have listeners headbanging as soon as the first "Breakdown, breakdown!" chants are heard. This instrumental is a creative blend of funky beats and menacingly brazen guitars, with the flashy sound of the piano shining throughout the track.
This song is played while Josuke goes to town on beating up the enemies he encounters. Compared to other character themes, fans say that this is one of the most underrated. Though Josuke's character theme has been somewhat outshined in the discography of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, this headbanger deserves to be in your playlist.
7 Jotaro's "Stardust Crusaders" by Yugo Kanno Mixes A Saxophone With Heavy Metal
Jotaro Kujo's theme, "Stardust Crusaders" is a fan favorite. This track is the perfect background noise to a slugfest between stands. This theme became iconic in Jojo's because it was always the prelude to a battle. It also shines through at the end of one as the protagonists' shadow looms over their defeated opponents.
The track is powerful, blending audacious guitar riffs with a glittering brass section — a sound synonymous with the entirety of part 3. This song alone proves that Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has a superior soundtrack.
6 Coda's "Bloody Stream" Is A Bizarre Classic
"Bloody Stream" is the opening of part two, Battle Tendency. This song is another crucial piece of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure soundtrack. This song's emotional lyrics paired with a fashionable brass section is the perfect companion to the story of Joseph Joestar and his battle against the three Pillar Men.
Many fans state that they will never forget the first time they heard this intro during part 2 because of how unexpectedly flamboyant the song is. Despite the song's vivid sound, the lyrics follow the intense plot of part two. The lyrics describe the awakening of the Pillar Men, Joseph's relation to Lisa Lisa, the death of Caesar, and the curse of the Joestar lineage.
5 The Adventures of Oingo and Boingo Follow The Tune of "Akuyaku Kyōsōkyoku"
"Akuyaku Kyōsōkyoku" is one of the endings of Stardust Crusaders. It has two variants, one with Oingo and Boingo and one between Hol Horse and Boingo. A song like this included in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is an excellent addition to the show's eccentric nature. During this song, the characters introduce themselves and their stand abilities, explaining that the prophecies are "absolute."
The brothers sing, "If we act according to prophecy, everything will go great!" even though any appearances they make in the series do not end in their favor. The song is absurd and hilarious, proving that the legendary series does not take itself too seriously.
4 Jin Hashimoto's "Stand Proud" Is Empowering
The first opening of Stardust Crusaders, "Stand Proud" by Jin Hashimoto, calls back to the previous two parts of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure as the lyrics empower Jotaro to take pride in his newfound stand, Star Platinum, for the Joestar lineage. This track is a hard rock banger featuring an outstanding guitar solo in the song's middle. The guitar riffs become menacing as Jin pushes through the chorus. The song is an empowering battle cry, as "JOJO!" is chanted three times throughout the piece to represent the three Joestars the audience has met at that point. At the end of each chorus, declares that Jotaro must "STAND PROUD!"
The lyrics describe the challenge ahead of Jotaro and the rest of the Joestar gang, even telling that each enemy has a tarot card. The lyrics even foreshadow events that are further along in the series, such as the existence of Reqiuem stands.
3 Hiroaki "TOMMY" Tominaga's "JoJo ~Sono Chi No Sadame~" Is A Perfect Introduction To Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
"JoJo ~Sono Chi No Sadame~" is the very first opening of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. It is a dramatic tune that features a menacing brass section. Hiroaki "TOMMY" Tominaga's rough voice shines through on this track; he perfectly encapsulates the passion and desperation of Jonathan Joestar in his battle against the diabolical Dio Brando. The lyrics capture such feelings as well, as he sings, "The guidance of the sun to those who go on the path of pride; A sacrifice to those who aim for the end of their ambitions."
The lyrics describe a fate that never unravels, foreshadowing the Joestar bloodline's battle against the aftermath of Dio's schemes throughout the series. Perhaps the most iconic part of this song is how the vocalist yells "JOJO!" at the end of the song, perfectly introducing the audience to this story.
2 The Pillar Men "Awaken"
This song feels like the equivalent of consuming McDonald's Sprite. Upon the awakening of the Pillar Men in Battle Tendency, this song blared as Wamuu, Esidisi, and Kars rose after thousands of years and began their hunt for the Red Stone of Aja.
This song is menacing, terrifying, and immediately alerts the audience to the power of the Pillar Men. This song features a mix of Persian singing with rock and dubstep. The music starts with loud vocals and ominous synths. By the end of the song, the beat of the drums is a pounding force as a guitar riff overpower the track.
1 Giorno's Daily Beatdown Session Follows The Tune of "Il Vento D'oro"
One cannot mention the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure soundtrack without mentioning Yugo Kanno's "Il Vento D'oro." Giorno Giovanna's character theme is played during his beatdown sessions in Golden Wind. This became wildly popular, even amongst people who knew nothing about Jojo's. An upbeat guitar riff kicks the track off, then the lyrics chant. The lyrics mention both Giorno and Bruno Bucciarati. The constant refrain is, "Go crazy; it's a dangerous world! Brrt! Stick up! GIOGIO!"
The song features a saxophone section leading to the chanting, "Get punching, get kicking, get fighting, get the win! GOLDEN WIND!" This song is undeniably the best beatdown song in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.