# JoJo Watch Order Watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in part order, exactly the way it aired: the 2012 series covering Part 1 (Phantom Blood) and Part 2 (Battle Tendency) first, then Part 3: Stardust Crusaders and its Egypt-arc continuation back-to-back, followed by Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable and Part 5: Golden Wind. This is Hirohiko Araki's generation-spanning saga of the Joestar family, where each part passes the torch to a new hero from the same bloodline while one ancient evil binds the whole thing together. Because every arc is built directly on the one before it, from the stone mask to the arrival of Stands to the long shadow of Dio, the sequence isn't merely a suggestion; it's the backbone of the story. There's no release-versus-chronological riddle to untangle here either, since JoJo is linear, part by part, and straight front-to-back is the only order you need. ## The order 1. **[JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)](https://hozuna.com/anime/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure)** — TV · 2012 · 26 eps The 26-episode 2012 series bundles Part 1 (Phantom Blood) and Part 2 (Battle Tendency): Jonathan Joestar's 19th-century feud with Dio Brando over an ancient stone mask, then a fifty-year leap to his grandson Joseph. It plants the bloodline, the mask, and Dio himself, so it's the mandatory foundation the rest of the franchise stands on. Streams on: Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV 2. **[JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders](https://hozuna.com/anime/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-stardust-crusaders)** — TV · 2014 · 24 eps Part 3's first cour (24 episodes, 2014) introduces Stands, the invisible spirit-powers that define every part from here on, as delinquent Jotaro Kujo and his grandfather Joseph set out across the world toward Cairo to stop a resurrected vampire. Go straight into this after the 2012 series; it's where JoJo's signature Stand battles begin. Streams on: Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV 3. **JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders - Egypt-hen** — TV · 2015 · 24 eps The second cour of Part 3 (24 episodes, 2015) picks up right where the first leaves off, with Jotaro's crew reaching Egypt to fight Dio's elite Stand users on the final push to Cairo. Watch it immediately after the previous entry, since the two Stardust Crusaders cours are one continuous story and this is its second half. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV 4. **[JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa Kudakenai](https://hozuna.com/anime/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-part-4-diamond-is-unbreakable)** — TV · 2016 · 39 eps Part 4 (39 episodes, 2016) moves to the quiet town of Morioh in 1999, where a returning Jotaro meets Josuke Higashikata, Joseph's illegitimate son and the new JoJo, as a fresh Stand-powered threat surfaces. A cozier, mystery-tinged change of pace after the globe-trotting quest, and it runs in strict sequence right after Stardust Crusaders. Streams on: Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV 5. **[JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze](https://hozuna.com/anime/jojo-s-bizarre-adventure-part-5-golden-wind)** — TV · 2018 · 39 eps Part 5 (39 episodes, 2018) crosses over to Italy, following Giorno Giovanna, a teenager carrying Dio's blood, as he rises through the ranks of the Passione gang. It's the final stop in this recommended order, with Part 6 picking the story up from here. Streams on: Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Hoopla, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV ## FAQ **Where should I start with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?** Start with the 2012 series, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken, which adapts Part 1 (Phantom Blood) and Part 2 (Battle Tendency) across 26 episodes. It establishes the Joestar bloodline, the ancient stone mask, and the villain Dio, the connective tissue every later part depends on. Some fans are tempted to jump straight to the more famous Stardust Crusaders, but the 2012 series is short and sets up the entire saga, so it's the right front door. **Do I need to watch JoJo in order?** Yes, and happily it's one of the more straightforward franchises to follow. JoJo runs strictly part by part: the 2012 series (Parts 1 and 2), then Stardust Crusaders (Part 3) and its Egypt-arc second half, then Diamond is Unbreakable (Part 4), and finally Golden Wind (Part 5). Each part follows a different Joestar but leans on everything that came before, so front-to-back is the way to watch. There's no chronological-versus-release debate to worry about, because for this series the release order and the story order are the same thing. **What about Part 6: Stone Ocean?** Stone Ocean is Part 6, the arc that continues directly after Golden Wind with a new lead and the next chapter of the Joestar story. It's the natural next step once you've finished Part 5, so keep it on your list. We've scoped this page to Parts 1 through 5, so head to Stone Ocean's own page for the details and where it's available. **Can I skip the older JoJo OVAs and the 2007 Phantom Blood movie?** Yes. The JoJo OVAs from the 1990s and 2000s and the 2007 Phantom Blood theatrical film are separate, older adaptations that sit outside this continuity, different productions made before David Production's modern TV series. They're fun curiosities once you're a committed fan, but they're entirely skippable, and nothing in the recommended order above depends on them. **Where can I watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?** All five parts in this order stream on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, which makes JoJo an easy one-stop binge from Phantom Blood through Golden Wind. A few other services carry portions of the run as well, and availability can vary by region, so each title's own page lists its full set of legal streaming options.