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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond’s Demonic Heartbreak

Also known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Crazy Diamond no Akuryouteki Shitsuren, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険クレイジーDの悪霊的失恋, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Crazy Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak, ‎مغامرات جوجو العجيبة: تحطم قلب كريزي دياموند الشيطاني, Crazy D Demonic Heartbreak, Crazy Heartbreakers

by Kouhei Kadono, Tasuku Karasuma, Amethyst Xuan

Score from AniList: 74/100finished3 volumes16 chapters

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Set between the events of *Stardust Crusaders* and *Diamond is Unbreakable*, ten years after DIO's demise, the story follows Hol Horse, who has since returned to his job as a mercenary. After accepting a job from the mother of Pet Shop's owner - tracking down a parrot who was raised alongside the falcon - and teaming up with a reluctant Boingo for one more gig, he arrives in Morioh, where he is faced not only with Josuke, who at this point is still learning the ins and outs of his Stand, but Kakyoin's mourning cousin, Ryoko. Haunted by visions of DIO's overwhelming presence and pursued by a mysterious foe, the four have to join forces to get to the bottom of this mystery, its ties to The World's user deeper than any of them thought they could be.

Chapters available: 16
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A bold JoJo side-story in which the mercenary Hol Horse takes a job in Morioh and runs into Josuke and Kakyoin, with sharp action and a stylish, slightly off-beat tone.

Pros

Fun crossover with a fan-favourite character
Stylish, kinetic action
A compact, finished run

Cons

Requires familiarity with the JoJo series
The plot is simple

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak is set between two arcs of the saga, ten years after DIO's demise. The story follows Hol Horse, who has returned to his job as a mercenary. He accepts a job tracking down a parrot raised alongside a falcon, teams up with a reluctant Boingo, and arrives in Morioh, where he meets Josuke, still learning the ins and outs of his Stand. The premise is a side-story that lets a fan-favourite character lead the way.The series is most fun when Hol Horse's dry humour and sharp gun-work collide with the eccentric residents of Morioh. The Stand battles are stylish and kinetic, and the crossover energy keeps each chapter lively.The weaknesses are that the plot is simple and that readers unfamiliar with the wider saga may find the references hard to place. Fans of the series will find a fun detour. Newcomers may find it confusing, though the action is strong.