JoJo: Hirohiko Araki Reveals His Favorite JOJOLands Character To Draw

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is currently serializing its ninth part. The manga released its first ever installment in 1988, making it one of the oldest and longest-running manga series of all time. The latest part is called JOJOLands. It started serializing in 2023. So far, it has released 20 chapters. Those who have read Hirohiko Araki’s previous works already know that the author has altered his art style over time.

Araki has demonstrated his incredible ability to create extremely intriguing characters and Stands many times. Given the fact that Araki has created so many characters, it is understandable that he prefers drawing certain characters over others. In an interview, Hirohiko Araki revealed the JOJOLands character that he likes to draw the most.

Hirohiko Araki’s Favorite Character To Draw

According to the statement, he prefers to draw Paco Laburantes over other JOJOLands characters. This might come as a shock to some fans, as Paco is not the main lead. But Paco is reliable and can pull his own weight. Paco belongs to the same gang as Jodio and Dragona. Despite not being involved in too many missions together, the three were almost in perfect harmony when they broke into Kishibe Rohan’s mansion.

Paco Laburantes often comes off as an ill-mannered and crude person. This is mainly because of his habit of speaking his mind all the time. Paco doesn’t hold back from tearing into Usagi and making sarcastic comments about him. Paco is also a great tactician, and he often formulates strategies whenever the group is assigned a new mission. With time, fans will indubitably get to learn about Paco and his life, which might make him more popular with them.

Paco Laburantes’ Stand Power And Potential

Paco Laburantes’ Stand is called the Hustle. It is an integrated Stand that increases the size of Paco’s muscles and allows him to grab onto things. The Hustle fuels his kleptomania, as he can steal small things with little to no effort. On paper, the Stand has very limited use, but Paco’s ingenuity has enabled him to utilize the Hustle in other ways. For instance, he can stop enemies from attacking or running away by trapping their muscles in between his. The Hustle can also affect other people as long as Paco maintains physical contact with them. If he causes the muscles of his allies to bulge, they can avoid serious injuries to their vital organs. The Hustle’s best ability is causing Paco’s muscles to vibrate. He has used this power to break free from Cat Size’s wire.

What Is JOJOLands Manga About?

JOJOlands is the ninth part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and it is arguably the penultimate part of the series. JOJOLands was announced in the 2021 September Issue of Ultra Jump, but didn’t start serializing until February 2023. The manga follows the story of a young boy who rises through the ranks and ends up becoming an extremely rich individual. The main character’s name is Jodio Joestar, a teenager who lives in Hawaii. Jodio has big dreams, and he is willing to work hard to turn them into reality. Jodio’s ambitious nature makes him dangerous, as he can go to any lengths in pursuit of his goals.

The Primary Characters And Their Stands

Jodio’s biggest supporter is his elder brother, Dragona. Due to Jodio’s inability to make friends, he is extremely reliant on Dragona. The latter is more jovial and talkative. Dragona and Jodio get along rather well, and they are excellent as a team. The two have been involved in numerous petty crimes, but they have never been caught. Both Dragona and Jodio are Stand users.

Dragona’s Stand is called Smooth Operators, and it is one of the few colony Stands in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Smooth Operators has the ability to move things around. It can affect regular physical objects and the features on another item. Dragona has used it to change the photograph on an ID card, the numbers on a license plate, and even the facial features of another individual. Such a Stand is invaluable for the job Dragona is in, so it is nearly impossible to catch her.

Jodio’s Stand is called November Rain, which is inspired by a popular song by Guns N’ Roses. It is a long-range Stand that allows Jodio to create rain at will, which has special properties. He can increase the weight of the raindrops and make them strong enough to crush a man. An individual affected by the rain will remain incapacitated for a while, giving Jodio ample opportunity to carry out his mission without any intervals. While Jodio already has incredible control over his Stand, it is quite apparent that his skills can go up a notch. Till then, he will have to rely on his allies and hope that they can bail him out of tricky situations.

JoJo Bizarre Adventure

Advertisement

An adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s long-running shonen manga, David Production’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows the Joestar family through multiple generations as they develop their familiarity with Stands and take on world-ending threats.

Release Date

October 6, 2012

Studio

David Production

Advertisement

Creator

Hirohiko Araki

Advertisement