Summary of Western Songs That Inspired the JoJo Series
Since its serialization began in 1986, Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series has been beloved across generations as both a manga and an anime.
A pioneering work in so-called “supernatural power battles,” it continues to captivate many fans with its edge-of-your-seat storytelling and strikingly unique characters.
One of JoJo’s distinctive features is that the names of characters and abilities often draw inspiration from real-life artists, bands, and song titles.
With that in mind, this article rounds up Western songs related to the JoJo series!
Take a peek into the world of JoJo from a musical perspective!
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Western songs that inspired the JoJo series (21–30)
GoldPrince
Prince is a great musician whose boundless, genre-defying musicality has influenced countless artists and listeners.
His overwhelming guitar technique and exceptional songwriting set him apart, and he produced a wealth of timeless classics.
Gold is one such work.
This song is also known as the inspiration for Giorno Giovanna’s Stand name, “Gold Experience.” Araki-sensei has publicly stated that Prince is his favorite artist.
Let this article be your cue to explore more of Prince’s music!
Dream OnAerosmith
Aerosmith, who rose to immense popularity in their home country and in Japan as titans of American hard rock in the 1970s, continued to thrive at the forefront of the scene for decades into the 2020s with a sound that digested a wide range of influences rooted in their origins.
Unfortunately, it’s still fresh in our memory that their farewell tour was canceled in August 2024 due to frontman Steven Tyler’s throat issues, but the many masterpieces they’ve created remain beloved and unfading.
In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, the Stand used by Narancia Ghirga is named “Aerosmith,” directly referencing the band—so be sure to check it out.
Western Songs That Inspired the JoJo Series (31–40)
Every Breath You TakeThe Police
Koichi Hirose, a character who appears from Part 4, Diamond Is Unbreakable, through Part 5, Golden Wind, of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, owns an old dog named “Police,” whose supposed namesake is the British band The Police.
They were an unbeatable power trio of exceptional musicians—Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers—who, within a career of less than ten years, released innovative works and achieved worldwide hits.
They have five original albums, and to feel the remarkable evolution they underwent in just a few years, I highly recommend listening to them in order of release!
Distant DreamerDuffy
It’s an inspiring song that sings of the resolve to chase a distant dream.
Created by Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy, it’s included on her album Rockferry, released in March 2008.
The lyrics, filled with a yearning for freedom and hope, truly resonate.
Set to a laid-back melody, Duffy’s clear, luminous vocals are captivating.
It’s a track that gently supports anyone who wants to keep striving without giving up on their dreams.
It was also used as the ending theme for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, and its popularity is surging among anime fans.
Recommended for times when you’re feeling down or want to boost your motivation.
Shine On You Crazy DiamondPink Floyd
Pink Floyd is a rock band from England.
They are known for a musical style rooted in arena rock and art rock, and they have influenced the Japanese scene, led by artists like SUGIZO and Masataka Matsutoya.
Their classic song “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is a work closely connected to JoJo.
It is known as the inspiration for Josuke Higashikata, and despite its total length of about 25 minutes, it is crafted with such detail that it never feels long.
In conclusion
I think you can tell that it draws on world-famous bands and songs as its original sources.
Because it’s been running for a long time, the newer series sometimes use artists and tracks from that generation as their themes.
I didn’t include it since it’s not Western music, but Perfume’s “Chocolate Disco” also makes an appearance.
There are many other works used as motifs, so it might be fun to look into those as well!