C&C - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - "Sorrowful Successor" [12/3]

[veemonjosh]

Opening theme: "JoJo ~Destiny of That Blood~" by TOMMY
Ending theme: "Roundabout" by YES [Version 1]
Characters

Spoiler

Jonathan Joestar
Namesake: Jonathan's (Japanese restaurant)
Voiced by: Johnny Yong Bosch
Jonathan Joestar, or JoJo, is a young gentleman who lived a rather carefree life up until Dio entered the picture. He is kind in heart and noble to a fault, determined to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Jonathan’s mission now is to use the spiritual power of sunlight, Hamon, to end the vampiric tyranny of Dio.

Dio Brando
Namesakes: Ronnie James Dio (musician) / Marlon Brando (actor)
Voiced by: Patrick Seitz
The son of a drunk, Dio lived his life in the slums of London until he was taken in by the Joestar family, an action he viewed as pity being taken upon him. After his seven year long plan was thwarted by Jonathan, Dio used the power of an ancient stone mask to become a vampire, killing JoJo’s father before being defeated by him. However, he has survived, and now he will stop at nothing to continue rising to the top, his sights now not just set on becoming wealthy, but world domination.

Robert E.O. Speedwagon
Namesake: REO Speedwagon (band)
Voiced by: Keith Silverstein
Growing up on the bad parts of London known as Ogre Street, Speedwagon has had to deal with some of the worst of humanity all his life. As a result, he has become an excellent judge of character, a trait that made him develop deep respect for Jonathan's nobility.

Will Antonio Zeppeli
Namesake: Led Zeppelin (band)
Voiced by: Joe Ochman
After witnessing the power of the Stone Mask first-hand in his youth, Will A. Zeppeli has dedicated his life to practicing the art of Hamon, in the event that any more vampires should arise. This led him to meet Jonathan, who he has taken on as his pupil, and help in the crusade to defeating Dio. However, a prophecy foretold that he will one day sacrifice his life to save another...

Tarukus [Tarkus]
Namesake: “Tarkus” (Emerson, Lake & Palmer song)
Voiced by: Taylor Henry
An ancient warrior from the 16th century, revived by Dio. He is a killing machine not held back by honor, and will kill anyone in his way without mercy.

Poco
Namesake: Poco (band)
Voiced by: Amanda Celine Miller
A boy who lives in the village of Windknights Lot, he attempted to steal from Jojo, Zeppeli, and Speedwagon. However, he has now found himself wrapped up in the battle against Dio and his zombies.

Tonpetty
Namesake: Tom Petty (musician)
Voiced by: Michael McConnohie
An old Tibetan Hamon master who taught Zeppeli everything he knows. He has the ability to see into the future, and saw a grim fate awaiting Zeppeli.

Episode 7
"Sorrowful Successor"
Chapters adapted: 34-36

Last time

Spoiler

Jonathan fought against Blueford, and through their fight was able to restore Blueford’s humanity, allowing him to pass away in peace. However, Tarukus stepped in to fill his fallen comrade’s place, calling Blueford a weakling and proving he wouldn’t be so easily swayed. Tarukus was too much for JoJo to handle head-on, so he and the rest quickly fled, arriving at an old knight’s training chamber. Tarukus, familiar with the chamber from his past life, trapped JoJo inside for a battle to the death. Zeppeli stepped in, remembering a warning his master Tonpetty gave him about how he would fall in an ancient chamber to help protect the future...

This week
Will Zeppeli defy the prophecy, or is it unavoidable fate?

JOJO'S JUKEBOX

This week’s song is “Tarkus” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, for which the larger of the Dark Knights is named after.


Notes:

• The manga chapters which this episode covers can be found in Phantom Blood volume 3, presently available in hardcover from Viz Media.
• The first season of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, covering the first 26 episodes, is available on DVD from Warner Home Video. A Blu-Ray set from Viz Media will be released next year.
• Please, no spoilers about upcoming events and future arcs.

 

[Nobodyman]

Previously on JJBA: Bluford went down with dignity, but Tarukus is a total d**che. Eh, I always preferred Yes over ELP anyway.

 

[Kitschensyngk]

Last time: I can still hear him saying he will never break the chain.

He wants Tonpetti to tell him when he's going to die.
I think this is one instance where waiting ISN'T the hardest part.

 

[JShaggy]

Another Zeppeli backstory.

 

[Nobodyman]

And so we begin, Over the Hills and Far Away

Looks like Zeppeli is stepping Out on the Tiles

 

[marklungo]

"Cant' budge this collar! And I've got to get rid of this bow tie!"

 

[Kitschensyngk]

Guess who's packing his bags for the misty mountains.

And JoJo remains among the living.

 

[marklungo]

Well, they didn't waste any time killing Zeppeli, did they?

 

[MasterofRoku]

William Zeppeli is half the man he used to be. And JoJo broke his neck...

 

[PapaGreg]

Looks like Zeppli, bit the dust

 

[marklungo]

What... he's still alive?!

 

[Kitschensyngk]

*hums Popeye theme*

 

[animePWNS]

Zeppeli now climbs the Stairway to Heaven. Amen.

 

[Nobodyman]

In his time of dying, Zeppeli passes on one last gift.

 

[Kitschensyngk]

In his time of dying, Zeppeli passes on one last gift.

And now Tarukus is dazed and confused.

Ooh, what a lucky man he wasn't.

 

[marklungo]

Tarukus was such a hothead.

 

[Nobodyman]

And now Tarukus is dazed and confused.

Truly, Jojo gave no quarter

 

[animePWNS]

Took a listen to Tarkus earlier. The first part reminds me of Kefka's final form.

 

[marklungo]

Truly, Jojo gave no quarter

And now Tarurkus has been trampled underfoot.

 

[MasterofRoku]

Pull yourself together? No pun intended.