Diamond Is Unbreakable facts for kids
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure volume 36 cover, featuring Josuke (center), and (clockwise from top left) Okuyasu, Jotaro, Koichi, and Rohan
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Quick facts for kids ダイヤモンドは砕けない(Daiyamondo wa Kudakenai) |
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| Genre | Adventure, fantasy, supernatural |
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| Written by | Hirohiko Araki |
| Published by | Shueisha |
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| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Imprint | Jump Comics |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
| Original run | May 4, 1992 – December 4, 1995 |
| Volumes | 18 |
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Preceded by: Stardust Crusaders |
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Diamond Is Unbreakable (Japanese: ダイヤモンドは砕けない, Hepburn: Daiyamondo wa Kudakenai, sometimes translated as Diamond Is Not Crash) is the fourth main story in the Japanese manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. It was written and drawn by Hirohiko Araki.
This story was published in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. It ran for over three and a half years. The first chapter came out on May 4, 1992, and the last on December 4, 1995. All 174 chapters were later collected into eighteen tankōbon volumes.
In its first release, the story was called JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Jōsuke Higashikata (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 第4部 東方仗助, JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken Dai Yon Bu: Higashikata Jōsuke). It takes place after the story Stardust Crusaders and before Golden Wind.
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What is Diamond Is Unbreakable?
Diamond Is Unbreakable is a popular part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. It is known for its unique characters and mysterious events. The story mixes adventure, fantasy, and supernatural elements.
The series is a shōnen manga. This means it is mainly made for a young male audience. It was published by Shueisha in Japan. Later, Viz Media released it in English for North America.
Story and Characters
The story of Diamond Is Unbreakable is set in 1999. It takes place in a fictional Japanese town called Morioh. This town is full of strange and supernatural happenings.
The main character is Josuke Higashikata. He is a high school student with a special power called a "Stand." Stands are like spirits that fight alongside their users. Josuke is also related to other characters from the JoJo series.
Josuke and his friends must protect Morioh from dangerous Stand users. They also try to find a powerful item called the "Bow and Arrow." This item can give people Stand powers. The group faces many challenges and mysteries in their town.
Other Versions
Besides the manga, Diamond Is Unbreakable has been made into other types of media.
Animated TV Series
An animated TV series based on the manga was released in 2016. It brought the characters and story to life. Many fans enjoyed seeing the manga in animated form.
Live-Action Film
A live-action movie called JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I came out in 2017. This film used real actors to tell part of the story.
Spin-off Manga
A spin-off manga titled Crazy Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak began in 2021. Spin-off stories often explore new adventures with existing characters.
See Also
- In Spanish: Diamond Is Unbreakable para niños
