Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar racing on their horses |
What makes this part stand out is originally it was not advertised as a JoJo Series. It was just called Steel Ball Run. However after a transfer from publishers it was revealed this was indeed the 7th part to the Jojo series taking place in an alternate universe. This also made it the first series to be published out side of Shonen Jump. It was transferred to Ultra Jump a monthly manga magazine that would feature seinen. Seinen translates to "young man" the audience the series would target. So content was a bit more mature compared to other parts.
The combat is very unique in steel ball run. Since the story follows horse racers a good amount of battles take place on horses. Stands make a return in this series but a new concept is introduced. "Spin" much like "ripple" it involves channeling energy through the body however this energy doesn't channel sunlight but instead a spiral energy. Spiral energy can accelerate healing or decrease pain twist people in ways that disguise them and can alter reality when heightened. combined with stand combat almost any tactic imaginable can be executed.
It's sad to think I draw near to my last post... I hope you guys have been enjoying this ride!
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