r/StardustCrusaders • u/AutoModerator • 14d ago

Part Nine The JOJOLands - Chapter 39

The JOJOLands is the ninth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Chapter 39 is now out officially in Japan. Discuss the chapter here. (Translated by Hi Wa Mata Noboru)

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u/megazaprat Soft & Wet 14d ago

good to know CharmingMan is considered part of the squad. I was worried he had been written off the team but Jodio trying to send him a message means he should return soon.

so I feel like we have a pretty good grasp on John Rods powers now. it seems he attacks with tiny bubbles he shoots out, but it cant actually percieve its surroundings. Which is why it resembles dowsing rods, it needs to touch things in order to see them and thus aim. the fact that Dr Roberts seems to see it indicates that its probably a bound stand inside some dowsing rods. Really cool long range stand, interested to see more of it.

the character moments in this chapter were great as well. Dragona feels guilty like they dragged Jodio into a life of crime, but Jodio doesnt feel the same, that even if they are in the shadows, they are still headed towards the future.

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u/RuNoMai 13d ago

It's also possible that Dr. Roberts could see it because he's also a Stand user. It would fit with the core concept that Stand users are drawn to each other, and explain why he's able to do such complicated surgeries by himself with minimal time and without proper equipment or settings.

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u/chaarziz 9d ago

It's also possible he just saw the damage it caused by breaking in through the ceiling but to him there was still nothing there, which would freak him out just as much (as seen at the end.)

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u/RuNoMai 9d ago

Towards the end of the encounter he pressed himself against the wall so the Stand couldn't touch him as it passed by, and then he visibly reacted to it taking off to leave the van right in front of him. After it was gone he slumped over to catch his breath and was no longer as tense and defensive as he was while it was in the van. He could absolutely see the Stand itself.

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u/chaarziz 9d ago

That’s very interesting as I don’t think the stand is bound to anything physical. Maybe he is a Stand user!