KISHIBE ROHAN WA UGOKANAI
STATUS
COMPLETE
EPISODES
4
RELEASE
March 25, 2020
LENGTH
23 min
DESCRIPTION
An OAD that will be distributed to customers who buy all 13 DVD or Blu-ray Disc volumes of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable anime.
Adapts Fugou Mura, Zangeshitsu, The Run, and Mutsukabezaka.
(Source: Anime News Network)
CAST
Rohan Kishibe
Takahiro Sakurai
Okuyasu Nijimura
Wataru Takagi
Kouichi Hirose
Yuuki Kaji
Yukako Yamagishi
Mamiko Noto
Mikitaka Hasekura
Yasuyuki Kase
Akira Otoishi
Shoutarou Morikubo
Youma Hashimoto
Kouki Uchiyama
Kyouka Izumi
Mai Nakahara
Tamami Kobayashi
Satoshi Tsuruoka
Naoko Oosato
Atsumi Tanezaki
Gunpei Kamafusa
Junji Majima
Fitness Trainer
Ryouta Takeuchi
Kokuhaku-sha
Hiroki Takahashi
Kokuhaku Musume
Hina Kino
Mika Hayamura
Chinatsu Akasaki
Ikkyuu
Kaori Mizuhashi
Ajia Hito
Shouto Kashii
Batsudera
Minoru Kagamari
Takamasa Mogi
Shuuichi Takamado
Takeaki Masuyama
Servant
Naoya Nosaka
Naoko no Chichi
Shinnosuke Ogami
Naoko no Musume
Yuuki Takada
Scout
Saori Terai
Jousuke Higashikata
EPISODES
Dubbed
Not available on crunchyroll
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REVIEWS
kempokid
82/100A cool collection of supernatural stories that still feels distinctly JojoContinue on AniListPretty cool direction for something in the universe of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure to take that manages to feel wholeheartedly like something that fits right in with the series, while being its own thing. The supernatural, urban horror route here is executed pretty well and made to feel very unique thanks to Araki's sense of humour, worldbuilding, and story writing all playing into giving this a very different vibe to your average anime ghost stories. Sure, you've got things like vengeful spirits and mysterious haunted villages out in the middle of nowhere, but you've also got elements such as treadmill-based competitions and a guy's life being decided by whether or not he can catch a piece of popcorn he threw in the air. The juxtaposition in these more grisly themes and creature being juxtaposed by your standard Jojo brand of absurdity, both sides taking themselves insanely seriously in the context of the story, ends up being a huge reason why this works so well.
This is further heightened by the fact that Rohan Kishibe himself is such a fun character to follow along, with his ridiculous commitment to his art both acting as justification for these escapades and adding a lot to his personality to see the heights he reaches. Cameos of other characters from part 4 were also a nice touch in further fleshing out these 4 shorts and giving them a sense of cohesion with the framing device of them all being stories told by Rohan himself about these spooky stories. I feel this also helps in making these stories slightly more able to go off the rails in unique ways due to the fact that so much is based on second hand information within the world, which adds those potentially exaggerated plot points that contribute to the way everything is told in the style of passing on an urban legend from one person to the next. I also just, really, really love how utterly insane it gets throughout, with so much intensity and emphasis being put on the mundane, which is nicely combined with some very expressive animation that further heightens the emotion at the right moments. The use of colour throughout is particularly cool to me, with a lot of contrast and emphasis being put on various elements through the neon palette that phases in and out. All 4 of these episodes are a ton of fun all nicely wrapped up in a great sense of atmosphere and the ability to throw the viewer for a loop without going particularly overboard in the wrong ways. Definitely worth a watch for those who enjoyed Jojo part 4, even if it obviously doesn't quite match up with part 4 itself. Always nice to have these smaller, self-contained stories and I'm hoping for more of those JJBA side stories to get a similar treatment to this in the future.
sadJoe
80/100An ultimately decent episodic OVA that follows the exploits of one of Araki's most eccentric characters. An easy watch.Continue on AniListThus Spoke Kishibe Rohan is an ultimately decent episodic OVA which follows one of Araki's most eccentric characters; it recounts some of the ghastly events which the titular protagonist has experienced firsthand. By any and every stretch of the imagination, it is an enjoyable watch--particularly for those who are drawn into and fond of the Jojo's universe. Though a claim such as this would come as no surprise, it is also important to note that these four episodes have the potential to be enjoyed by those who may not even be familiar with Araki's work.
The overall premise for this OVA stems from the desire that lies deep within the heart and soul of Rohan Kishibe, the mangaka. This desire is an incessant need to bring the "real life" to his work. That is his quirk, nothing short of a fatal flaw perhaps, which has always been a part of his character since fans were first introduced to him in Diamond is Unbreakable. Kishibe's desire to bring real life experiences into his manga tends to get the best of him from time to time, yet it is what drives him and encourages him to push limits and extend beyond what the eye can see.
This four episode OVA is comprised of supplemental chapters, all a part of of a spin-off series, which Araki has composed throughout the years. Though I could be wrong in claiming so, these Kishibe stories have the feel of a creator extending himself and stepping out of his own self-imposed limits. I mean this in the strictest sense that creators, especially mangaka, can feel tied down and constrained by what may be called the unspoken rules of creative works. Araki has composed a collection of stories about Kishibe's exploits, and it has become a creative outlet for him. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan is fun for Araki and fans, as each chapter seems to serve as its own episodic arc without the need of any outside context. This does not seem out of the question. It should be noted that possessing a general familiarity with Kishibe as a character and the Jojo universe as a whole would be ideal prior to stepping into this, but it is not necessarily vital.
What I found interesting about these four different episodes was how each one told their own tale in a quasi-didactic way. Though it would not be correct to state that these are four parables, each episode does in fact teach a moral lesson of sorts. If nothing else, they each do call attention to the darkness and misery that may arise within the lives of those who do not take heed and gird up their loins against temptation, impurities, etc. Each individual that Rohan-sensei encounters within these stories tends to possess a flaw of some kind which leads them into some sort of supernatural ruin. Experiencing these happenings firsthand encourages Kishibe to flirt with and discover the thin line that separates destiny and despair.
As an aside, the popcorn scene in episode 1 made me think of this scene from Escape From LA. It is honestly the same vibe. I don't know, but I just felt the need to offer the comparison.
"He wouldn't give up when the ghost haunted him. He faces life alone, but optimistically. I think he's evil, but I can admire his resilience. Maybe I'm the only one to think so."
These four episodes all lie within the realm of the paranormal. Each episode presents Rohan-sensei, oft in a desire to encounter a fulfilling life experience, in order that he might be able to conduct research and thereby draw something great for his manga. I have had mixed feelings for the character of Rohan Kishibe since I first encountered him in part 4, but his development as a character was executed well throughout the series to make me a fan of his. These four episodes have solidified my appreciation for him as a character, as he demonstrates genuine compassion and humility throughout the course of these events. I am fond of him, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I have established that the enjoyment of Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan may or may not be dependent upon how one feels about both Araki's and Kishibe's work. I do not feel the need to touch base on the animation quality, considering the studio and nature of the adaptation, one would be right in the assumption that it is well done. At any rate, this collection of episodic paranormal [semi-]parables serve well as a evening watch with a cup of tea. I found the show to my liking and appreciated it for what it is.
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- (3.8/5)
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Ended inMarch 25, 2020
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