JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood is an action, horror and animation film directed by Jun'ichi Yamamoto, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. An adaptation of the original five volume arc of the popular JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, covering the Phantom Blood chapters. Jonathan Joestar is an aristocratic boy whose life is suddenly turned upside down by a mysterious new boy who arrives, Dio Brando. Dio has a connection to his father, and over time, a rivalry forms as Dio becomes obsessed with a mysterious, ancient, and mystical stone mask that Jonathan's father keeps.

Who’s in it. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood stars Hikaru Midorikawa as Dio Brando (voice), Katsuyuki Konishi as Jonathan Joestar (voice), Nana Mizuki as Erina Pendleton (voice) and Rikiya Koyama as Will Anthonio Zeppeli (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood page.

If you liked it. Fans of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.