Summary of Western Songs That Inspired the JoJo Series
Since its serialization began in 1986, Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series has been beloved across generations as both a manga and an anime.
A pioneering work in so-called “supernatural power battles,” it continues to captivate many fans with its edge-of-your-seat storytelling and strikingly unique characters.
One of JoJo’s distinctive features is that the names of characters and abilities often draw inspiration from real-life artists, bands, and song titles.
With that in mind, this article rounds up Western songs related to the JoJo series!
Take a peek into the world of JoJo from a musical perspective!
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Western songs that inspired the JoJo series (Parts 1–10)
Get BackThe Beatles
The Beatles, the most important group in the history of popular music.
In 2023, their final new song “Now And Then” was released, reaching No.
1 in the UK and becoming a hit around the world—a fresh reminder of their enduring popularity.
Did you know that the word “Jojo” appears in the lyrics of their classic 1969 song “Get Back,” written under the leadership of Paul McCartney? It’s famous for being considered the original inspiration for “JoJo,” but in fact, there’s even a scene in the original work where the song title appears exactly as is.
Unfortunately, that was only in the magazine version of its publication in Jump; the song title was removed in the tankobon (collected volume) edition.
If you’re interested, be sure to look it up!
Whole Lotta LoveLed Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin is a rock band beloved by many rock fans in Japan as well.
Since the band has produced numerous classic songs, many of you may be familiar with Whole Lotta Love.
This track is known as the inspiration for Gyro Zeppeli, one of the protagonists of Part 7.
Although its hard rock style—heavily influenced by the blues—has at times drawn accusations of plagiarism, the guitar riff is strikingly memorable and compelling, so if you like rock, be sure to give it a listen.
Tout, tout pour ma chérieMichel Polnareff
Michel Polnareff is a singer-songwriter from France.
As an artist who has served as a judge on globally famous audition shows, many of you may already know him.
If you’re a JoJo fan, you’ve probably noticed this already: yes, he’s the inspiration for the popular character Jean Pierre Polnareff.
His signature song, “Tout, tout pour ma chérie,” is a refined piece that conveys Polnareff’s chivalrous spirit, so be sure to check it out.
Western songs that inspired the JoJo series (Parts 11–20)
Rock And Roll All NiteKISS
Kiss is a hard rock band that represents the United States and is well-known to many listeners in Japan as well.
They’re known as the band from which Hermes Costello’s Stand name “Kiss” is derived.
One of their classic songs is Rock And Roll All Nite.
This track appears on Dressed to Kill—known in Japan as “A Kiss to Hell”—one of their acclaimed albums, and it lets you fully experience the vibe of the 1970s hard rock scene.
Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie
David Bowie is a legendary artist who, beyond his music, wielded immense influence across a wide range of fields—including his innovative style, philosophy, and ideas, as well as fashion and art.
In the realm of manga, he had a particularly significant impact in Japan from the 1970s to the 1980s, especially on the design of characters in shoujo manga.
Naturally, Bowie’s song titles are also referenced in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
In Part 7, the Stand of Dr.
Ferdinand is named “Scary Monsters,” which is both the title of an album Bowie released in 1980 and its title track.
Bowie’s vocals sung in a Cockney accent and Robert Fripp of King Crimson on guitar make it a fantastic and stylish song—be sure to check it out!
The PretenderFoo Fighters
Foo Fighters is a band formed around Dave Grohl, the former drummer of Nirvana.
They’re extremely popular in Japan as well.
Their song “The Pretender” is known as one of their signature works.
It’s also known as the namesake inspiration for the character Foo Fighters who appears in Part 6.
The character left a strong impression, and the original song likewise features a memorable, lingering riff and a loud, powerful sound.
Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones
From their true start in 1962, for over 60 years without ever disbanding, The Rolling Stones have continued to perform as an active band at the pinnacle of rock.
Fresh in our memory is their 2023 original album “Hackney Diamonds” winning Best Rock Album at the 67th Grammy Awards.
One of their signature songs, the classic “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” released in 1968, is also referenced in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean as the name of the Stand used by Lang Rangler.
It’s a straightforward rock track with a cool, lively riff—definitely give it a listen!