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Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan

By Amanda Dyer, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Spin-off anime skews darker than original, has violence.

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Based on 1 parent review

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September 28, 2021
age 13+

Good if you have watched Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Good show that teaches manners.

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What's the Story?

THUS SPOKE KISHIBE ROHAN is a spin-off of the popular Japanese anime Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. It follows Kishibe Rohan, a character from the original series, who has the power to open people like a book and read or edit their memories. Rohan works as a mangaka (Japanese comic book writer) and travels the world researching mysterious rumors he has heard for inspiration for his next story. During his travels he faces deadly challenges or learns horrifying stories involving malicious spirits, and gods playing tricks on humans.

Is It Any Good?

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With its gloomy intro and tragedy-centered storylines, this series has a much darker tone than its predecessor. But, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan preserves Jojo's overdramatic characters and art style. Each episode begins with Rohan having a lighthearted conversation with someone that eventually turns into a tragic story about one of his adventures. Despite the pattern of the series, the tragedy aspect still comes as a surprise, although some of the twists are so extreme that they are borderline comedic. Older teens may find this collection of silly horror stories entertaining, however, some of the imagery may involve too much blood and frequent death for younger viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the use of violence in this series. What is its purpose? How is it used to punish characters? Is violence ever warranted?

  • There is a character in the series that spends all of their time and money on exercising. How did reactions from coaches and loved ones influence their actions? What do you think the show is trying to say about body image?

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