How Can Jotaro Stop Time?

Summary

In this video, the narrator delves into the iconic moment in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure when Jotaro Kujo gains the ability to stop time, like his nemesis Dio Brando. The video dissects the buildup to this twist, offering explanations from the manga and refuting misconceptions surrounding it. It emphasizes the thematic and narrative significance of Jotaro and Dio sharing the same type of Stand, Star Platinum and The World, and how their connection is rooted in fate and family ties. The analysis explores the supernatural dynamics in the series, highlighting how Jotaro's time stop fits within the story's broader themes of fate and destiny.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jotaro's ability to stop time during his final battle with Dio is a key point of debate among fans, but there is a solid explanation for it in the story.
• 😀 The initial clue to Jotaro's time stop ability comes from the comparison between his stand, Star Platinum, and Dio's stand, The World, which share similarities.
• 😀 Dio's first realization that Jotaro can move during stop time occurs when Joseph warns Jotaro about Dio's powers before being incapacitated.
• 😀 Jotaro's ability to stop time is the natural progression of his ability to move within Dio's stop time, which was already established in the fight.
• 😀 The concept of 'the same type of stand' is key to understanding Jotaro's ability to stop time; it's not just coincidence but a pattern within the series.
• 😀 The psychic link between the Joestar family members is a recurring theme in the series, and this link explains why Jotaro shares abilities with Dio.
• 😀 There is a misconception among some fans that Jotaro was able to stop time earlier in the series, particularly during the Darby fight, but this is incorrect; his speed was mistaken for time stop.
• 😀 Dio's obsession with Jonathan's body and their connection is crucial in understanding why Jotaro, as a descendant of Jonathan, shares the ability to stop time.
• 😀 The notion of fate and psychic links is a central theme in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and it plays a significant role in Jotaro and Dio mirroring each other’s abilities.
• 😀 The series often uses fate as a balancing force, where the power that one character gains through altering fate can lead to their downfall, as seen with Jotaro and Dio's confrontation.
• 😀 The video also touches on misconceptions about the stand abilities and introduces the idea that stands reflect their users' personalities and abilities, which is why Jotaro's stand mirrors his fighting nature.

Q & A

What is the most iconic moment in the JoJo series as mentioned in the transcript?

The most iconic moment mentioned is the final battle between Jotaro and Dio, where Jotaro surprises Dio by revealing he can stop time, just like Dio.

Why has Jotaro's time stop ability been a topic of debate among JoJo fans?

Fans have debated Jotaro's time stop ability because it wasn't directly explained in the story, leading to confusion and misconceptions about how he gained this power.

How was the explanation for Jotaro's time stop ability foreshadowed earlier in the series?

The explanation was foreshadowed through the similarity between Jotaro's Stand, Star Platinum, and Dio's Stand, The World, which were both powerful short-range type stands with similar abilities.

What was the role of Kakyoan in the development of the time stop revelation?

Kakyoan was the first character to notice Dio's Stand, The World, and he mentioned its similarity to Jotaro's Stand, Star Platinum, hinting at the connection between the two stands.

What was Dio’s reaction when he first discovered Jotaro could move within stop time?

Dio was initially shocked to see Jotaro making small movements within his stop time, leading to him trying to figure out how this was possible.

Why is it important that Dio and Jotaro have similar stands?

The similarity between their stands, Star Platinum and The World, is key to understanding why Jotaro could eventually stop time, as both stands share the same core power type, which Jotaro learns to utilize.

What is the role of the stand arrow in the awakening of the stands for Dio and Jotaro?

The Stand arrow, used by Dio, is responsible for awakening the stands of both Dio and Jotaro, linking their abilities due to their blood connection and the influence of the arrow.

How does the concept of psychic links between families play a role in the development of stands in JoJo?

The concept of psychic links between certain families, like the Joestars, is crucial in explaining how similar stands develop among related characters, as seen with Dio and Jotaro’s stands.

How does the idea of fate and connection between characters play a thematic role in Jotaro’s ability to stop time?

Thematically, Jotaro’s time stop ability mirrors Dio’s as part of a balance enforced by fate. The two characters are connected by destiny, and this parallel gives Jotaro the power to match Dio, reinforcing the concept of fate in the story.

What is the significance of the stands reflecting their user's personality, as shown with Joseph's Hermit Purple?

The stands in JoJo are manifestations of their user’s personalities. For example, Joseph’s stand, Hermit Purple, reflects his supportive and guiding nature, while Jotaro’s Star Platinum reflects his powerful, fighting character.