Hirohiko Araki’s Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, shows influence from Western culture, including using the names of Western bands and singers as characters in many parts of the show. Another way it has been influenced is by the way he poses the characters.

The ways fashion has made an impact on Araki’s story are the way he poses the characters. For their flashy and bold designs, and for more serious characters, simpler and darker styles. He uses references from Vogue including mostly the 2000s and 1980s editions. He also uses other high-end fashion magazines for inspiration on how he should pose them. Their clothing also stands out, often incorporating a character’s ability into their outfit, including Giorno, who has a heart-shaped symbol in his clothing symbolizing life and growth. 

Bruno, who wears a lot of zippers, and that goes with his standing ability, being able to open zippers in any area.  You see a pose and think it looks similar to one you have seen before, that might be because it is. Araki takes inspiration from real designers, magazines and runway models.

The way bands and music get involved is names for everything, including characters stands, which is an ability that’s based on the character’s soul, almost like a second person and much more. Some stands (the power/ability in the story) are named after popular bands, such as “Killer Queen” being named after Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters, who are the bands’ exact names. But moving towards ability names, one of the stand’s main abilities is called Epitaph, which is a reference to one of King Crimson’s popular songs so some abilities also are named after music.

In conclusion, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki is strongly influenced by western culture through music references and fashion by including things from artists. The series creates a unique environment. This helps the series stand out not only visually but thematically and also it helps with connecting audiences around the world.