Exciting News: Rohan Kishibe Manga Returns with First New Story in 3 Years!
Dive into the thrilling world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as the 12th story, 'Bruschetto,' launches on April 18! Don't miss out!
Exciting News for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Fans
The April issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine has announced that the beloved spinoff, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, created by Hirohiko Araki, will release its 12th story episode titled "Bruschetta" on April 18. This marks a significant return, as it is the first new story in three years since the 11th episode, "Dripping Gahō-hen", debuted in 2022.
Upcoming Releases
- 12th Story Episode: "Bruschetta" - April 18, 2025
- Third Compiled Volume: Set to ship on May 19, 2025
Special Releases to Accompany the Film
In conjunction with the upcoming film release, two new books featuring Rohan will also be available:
- May 16: Kishibe Rohan Jump - A collection of all episodes from the live-action adaptation of #岸辺露伴は動かない.
- May 23: JOJO Magazine 2025 Summer - The highly anticipated fifth volume, packed with Rohan features and more!
Live-Action Adaptations
The excitement doesn't stop there! The live-action film adaptation of "At a Confessional" (or "Zangeshitsu") premiered in Japan last Friday, marking the first-ever story from Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan to hit the big screen.
Previous Live-Action Episodes
- The first three episodes of the live-action series aired in December 2020 on NHK General.
- A second set of episodes premiered in December 2021.
- The series has continued to expand, with new episodes airing in December 2023.
Recent Film Success
The live-action film based on Hirohiko Araki's Kishibe Rohan at the Louvre opened in Japan in May 2023, selling 221,000 tickets in its first three days and grossing 315 million yen (approximately $2.26 million). It later debuted on Amazon Prime Video in September 2023, reaching audiences in Japan, France, and over 160 other countries.
Anime Adaptations
The anime studio david production has adapted two stories from Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan into original anime DVDs. Notable episodes include:
- "Fugō Mura" (Millionaire Village) - Available with the purchase of all 13 volumes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable in 2017.
- "Mutsukabezaka" (Mutsukabe Hill) - Bundled with the manga's second volume in 2018.
Streaming Availability
Netflix began streaming the anime globally in February 2021, featuring Landon McDonald as the voice of Rohan.
Source: Ultra Jump April 2025 issue