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Dio! 8 wild images of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R

by Jen Glennon

During the State of Play event on March 9, Sony revealed our first look at the new fighting game inspired by the action-packed anime and manga series.

Here are 8 mind-blowing images from the game.

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First introduced in 1987 and adapted to anime in 2012, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is best known for its charismatic cast of heroes.

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The series has inspired countless memes, thanks to its ensemble cast’s unforgettable catchphrases and over-the-top martial arts moves.

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All Star Battle R introduces a completely revamped and improved version of the fight system first introduced in 2013.

The roster will feature 50 characters from across the franchise.

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That means heroes from different universes will interact for the first time, including Jonathan Joestar, DIO, Jotaro Kujo and Jolyne Cujoh.

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This latest adaptation aims to stay true to creator Hirohiko Araki’s captivating art style and stars the anime series’ original Japanese VO actors.

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The main mode, All-Star Battle Mode, features classic clashes and all-new battles, offering more than 100 different showdowns for players to experience.

All Star Battle R also offers a range of customizable and collectible skins along with unique illustrations that players can unlock and play in Gallery Mode.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is slated for release on consoles and PC in fall 2022.