Hirohiko Araki's basing of this iconic character on Clint Eastwood in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure reflects his love and admiration for the Hollywood actor.
The artistic development of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
From songs and literature to movies and people, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is full of iconic pop culture references. What makes Hirohiko Araki's manga different is its peculiar naming system combined with unique abilities. It may not be your usual shonen manga but it stands out through its novelties.
What is even more interesting is that the author's love and admiration for Clint Eastwood is reflected in his characters. The famous Hollywood star is one of his biggest sources of inspiration for the protagonist of the series. This was revealed in a special interview with the Hollywood actor.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure may be bizarre but it is truly unique for the most part. The series, written by Hirohiko Araki, highlights the Joestar family's journey to eradicate supernatural villains through their abilities. For the most part, the characters in the series are inspired by real people. This includes Jonathan JoJo Joestar, Jotaro Kujo and so on.
