In the expansive universe of anime and manga, few franchises are as stylistically distinct or culturally enduring as Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure . Since its debut in 1987, the series has introduced generations of fans to the concept of "Stands"—psychic manifestations of a character's fighting spirit. While Stands have evolved over the various Parts of the series, ranging from musical references to fashion brands, the most iconic era for Stand nomenclature remains Stardust Crusaders .
One frequent question among fans is: Where are the rest? There are 22 Major Arcana, but JoJo Part 3 only uses about 16-17 Tarot names. Cards like The Lovers , Temperance , and The Moon appear as Stands, but others (like The High Priestess ) are used for minor enemies. tarot cards jojo
Before Stardust Crusaders , JoJo was primarily about Hamon (Ripple), a solar-based energy technique. When Araki conceived Stands, he needed a system that was universal, mystical, and instantly recognizable. He found it in the Tarot. In the expansive universe of anime and manga,