JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a fighting manga with suspense elements that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. As of 2019, a sequel, "JoJolion," is being serialized in Ultra Jump. The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series depicts the intergenerational battle between Dio, who has become a vampire, and the prestigious British family, the Joestar family. Of these, the third part, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders," has many fans. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of Kakyoin Noriaki, who appears in Part 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
A calm, long-range Stand user! Who is Noriaki Kakyoin?
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Noriaki Kakyoin is a character who appears in Part 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He is characterized by his long, red bangs and sunglasses, and is a high school student. During a family trip to Egypt, he encountered Dio, who implanted a flesh bud into him and controlled him, but Jotaro Kujo saved him and they became friends. He is a very calm, insightful, and intelligent character. He has also been a Stand user since he was a child, and feels a strong sense of camaraderie with fellow Stand users Jotaro and Joseph.
A Calm, Long-Range Stand User! Noriaki Kakyoin's Stand
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Noriaki Kakyoin's Stand is "Hierophant." While it has an emerald-green humanoid form, it can freely change shape and size like a liquid. It can also enter bodies at will, making it a long-range Stand. His special move is "Emerald Splash," which causes a powerful spray of emeralds to inflict damage on his opponents. He is also capable of creating barriers and excels at fighting using space. However, his Stand itself lacks power, and he is weak when opponents get too close.
A calm, long-range Stand user! Characters closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin
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So far, we've introduced basic character information about Noriaki Kakyoin and his Stand. So, what other characters are closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin? Knowing his relationships with other characters will help you see more of Noriaki Kakyoin's charm and other sides, so let's take a closer look.
My Lifesaver!! Jotaro Kujo
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First, let's introduce a character closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin: Jotaro Kujo. Jotaro Kujo is the protagonist of Part 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He and Kakyoin are also high school students and originally from Japan, so they get along well. At first, Kakyoin was controlled by Dio's flesh buds, but Jotaro's Stand ability brought him back to his senses. After that, they travel together with the goal of defeating Dio, and they become trusted companions. Jotaro Kujo's Stand is Star Platinum, a power-type Stand that excels at precise movements.
A Fellow Traveler! Joseph Joestar
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The next character closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin is Joseph Joestar. Joseph Joestar is also one of the main characters of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and is a descendant of the Joestar family. Joseph Joestar is Jotaro Kujo's grandfather, and was on a journey to defeat Dio. Kakyoin became a member of his crew and they traveled together. They don't have many opportunities to fight together, but Kakyoin trusts and respects Joseph, especially since he is older. Joseph is both a Ripple user and a Stand user. His Stand is called Hermit Purple, and allows him to fight using rose vine-like objects as whips.
A friend and understanding friend! Jean-Pierre Polnareff
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Jean-Pierre Polnareff is also one of the characters closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin. Polnareff was also one of the people controlled by Dio and is a Stand user. Polnareff is characterized by his long, vertically-splitting silver hair, and although he is a joker, he also has a loyal personality. His Stand is Silver Chariot, a humanoid swordsman Stand clad in armor. Kakyoin and Polnareff were both once on Dio's side, and are members who have sworn revenge on Dio, so they often act together.
A Friend Who Overcame the Same Hardships! Mohammed Abdul
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The next character closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin is Mohammed Abdul. Abdul is one of the comrades who gathered with Jotaro Kujo to defeat Dio, and is also one of the people who shares a strong relationship of trust with Kakyoin. They both left the adventure at one point after being fatally wounded by an enemy they encountered along the way. Abdul's Stand is Magician's Red, a bird-headed human Stand that can control fire.
The Archenemy to Defeat!! Dio
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Dio is also one of the characters closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin. Dio is a Stand user who became a vampire through the power of the Stone Mask. Dio's Stand, known as The World, is a golden humanoid Stand that can stop time. Dio once implanted a flesh bud, which he could control at will, into Kakyoin Noriaki and used it to his advantage. Also, in the final battle, he killed Kakyoin instantly by punching him with all his might in the stomach.
The enemy he risked his life to fight! Terence D'Arby
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The last character closely related to Noriaki Kakyoin is Terence D'Arby. Terence D'Arby is Dio's servant and a Stand user. This is a Stand that can steal the soul of anyone it defeats in a match. It risks its life by playing video games against Kakyoin, and is the one who stole Kakyoin's soul after a close match.
A calm, long-range Stand user! What's the appeal of Noriaki Kakyoin?
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So far, we've introduced basic character information about Noriaki Kakyoin and his relationships with other characters. So, what exactly is his appeal? We'll take a closer look at his appeal based on episodes from the series.
Kakyoin Noriaki's Charm #1: His Calm Personality
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First, let me introduce the charm of Kakyoin Noriaki, his calm personality. Kakyoin remains calm at all times and is undaunted in battle. He also overcomes any adversity with his calm demeanor. Although he is usually calm and quiet, he has passionate feelings inside, and this contrast is what makes him so cool. He is also charming when he coolly thinks up ways to resolve situations when other members are in trouble. For example, during a game showdown with Terence Darby, he showed his composure by not hesitantly taking on the challenge even though his life was at stake, and playing without making any mistakes.
Noriaki Kakyoin's Charm #2: His Sharp Insight
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The last charm of Noriaki Kakyoin is his sharp insight. Kakyoin possesses particularly sharp insight among the other adventurers. Proof of this is that he was the first to realize that Dio's Stand's power is the ability to stop time. Furthermore, after realizing that it is his ability to stop time, he makes a desperate attempt to tell the other members, even though he is short on time, by attacking the clock tower, giving them a hint about his ability to stop time. This scene is both sad and moving, and can be said to be a truly Kakyoin-like end.
[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure] A Calm, Long-Range Stand User! A Thorough Introduction to the Charms of Noriaki Kakyoin
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This time, we've introduced the charms of Noriaki Kakyoin, who appears in Part 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Although he is treated poorly among the allied characters, such as temporarily leaving the group and dying instantly in the final battle, he is also a very cool and smart character who has performed well. While many of the other members are passionate characters, the cool and quiet Kakyoin has a different charm. He is an irresistible character for those who like intelligent characters, so why not keep an eye on him?
