"Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move" is a spin-off series that depicts episodes from the perspective of Rohan Kishibe, a character from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4, "Diamond is Unbreakable." It's a free-spirited series, occasionally appearing in Shojo manga magazines, but occasionally appearing in Jump magazines. I'd like to introduce the protagonist, Rohan Kishibe.
Rohan Kishibe is a popular manga artist! A man who will do anything for manga
Rohan Kishibe is a character who appears in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4, "Diamond is Unbreakable." He was 20 years old at the time of Part 4. Each episode of "Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move" follows a different timeline. He began serializing "The Boy in Pink Dark" in Weekly Shonen Jump at the age of 16. Although he's already a popular manga artist at just 20, he has no attachment to fame or fortune. His only purpose in life is to draw manga and have people read it.
He'll do anything for manga
He'll do anything and go anywhere to draw manga. He's even bankrupted after buying six mountains in search of manga material, and has no qualms about using his Stand ability to peek into other people's private lives. Even when his curiosity leads to terrible experiences, he seems completely unwilling to change his stance. Realism is essential to drawing good manga. He believes that his works are more interesting when they depict his experiences and moving moments, rather than just his imagination or fantasies, and he acts according to that belief.
What is Rohan Kishibe's personality like? He's an extremely selfish and egoistic man!
He's a man who will stop at nothing for the sake of his manga. He's extremely selfish, boastful, and immature. His official profile even describes him as selfish and egotistical. He basically hates people, so he doesn't even hire an assistant. He's also cynical, and would rather die than give someone else an advantage. Apparently, one of Kishibe Rohan's favorite things is saying "No" to people he thinks are strong.
Kishibe Rohan's Stand Ability! Heaven's Door
Rohan Kishibe's Stand ability, "Heaven's Door," transforms humans and living creatures into books capable of reading and writing. He can read information about the book-like subject and add new details to restrict their actions. However, he cannot read Kishibe Rohan's own distant memories or destiny.
Details of Heaven's Door ①
The condition for activating the ability was to show the other person a manga he had drawn, but ultimately, he can turn the other person into a book by touching them. While it has almost no physical offensive power, depending on the size of the book, it can deprive the other person of their freedom. Additionally, pages cut out from the book can be physically stored, reducing the target's weight by the number of pages cut out.
Details on Heaven's Door ②
Heaven's Door was originally only able to write to living creatures, but it was later expanded to include non-living objects. It's a very useful ability, as it can write even somewhat impossible content, cause phenomena that defy the laws of physics, and even grant the ability to speak Italian, even though the target cannot speak it at all. It can also write "Go to Hell," but it's unclear whether this has any effect.
Rohan Kishibe's social circle is very sparse! His only friend is Koichi!
Rohan Kishibe basically hates people, so he only has one close friend. He even chose the profession of manga artist because it meant he'd have to deal with fewer people. As a result, his social circle is small, with only Josuke, Okusane, Yukako, and Koichi considered to be his acquaintances. Of those people, Koichi is the only one he considers a friend, and he calls Josuke a jerk, Okusane an idiot, and Yukako a total idiot.
He's supportive of Koichi
He actively seeks to build a relationship with Hirose Koichi, who could be considered his only friend. He asks him to accompany him on research for his manga and uses his Heaven's Door ability to help him learn Italian. However, in the episode "D.N.A.", he is called by Yamagishi Yukako and meets her, even though he's not particularly keen on it.
Is Kishibe Rohan modeled after author Hirohiko Araki?
Could the character of Kishibe Rohan have been modeled after Araki himself, the author of JoJo? There's a rumor that Kishibe Rohan is Araki's ideal character. While Araki isn't as good as Kishibe Rohan, who would even commit a crime for the sake of manga, he shares the same dedication to his work. They also share the same fast writing style and never miss a beat.
Kishibe Rohan's Famous Quotes!! Here are some highlights!
But I refuse
This is one of Kishibe Rohan's most famous quotes. When cornered and facing imminent death, Kishibe Rohan spoke these words to his enemy after being offered a deal. I'd rather die than be at the mercy of my enemies. One of Kishibe Rohan's favorite things is saying "no" to those who think they're strong.
Listen! The hardest thing is overcoming yourself! I'm going to overcome my own luck!!
This famous line was uttered during a battle with a rock-paper-scissors boy who could steal Stand abilities. With a 2-2 record and a desperate situation, Kishibe Rohan used a passing baby to cheat and win. This was a moment in which he achieved victory not only through his own good luck, but also through his own strength.
It's reality! Reality is the energy that breathes life into a work, and reality is entertainment.
This is a famous line uttered by Kishibe Rohan to Koichi and the others upon his first appearance. Reality is essential to creating a good manga. Reality is entertainment. This famous line truly captures the dedication of the character Kishibe Rohan.
Did you really think Kishibe Rohan was drawing manga for money and praise?!
This is what Koichi, who was turned into a book by Heaven's Door's power, said to Kishibe Rohan when he asked him why he was peeking into his memories despite having money, fame, and talent. For Kishibe Rohan, money and fame are irrelevant; he simply draws manga to have people read it. This famous quote shows his conviction that he will do anything for his work.
He overlooked the red line that should not be crossed and ended up getting involved in unnecessary things.
Episode 9 of Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move, "The Run," begins with Kishibe Rohan reflecting on his past. Originally a bundle of curiosity who would do anything for an interesting work, this is a rare scene in which Kishibe Rohan reflects on his own difficult personality. What Kishibe Rohan had unknowingly overlooked was something that threatened his own life.
"Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move" Kishibe Rohan Summary
This article introduces Rohan Kishibe, a popular JoJo character and the protagonist of a spin-off series. A live-action drama aired in January, so other episodes may be adapted into live-action versions, and new episodes may be announced.
