JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Part 2 - Sentou Chouryuu Color-ban

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Part 2 - Sentou Chouryuu, or Battle Tendency, was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump between 1987 and 1989. This color-ban edition represents a modern digital restoration of Hirohiko Araki’s influential second arc, which follows Joseph Joestar as he navigates a high-stakes conflict against the Pillar Men. The colorization process was undertaken to revitalize the classic aesthetic, employing a vibrant, high-contrast palette that aligns with Araki’s evolving artistic sensibilities and his distinct preference for unconventional color schemes.

The design of the color-ban reflects Araki’s transition from the heavy, muscular inspirations of the 1980s toward the more stylized, fashion-forward silhouettes that would come to define the franchise. By applying full-color digital painting to the original black-and-white panels, publishers aimed to introduce the heritage of the series to a new generation of readers who were accustomed to modern digital webcomics. It is widely regarded as a faithful, visually striking archival project that maintains the intensity of the original narrative while highlighting the intricate linework of the creator.