Summary
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, as many fans of the show would proudly proclaim, has some of the best bromances in Anime history. In every part, every main Jojo is paired with their main “Jobro” who helps them on their quest. From Giorno and Mista to Jonathon and Speedwagon, well-developed and nearly romantic bromances have become a staple inJojo’s Bizarre Adventure.
However, out of any bromance the series offers, one stands above all the rest; Johnny, one ofJojo’s Bizarre Adventure’sbest protagonists, and Gyro, one of the franchise’s best “Jobros.” This unlikely, yet ultimately perfect, duo is one of the best-crafted partnerships, not just inJojo’s Bizarre Adventure, but in Anime and Manga in general.
How Did Johnny Meet Gyro in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7
An Unbreakable Duo Meets
For those who haven’t pushed past theJojo’s Bizarre AdventureAnime, Steel Ball Run begins the alternate universe ofJojo’s, taking characters from the original series, and changing them into something completely new.Part 7follows Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic and horse-racing prodigy who enters the Steel Ball Run, a contest to race across the United States of America and discover a way to restore his legs.
Here, he meets Gyro Zeppali, an interesting character who holds the secret of Spin, a technique that may help Johnny complete his goal. As the race progresses, the duo uncover the true plot in theSteel Ball Rununiverseand ultimately help save the world from a charismatic villain’s evil scheme.
First off, Johnny, let me tell you one thing. Starting now, you can only say the words, ‘There is no way I can do this!’ four times, and four times only. Alright? Four times. That’s what my father taught me when I was a kid.
The relationship between Johnny and Gyro begins after a chance encounter before the Steel Ball Run when Gyro helps save Johnny from a pickpocket. After discovering that Gyro’s mysterious Spin technique gives Johnny the ability to walk again briefly, Johnny follows Gyro and joins the Steel Ball Run. From here, Gyro becomes both a mentor and close ally to Johnny. Unlike the otherparts inJojo’sBizarre Adventurewhere the main group of heroes consists of four to six characters, almost all ofPart 7is spent focusing on the duo of Johnny and Gyro. Paired with being one of the longerJojo’sParts, this means there are a lot of great character moments to help develop the best bromance of all time.
Johnny and Gyro Share a Genuine Friendship
It was the Detour that was Our Shortest Path
One of the main reasons why fans responded so well to the relationship betweenJohnny, the arguably best “Jojo”, and Gyro is the grounded and realistic friendship that the two share. While otherJojo’scharacters can have great friendships, oftentimes the moments and ideals they share are too sensationalized or lofty to be relatable. Johnny and Gyro, on the other hand, have so many qualities that fans would experience in real life. They sing silly songs together, make jokes at each other’s expense, and talk about the most random bizarre things they can think of.
The shortest route was a detour. It was the detour that was our shortest path.
What ultimately makes the bromance so palpable between Gyro and Johnny is the unspoken tension that exists between the two characters.Jojo’s Bizarre Adventureis familiar with LGBTQA+ content, and although nothing is ever explicitly stated or confirmed, fans have pointed out many moments where the duo have felt like “even more than friends.” From cover art that shows the duo romantically holding one another, to the genuine feelings that they have for one another, moments like these just add even more fuel to the roaring bromance fire.
In the end, while Johnny and Gyro started as just friendly acquaintances, by the end of theJojo’s Bizarre AdventurePart 7Manga, they share one of the best bromances in anime and Manga history. Between moments like the Pizza Mozzarella song, to the heart-wrenching finale to the duo’s story, Johnny and Gyro are one of the main reasons whySteel Ball Runis considered to be one of the best parts of Jojo’s. It’s always easy to say that two characters are friends in a show.Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7proves to the audience that Johnny and Gyro genuinely care for one another.
