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Vento Aureo Deluxe #2
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 5—Golden Wind, Vol. 2
A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!
The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.
Not too long ago, Giorno Giovanna was just an ordinary hoodlum, but now he dreams of being something bigger… He dreams of being a true mafioso! Giorno is ready to join one of the most dangerous gangs in town, and the first step is learning everything he can about their operations. The second step is gathering the friends and allies he’ll need in order to take control of the gang for himself!
The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.
Not too long ago, Giorno Giovanna was just an ordinary hoodlum, but now he dreams of being something bigger… He dreams of being a true mafioso! Giorno is ready to join one of the most dangerous gangs in town, and the first step is learning everything he can about their operations. The second step is gathering the friends and allies he’ll need in order to take control of the gang for himself!
379 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1996
About the author
Hirohiko Araki
681 books2,249 followersHirohiko Araki ( 荒木飛呂彦) is a Japanese manga artist. He left school before graduation from Miyagi University of Education.
He enjoys the baseball manga Kyojin No Hoshii (Star of the Giants); the video games Mario Kart and Bomberman; and likes Prince and other African-American singers, as well as jazz, rock, and rap.
He is a recipient the Tezuka Award for manga.
He enjoys the baseball manga Kyojin No Hoshii (Star of the Giants); the video games Mario Kart and Bomberman; and likes Prince and other African-American singers, as well as jazz, rock, and rap.
He is a recipient the Tezuka Award for manga.
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December 29, 2024
This is an action packed volume. After the death of a certain character our new gang set off to uncover a 600 Million Yen fortune hidden somewhere on the island of Capri. Different people have different motivations for getting the money but everyone wants it. Soon we are thrown into a high stakes chase on a boat followed by a Stand enhanced cat and mouse game of the island.
The story is a lot of fun and goes along at quite the pace. The art work is pretty good but it is often quite hard to tell what is actually going on during the action scenes and as there are so many action scenes in this volume it has a rather large impact on the story hence my relatively low rating.
So far I'm not sold on Part 5 but there is some promise in various characters so I have hopes that it will get better.
The story is a lot of fun and goes along at quite the pace. The art work is pretty good but it is often quite hard to tell what is actually going on during the action scenes and as there are so many action scenes in this volume it has a rather large impact on the story hence my relatively low rating.
So far I'm not sold on Part 5 but there is some promise in various characters so I have hopes that it will get better.
January 12, 2022
"Oh might you be Bucciarati?"
"!"
"..."
"Bruno Bucciarati? Is that you? I'm here to accept the 600 million yen!"
"Huh?"
"Bow! All of you! This gentleman is Mr. Pericolo--a Passione Capo! I sent word to him when we reached the island. He's come all the way here to accept the money."
Having started the Golden Wind saga of Hirohiko Araki's long-running manga series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, I was curious to see where the story was going. This second edition carries on the tradition of the first: (1) Arrive on the scene, (2) pout and pose, (3) FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!, (4) receive minimal information to move to new scene to repeat the cycle: pout and pose, FIGHT! FIGHT!, receive enough information, advance to the next scene. Obviously, there's no narrative unity in this work; it's a sprawling soap opera which, given its nature, never really works on conclusions. With this formulaic cycle, the story can continue forever.
So we have a group of mafioso consisting of pretty androgenous teens each with quirky super powers working their way up the criminal chain of command in Italy--and the treasure is calculated in Yen. It makes no sense. As I noted in the first book, the action sequences here are even harder to decipher--especially the battle on a boat. And yet, here I am reviewing it.
I'll probably stop at this point simply because I do not have access to the next volume. I think I understand the appeal, but old timey me needs to retreat back to the graphic narratives of DC or Marvel. JoJo's neon glare is blinding and it's frantic tempo often leaves me in the dust. I'll admit it: Tis good stuff...but it's stuff for younger, more patient folk than I.
"!"
"..."
"Bruno Bucciarati? Is that you? I'm here to accept the 600 million yen!"
"Huh?"
"Bow! All of you! This gentleman is Mr. Pericolo--a Passione Capo! I sent word to him when we reached the island. He's come all the way here to accept the money."
Having started the Golden Wind saga of Hirohiko Araki's long-running manga series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, I was curious to see where the story was going. This second edition carries on the tradition of the first: (1) Arrive on the scene, (2) pout and pose, (3) FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!, (4) receive minimal information to move to new scene to repeat the cycle: pout and pose, FIGHT! FIGHT!, receive enough information, advance to the next scene. Obviously, there's no narrative unity in this work; it's a sprawling soap opera which, given its nature, never really works on conclusions. With this formulaic cycle, the story can continue forever.
So we have a group of mafioso consisting of pretty androgenous teens each with quirky super powers working their way up the criminal chain of command in Italy--and the treasure is calculated in Yen. It makes no sense. As I noted in the first book, the action sequences here are even harder to decipher--especially the battle on a boat. And yet, here I am reviewing it.
I'll probably stop at this point simply because I do not have access to the next volume. I think I understand the appeal, but old timey me needs to retreat back to the graphic narratives of DC or Marvel. JoJo's neon glare is blinding and it's frantic tempo often leaves me in the dust. I'll admit it: Tis good stuff...but it's stuff for younger, more patient folk than I.
June 23, 2026
Okay maybe it’s the egg nog talking but this was sooo funny. I took so many screenshots because I was really over here having a laugh. Giorno already seems to have more personality here than in the anime, but maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Narancia and Fugo doing math was such a hoot. And the torture dance! And Abbacchio’s whole… whatever is going on. Mista kind of killed it on the truck (LOL). Trish also looked soooo fierce. And finally Narancia’s backstory is always enough to bring a tear to a woman’s eye. Great evening read!
August 5, 2022
The characters and stands are pretty fantastic. Great fights, and some much needed character exposition happens to endear us to the crew. The plot isn't doing much for me, and I don't love the setting. Curious to see how it goes and to see how Araki develops the big bad.
December 21, 2025
I find the story interesting, but I don't find the characters interesting.
July 4, 2025
I think I'm starting to see why this part is so popular. I really like Giorno and this is a fun group of side characters. I'm hoping this part turns out a little heisty, but we will see
March 17, 2025
- the names in this part are... unique. i lost hope in memorizing them. at least each character's design is different.
- the stand moody jazz is perfect for late night regrets sessions.
- it's weird that the word "stand" is known among the italian characters who never came in contact with the joestar family to know the name - is it in the translation itself, and was named something else by them in this part? - i would've like to see what they would call these powers
- the stand moody jazz is perfect for late night regrets sessions.
- it's weird that the word "stand" is known among the italian characters who never came in contact with the joestar family to know the name - is it in the translation itself, and was named something else by them in this part? - i would've like to see what they would call these powers
September 14, 2025
The main reason for wanting to read this was because many of my students are obsessed with this series and I thought that I should understand what they are talking about.
I see it now; this series is full of weird not-so bizarre adventures, merely revenge and action which is almost Shakespearean.
The illustrator of this manga is as if Tarantino has learnt this Japanese art, as this artist is able to capture the wide range of angles that the scene carry out with all of the vivid scenes of abstract horror you would see in action manga scenes.
I would recommend this for older readers 15+ due to its graphic content.
I see it now; this series is full of weird not-so bizarre adventures, merely revenge and action which is almost Shakespearean.
The illustrator of this manga is as if Tarantino has learnt this Japanese art, as this artist is able to capture the wide range of angles that the scene carry out with all of the vivid scenes of abstract horror you would see in action manga scenes.
I would recommend this for older readers 15+ due to its graphic content.
April 19, 2026
Polpo is dead and after finding his hidden stash Bucciarati becomes a capo. His next mission is to bring Trish to the boss.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2022
SAUCY BOYS WITH A SENSE OF FASHION.
May 10, 2026
76%
It kinda makes me a bit sad that basically all the cool stand names got changed for the English releases of Jojo’s, and it’s especially prevalent in this part. While Part 4 tried to make them similar, Part 5 stand names are almost completely different and mostly a lot worse imo: Sticky Fingers (badass) -> Zipper Man (super goofy), Aerosmith (cool) -> Lil’ Bomber (lame) etc. If Viz had to change the names, I wish it was pronounced the same but spelled differently (like Stick-ey Fingars or something lol) or at least similar (maybe by naming them synonyms of the words). The completely different names aren’t the worst thing ever, but imo it just kinda sucks when the OG names were so much cooler.
Anyway, this volume was cool. Personally, I think that the anime improves on a lot of moments in here, but it was still fun overall.
It kinda makes me a bit sad that basically all the cool stand names got changed for the English releases of Jojo’s, and it’s especially prevalent in this part. While Part 4 tried to make them similar, Part 5 stand names are almost completely different and mostly a lot worse imo: Sticky Fingers (badass) -> Zipper Man (super goofy), Aerosmith (cool) -> Lil’ Bomber (lame) etc. If Viz had to change the names, I wish it was pronounced the same but spelled differently (like Stick-ey Fingars or something lol) or at least similar (maybe by naming them synonyms of the words). The completely different names aren’t the worst thing ever, but imo it just kinda sucks when the OG names were so much cooler.
Anyway, this volume was cool. Personally, I think that the anime improves on a lot of moments in here, but it was still fun overall.
May 27, 2026
so many characters introduced, so much going on so fast, but i wasn’t totally hooked. i wish Giorno didn’t take the backseat this early on—what makes him such a dependable presence in the group at just 15 years old? Mista and his bullets definitely stole the show
chapters:
joining the famiglia, pt 6
five plus one
find polpo’s fortune!
the secret of tender machine, pt 1-2
moody jazz’s counterattack, pt 1-2
six bullets appears, pt 1-6
the 600 million yen stash
bucciarati capo: the first order from the boss
narancia’s li’l bomber, pt 1-3
chapters:
joining the famiglia, pt 6
five plus one
find polpo’s fortune!
the secret of tender machine, pt 1-2
moody jazz’s counterattack, pt 1-2
six bullets appears, pt 1-6
the 600 million yen stash
bucciarati capo: the first order from the boss
narancia’s li’l bomber, pt 1-3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2026
God I love part 5
This volume is a really good example of why I love this part so much. Fun and creative stand fights, fun character moments, I really like this :). Something I really appreciate with a lot of how Araki writes stand abilities is how he displays the potential for them. Just does a good job at showing what it can do in such a short amount of time and making these one-off characters have their moment to shine
This volume is a really good example of why I love this part so much. Fun and creative stand fights, fun character moments, I really like this :). Something I really appreciate with a lot of how Araki writes stand abilities is how he displays the potential for them. Just does a good job at showing what it can do in such a short amount of time and making these one-off characters have their moment to shine
October 26, 2025
7. The art style for Part 5 so far is simply phenomenal. It’s been really cool watching Araki’s art evolve over the different parts. As for the volume itself, this one was pretty enjoyable. Bucciarati, Narancia & Mista getting their own fights was great! I can’t wait to see more of Giorno’s fights though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2023
1. Soft Machine's whole "there's TWO boats" is just stupid.
2. Props to the voice actors for making Bucciarati's gang likeable
3. I love Mista's Sex Pistols, I wanna protect Five so bad :p
4. Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! TRISHHHHH!!!!!
2. Props to the voice actors for making Bucciarati's gang likeable
3. I love Mista's Sex Pistols, I wanna protect Five so bad :p
4. Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! Trish! TRISHHHHH!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2024
Volume two only improves on volume one, these hardcover 2in1 editions are fantastic, so much story in such a small book! The storytelling is fast paced and incredibly done! This is really a master at work, it’s funny, high stakes and damn bizarre
December 25, 2021
Did I just finish this volume in one sitting even tho in my country volume 3 isn’t out yet? Yes, yes I did. Because it is just that damn good!!!
February 21, 2022
Adoro i nomi assurdi dei personaggi italiani.
June 11, 2022
Puse en pausa Jojo's porque Giorgio Giovanna no me estaba gustando pero ahora que leí el tomo 2 está algo entretenido.
September 12, 2022
God I just love these guys fashion sense! Big things happen and an unexpected death gives Bucciarati all the power he’s been craving.
April 28, 2023
narancia and mista are all timers for sure
June 13, 2023
love the show and the manga so much
December 19, 2023
Por fin se reimprime este tomo y puedo completar Vento Aureo.
March 8, 2024
I love part 5 so much, the designs, the characters, all immaculate
April 13, 2024
Where tf did Koichi go?! Like dude just becomes completely irrelevant to the plot-
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2025
Goodbelters
July 11, 2025
this book did not pick up until mista went after that dude and started to shoot at him. the first third of the story dragged with the guys disappearing and coming back.
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