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Steel Ball Run #8
スティール・ボール・ラン #8 ジャンプコミックス: 男の世界へ
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200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Hirohiko Araki
614 books2,047 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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June 2, 2020
As usual, I'm gonna get the negatives out first. I didn't really care for the whole Lost Woods bit. On the Road Again is a funny reference, since Johnny and Gyro keep setting out on the same road again. But the explanation didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. As someone who has seen this trope pop up a lot, the implementation here was pretty predictable. Come on Johnny, haven't you played Paper Mario? And similarly to what happened with Mista, I hated when Johnny was shot in the head, only for it to not really matter. Every time, it baffles me why Araki would choose to use such harrowing imagery as the protagonist getting shot in the skull, only for it to immediately be undermined and mean nothing.
Regardless I adore True Man's World. Ringo is the perfect continuation of Gyro's conflict. Ringo seeks to throw himself into danger for the sake of growing. He strives to forge himself in the fires of hardship, even if that means he has to start those fires himself. It's like he's trying to artificially create the challenging circumstances that would create a Dio or Guts. That's why he was shaking before the shootout with Gaucho; in that moment, Ringo was unsure of whether he would live to see another day. But that's exactly the sort of feeling Ringo is seeking out. After all, Ringo's illness could only be cured by staring into the face of death and finding the resolve to kill.
I take it Ringo would be a fan of Vygotsky. That is probably the saddest sentence I have ever written, but I'm gonna double down. Vygotsky says that growth occurs at the edges of what we are capable of doing independently. To summarize (and throw out plenty of nuance, particularly as it pertains to education), we grow by doing what were are barely capable of doing- by pushing our limits. Similarly to how, in weight lifting, you may only be able to do 8 reps instead of 10 when increasing weight. According to Ringo, the "True Man's World" lies at the border between the familiar and the unknown. By living in the discomfort of what is currently just beyond our grasp. The frontier where we push ourselves out into deeper water, unsure of whether we have what it takes to make it back to shore.
Ringo feels that society has become too complacent with the familiar, content to play things safe, risk nothing, and gain nothing. The state of American territory at the time may reflect this. Ringo was born after America's westward expansion had concluded. He has no "frontier" to "tame", no civil war to throw himself into. Ringo is living in a time where the momentum that carried American imperialists out west had crashed up against the shore and the nation would focus on further developing what was already known, familiar, and safe. Ultimately, it could be said that Ringo died because he retreated took the safe option- because he made a safe bet. He knew where Gyro would attack and took a defensive stance at the cost of making his shot less accurate. This would prove fatal, as Gyro cleverly and fearless charged with a full assault, rendering Ringo's defensive stance meaningless. If Ringo had taken the greater risk, it would have at worst been a draw.
In his efforts, Ringo seeks out a fair duels where the intent is to kill. Honest and pure, as he might call it. He keeps no secrets, going so far as to let his would-be opponents know when they don't stand a chance. He informs both Gaucho and Gyro when they are too far away to kill him. His trump card, Mandom, can be seen as an insurance policy for underhanded tactics. Even when Ringo uses Mandom in a fair duel, he's still surviving mortal injuries for the sake of learning, adapting, and growing. It's easy to lose sight of the significance of such a thing given how many characters in Jojo shrug off mortal wounds.
It is through his duel with Ringo that Gyro begins to grow. He develops the same (literal) fire in his eyes that Johnny has. I haven't read far enough ahead to see how it all pans out, but this seems due to Gyro's determination to save Johnny and to no longer be a "conformist". Gyro began the Steel Ball Run at the behest of his king and to the disappointment of his ancestors. He underwent this journey for the king's sake, with shame in his heart. But from now on, each step Gyro takes forward will be his own. He will no longer run away from his shame, but towards justice and understanding. At least, that's the way things seem to be right now. It's made clear that Gyro is in the process of finding his own path. One that he has chosen for himself and follows for his own sake.
Welcome to the true man's world.
Regardless I adore True Man's World. Ringo is the perfect continuation of Gyro's conflict. Ringo seeks to throw himself into danger for the sake of growing. He strives to forge himself in the fires of hardship, even if that means he has to start those fires himself. It's like he's trying to artificially create the challenging circumstances that would create a Dio or Guts. That's why he was shaking before the shootout with Gaucho; in that moment, Ringo was unsure of whether he would live to see another day. But that's exactly the sort of feeling Ringo is seeking out. After all, Ringo's illness could only be cured by staring into the face of death and finding the resolve to kill.
I take it Ringo would be a fan of Vygotsky. That is probably the saddest sentence I have ever written, but I'm gonna double down. Vygotsky says that growth occurs at the edges of what we are capable of doing independently. To summarize (and throw out plenty of nuance, particularly as it pertains to education), we grow by doing what were are barely capable of doing- by pushing our limits. Similarly to how, in weight lifting, you may only be able to do 8 reps instead of 10 when increasing weight. According to Ringo, the "True Man's World" lies at the border between the familiar and the unknown. By living in the discomfort of what is currently just beyond our grasp. The frontier where we push ourselves out into deeper water, unsure of whether we have what it takes to make it back to shore.
Ringo feels that society has become too complacent with the familiar, content to play things safe, risk nothing, and gain nothing. The state of American territory at the time may reflect this. Ringo was born after America's westward expansion had concluded. He has no "frontier" to "tame", no civil war to throw himself into. Ringo is living in a time where the momentum that carried American imperialists out west had crashed up against the shore and the nation would focus on further developing what was already known, familiar, and safe. Ultimately, it could be said that Ringo died because he retreated took the safe option- because he made a safe bet. He knew where Gyro would attack and took a defensive stance at the cost of making his shot less accurate. This would prove fatal, as Gyro cleverly and fearless charged with a full assault, rendering Ringo's defensive stance meaningless. If Ringo had taken the greater risk, it would have at worst been a draw.
In his efforts, Ringo seeks out a fair duels where the intent is to kill. Honest and pure, as he might call it. He keeps no secrets, going so far as to let his would-be opponents know when they don't stand a chance. He informs both Gaucho and Gyro when they are too far away to kill him. His trump card, Mandom, can be seen as an insurance policy for underhanded tactics. Even when Ringo uses Mandom in a fair duel, he's still surviving mortal injuries for the sake of learning, adapting, and growing. It's easy to lose sight of the significance of such a thing given how many characters in Jojo shrug off mortal wounds.
It is through his duel with Ringo that Gyro begins to grow. He develops the same (literal) fire in his eyes that Johnny has. I haven't read far enough ahead to see how it all pans out, but this seems due to Gyro's determination to save Johnny and to no longer be a "conformist". Gyro began the Steel Ball Run at the behest of his king and to the disappointment of his ancestors. He underwent this journey for the king's sake, with shame in his heart. But from now on, each step Gyro takes forward will be his own. He will no longer run away from his shame, but towards justice and understanding. At least, that's the way things seem to be right now. It's made clear that Gyro is in the process of finding his own path. One that he has chosen for himself and follows for his own sake.
Welcome to the true man's world.
May 4, 2020
Memes in this volume:
Love me some liquid flesh
Gyro: "My steel balls... they won't hit my target?"
"The art of our steel balls"
Gyro... whatcha doin' there
Also how did I never notice his saggy pants before?
This is a pun in Japanese
Let's just appreciate this out of context tho
Love me some liquid flesh
Gyro: "My steel balls... they won't hit my target?"
"The art of our steel balls"
Gyro... whatcha doin' there
Also how did I never notice his saggy pants before?
This is a pun in Japanese
Let's just appreciate this out of context tho
January 20, 2019
wow!
I loved every page and every panel. I'm so so impressed with Araki's ability to create this mind-blowing story and this gorgeous ever-improving art.
I'm looking forward to figure out the mystery of the corpse parts. I can't wait to see what Mrs Steel's role in the story will be. I like her a lot.
Gyro is even more beautiful in this volume. How is it even possible.
I loved every page and every panel. I'm so so impressed with Araki's ability to create this mind-blowing story and this gorgeous ever-improving art.
I'm looking forward to figure out the mystery of the corpse parts. I can't wait to see what Mrs Steel's role in the story will be. I like her a lot.
Gyro is even more beautiful in this volume. How is it even possible.
April 9, 2025
wow. this one??? yeah this one is fucking amazing. ringo. Holy Shit. he was here for less than 3 chapters yet he made such an impact. who he was as a person, everything he went through, and his morals and values. he really and i mean REALLY pushed gyro and had him rethink what his own morals all. "True Man's World" is so great, cool stand, and just something gyro now has to live with and understand. its just... yeah.
HOT PANTS A WOMAN THO!!! YIPEE!!! and also in this one we get fucking LUCY STEEL DOING SHIT LIKE. I'm so worried for her tho like let me 14 year old girlboss victim be ok. PLEAK.
HOT PANTS A WOMAN THO!!! YIPEE!!! and also in this one we get fucking LUCY STEEL DOING SHIT LIKE. I'm so worried for her tho like let me 14 year old girlboss victim be ok. PLEAK.
August 7, 2025
3,5 ⭐
No sé cómo me perdí está franquicia tanto tiempo, ahora entiendo el fanatismo de mi novio, a pesar de que tengo muchos libros leídos y a veces adivino que va a pasar me ponen cada cosa que termino sentada de qlo. Me encanta.
No sé cómo me perdí está franquicia tanto tiempo, ahora entiendo el fanatismo de mi novio, a pesar de que tengo muchos libros leídos y a veces adivino que va a pasar me ponen cada cosa que termino sentada de qlo. Me encanta.
September 13, 2020
Okay, this is getting better than ever. I'm hooked!
July 27, 2021
ようこそ、男の世界
January 14, 2025
wow le dernier chapitre
April 5, 2023
4 estrellas.
Personajes con habilidades stabd super curiosas.
Personajes con diseños extravagantes que llaman la atención a la vista.
Sin duda todo lo que hace especial a Araki y su obra, la parte 7 se está volviendo una de mis favoritas, es curiosa, entretenida, el arte es algo que me encanta, y también por el tema de la carrera nos está planteando muchos personajes con historias interesantes.
Personajes con habilidades stabd super curiosas.
Personajes con diseños extravagantes que llaman la atención a la vista.
Sin duda todo lo que hace especial a Araki y su obra, la parte 7 se está volviendo una de mis favoritas, es curiosa, entretenida, el arte es algo que me encanta, y también por el tema de la carrera nos está planteando muchos personajes con historias interesantes.
January 12, 2020
The artwork is amazing
June 13, 2024
Maestro. Bienvenido al mundo de los hombres. El nivel de simbolismos que están presentes en este volumen es brutal, porque el pequeño flashback que tenemos sobre Ringo no sólo nos da un contexto sobre el personaje, sino que ayuda al personaje de Gyro a crecer. Ahora, antes de realizar esta reseña, quise tomarme el tiempo de revisar detenidamente el manga, ya sea este mismo volumen o sus posteriores, por lo que hago las siguientes aclaraciones: la primera es que cuando llegan a la casa de Ringo, Johnny ya había matado a un personaje de la carrera, en específico a uno de los integrantes de la familia Boom Boom, y la segunda es sobre las personas que derroto Gyro, éstas fueron incapacitadas, no asesinadas. Hechas las aclaraciones, procedo a desarrollar mi idea.
En el momento que deben enfrentar a Ringo, él se da cuenta de la intención de cada uno, y se da cuenta que Gyro no tiene esa aura "asesina", pero si así su amigo y compañero. Johnny ya había cambiado su actitud en la carrera, incluso queriendo ir más allá de Gyro al final de la meta, por lo que tendremos una personalidad muy diferente al joven del inicio del manga. La determinación de él llega a ser tan fuerte que es capaz de cualquier cosa, él no tiene miedo en ir a los balazos con tal de seguir adelante, por lo que se enfrenta sin dudarlo. En cambio, Gyro si tiene ese dilema, al fin de cuenta es el dilema familiar que tiene respecto a su familia, lo cual hace cuestionarse sobre la decisión de tomar la vida de alguien. ¿Estamos realmente capacitados de tomar la vida de alguien? No dudo que Araki se inspiró en películas como No Country for Old Men, donde ese grado de fragilidad no es válido en este mundo, lo cual es dicho explícitamente con Ringo. De ser así, ¿cuál es la función de Ringo? Darle entender cómo funciona el mundo, y darle la bienvenida que su privilegio de estar en una familia construida y con ciertas tradiciones, puede ser mejor que la cruda realidad de los hombres. Él tuve que disparar a bocajarro al asesino de su familia, no por venganza, sino para sobrevivir, dándose cuenta que no podía seguir más débil, por lo que creció y debía endurecerse para seguir el camino. De esta misma manera, este personaje pide que alguien lo mate, porque también entiende que cómo él tomó la vida de otro, desea que otra persona lo haga, dándose cuenta que ya no tiene más cavidad en este mundo, como el verdugo o padre de Gyro. ¿No termina siendo irónico que la mejor forma de honrar a la vida sea quitándola?
En el momento que deben enfrentar a Ringo, él se da cuenta de la intención de cada uno, y se da cuenta que Gyro no tiene esa aura "asesina", pero si así su amigo y compañero. Johnny ya había cambiado su actitud en la carrera, incluso queriendo ir más allá de Gyro al final de la meta, por lo que tendremos una personalidad muy diferente al joven del inicio del manga. La determinación de él llega a ser tan fuerte que es capaz de cualquier cosa, él no tiene miedo en ir a los balazos con tal de seguir adelante, por lo que se enfrenta sin dudarlo. En cambio, Gyro si tiene ese dilema, al fin de cuenta es el dilema familiar que tiene respecto a su familia, lo cual hace cuestionarse sobre la decisión de tomar la vida de alguien. ¿Estamos realmente capacitados de tomar la vida de alguien? No dudo que Araki se inspiró en películas como No Country for Old Men, donde ese grado de fragilidad no es válido en este mundo, lo cual es dicho explícitamente con Ringo. De ser así, ¿cuál es la función de Ringo? Darle entender cómo funciona el mundo, y darle la bienvenida que su privilegio de estar en una familia construida y con ciertas tradiciones, puede ser mejor que la cruda realidad de los hombres. Él tuve que disparar a bocajarro al asesino de su familia, no por venganza, sino para sobrevivir, dándose cuenta que no podía seguir más débil, por lo que creció y debía endurecerse para seguir el camino. De esta misma manera, este personaje pide que alguien lo mate, porque también entiende que cómo él tomó la vida de otro, desea que otra persona lo haga, dándose cuenta que ya no tiene más cavidad en este mundo, como el verdugo o padre de Gyro. ¿No termina siendo irónico que la mejor forma de honrar a la vida sea quitándola?
October 27, 2022
“Solo quiero entender. ¿En verdad Marco tiene que ser ejecutado? Entender es mi máxima prioridad. Si no lo hago, nunca podré ir hacia adelante. No podré ir a ningún lado. Ni siquiera podré seguir el camino hacia el futuro.”
Gyro confronta ese tal conformismo que Johnny le dijo. Ahora le toca a él demostrar de lo que es capaz y sus verdaderos deseos interiores. Es por eso que ya puede ver un camino hacia la victoria, cuando se deslinda de todo pensamiento de los demás impuestos sobre él.
El enfrentamiento entre Gyro y Ringo también es épico. Se trata de una lucha de talento contra esfuerzo; depende de los lectores saber la conclusión del confrontamiento.
Es importante recalcar por igual que los pequeños detalles marcan grandes diferencias.
Ringo es un digno rival que fortalece a uno de nuestros protagonistas.
Tanto así que hasta Gyro hace un chiste, y es bastante bueno en mi opinión.
Joya.
¡ORAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Gyro confronta ese tal conformismo que Johnny le dijo. Ahora le toca a él demostrar de lo que es capaz y sus verdaderos deseos interiores. Es por eso que ya puede ver un camino hacia la victoria, cuando se deslinda de todo pensamiento de los demás impuestos sobre él.
El enfrentamiento entre Gyro y Ringo también es épico. Se trata de una lucha de talento contra esfuerzo; depende de los lectores saber la conclusión del confrontamiento.
Es importante recalcar por igual que los pequeños detalles marcan grandes diferencias.
Ringo es un digno rival que fortalece a uno de nuestros protagonistas.
Tanto así que hasta Gyro hace un chiste, y es bastante bueno en mi opinión.
Joya.
¡ORAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
December 26, 2024
La pareja Gyro - Johnny está muy balanceada. Por un lado tenemos a la Wikipedia con patas y por otro al que tiene sentido común. Al que ha estudiado y al que es espabilado. "Yo te resuelvo una pista en código binario en tres segundos, pero después de escanear y curarle las heridas a esta mujer sigo pensando que es un hombre". Ehhhhh... te lo perdonamos porque eres guapo, Gyro. (Aunque tengo que admitir que si el Dr. Ferdinand era un hombre, es normal la confusión).
Cada vez los paneles son más bonitos y Gyro es más sexy. Y cada vez tengo más preguntas porque muchas cosas no me cuadran, pero espero entenderlo todo más adelante.
A ver si después del evento con Ringo Roadagain (grandioso nombre) dejan de meterse todo el rato con Gyro, porque entre los que le quieren matar y los que le hacen bulling por blando el pobrecito no gana para disgustos.
"Looks like you still have a pulse, Johnny... you and me both" <3
Cada vez los paneles son más bonitos y Gyro es más sexy. Y cada vez tengo más preguntas porque muchas cosas no me cuadran, pero espero entenderlo todo más adelante.
A ver si después del evento con Ringo Roadagain (grandioso nombre) dejan de meterse todo el rato con Gyro, porque entre los que le quieren matar y los que le hacen bulling por blando el pobrecito no gana para disgustos.
"Looks like you still have a pulse, Johnny... you and me both" <3
August 27, 2021
I love Gyro’s moment of realization here: “I just want to understand”, “my path to understanding is the ultimate priority. Or else I’ll never be able to move forward! Nowhere! Not even the path to the future! I won’t be able to pursue it!”. The battle with Ringo really brought the best out of him- it's probably my favourite stand-battle in the series thus far- even topping Dio's dinosaurs.
Furthermore, the other happenings here are great!
The entire stand battle with Ringo during the True Man’s world arc was astonishing, sad, and very reflective of the series’s fascination with HONOUR and DUTY.
The ending set up a lovely conflict between Lucy Steel and Valentine.
Another banger.
Furthermore, the other happenings here are great!
The entire stand battle with Ringo during the True Man’s world arc was astonishing, sad, and very reflective of the series’s fascination with HONOUR and DUTY.
The ending set up a lovely conflict between Lucy Steel and Valentine.
Another banger.
October 12, 2023
Series: Steel Ball Run #8
Rating:4 stars - It was really good
This volume continues with Gyro, Johnny and Hot Pants being stuck in a loop due to Ringo Roadagain's stand ability. Ringo's stand was very interesting and the battle against him was intense. I was not expecting such an epic shootout between him and Gyro. I really do love seeing how Johnny and Gyros' friendship has grown though. This ends with the race creator's wife spying on the President and intercepting information sent by Ringo. I will be very interested in seeing how this plays out.
CW: gun violence; sexual assault; death
Rating:4 stars - It was really good
This volume continues with Gyro, Johnny and Hot Pants being stuck in a loop due to Ringo Roadagain's stand ability. Ringo's stand was very interesting and the battle against him was intense. I was not expecting such an epic shootout between him and Gyro. I really do love seeing how Johnny and Gyros' friendship has grown though. This ends with the race creator's wife spying on the President and intercepting information sent by Ringo. I will be very interested in seeing how this plays out.
CW: gun violence; sexual assault; death
December 16, 2022
Probably my favorite volume of the manga so far, I love the insight we get on Gyro and seeing his beliefs challenged. I liked the actual battle that ensued in addition to the user having an interesting outlook on the path to enlightenment and growing his spirit.
The art was awesome as usual and I think the end of the True Man's World panels will be burned in my brain lol. The last chapter was a nice change of pace and gives insight to the forces outside of the race, and I'm interested to see where it goes
The art was awesome as usual and I think the end of the True Man's World panels will be burned in my brain lol. The last chapter was a nice change of pace and gives insight to the forces outside of the race, and I'm interested to see where it goes
July 19, 2021
sometimes I forget how gorgeous the art is in jojo’s ..
ANYWAYS we have defeated Ringo and Johnny and Gyro are trying their best to get to Dio before he gets the next corpse part and omg!! the part with Lucy was not only drawn immaculately but really had me hooked!!
ANYWAYS we have defeated Ringo and Johnny and Gyro are trying their best to get to Dio before he gets the next corpse part and omg!! the part with Lucy was not only drawn immaculately but really had me hooked!!
June 24, 2024
i mean what is there to say, ppl hyped up true man's world to me for years and it delivered completely
gyro loves johnny sooo much 😭 he's so devoted to him
looks like you still have a pulse, johnny... you and me both.
gyro loves johnny sooo much 😭 he's so devoted to him
looks like you still have a pulse, johnny... you and me both.
December 12, 2025
Lucy Steel chill asf. hot pants is also cool. And Ringo roadagain was kinda weird but his design was cool enough that I didn't care sometimes. also gyro was cool asf again duhhhh. when does funny valentine get cunty and hot?
February 13, 2020
Pretty good 7th part of Jojo’s bizarre Adventures and far from the best! This series lacks awesome intense fights and the story of this series was dull😭😁❤️❤️
November 22, 2021
o traço do araki nesse volume tá absurdo, não é à toa que dizem que SBR é o pico da arte dele. o conflito com roadagain é muito foda e gostei bastante do crescimento do gyro.
April 7, 2022
I really liked it
February 20, 2023
De los mejores volúmenes de la parte 7. Nada más que decir.
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March 13, 2023
Sometimes you gotta kill a man because you think he killed your boyfriend.
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March 22, 2023
muito bom
June 8, 2023
JAJAJA es buenisimo este manga dios.
me encanto todo lo de hot pants y johnny dandose cuenta q es mujer y que no le importe ni diga nada, amo la gender neutrality en jjba.
me encanto todo lo de hot pants y johnny dandose cuenta q es mujer y que no le importe ni diga nada, amo la gender neutrality en jjba.
August 3, 2023
Gyro with blood running down his grillz has awakened something in me
December 14, 2023
That was a fun and annoying stand battle. What are Steel’s motives and what are the President’s motives? What side are they on?
June 25, 2024
Me gustan los nuevos personajes, pero ya quiero saber más de Funny
July 23, 2024
Araki no cambies
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