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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Araki Draws Nine New Villains
THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA puts the villains of the first nine manga parts in the spotlight.
Hirohiko Araki, creator of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has redrawn nine antagonists from his manga series for THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA. The illustrations are to be displayed in the entrance area of the new experience store, which opens on December 4, 2026 in the LUCUA SOUTH shopping center in Osaka. Operator Bandai Namco Experience presented the artwork at the end of October.
Nine Villains Take Center Stage
The new drawings represent the antagonists from the first nine parts of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, including the currently running manga series The JOJOLands. Unlike the existing location in Tokyo, the Osaka edition puts the villains at the center. The promotional visual combines the new character illustrations with the opening date and location.
The artwork also appears on items from the Evil Side line, including acrylic panels and key chains. An additional collection featuring characters from all nine manga parts will initially launch with 100 key chains. Later, more than 300 designs in total are planned.
Villain Test, Mini-Games and IGGY CAFE
The opening includes the attraction SPW Foundation – Research Institute for Hidden Malice. Two tests assign visitors to one of roughly 100 antagonists from the anime series. The result can then be taken home as a commemorative photo.
In addition, two mini-games already known from Tokyo are coming to Osaka. One builds on the frog scene around Zeppeli from Phantom Blood, the other on a baseball game from Stardust Crusaders. The IGGY CAFE will offer food and drinks themed on the series. A special table program projects the Sex Pistols from Golden Wind onto the tabletop with certain orders.
Admission and Reservations
The permanent location opens on the tenth floor of LUCUA SOUTH and is set to be accessible daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free; attractions, mini-games and special café offerings cost extra. Advance reservations are required for visits from December 4 to 13. According to the official visitor information, the lottery runs until November 15, 2026.
Further reports on Japanese manga events cover the original exhibition for Haikyu!! and the first manga exhibition for Made in Abyss.