JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind

Golden Wind is the fifth story arc of the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, adapting the manga's fifth part into an anime television series. The show ran for 39 episodes starting in October 2018 and has finished airing. It follows Giorno Giovanna, a young man with DIO's blood running through his veins, as he rises through the ranks of the Passione gang in Italy while grappling with his mysterious heritage and conflicting loyalties.

This arc represents a significant shift in the JoJo narrative, moving away from the Joestar family's direct involvement to focus instead on a protagonist connected to their greatest enemy. The series blends action-packed Stand battles with character-driven drama, exploring themes of honor, betrayal, and personal ambition within the criminal underworld. The writing emphasizes emotional stakes alongside supernatural combat, making it appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers interested in crime-tinged adventure stories.

Golden Wind maintains the franchise's signature combination of creative ability systems, escalating tension, and unexpected plot twists, but distinguishes itself through its Italian setting and focus on internal gang conflict rather than external threats. All 39 episodes are available, so viewers can watch the complete arc without waiting for new releases.