The episode sets up the central conflict of Part 2 through two major developments:
The episode concludes with a dramatic confrontation outside a New York cafe where Joseph, seeking revenge for Speedwagon, surprises the vampiric Straizo by opening fire with a concealed . Dub Cast & Production
: Unlike Jonathan, who had to undergo grueling Hamon training, Joseph is a natural "Hamon Savant" who can instinctively use the Ripple from birth. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) (Dub) Episode 10
: Envious of the eternal youth Dio gained from the Stone Mask, Straizo betrays Speedwagon, dons a mask himself, and becomes a vampire.
: A much older Robert E.O. Speedwagon travels to Mexico with Straizo, a former ally from Part 1, to investigate a cavern filled with Stone Masks and a mysterious "Pillar Man". The episode sets up the central conflict of
The English Dub of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) features high-profile voice actors who help transition the series into its new, more energetic tone:
The episode introduces , the grandson of Jonathan, who immediately distinguishes himself from his predecessor. While Jonathan was a paragon of chivalry, Joseph is a hot-headed, clever "jerkass" who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. : A much older Robert E
Episode 10, serves as the explosive premiere of the Battle Tendency arc in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012). Set 49 years after the death of Jonathan Joestar, the story shifts from Victorian England to the bustling streets of 1938 New York City. A New Kind of Hero