Key points
- Johnny and Gyro share a genuine and relatable friendship unlike Jojo's other bromances.
- The unexpressed tension between Johnny and Gyro adds depth to their friendship.
- At the end of Part 7, Johnny and Gyro's relationship is considered one of the best bromances in anime history.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventureas many fans of the show would proudly state, it has some of the best bromances in anime history. In each part, each main Jojo is paired with their main “Jobro” who helps them in their quest. From Giorno and Mista to Jonathon and Speedwagon, well-developed, quasi-romantic bromances have become a staple in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
However, among all the relationships offered by the series, there is one that surpasses all others; Johnny, one of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure best protagonists and Gyro, one of the best “Jobros” of the franchise. This unlikely, but ultimately perfect duo is one of the best-crafted partnerships, and more Jojo's Bizarre Adventurebut in Anime and Manga in general.
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How did Johnny meet Gyro in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7
An indestructible duo meets
For those who have not gone further Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Anime, Steel Ball Run begins the alternate universe of Jojo'staking the characters from the original series and transforming them into something completely new. Part 7 follows Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic and horse racing prodigy who participates in the Steel Ball Run, a race to run across the United States of America and discover a way to fix his legs.
Here he meets Gyro Zeppali, an interesting character who holds the secret of the Spin, a technique that could help Johnny complete his goal. As the race progresses, the two discover the true plot of the film Steel ball racing universe and ultimately help save the world from the evil plan of a charismatic villain.
First of all, Johnny, let me tell you something. As of now, you can only say the words, “There's no way I can do that!” four times and four times only. Well? Four times. This is what my father taught me when I was a child.
Johnny and Gyro's relationship begins after a chance meeting before the Steel Ball Run when Gyro helps save Johnny from a pickpocket. After discovering that Gyro's mysterious Spin technique gives Johnny the ability to walk again briefly, Johnny follows Gyro and joins the Steel Ball Run. From here, Gyro becomes both a mentor and a close ally to Johnny. Unlike the other parts in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure where the main group of heroes consists of four to six characters, almost all of them Part 7 focuses on the couple Johnny and Gyro. Coupled with being one of the longest Jojo's Parts, this means there are plenty of great character moments that help develop the best bromance of all time.
Johnny and Gyro share a genuine friendship
The detour was our shortest route
One of the main reasons why fans have responded so well to the relationship between Johnny, arguably the best “Jojo”, and Gyro is the grounded and realistic friendship the two share. While other Jojo's characters may have great friendships, often the moments and ideals they share are too sensationalized or lofty to be recognisable. Johnny and Gyro, on the other hand, have so many qualities that fans would experience in real life. They sing silly songs together, joke with each other, and talk about the weirdest, most random things they can think of.
The shortest route was a detour. The detour was our shortest route.
What ultimately makes the bromance between Gyro and Johnny so palpable is the unspoken tension that exists between the two characters. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is familiar with LGBTQA+ content, and while nothing has ever been explicitly stated or confirmed, fans have pointed out many moments where the two felt “even more than friends.” From the cover showing the two romantically embracing, to the genuine feelings they have for each other, moments like these add even more fuel to the bromance's roaring fire.
Ultimately, while Johnny and Gyro began as mere acquaintances, at the end of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 7 Manga, they share one of the best bromances in the history of anime and manga. Between moments like the song Pizza Mozzarella, to the heartbreaking ending of the duo's story, Johnny and Gyro are one of the main reasons why Steel ball racing is considered one of the best parts of Jojo. It's always easy to say that two characters are friends in a show. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 7 it shows the audience that Johnny and Gyro truly care for each other.
