JoJolion Translation News

The latest information on the JoJolion scanlations, brought to you by Hi Wa Mata Noboru.

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JoJolion 49

Image Source JoJolion is back and better than ever! Now with 10,000% more mystery! SO MUCH MYSTERYYYY! Also, check out the trailer for the Part 4 Jojo anime if you haven't yet: And when you're done...

Couple days late, but I’ve had literally no time at my computer since the chapter went up so... oops! Anyway, this chapter was great. We finally get some info on Kira and the arc has successfully made the transition from silly side story to terrifying (if last month wasn’t already bad enough!) Anyway, you’ve probably already read it, but if you haven’t then click here!

Enjoy, and happy new year!

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K, here ya go everyone. Check out the amazing adventures of cool guy with greasy fingers. Also we released JoJolion Volume 2 a little while ago. So check that out, we worked really (Click to read more)...

Here’s the latest chapter of JoJolion, chapter 48: Damo Tamaki’s Traces! A great followup to the lighthearted chapter last month, I don’t even wanna spoil anything. Let’s just say Damo’s first meeting with the family takes an ugly left turn.

By the way, there won’t be any chapter next month! Series is going on a one-month break. I’ll make a reminder post on Nov 19, but otherwise nothing.

And last but not least we’ve got a full FAQ and updated page links for anyone who wants more info on the series! Highly suggest you check them out.

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Important Update

I’ve got just a few things I want to post an update on regarding this blog:

Firstly, we’ve got an FAQ on the main page (not the tumblr dashboard backend) finally! I figured it was time for one of these, since it’s easier to direct people here rather than answer questions one at a time. It might also help the more casual followers know a little more regarding JoJolion, the scanlation process, and more importantly, the schedule.

Second, we’ve made a minor mistake in the translation for chapter 47. Damo’s given name is “Tamaki,” rather than “Tamaru.” We’ve fixed the issue and reuploaded the chapter with the correct name.

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Thirdly, I’ve updated the links at the top of the blog page. We now have a link to the JoJolion Bato.to page, and I’ve removed links to other scanlation blogs. The only other active one right now is JoJo’s Colored Adventure, and I’m not sure where they release aside from directly on Bato.to. We’ve also go links to the FAQ (It’s the first one) and our Ask Box, which I only just realized was only easily accessible from mobile tumblr until now.

Finally, I got this question a few months ago but I may as well make a post about it now. Users relying on the tumblr dashboard may have noticed that the past few release links have been missing images. I received an ask about using a tumblr artist’s piece as a release image (it was the black and white Karera one actually). I want to apologize to any artists whose art was used without permission in our release posts on tumblr. I’ll be using my main account to ask users if I can use art, and as with the last few months, I’m removing images from our link posts. Unfortunately I can’t always control what goes on the Hi wa Mata Noboru page, but at least in that form it’s not rebloggable, and it’s sourced and credited. Thank you to the artists who let me know about this issue and I hope this fix is satisfactory.

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Chapter 47: The Guest

Hey look, a release not even 2 days after the Japanese release, look at that!

This chapter was a pretty comedic break from all the PLOT we’ve been getting lately (though there’s more JoJocumentary in the beginning regarding the Rokakaka fruit). I really enjoyed it, at least. Good to see things finally getting back to normal in the Higashikata house. Oh, and guess who appears to be finally getting their own arc! And it only took 4 years. Anyway, enjoy this short, silly chapter of JoJolion!

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Go read the chapter while listening to Aphex Twin - Schottkey 7th Path everybody. It kinda fits somehow. Also we released JoJolion Volume 2 a little while ago. So check that out, (Click Here for More)

Here it is, the exciting conclusion to Karera’s arc! It was a really cool chapter with one of the best fights in the series (seriously they’ve gotten better and better ever since Paper Moon King), and the ending left me with kind of a shiver. Hope you were looking forward to more Jousuke kung fu, because that’s what’s in this chapter! Seriously I’m digging the actual fighting in JoJolion lately rather than just fist barrages. Like Kewl suggests, you should listen to Schottkey 7th Path by Aphex Twin while you read this chapter, it pairs (with both the chapter and the series as a whole) super well!

And hey, while you’re at it, check out our volume two retranslation we released last week by clicking here to go to the batoto page. It came out really well and now that Karera’s arc is over and older plot points are being revisited I don’t see any reason not to check some of those early chapters out. Plus, you know, Daiya.

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Is the group gonna do all the volumes eventually? I'd figure that it's a low-ish priority. (though the minor retcons, cleaned up art here and there, and chance to clean up the translations would put it at some priority)

We were throwing it around right after the release. We are pretty undecided, just because the volume reduxes take a lot of time and effort and at this point it's gonna be fairly minor changes, though I'd love to have redone typesetting and decent cleaning. As you say, its low priority, because we now have a full translation for the whole series, and kewl and I have other manga projects to keep us busy right now. I think after I've finished a few it'll become an option again but for now we aren't gonna focus on any more HQ scans. We were also playing with another idea that would be an even better next il step in our scanlations, and we may do it... I don't wanna spoil though, I'd rather it be a surprise, and I'm not gonna work on it at all until I've finished some of my other projects

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Ok, well with that, we have officially scanlated all of JoJolion! Yaaaay. Trying to get people to work on this while also doing monthly and weekly chapters was a real challenge...(Read More)

We did it! It only took 4 years but we’ve finally got a full Hi Wa Mata Noboru translation of every single chapter of JoJolion! It’s been a real challenge working on this on top of monthly chapters and other duties, so it was slow, but I think this final product is much worth it. It’s a big night for us, and maybe a big night for everyone reading as well.

What you can expect in this release:

Both the original and the limited edition Ultra Jump furoku dust jackets were scanned, with a translation of the V02 author note

A completely new translation for chapters 6 and 7, and a vastly improved translation of 8 and 9, edited for consistency with later chapters and for characterization of several of the characters. Also awkward phrasing has been changed as well

Translated and properly-cleaned Stand Info pages for Fun Fun Fun, Soft & Wet, and California King Bed-chan.

The Ultra Jump magazine cover for chapter 7, along with JoJoveller scans for that and the colored spread that follows it

Better editing: typesetting that’s consistent with the current chapters and no blurred pages for maximum detail! The color pages also look REALLY good (I spent ages painstakingly getting the text off of one of them)

Some of the panels here and there are slightly redrawn by Araki

I think, particularly now that we’re suddenly getting to all the real plot behind JoJolion (the next chapter of which should be out within the next week give or take a few days), that there’s no better time to go back and reread these older chapters to see what clues you can pick up. Plus Daiya’s cute enough to warrant another look <3. So please, read the new release, tell your friends, tell the newbies, Hi Wa Mata Noboru finally has the full definitive translation of Part 8 available! Enjoy~!

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I like her, she's fun. Image Source JoJolion 45 2Shared ZippyShare Mega Direct Download Online Reader (Batoto)

I’m gonna say it. I’m gonna say it before anyone else motherfucking can so that none of you gets the idea that it’s cool.

This chapter is fucking lit.

hopefully nipped THAT in the bud....

Anyway, this month’s chapter is pretty great. Got more plot, though a lot is stuff we’ve already pieced together, and the more of the A-Un Twins, those terrifying fuckers... Anyway, enjoy the chapter, I sure did.

On a related note, I think I realize the mistake I made last month in releasing a delay notice. I’ve gotten multiple asks this week requesting/demanding (to a manga scanlator within a week of raws coming out they’re the same thing) the new chapter and asking if there was another problem with raws. Please note: I’m just gonna delete asks like this. Don’t send them to me. If you’ve seen/been involved in my interactions on the JoJolion tag, you should know I’m not a fan of that. If there’s a problem with raws, I’ll make a delay post. Otherwise just be patient, especially if it hasn’t been long since the magazine came out. That said, we could use more cleaners. If you’re somewhat Photoshop-savvy, are regularly available around the 19th of each month, and you wanna help out, shoot us an ask with your email and I’ll get in contact with you.

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JoJolion 44

What is my name?

Hey, here’s the long awaited new chapter with some LONG-awaited info. I won’t say much here because I’m so tempted to spoil the big bomb Araki drops, save that even for a story-heavy chapter, this is one of the most interesting ones so far, from beginning to end.

And Karera is somehow making it into my top characters list. Dammit!

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I'm glad that there's some information about this month's JoJolion, but that issue is eclipsed by the bigger one: You guys have a TUMBLR!? I'm definitely following this for updates!!

Yes, and I typically check the JoJolion tag to provide info to the lost souls who haven't found this Tumblr or batoto

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JoJolion 44 Delay

This month's chapter is taking awhile because the store is slow to stock this issue and our Day 1 contact is hard to get in touch with this week. Expect the chapter sometime really soon Edited for brevity.

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JoJolion 43

So now that that guy went all to pieces, no we're on to... Image Source Time for more existential dread! JoJolion 43 2Shared ZippyShare Mega Direct Download Online Reader (Batoto)

JoJolion 43′s out, and in record time! A mysterious woman (who has already somehow captured the hearts of many) has appeared, leading Jousuke to ask himself, “Who am I?” more intensely than ever.

Click the link and enjoy the newest chapter!

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JoJolion 42

Here he is. And he's gonna rock you like a tornado of fear. Will our heroes escape the tiny tornadoy thing? Will Dainenjiyama reveal the origins of the ridiculous sweater he wears on his head?

The new chapter is finally out! It’s one hell of a conclusion to the Dainenjiyama fight, arguably one of the strangest in the series (which is KNOWN for being weird). It’s a hurricane of excitement, so what are you waiting for? Go read it!

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JoJolion 41

The new chapter’s out now, and it was quite an exciting one. I feel like Dainenjiyama’s arc is quickly overtaking others in this series as one of my favorites. We also get another small glimpse into the overall mystery. And where the hell is Jousuke anyway? I’ll leave the theorizing to the rest of you. For now, please enjoy JoJolion chapter 41, Tornado of Fear!

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JoJolion 40

SweaterOnHeadMan (Or the Unexpected Virtue of Automatic Stands)

Life is rough when you're just doing business selling magic fruit and cell-phone frog origami start showing up. JoJolion...

Here's the new chapter. Can you believe it's been over 40 months since JoJolion began? And we've still barely scratched the surface of the series (seriously I think it's only started to be about anything since 2014). Anyway, please enjoy JoJolion chapter 40!

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Here it is! The new chapter is quite exciting, and there's finally a lot more movement in the main plot. I hope you all enjoy it! And yes, we are aware that this chapter has the same name as chapter 30. It was the same in Japanese though, so don't go thinking it's due to some bad translation.

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JoJolion 38

I'm gonna miss those bugs. Image Source Ok there ya go read this it's fun and full of joy. But no beetles. Sad. No, have a good Jojo Christmas and whatnot. I'm sleepy. JoJolion 38 2Shared ZippyShar...

Happy holidays to everyone. We got this done right in time for Christmas and New Year! Please enjoy this chapter as a special monthly gift from us at HWMN to you (and by special I mean there's plot progression in this one). 

Also, we realize the cover scans are bad. Hopefully we will be able to update those with better-looking ones soon. You'll hear about it here first, though.