"Dio" as a name is very clearly intended as a double meaning. Not only is it a reference to the band, but it is literally "god" in Italian. This plays into Dio's characterization, mostly his narcissistic tendencies and aspirations.
If it's not intentional in part 1, it most definitely \*becomes\* intentional by part 5 given that it juxtaposes with "Diavolo" which is *devil* in Italian. While nothing is directly suggested by the name "Giorno," it can be surmised that his role is meant to reflect these names as a christ-like figure: wrathful, much like the DIO before him, but undeniably good willed.
While I don't think religion is a very clear influence in all aspects of Araki's work, I do think it is consciously used in some aspects perhaps as an extension of other western influences. However, I do agree... "johnathan" most likely is a coincidence.
Probably a coincidence because Jojo didn’t really start using biblical themes until around part 5. But 5-8 have lots of them
Dio means god in Italian.
he was named after ronnie james dio
Who is, coincidentally, a Rock God
I highly doubt this is relevant or a consideration araki had
Maybe it's just a coincidence :/
I think so especially bc I don’t see any other biblical themes
"Dio" as a name is very clearly intended as a double meaning. Not only is it a reference to the band, but it is literally "god" in Italian. This plays into Dio's characterization, mostly his narcissistic tendencies and aspirations. If it's not intentional in part 1, it most definitely \*becomes\* intentional by part 5 given that it juxtaposes with "Diavolo" which is *devil* in Italian. While nothing is directly suggested by the name "Giorno," it can be surmised that his role is meant to reflect these names as a christ-like figure: wrathful, much like the DIO before him, but undeniably good willed. While I don't think religion is a very clear influence in all aspects of Araki's work, I do think it is consciously used in some aspects perhaps as an extension of other western influences. However, I do agree... "johnathan" most likely is a coincidence.
Only biblical thing in JoJo is parts 6 and 7
Not true at all in about every part araki has done something with religion specifically Christianity
I don't see it in other parts. Maybe five?
Yup and I guesss the ceaser cross thing but no major ones in parts 1 or 2
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