The first episode of "Armor Hero: Legend of Light and Shadow" has just finished airing.

Viewers are still replaying the action of Yanlongxia swinging his hand, taking screenshots and replaying it repeatedly.

Then someone discovered that the 2D section of the Land of Light had also updated with a new work.

"No? How come there are still some!"

Everyone clicked on it, and a work called "JOJO's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency" appeared in the column.

But this art style...

Unlike the mainstream aesthetic of beautiful art styles, the art style of "JOJO" is more rugged.

The lines are bold and powerful, the character's muscles are clearly defined, and it is full of sculptural volume and power.

The facial features are deeply depicted, the expressions are exaggerated and dramatic, and the color contrasts are strong.

This is quite different from the currently popular styles of delicate beauty, cuteness, or realism.

For a moment, even the most loyal fans of the Land of Light were a little taken aback.

"Everbright... what kind of operation is this now? Is it opening up a completely new testing ground?"

"This art style... is so hardcore! It's unlike any anime I've ever watched! A fantastical adventure? Is it some kind of philosophical adventure like 'Life of Pi'?"

"Battle Tide? Judging from the name and the art style, it sounds like tough guys fighting each other! (Rubbing hands excitedly)"

"Hard to say... Look at those muscles, that pose... Could it be some kind of macho philosophy? (Warning)"

"If you're talking about this... then I'm not sleepy anymore! (Suddenly excited)"

"Enough said. It's the Land of Light's custom to offer the first three episodes of a new series for free. Whether it's good or bad, you'll have to taste it yourself to know!"

"That's right! Produced by the Land of Light, the minimum quality is guaranteed; at least it won't be a bad movie. It's just that the art style... takes some getting used to."

"I'm only worried about one thing... Could Everbright Securities have smuggled in some hidden agenda (a veiled threat)? They're quite adept at emotional manipulation and subversion..."

The comments section is still flooded with messages, but the main feature has already begun.

The story begins in 1868, in England.

On a stormy night, a luxurious carriage sped along a muddy road and then overturned.

The wheels broke, the horses neighed, and the carriage tumbled down the slope.

Sir Joestar, a nobleman, lay in a pool of blood, his consciousness fading.

Rainwater streamed down his face, and his breathing grew weaker and weaker.

A man appeared in the rain.

Dalio Brando, a low-level hoodlum.

His intention was to take advantage of the situation and steal the knight's belongings.

He approached the carriage and saw the nobleman lying in a pool of blood.

Just as he was about to make his move, Ser Joestar awoke.

"You... saved me..."

Dalio, feigning kindness, said, "I came over as soon as I heard the noise."

The jazz musician remained silent for a long time. "Is this...fate?"

The cunning Dalio seized the opportunity, leaving his name and escorting the knight home, thus forging a good relationship with the Joestar family.

He had no idea what kind of storm this name would unleash in the future.

"Is this a fateful encounter?"

"Dalio... doesn't look like a good person."

"Sir Joestar was too naive."

Twelve years later, Dalio died in poverty and illness.

At his grave, his young son, Dio Brando, stared coldly at the tombstone.

"Father, you lived your whole life like a bedbug, and you died like a bedbug."

Dio's voice was icy. "But I'm different. I'll climb up and use everything I can... including this family called Joestar."

The plot then moves forward rapidly.

Keeping his promise, Sir Joestar took Dio, the son of his "benefactor," to the luxurious Joestar Estate to raise him as an adopted son, giving him the best education and life.

Inside the manor, Jonathan Joestar looked at the blond boy and reached out his hand.

"You must be Dio Brando."

Dio looked at him but did not shake his hand.

"Then you must be Jonathan Joestar."

Jonathan smiled.

"Everyone calls me JOJO, nice to meet you."

The two boys met for the first time.

Destiny begins here.

The style of the bullet comments suddenly changed.

"OMG!!! Although the art style is a bit too harsh for my taste, but... that blonde Dio's profile! That aura! He's got that yandere beauty villain vibe to the max! So handsome!"

"I prefer JOJO! That sunny, cheerful boyish vibe! Like a little sun! Even though the art style isn't conventionally beautiful, you can still feel the character's charm and charisma!"

"Got it! This time, Guangda wants to tell a love-hate story about a poor, cunning, and ambitious young man from the lower class and an upright and kind-hearted nobleman!"

"Could it really be BL? No way! Guangda has never done this kind of thing before!"

"The person upstairs is overthinking it. JoJo clearly has an official pairing with Irina, and look at Dio's eyes, is that love? It's clearly a look that says he wants to devour JoJo whole!"

As the plot unfolds, the personalities and conflicts between the two boys gradually intensify.

Although JOJO sometimes acts recklessly, he inherited his father's true gentlemanly spirit.

To protect his beloved girl, Alina, who was being harassed by thugs.

Despite the overwhelming numerical disadvantage, he stepped forward and refused to back down even when he was beaten black and blue.

Meanwhile, Dio began his plan to destroy JOJO on a psychological level.

In a public boxing match, he used the insidious and ruthless street fighting skills he learned in the slums to cruelly defeat JOJO, who adhered to the rules of the match.

Using her superb social skills and persuasive abilities, she spread rumors among her classmates, isolating JOJO.

Dior's malice became increasingly undisguised.

He even set his sights on Irina, the last sanctuary in JoJo's heart.

In a deliberately staged encounter, Dior corners Alina on a side road.

His face wore a smile that was mixed with contempt.

Dio forcibly kissed Alina.

"Have you kissed JOJO yet? Not yet, right?"

He released his grip and wiped his lips with his thumb.

He revealed a smug smile.

"Your first kiss wasn't with JoJo..."

"But it's me, Dio da!!!! (ko no dio da)"

He laughed wildly, thinking that this would completely tarnish the beauty that JOJO cherished and strip JOJO of everything.

However, Alina's next reaction stunned all the viewers in front of the screen, including Dior himself.

Alina neither cried nor screamed.

Instead, he suddenly turned around and scooped up the murky, muddy water from the puddle beside him.

Wash your lips vigorously and repeatedly!

She was making a declaration in this almost self-destructive way.

Your touch makes me nauseous; my dignity must not be defiled.

"You...you dare wash your mouth with muddy water to show your defiance?!"

Dior's smile froze, then turned into fury.

He felt that his victory and sadism had been directly humiliated and denied.

Enraged, he slapped Alina hard across the face.

"boring."

Dior suppressed his contorted expression and resumed his cold arrogance.

It was as if the lapse in composure had never happened.

He turned and left with his henchmen. "Let's go."

quiet--

"Holy crap! Alina!! Queen! (voice cracks)"

"Alina!!! You are a true warrior!"

"Washing their mouths with muddy water... My God, this scene, this resistance... it gave me goosebumps! It's so powerful!"

"That bastard Dio! Pure evil! He makes my teeth itch!"

"But...but for some reason, this kind of purely villainous character, paired with this gritty art style and exaggerated acting, is damnably captivating!"

"JoJo's gentlemanly spirit, Erina's unwavering resilience, Dio's pure malice... the character development is amazing! Even though the art style isn't my cup of tea, I was completely captivated by the story!"

"This is true dramatic conflict! A fateful showdown! Guangda's screenwriting skills are simply unfathomable!"

"Stop talking, I'm watching! I have to see JoJo grow up and beat Dio to a pulp! I have to see Alina and JoJo happy!"

At the very end of the first episode.

Upon learning the truth, JoJo engages in a fierce battle with Dio.

JOJO's powerful muscle bursts of strength beat Dio so badly he couldn't get up.

Just as Dio was about to use his weapon.

Joestar's timely arrival stopped the fight between JoJo and Dio.

But was Dior the kind of person who would swallow his anger?

He took the opportunity to kill JOJO's longtime partner, the dog Daniel.

After this battle, Dio began to reflect on his actions.

"I need to learn to control my emotions more calmly."

Clearly, Dior's scheme is far from over.

Most viewers who were initially hesitant because of the art style ended up completely liking it after the first episode.

With its unique aesthetic style, exquisite character development, and strong dramatic tension, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency" quickly gained popularity among core anime fans and viewers who enjoy story-driven works.

"I highly recommend it! Everyone should read 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'! Don't be put off by the art style! Keep watching, and you'll open the door to a whole new world!"

"The Land of Light proves once again that a good story can transcend art style!"

"Dio is the most compelling pure villain I've seen in recent years! Go, JoJo!"

However, viewers who are immersed in the love and hate entanglements of their teenage years are unaware of this.

What they are seeing now is just a small prologue.

The real tide of battle has yet to begin.

In the Land of Light's office, Yang Qian looked at the backend data.

The first episode of "JOJO" has surpassed five million views, with a rating of 9.4 and a 94% approval rating.

Su Xiaoran stood to the side.

"Director Yang, will the audience be able to accept this art style?"

Yang Qian smiled.

"Yes, because the story is good."

Yang Qian leaned back in her chair. "The art style is just a vehicle; what truly captivates people is the story."

He recalled the awe he felt when he first read JoJo's Bizarre Adventure years ago.

The bold art style, the exaggerated poses, and that line.

There's only one reason you failed: you angered me.

He smiled.

"Director Yang, what are you laughing at?"

Su Xiaoran was curious.

"It's nothing."

Yang Qian swayed.

After all, there is no real Ripple Breathing Technique in this world.

Right.

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