Key Points:
- Dio Brando's malevolent demeanor can be traced back to the abusive upbringing inflicted upon him by his father, Dario. The harsh treatment and neglect during his childhood sowed the seeds of profound animosity, leading Dio down a path of atrocious deeds.
- The entry of Dario Brando into the Joestar family sets in motion a chain of unfortunate events, including Dio callously murdering Jonathan's dog and engaging in a malicious act by forcibly kissing Erina.
- Dario's transmission of knowledge regarding the stone mask to George Joestar becomes the catalyst for supernatural phenomena, leaving an enduring, haunting legacy for Dio and future generations of the Joestar bloodline.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, focusing on the saga of the Joestar family, a lineage of Stand users, introduces Dio Brando as one of its most iconic characters and antagonists. Dio, possessing vampire immortality, casts a dark shadow over successive generations of Joestars.
Dio Brando's tumultuous journey, characterized by cruelty and malice, unfolds as a tragic outcome of a traumatic upbringing orchestrated by his father, Dario. Thus, while Dio assumes the role of the primary antagonist throughout much of the series, it is Dario Brando who serves as the source of anguish for generations of Joestars.
What is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure About?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure follows the Joestar family across multiple generations, each member known as "JoJo," as they encounter supernatural phenomena and face powerful adversaries with unique abilities known as Stands. (Although, Hamon is used in earlier arcs.) Each arc covers a different JoJo with the first arc - Phantom Blood - focusing on Jonathan Joestar, the initial JoJo. Jonathan is characterized by his strong sense of justice, kindness, and gentlemanly demeanor.
His father is George Joestar, the head of the Joestar family. George Joestar meets Dio's father, Dario Brando, during a carriage accident involving George and his pregnant wife, Mary. Dario Brando happens to walk by the accident and instead of helping the injured couple, he tries to steal from them. Mary dies, and George is knocked unconscious. However, George soon wakes up and assumes that Dario saved his life, feeling indebted to him. Although George later learns the truth when Dario is arrested for trying to pawn Mary Joestar's wedding ring. George asks for Dario’s release from prison, choosing not to press charges and asks Dario to become a good man for his family. George gives Dario money to start a hotel and asks him to be a good man to his family.
Who is Dario Brando?
Dario Brando is a horrible, cruel alcoholic who is abusive to his child, Dio, and Dio’s mother. When Dario Brando happens to walk by the accident involving the Joestars, instead of helping the injured couple, he tries to steal from them. Mary dies, and George is knocked unconscious. However, George soon wakes up and assumes that Dario saved his life, feeling indebted to him. Although George later learns the truth when Dario is arrested for trying to pawn Mary Joestar's wedding ring. George asks for Dario’s release from prison, choosing not to press charges and asks Dario to become a good man for his family. George gives Dario money to start a hotel and asks him to be a good man to his family.
Dario mistreated Dio for many years. After enduring abuse from his father, Dio develops a deep hatred towards Dario. When Dario is on his deathbed, Dio decides to take matters into his own hands. With the assistance of Wang Chan, a henchman he later hires, Dio poisons his father. Before he dies, Dario gives Dio a letter. In the letter, Dario details his own condition and asks the Joestars to adopt Dio. Dario Brando tells George Joestar about the mysterious stone mask as a gesture of gratitude for showing him kindness before his death. Dio eventually discovers the mask's true power, which involves transforming individuals into powerful, vampiric beings.
Dario Brando Made Dio a Villain
Dio Brando's entry into the Joestar family marked the beginning of a tumultuous narrative, driven by a challenging upbringing and a sequence of unfortunate incidents stemming from his father, Dario. Dio's harsh treatment of Jonathan Joestar was a direct reflection of the mistreatment he endured from his own father. Dario's neglect and abusive parenting left Dio emotionally scarred, fostering a deep-seated animosity that manifested in Dio's reprehensible conduct.
One striking illustration of Dio's cruelty is the episode involving Danny, Jonathan's dog. Shortly after joining the Joestar family, Dio callously takes Danny's life, utilizing it as a means to assert dominance over Jonathan by callously disposing of Danny in an incinerator. Another instance of malicious behavior is Dio's forced kiss on Erina Pendleton, who harbors romantic feelings for Jonathan. This act is particularly cruel as it marks Erina's inaugural experience with a kiss. Dio's persistent need to exhibit power and control mirrors the lack of control he experienced in his relationship with his father.
The enigmatic stone mask, introduced by Dario, becomes the linchpin for supernatural events that reverberate across generations of Joestars. In his final moments, Dario imparts knowledge of the stone mask to George Joestar through a letter, setting the stage for Dio's discovery of the mask and the subsequent release of vampiric forces that shape the destiny of the Joestar bloodline.
Essentially, Dio Brando's journey, rife with cruelty and malice, is a tragic outcome of a harrowing upbringing orchestrated by his father. The intricate web of events set in motion by Dario becomes a haunting legacy spanning generations, leaving an indelible mark on the Joestar family and ensuring that Dio's malevolence resonates throughout the course of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is available to stream on Prime Video. This manga is available on Manga Monster for free.
