Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2024)

For the OVA adaption, see Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (OVA).

For the Live Action adaption, see Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Live Action)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan[1] (岸辺露伴は動かない Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai, lit. Rohan Kishibe Does Not Move!) is the name of a series of one-shotsW featuring Rohan Kishibe (of Part 4) as the narrator and/or protagonist.

These one-shots are often published in Weekly Shōnen Jump or Jump Square. A volume compiling the first four chapters, along with Rohan Kishibe Goes to Gucci, was released on November 19, 2013.

Contents

  • 1 Summary
  • 2 Releases
  • 3 Volumes
    • 3.1 Author's Notes
  • 4 Short Story Collection
  • 5 Gallery
  • 6 References
  • 7 Site Navigation

Summary[]

The Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan series is a set of fantasy stories, all spanning a single chapter of around 50 to 60 pages and usually organized into disordered "episodes". They all feature Rohan Kishibe, who usually witnesses and subsequently makes an account of the supernatural phenomena happening to him. Although the stories regularly feature Rohan's Stand, Heaven's Door, Rohan mainly encounters more esoteric creatures other than Stands, such as YōkaiW, eldritch new species, or divinities.

The series is kept separated from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's storyline, although characters from Diamond is Unbreakable and the town of Morioh regularly make an appearance.

Releases[]

In ascending chronological order:

  1. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 16: At a Confessional (Weekly Shōnen Jump - 1997) Called episode 16 but the first part ever published.
  2. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 2: Mutsu-kabe Hill (Jump Square - December 2007)
  3. Rohan Kishibe Goes to Gucci (Spur - October 2011) Could be considered Episode 3.
  4. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 5: Millionaire Village (Weekly Shōnen Jump - October 2012)
  5. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 6: Poaching Seashore (Weekly Shōnen Jump - October 2013)
  6. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 4: The Harvest Moon (Shōnen Jump+ - September 2014)
  7. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 7: A Rainy Monday (Jump Square - December 2015)
  8. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 8: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (Bessatsu Margaret - August 2017)
  9. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 9: The Run (Weekly Shōnen Jump - February 2018)
  10. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 10: Hot Summer Martha (JOJO Magazine - March 19, 2022)
  11. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 11: Drip Painting Style, Part 1 (Ultra Jump - April 19, 2022)
  12. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 11: Drip Painting Style, Part 2 (Ultra Jump - May 19, 2022)

Volumes[]

TitleISBN
ChaptersRelease DateCover
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
(岸辺露伴は動かない Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai)
978-4-08-870872-0
978-8-86-920168-4
978-2-7560-7851-9
  1. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 16: At a Confessional (岸辺露伴は動かない 〜エピソード16:懺悔室〜 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai ~Episōdo 16: Zange-sh*tsu~)
  2. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 2: Mutsu-kabe Hill (岸辺露伴は動かない 〜エピソード2:六壁坂〜 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai ~Episōdo 2: Mutsukabezaka~)
  3. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 5: Millionaire Village (岸辺露伴は動かない 〜エピソード5:富豪村〜 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai ~Episōdo 5: Fugō-mura~)
  4. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 6: Poaching Seashore (岸辺露伴は動かない 〜エピソード6:密漁海岸〜 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai ~Episōdo 6: Mitsuryō Kaigan~)
  5. Rohan Kishibe Goes to Gucci (岸辺露伴 グッチへ行く Kishibe Rohan Gutchi e Iku)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (1)
Nov 19, 2013[1]
Feb 19, 2014[7]
Jul 19, 2018[8]

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2)
Jan 8, 2015[2]

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (3)
Apr 6, 2016[3]

  • JP

  • FR

  • IT

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (4)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (5)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (6)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan Vol.2
(岸辺露伴は動かない 2 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai 2)
978-4-0890-8314-7
978-2-413-01532-1
  1. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 4: The Harvest Moon (望月家のお月見 岸辺露伴は動かない エピソード4 Mochizuki-ke no Otsukimi Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Episōdo 4)
  2. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 7: A Rainy Monday (岸辺露伴は動かない ~エピソード7 月曜日-天気雨~ Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai ~Episōdo 7: Getsuyōbi - Tenkiame~)
  3. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 8: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (岸辺露伴は動かない エピソード#8 D・N・A Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Episōdo 8 D·N·A)
  4. Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 9: The Run (岸辺露伴は動かない エピソード#9 ザ・ラン Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Episōdo 9 Za Ran)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (7)
Jul 19, 2018[4]

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (8)
Mar 13, 2019[5]
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (9)
Nov 13, 2019[6]

  • JP

  • FR

  • IT

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (10)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (11)

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (12)

Author's Notes[]

Author's Note Vol.1
Maybe you know, but Rohan Kishibe, the protagonist of this volume, is a character from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Series, in particular the fourth part, Diamond is Unbreakable. He is a mangaka and a Stand user able to transform someone into a book, thus accessing this person's life and thoughts, and also influentiate them by writing among the lines... This collection gathers several stories about the adventures he had during his research. The first chapter was written in 1997. I'm very happy to see them together here.

These five horrifying stories bring us to Italy as well as in the middle of the Japanese mountains and the beach. I hope, with all my heart, that you'll enjoy reading them.

—Hirohiko Araki

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (13)
Author's Note Vol.2
Here is the second anthology that Rohan Kishibe, a mangaka and Stand User who can turn people into book to read their lives and put new orders in them, is presenting.

This book is composed of several episodes that were initially published in different media. Now that I'm reading them again, I see that each episode has its now atmosphere depending on where it was published, for instance the Bessatsu Margaret or the smartphone app. Yet, I wasn't conscious about it when I was drawing them.Rohan Kishibe is such a lucky guy, isn't he?

—Hirohiko Araki

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (14)

Short Story Collection[]

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Short Story Collection (岸辺露伴は動かない 短編 小説集 Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū) is an anthology of short stories released with various issues of Ultra Jump. The first and second were included with the August and September 2017 issues to coincide with the 9th episode release of the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan series, while the third was released later with the January 2018 issue. Published by Shueisha, the stories are written by various Japanese authors, with original concept by Hirohiko Araki, all revolving around the adventures of Rohan Kishibe.

The first volume includes three short stories (159 pages) written by Ballad Kitaguni (北國 ばらっど Kitaguni Baraddo) and Ryo Yoshigami (吉上 亮 Yoshigami Ryō). The second contains two short stories (95 pages) written by Yusuke Iba (維羽 裕介 Iba Yūsuke) and Mirei Miyamoto (宮本 深礼 Miyamoto Mirei), and the third contains another two short stories (117 pages) written by previous writers, Ballad Kitaguni and 'Mirei Miyamoto.

A compilation volume containing all the stories (with two new ones), titled Rohan Kishibe Does Not Shout: Short Story Collection (岸辺露伴は叫ばない 短編 小説集 Kishibe Rohan wa Sakebanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū), was released on June 19, 2018. A second story collection titled Rohan Kishibe Does Not Frolic: Short Story Collection (岸辺露伴は戯れない 短編 小説集 Kishibe Rohan wa Jarenai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū), was also released on July 19, 2018.

Title
ChaptersRelease DateISBNCover
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Short Story Collection (1)
(岸辺露伴は動かない 短編 小説集 (1) Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū (1))
  1. "Box of Happiness" (辛福の箱 Kōf*cku no Hako)
  2. "Kushagara" (くしゃがら)
  3. "Blackstar"
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (15)
August 2017
491-0118-13087-1
(Ultra Jump)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (16)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Short Story Collection (2)
(岸辺露伴は動かない 短編 小説集 (2) Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū (2))
  1. "Censored Equation" (検閲方程式 Kenetsu Hōteishiki)
  2. "Yū Yanagidai" (夕柳台)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (17)
September 2017
491-0118-13097-0
(Ultra Jump)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (18)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Short Story Collection (3)
(岸辺露伴は動かない 短編 小説集 (3) Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū (3))
  1. "Blood-Stained Bookmark" (血栞塗 Chi Shiori Mitoro)
  2. "Symmetry Room" (シンメトリー・ルーム Shinmetorī Rūmu)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (19)
January 2018
491-0118-13018-5
(Ultra Jump)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (20)
Rohan Kishibe Does Not Shout: Short Story Collection
(岸辺露伴は叫ばない 短編 小説集 Kishibe Rohan wa Sakebanai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū)
  1. "Kushagara" (くしゃがら)
  2. "Blackstar."
  3. "Blood-Stained Bookmark" (血栞塗 Chi Shiori Mitoro)
  4. "Censored Equation" (検閲方程式 Kenetsu Hōteishiki)
  5. "Okami-sama" (オカミサマ)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (21)
June 19, 2018
978-4-08-703455-4Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (22)
Rohan Kishibe Does Not Frolic: Short Story Collection
(岸辺露伴は戯れない 短編 小説集 Kishibe Rohan wa Jarenai Tanpen Shōsetsu-shū)
  1. "Box of Happiness" (辛福の箱 Kōf*cku no Hako)
  2. "Yū Yanagidai" (夕柳台)
  3. "Symmetry Room" (シンメトリー・ルーム Shinmetorī Rūmu)
  4. "Gleaner's Paradise" (楽園の落穂 Rakuen no Ochibo)
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (23)
July 19, 2018
978-4-08-703457-8Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (24)

Gallery[]

Inside cover of the volume release

Volume 1 Clean

The illustration found in Volume 1

Volume 1 Rohan's profile

Volume 2 Clean

The illustration found in Volume 2

Volume 2 Rohan's profile

Ad for Volume 2 on sale

Card from Kishibe Rohan does not Shout

Card from Kishibe Rohan does not Frolic

References[]

Site Navigation[]

v · d · eOne-shot Stories and Miscellaneous Works
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
  • "Episode 16: At a Confessional"
  • "Episode 2: Mutsu-kabe Hill"
  • "Episode 5: Millionaire Village"
  • "Episode 6: Poaching Seashore"
  • "Episode 4: The Harvest Moon"
  • "Episode 7: A Rainy Monday"
  • "Episode 8: Deoxyribonucleic Acid"
  • "Episode 9: The Run"
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan OVAs
  • 5
  • 2
  • 16
  • 9
Under Execution Under Jailbreak
  • "Under Execution Under Jailbreak" (Play)
  • "Dolce and His Master"
  • "Dead Man's Questions"
Collaborations
  • Rohan at the Louvre
  • Rohan Au Louvre (film)
  • "Rohan Kishibe Goes to Gucci"
  • "Jolyne, Fly High with GUCCI"
  • Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Live Action)
Earlier works by Araki
  • "Poker Under Arms"
  • "Outlaw Man"
  • "Say Hi to Virginia"
  • Cool Shock B.T.
  • Baoh: The Visitor (OVA)
  • Gorgeous Irene
Other short stories
  • Oingo Boingo Brothers Adventure
  • The Lives of Eccentrics (Nikola Tesla)
  • Diesel
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2024)

FAQs

Is Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe part of JoJo? ›

It is a spin-off from Diamond Is Unbreakable, the fourth part of Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, and features the character Rohan Kishibe, a manga artist who travels around the world to get inspiration from people's lives.

Is Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe canon? ›

Is Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe canon? "It's canon as part of the JoJo series, but it's being set in another parallel universe like how part 7 and 8 is to part 1 to 6, case closed."

Is Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan a spin-off? ›

As you might already know, Rohan Kishibe is a spin-off character from Part 4 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (see Volume 34) who works as a manga artist.

Is Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan horror? ›

Parents need to know that Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan is a spin-off miniseries of the popular Japanese anime Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. The series is a collection of short horror stories that contain some gory imagery including an instance of cannibalism. It follows the journeys of a comic book artist…

Was Rohan Kishibe killed? ›

While reading through Hayato's memories, Rohan was killed by Bites the Dust, much to Hayato's horror. Luckily, his fate is avoided thanks to Hayato's plan. Toshikazu Hazamada: Toshikazu was a huge fan of Rohan who accidentally learned about his address and decided to visit the manga artist himself.

Is Rohan Kishibe a narcissist? ›

He is quite narcissistic and self-centered in the beginning of Diamond is Unbreakable. He believed he was as good as they came. As the season progressed, he was able to ask for help when he needed it. He became friends with people he didn't like at one point, shown with people like Koichi and even Joseph.

What demon is kishibe? ›

According to Makima, Kishibe is the strongest devil hunter of Tokyo Special Division, before the Angel Devil. Which Kishibe has described himself as being the strongest devil hunter in the organisation. Enhanced Strength: It's shown that he could easily pick both Power and Denji on his shoulder and break their neck.

Who was kishibe in love with? ›

Kishibe and Quanxi's chapter takes place during the 9th year of their partnership as devil hunters and is a classic love triangle: Kishibe loves Quanxi. Quanxi loves Minami (short-haired girl) and Minami loves Kishibe.

How old is Rohan in Thus Spoke? ›

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan

Rohan is stated to be 27 years old in Millionaire Village. In the chapter, Kyoka mentions that an event in 1989 occurred 23 years ago, meaning the story takes place in 2012.

Will Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe continue? ›

The live-action series adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure spinoff Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe is getting ready to continue with a new episode.

Who is Kishibe Rohan based on? ›

There is an unexpected inspiration behind Hirohiko Araki's Kishibe Rohan from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. A recent report from Anime Dork claims that the popular stand user was inspired by detective-like characters.

Who is the villain in Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan? ›

Yoma Hashimoto (橋本 陽馬, Hashimoto Yōma) is the antagonist of the one-shot Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 9: The Run.

Is Rohan Kishibe a bad guy? ›

Though being a villain at first in his introduction, after being beaten by Josuke he learn his lesson and became a less antagonistic towards others like Koichi. As he said he does not do his work for money and glory but mainly because he loves his work and cares about what material to put in his stories.

Why did Rohan stab himself? ›

Convinced that Josuke is cheating, Rohan stabs his own pinky with a pen and bets 200 million yen and his own pinky that he can figure out how Josuke is cheating in the next round. Additionally, he brings over Tamami Kobayashi to use The Lock as a lie detector of sorts.

Do you need to watch JoJo before Kishibe Rohan? ›

As mentioned, the show doesn't even have much continuity with itself, being a purely episodic affair that deals with unrelated adventures in Rohan's life. The episode listings' weird chronology backs up that pretty much any episode could be watched "out of order" without any problems.

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