Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5 Ep 13 "Man in the Mirror and Purple Haze / Mirror Man and Purple Smoke" - reaction & review
Added 2023-11-13 13:06:23 +0000 UTCHey everyone! Here I am with Jojo Part 5, episode 13!! OMG!!!! WHOA!!! I gotta say, for a power that's not innately on the offensive, Abbacchio really kills it here with Moody Blues!!!! The back and forth was so fun! And dang, you can say what you want about his attitude, but he really is willing to put it all on the line isn't he? And dang, Giorno was just playing chess while everyone else was playing checkers, sheesh!!! He is SCARY smart!!! What an impressive display, and he even won Fugo over in the end too! What's this that we're teasing at the end??? Guess we'll find out! Great ep! Enjoy! ~ MH
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Yup that's for sure! That's the thing, like he got so creative and clever with this whole arc! Exactly, like they both had good points. Hahahaha seriously though, that was some quick thinking, literally all I could think is that we need Crazy Diamond :P You're so right, we really needed both their perspectives. I think you're right that Abbachio is starting to respect him, he'll just never admit it probably lol.
Melissa Moore
2023-11-14 14:54:32 +0000 UTCOh yeah, I think that's like their hangout spot! Yikes, Purple Haze is bringing up 2020 trauma for sure! That's the thing, they both had a good point. Frenemies is a good way to put it! Hahaha I was totally thinking that it's gotta be the crazy combo of Dio and Joestar DNA that's leading him to be this OP!!! HAHAHAHA I see what you did there! I'm hearing that the next one is indeed a clip show, thanks for confirming! I'll go ahead and skip to 14 :)
Melissa Moore
2023-11-14 14:52:09 +0000 UTCYeah we’re definitely not in Morioh anymore. I have to applaud what Araki did with this group in particular. They’re not the usual people we tend to follow. They’re still good people. Just not the everyday heroes. I love that code of honor both guys follow. Abbachio was not wrong and even had right to say what he did. Giorno made his resolution clear and pulled through. He made a serum to cure himself! CRAZY DIAMOND WHO?! 💉 The two different creeds they follow are both exactly what this mission calls for because Abbachios prediction came true while Giorno needed that to happen in order to receive all that info on the stand user. I’m just so impressed with these guys. I’m sure he’s gained respect from Abbachio. Will Abbachio ever admit it aloud, not sure. But we know he knows. :)
Manny
2023-11-14 12:18:02 +0000 UTCI also agree with Mista being cute. It’s the dark eyes for me.
Manny
2023-11-14 12:04:11 +0000 UTCI agree with Mista being cute, and to me, it's the outfit. It just screams confidence. Also, fun fact; it's suspected that of team Bucciarati, Mista spends the most money on his clothes because of their materials. A real fashion fanatic :D
FlameyLynx
2023-11-14 05:19:38 +0000 UTCA couple things I was going to mention in the last one but I got busy on a thought track and they slipped my mind - Have you noticed that it seems like whenever Bruno’s about to recruit somebody he’s almost always eating at the same restaurant and they just happen to stumble in during lunch? Coincidence? Regarding Purple Smoke/Haze… I do realize this was created quite a while ago but… virus? Close contact? Stay at least several feet away? Now I’m getting panic flashbacks… Abbachio and Giorno are starting to appear to me like “frenemies…” - neither one of them was wrong in their approach… and Abbachio definitely isn’t wrong that Giorno s ultimate goal could cause a lot of trouble for them. But it is equally important to remember that the reason he’s so hell bent on completing the mission. - this time it’s retrieving a key - is because failure to carry out any tasks means death for them all. There’s no room for screw ups. As far as Giorno and the whole snake thing, maybe he’s just got done of DIO’s luck to just happen to get out of traps at the last second? Somehow I’m not as sure he’s planning this all out as he is just making it up on the fly as he goes along… In short this entire arc seems like it’s… going… OUT ON A LIMB OR TWO? 😁 PS: Judging by the title description and the lack of a title, the next episode in the queue list seems like it might just be a clip show, so it might be worth the time to ask your show organizer if you need to spend reacting time on it or not before next week. :)
Tyler Stobbe
2023-11-14 04:29:54 +0000 UTCFanarts!!! 1 - that is GORGEOUS and perfectly themed for this ep!!! 2 - OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm dying over here!!!!!!!!!!! It just kept getting better and better, omg!!! The faces!!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!! Well that's not helping Fugo's anger issues is it :P 3 - HAHAHAHAHA poor Gio!!!!! It's so funny though lol!!! 4 - I watched this one so many times and I can't stop laughing hahah, I think I died over Joseph's dance hahahaha!!!! Omg!!!! 5 - HAHAHAHAHHA!!!!! It's canon for sure!!! The poster in the hallway, omg, I'm crying I'm laughing so hard!!!!!! 6 - OMG another one I can't stop laughing at!!! The wheeze!!!! Hahahahahahah 7 - Fugo's theme - ooooooh this one is so perfect!!! It's so scary and unsettling!!!! LOVE it!!! Thank you again for blessing my day with these!!! My stomach hurts from laughing so hard, wow I needed that hahahah!!!!!!
Melissa Moore
2023-11-14 00:32:00 +0000 UTCHey Leonie!!!! I know, it was fun, and I'm so glad you enjoyed watching through my reactions!!! Fugo's backstory is tragic but definitely put him in a new light for me. That's so true about Illusio, he was so strong! The bickering with Abbachio is becoming part of their bond now I think hahaha. That's a good point, it's not like it's been too long. Purple Haze is a great one to have as a favorite, it stands out so much! That's too bad about the merch!!!! Have you checked on places like Etsy for fan made merch? Oh interesting that they're not coming back to that after credits scene for a bit, hmm!!! I'm glad I was right about who it was though. Ohhhh I'm so glad you told me that about the recap eps, I saw that they were .5's and I wasn't sure! YAY FANARTS!!! Ok I'll put that in a separate comment!!!
Melissa Moore
2023-11-14 00:23:49 +0000 UTCHi Spadeas! :) OMG yes, that is so true, there really is a mirror world haha! I find the representation in Purple Haze so interesting! And I've heard this theory about the connection between the cleanliness and Fugo's past.....it's so sad but makes sense :( Wow, so cool that you love Mista! He's really growing on me! And he's cute haha. Interesting about Giorno! I'll have to see how I'm feeling about this as the series progresses but that's an interesting predicament. Ohhh ok thanks for clearing up what was going on there, I knew it seemed like the Hitmen boss though!!!
Melissa Moore
2023-11-14 00:20:20 +0000 UTCHi Melissa, I don't have much to say today as we discussed a lot of things on Saturday (which was a lot of fun). Even though I already knew a bit how you would react to certain things in the episodes, it was still a lot of fun to see your reaction. I'm very glad you like Fugo as much as I do after the episodes. His backstory wasn´t really entertaining to watch. Illusio and his Stand man in the mirror were really strong opponents. He was able to fight 3 Stand users on his own and might have even won if Leone hadn't sacrificed himself. The disagreements between Gio and Leone are always fun to watch. I understand that Leone doesn't quite trust Giorno yet, because even though it seems much longer to the viewer, they've only known each other for a few hours. Purple Haze, as you already know, is my favorite stand. Not only is his ability very cool, but especially his design. Unfortunately, there is almost no merchandise of him. What I've just noticed: When Gio has taken the antidote and is writhing in pain on the ground, Fugo just stands there and doesn't know how to react. That looks pretty funny. If I had been in his place, I would have taken Gio in my arms and tried to comfort him. In the aftercredit scene, you can actually see Risotto (leader of La Squada). However, this scene is not resolved immediately, but is taken up again much later in the part. A little info. Golden Wind is the only part that has recap episodes. That's why you don't have to watch episodes 13.5 and 28.5, as they are just a summary of the events. Now for the best part of the week: Fanarts!!! I found a beautiful fanart directly for this episode, which I don't want to withhold from you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CzeESc5BBvT/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F&__coig_login=1&img_index=1 Today I can finally share my absolute favorite comic with you. I've probably watched this clip over 50 times and I'm still laughing my ass off. This comic describes the dynamics of Narancia, Fugo and Mista quite well. Very important: don't forget to turn on the sound! https://www.instagram.com/p/CQibdD-l5NG/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F This comic describes quite well what Leone thinks of Giorno. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5xbbDqAAj/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F&__coig_login=1&img_index=1 This clip just puts you in a good mood and makes you laugh. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSP_5NhlY_/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F This comic just fits the episode so well and is definitely canon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLC37wwFJjG/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F&__coig_login=1&img_index=1 I have to send you this video too. I almost died laughing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFbCu3BHtK/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccounts%2Fonetap%2F%3Fnext%3D%2F And of course you have to add Fugo's theme to your playlist. I really love this theme. fits his character very well. Fugo 🤝Stroheim Having themes so terrifying that puts the villains to shame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlfT3yqcC78
Leonie2003
2023-11-13 18:24:28 +0000 UTCHi Hime :) Remember Kakyoin telling Polnareff that there is no mirror world, I also said that it was ironic that he found himself stuck in another world. It's because I knew very well that this passage was going to happen. Kakoyin must be gritting his teeth to heaven seeing that he was wrong lol. But otherwise, yes the stand is called Man in the Mirror like the MJ song. You had already analyzed Fugo's stand a little, but indeed, it is the expression of his rage. The fact that it is a deadly virus, which contaminates the surroundings, difficult to control, is also a beautiful representation of rage and violence. As for the fact that he tries to be clean, that he doesn't tolerate dirt touching him, well... you've seen his past. For me it is in correlation with what he must have felt when the teacher approached him or touched him, being dirty, it remained deeply rooted in his stand. I'm with you on Mista, it's not my favorite Jojobros for nothing. He's even one of my favorite characters in the entire series. I don't remember if we see him without his hat, but Mista is pretty cute in addition to being badass and funny. It was from this moment that Giorno started to annoy me, because he started to be too OP, too gary stu energy. And it's not even the most OP moment he has... It's too perfect for my taste. As much Jonathan was too, but he was a gentleman and we saw his youthful flaws. Joseph, he's perfect in another sense lol. But his humor and his mischievous side make him win what he wants. Jotaro is far from perfect, but his badassery compensates enough. Josuke at least has the fault of going into rage mode when his hair is insulted. Giorno has no fault, and that is precisely his fault. But regarding the end, it's the boss of the hitmen that you see, I don't know exactly, but it's implied that he has just killed an informant or at least someone who was going to give information to Bruno and others.
Spadeas
2023-11-13 14:39:13 +0000 UTC
