England, 1868. A thief tries to raid an overturned carriage, but discovers that two of the occupants, a man and his young son are still alive. The man, George Joestar, proclaims he will forever be indebted to his savior, who reveals himself to be Dario Brando.

Seven years later in 1888, JoJo and Dio are supposedly getting along, though JoJo is still fearful of Dio. Meanwhile, Dio plots to liberate the Joestar family of their fortune.

JoJo prepares to turn Dio in to the police.

Three days after the incident, JoJo awakens to find Erina nursing him back to health in the hospital. As they rekindle their friendship, they encounter a strange man named Will A. Zeppeli.

A talented young pickpocket named Poco unwittingly lures JoJo and company into an encounter with Dio, Tarukus, and Blueford.

The encounter between JoJo and the Knights continues.

The encounter against Tarukus comes to an end. Poco's family is in grave danger. JoJo meets Dire, Straizo, and Tonpetty.

The party are received by Doobie. Dire faces off against Dio. Straizo takes on Pajyu, Jones, Pluton, and Barnum.

As Dio falls following his battle with JoJo, he decapitates himself before the ripple reaches his head, which is recovered by his zombie servant Wang Chung.