10 out of 10 across the board;

If there was any moment of doubt in my heart that JoJolion would be at all inferior to any of the previous parts then, my God, Araki you have proved me a fool once again. JoJolion is perhaps the pinnacle of fictional narratives in just about every respect.

I will admit that the story starts about as obtusely as any JoJo story, but through recent events in the manga it's clear as crystal that every left turn the story takes was masterfully crafted from the genius that is Araki's mind. And that's why we all love JoJo right? It subverts our expectations in new and often uncomfortable ways. Araki asks: "what would the dynamic be in a big, Brady Bunch family of JoJos?" Through the strange, yet very real interactions between the protagonist Josuke and his adoptive family we learn more about his surprisingly complex character. I especially love the dynamics between Josuke and Joshu, and Josuke and Norisuke. Yasuho is a fantastic supporting character as well, and adds a wholesome, "coming-of-age" vibe to Josuke's character progression. There's a subtle scene where Josuke is daydreaming about buying Yasuho steamed buns and is practicing what he is going to say in his head, and this is the kind of thing that makes him relatable. Who hasn't had a moment like that?

The art. Oh god the art. It's beautiful. With inspiration from surrealist artists like Renee Magritte, Araki once again furthers his unique style.

The story is as wild as it gets, taking a lesson from each of the previous parts. The supposed main villain's ability is perhaps the most enigmatic thus seen in the series, and is bound to be a source of further character progression for many of the main cast.

Perhaps taking direction from Part 2's "Pillar Men," Araki has introduced enigmatic "Rock Organisms" as a central plot point in Part 8. For the majority of the story thus far, the reader got small details of the Rock Organisms' nature at random sections in the story. A recent chapter has greatly expounded upon the already known details, and sealed the deal on Part 8 being Araki's greatest work. Without spoilers, the chapter introduced a lot themes related to the Rock Organisms, including their evolution, apparent evolutionary purpose, and most importantly, the concepts of Christian and Buddhist rebirth mixed with Greek mythology (Pygmalion).

Is JoJolion perfect? Yes; in my eyes it is Araki's most prodigious work and is anything BUT messy. Every detail feels incredibly intentional and ominous. Is it for everyone? Probably not, in the same way that works by Edgar Allen Poe aren't for everyone. JoJolion is incredibly thematically rich and rewarding for those who have an open mind and patience.