(This is my first review so please be kind! BTW this review is spoiler-free)
I'm a huge JoJo fan and after finishing DiU I was pretty excited for Vento Aureo, sadly it was quite disappointing. I thought the premise was brilliant (JoJo and gangsters, what could go wrong?) but it was just poorly developed.
Story (5/10): The plot in Vento Aureo is quite linear, slightly similar to the plot of Stardust Crusaders yet it has a lot of confusing elements and undefined character goals which make the whole thing basically pointless. For me the storyline in Vento Aureo was a huge let down, considering the amazing and rich plot of its predecessor DiU. The stands and the fights in this part are really creative, yet they fail to leave a deep impression.
Art (8/10): The art in Vento Aureo is really unique and dynamic and it has the distinctive fashionable style of Araki. All of the clothes in Vento Aureo are pretty flamboyant and the design of each character is unique and memorable. For me the only flaw is that in the last chapters the art gets confusing and messy, especially in the fight scenes.
Characters (6/10): The main flaw in Vento Aureo is definitely its protagonist, Giorno. Giorno is just boring and he doesn't have any sort of character development nor charm unlike the previous JoJos. Giorno's companions are far more charming and interesting than him and have a fair share of character development; sadly they're overshadowed by the forgettable enemies and the overall boring plot.
Enjoyment (6/10): Vento Aureo is not as enjoyable as the other parts of JoJo because of its uninteresting storyline and undeveloped characters, also the pacing of the story is really fast which makes catching up with every element and the fights a difficult task. In the positive aspects, Vento Aureo has the bizarre elements and weirdness which are the unique aspects of JoJo.
Overall (6/10): I really tried to enjoy Vento Aureo but I was pretty disappointed by its many flaws, for me it's definitely the weakest part of JoJo. I won't say that it's bad, but it's not as good as the rest of the parts. Right now, I'm pretty hyped for the anime adaptation of Vento Aureo because I believe that DavidPro can make a great job in fixing some of the flaws of the manga and make me truly appreciate Vento Aureo.