# Stand Cries Ora Ora Ora Muda Muda Muda > Stand Cries from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1989) are rapid-fire battle shouts—most famously Jotaro's 'ORA ORA ORA' and DIO's 'MUDA MUDA MUDA'—screamed by Stands during signature punch combos, becoming anime's most iconic audio meme. Stand Cries are the rapid-fire battle shouts from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, screamed by Stands (psychic manifestations) during their signature punch barrages. The two most iconic are **ORA ORA ORA**, the cry of Jotaro Kujo's Star Platinum, and **MUDA MUDA MUDA** ("useless" in Japanese), shouted by DIO and his Stand The World[1]. Originating in the manga in 1989, these cries became a defining feature of JoJo's identity and one of anime fandom's most recognizable in-jokes, spreading through flash animations, imageboards, and YouTube compilations across the 2000s and 2010s[4]. ## Origin The first Stand Cry appeared in Chapter 119 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, released on May 8, 1989[1]. During the assault on Noriaki Kakyoin's Hierophant Green in Part 3: Stardust Crusaders, Jotaro Kujo's Star Platinum unleashed its "ORA ORA ORA" for the first time[4]. DIO's "MUDA MUDA MUDA" actually predates the Stand version. Dio Brando used the phrase during his fight with Jonathan Joestar in Part 1: Phantom Blood, Chapter 40[4]. As a Stand-powered punch rush, MUDA MUDA first appeared in Part 3, Chapter 256, during the climactic clash between DIO's The World and Jotaro's Star Platinum[4]. Araki drew the "ORA" sound from phonetic transcriptions of noises in progressive rock albums he enjoyed[2]. The "WRYYY" screech, another signature DIO vocalization, came from sounds Araki heard in horror films like Psycho[2]. Other Stand Cries pull from English, Italian, and Japanese. The entire tradition of characters screaming during rapid attacks follows a lineage from Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro, who in turn channeled Bruce Lee's own martial arts vocalizations[2]. - **Platform:** JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga (source material), 2ch / 4chan (meme spread) - **Creator:** Hirohiko Araki (manga author) - **Date:** 1989 ## Overview In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Stands are the physical manifestation of a user's psychic power, and most combat-oriented Stands attack with a flurry of rapid punches. During these barrages, the Stand (or sometimes its user) screams a rhythmic battle cry that matches the intensity and speed of the assault[2]. The most famous of these is Star Platinum's "ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!", a nonsensical exclamation that Araki derived from sounds he heard in progressive rock music, particularly Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon[2]. DIO's counter-cry, "MUDA MUDA MUDA!", is the Japanese word for "useless" or "futile," screamed while overwhelming opponents with The World's punches[5]. Beyond these two, JoJo features dozens of Stand Cries across its multi-part saga. Crazy Diamond screams "DORA DORA DORA," Sticky Fingers shouts "ARI ARI ARI ARI," and Narancia's Aerosmith gets a "VOLA VOLA VOLA"[2]. Each cry is unique to its Stand and user, creating a kind of sonic signature for the series. The concept likely traces back to Fist of the North Star, where Kenshiro throws rapid punches while screaming "ATATATATATA," a style itself borrowed from Bruce Lee[2]. ## How It Spread The Stand Cries jumped from manga panels to internet culture in the early 2000s. On July 7, 2003, a flash animation titled "mudah.swf" by user qwerqwer1234 appeared on the Japanese imageboard 2ch[4]. The animation featured stick figures performing punch rushes of characters from Parts 3 and 5, and it spread through the Japanese web community. By March 5, 2006, the animation had been uploaded to AlbinoBlackSheep, bringing it to English-speaking audiences[4]. YouTube became a major vector for Stand Cry content. On December 4, 2005, YouTuber AndyAML uploaded a video of two crowds of Japanese JoJo fans, one group performing ORA ORA punch rushes and the other shouting MUDA MUDA back at them[4]. The video picked up over 454,000 views over the next decade. In February 2011, AnimeFan22944 uploaded a 10-minute loop of Star Platinum's ORA ORA ORA from the JoJo OVA, pulling in 169,000 views within five years[4]. On imageboards, Stand Cries became a spamming and shitposting staple. The earliest recorded ORA ORA on 4chan's /a/ board dates to February 5, 2008, with MUDA MUDA appearing just one day earlier on February 4[4]. Users would flood threads with walls of "ORA ORA ORA" or "MUDA MUDA MUDA" text, a practice that became synonymous with JoJo fan behavior on the board. The 2006 Urban Dictionary entry for "ora" defined it as a shout used "when punching"[3], while "muda" got its own entry in November 2008, described as Japanese for "useless" or "futile"[5]. When the Stardust Crusaders anime adaptation aired in 2014, it brought a massive new wave of attention. A clip of Jotaro's 20-second ORA ORA beatdown on Steely Dan, uploaded by Dandy Final on July 25, 2014, hit 596,000 views by April 2016[4]. ## How to Use Stand Cries work in several online contexts: **Text spam/shitposting:** Type "ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA" or "MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA MUDA" in rapid repetition in comment sections, forum threads, or chat. This is the classic imageboard usage, typically deployed when something JoJo-related appears or as a general assertion of dominance in a thread. **Reaction/reference:** When someone is winning an argument, dominating in a game, or overwhelming an opponent, "ORA ORA ORA" signals that beatdown energy. "MUDA MUDA MUDA" works when dismissing something as pointless or when someone's efforts are clearly futile. **Video edits:** Overlay the ORA ORA or MUDA MUDA audio from the anime onto footage of rapid actions, fast punching, or any repetitive motion. The audio timing of the cry matching physical action is key to the format. **Call and response:** In group settings (online or IRL), one side shouts ORA ORA while the other responds with MUDA MUDA, mimicking the Jotaro vs. DIO dynamic. This is common at anime conventions and fan gatherings. The format is loose. Any rapid repetition of a JoJo Stand Cry counts. Some fans use other cries like "ARI ARI ARI" or "DORA DORA DORA" for variety, though ORA and MUDA are the most widely recognized. ## Cultural Impact Stand Cries are one of the most identifiable elements of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and a major reason the series became a meme goldmine. The ORA ORA vs. MUDA MUDA dynamic between Jotaro and DIO is regularly cited as one of anime's most iconic rivalries, and the cries function as shorthand for JoJo fandom itself[1]. Hearing someone shout "ORA ORA" in any context is enough to trigger a "Is that a JoJo reference?" response from fans. The cries have been localized into multiple languages for international anime dubs. In the Brazilian Portuguese and Latin Spanish dubs, DIO's "MUDA" is translated to "Inútil" (useless), while Silver Chariot's "HORA" became "Allez" in the German dub, translating roughly to "Let's go!" in French[2]. These localizations show how central the cries are to the viewing experience. They're not treated as throwaway sound effects but as character-defining moments worth careful adaptation. JoJo video games have made the cries interactive, with players triggering Stand rushes and hearing the associated cries during gameplay. The flash animation culture of the early 2000s, the YouTube compilation era, and modern TikTok edits all used Stand Cry audio as their backbone, making ORA ORA ORA one of the longest-running anime memes on the internet[1]. ## Fun Facts - The word "ora" doesn't actually mean anything in Japanese. Araki wrote it down as a phonetic representation of sounds from progressive rock albums he liked[2]. - MUDA MUDA predates Stands entirely. Dio Brando shouted it while punching Jonathan Joestar in Part 1, before Stands were even introduced to the series[4]. - The earliest ORA ORA and MUDA MUDA posts on 4chan's /a/ board appeared within one day of each other in February 2008, suggesting the same community was posting both[4]. - In the German anime dub, Polnareff's Silver Chariot shouts "Allez! Allez! Allez!" which is actually French for "Go!"[2]. - Star Platinum's ORA ORA cry is shared across generations. Jolyne Cujoh's Stone Free (Part 6) and Johnny Joestar's Tusk Act 4 (Part 7) both use ORA ORA ORA as their battle cry[4]. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are Stand Cries? Stand Cries are the battle shouts screamed by Stands in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure during their rapid-fire punch barrages. The most famous are "ORA ORA ORA" (Star Platinum) and "MUDA MUDA MUDA" (The World)[2]. ### Where did Stand Cries come from? The first Stand Cry, ORA ORA ORA, appeared in Chapter 119 of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, published on May 8, 1989, during the Stardust Crusaders arc[1]. ### What does ORA ORA ORA mean? "Ora" has no literal meaning in Japanese. Creator Hirohiko Araki derived it from sounds he heard in progressive rock music, including Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, which he transcribed phonetically[2]. ### What does MUDA MUDA MUDA mean? "Muda" (無駄) is the Japanese word for "useless" or "futile." DIO screams it while attacking, basically telling his opponent their resistance is pointless[5]. ### How do you use Stand Cries as memes? The most common usage is typing "ORA ORA ORA" or "MUDA MUDA MUDA" repeatedly in comments or chats, either as a JoJo reference or to convey overwhelming force. Video edits overlay the anime audio onto other footage[4]. ### Are Stand Cries still popular? Yes. As a classic JoJo meme, Stand Cries are widely recognized across anime fandom and general internet culture. New JoJo anime adaptations regularly revive interest in the cries[1]. ### What inspired Stand Cries? The concept likely comes from Fist of the North Star, where protagonist Kenshiro screams "ATATATATATA" during rapid punches, a style itself inspired by Bruce Lee's martial arts vocalizations[2]. ### When did Stand Cries become internet memes? The transition started around 2003 with a flash animation called "mudah.swf" on 2ch, then spread to English-speaking sites through AlbinoBlackSheep in 2006 and 4chan's /a/ board by 2008[4]. ### What other Stand Cries exist besides ORA and MUDA? Many. Crazy Diamond says "DORA DORA DORA," Sticky Fingers says "ARI ARI ARI," Gold Experience uses "MUDA MUDA MUDA" (same as DIO), and Aerosmith gets "VOLA VOLA VOLA," among others[2]. ### Where does WRYYY come from? WRYYY is DIO's personal screech, which Araki based on sounds he heard in horror movies like Psycho. It's separate from the MUDA MUDA Stand Cry and is usually associated with DIO's more dramatic moments[2]. ## References 1. [Stand Cry | JoJo's Bizarre Wiki | Fandom]() 2. [Ora Ora Ora – Meaning, Origin, Usage]() 3. [Stand Cries / ORA ORA ORA / MUDA MUDA MUDA - Know Your Meme]() 4. [Urban Dictionary: ora]() 5. 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