Manga chapter of the year. After so much focus on the Higashikatas and Yasuho over the last 30 chapters, we needed some more character development for Josuke now that the plot is nearing its third and final act. This was amazingly poignant, and it's up there with "shizaaa" and "I've always...
If you think this arc is filler, I respect your opinion, but you honestly don't know a thing about character development. This arc added some much-needed depth and relatability to Joshu's character. Making him "likable" wasn't the point.
Manga: 7 > 8 > 6 > 4 > 5 > 2 > 3 > 1
Anime: 5 > 4 > 2 > 3 > 1
Every time I reread this it reminds me that it's the best manga of all time (sorry Berserk, but you went to shit). Araki would've been one of the goats if he only did Parts 1-3, so it blows my mind how much he's improved since...