Death Stranding 2: On the Beachfans have noticed Dollman’s photo mode poses include nods toJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Since its launch, Hideo Kojima’s latest action-adventure game has been well received by both critics and players. Beyond its intriguing gameplay and stunning visuals, many fans credit part of the success ofDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachto Kojima’s signature wit. The acclaimed director’s boldness comes through in the game’s random cameos and bizarre Easter eggs scattered throughout its expansive world.
For those unfamiliar,Dollman is a companion character inDeath Stranding 2and a cameo by German-Turkish filmmaker and screenwriter Fatih Akin, who is a close friend of Kojima. Functionally, Dollman plays a key role in the story’s progression and introduces gameplay mechanics like scanning the area. Prior to launch, the Japanese game director teased that this companion would become a fan favorite—and he wasn’t wrong. Many players love Dollman for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the charming secret he hides.
Dollman can recreateJoJoposes of Jonathan and Josuke, two iconic characters from Hirohiko Araki’s acclaimed manga series. Longtime fans already know that Kojima is an anime enthusiast, but it seems he has never explicitly expressed a fondness forJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. These spirited poses of Dollman may be the first subtle hint of his admiration for Araki’s work. For those curious, to trigger Dollman’sJoJoposes, players need to enterDeath Stranding 2’s photo modeand press R1 to access Dollman’s unique moves.
Fans Seem to Love Dollman’s JoJo Poses in Death Stranding 2
Several posts on social media have celebrated theJoJoEaster egg inDeath Stranding 2, with many anime fans praising the director’s taste. Some even suggest that these references bode well for theupcomingDeath Strandinganime Kojima has teased. They believe theJoJonods hint that the show might aim for the same level of impact as some of anime’s most iconic series.
Dollman’s other photo mode poses also referenceNaruto, Mario, and WWE star John Cena. However,Death Stranding 2seems to hold more secretsbeyond the tiny companion’s flamboyant poses. Fans have already speculated that certain character designs might hide similar Easter eggs. For example, some believe Higgs Monaghan’s style and weapon subtly nod to Akira Otoishi fromJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, since both use guitars in combat. As musical weapons, especially guitars, are common in many other franchises, this connection remains speculative.
