JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STEEL BALL RUN to stream on Netflix worldwide

Warner Bros. Japan has officially announced that the highly anticipated anime adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will stream on Netflix worldwide. The reveal comes ahead of a special event in Tokyo on September 23, which will also be live-streamed globally and feature brand-new information about the series.

Director Yasuhiro Kimura shared his excitement for the project, noting:

“STEEL BALL RUN is a story that depicts characters racing through a grand competition, each staking their own beliefs along the way. I am thrilled to take on the role of director for its anime adaptation. Our creators pour their passion into its production every day. We eagerly look forward to the moment we can share that same energy with all of you through the anime series, and we hope you will join us as we run together on this journey.”

The anime brings together an all-star creative team of returning JoJo veterans, including:

• Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura (Three Leaves, Three Colors) and Hideya Takahashi (Golden Wind)

• Series Director: Toshiyuki Kato (Stone Ocean, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan)

• Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi (every JoJo series)

• Character Design: Daisuke Tsumagari (Stone Ocean, Golden Wind)

• Music: Yugo Kanno (Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, Stone Ocean)

• Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami (every JoJo series)

• Animation Production: david production (every JoJo series)

As the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki’s long-running manga saga, Steel Ball Run takes the series into a new era, following Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli in a high-stakes cross-country race across 19th-century America. Known for its intense battles, wild Stand powers, and unique blend of Western and racing motifs, Steel Ball Run is often cited by fans as one of the strongest arcs in the JoJo franchise.

Fans can follow updates via the official JoJo website, X (Twitter), and Instagram. The official hashtag is #jojo_anime.

With its powerhouse staff and Netflix distribution, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is set to become one of the most highly anticipated anime releases of the year.

Source: Warner Bros. Japan