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It's just over a month until JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run hits Netflix, so it's no surprise that there's plenty of information out there about the eagerly anticipated anime adaptation. Over the last few weeks we've been treated to a full trailer, with the streamer confirming the show's release date, too – so we know exactly how long we have to wait to reunite with Johnny and Gyro.
Based on the original manga's seventh main story arc, the episodes will follow the duo as they compete in a cross-country horse race in 1890 America. If they whinny... sorry, win? They pocket $50 million and, well, who's gonna say 'neigh' to that?
So, if you're keen to get to grips with the new anime series, you've come to the right place. Giddy up and keep scrolling to read our guide on all you need to know about the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball release date, plot details, trailer, and more. While you wait, check out our picks of the best anime you should be watching right now or have a gander at our guide on how to watch the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series in order.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run release date
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run release date is on March 19, 2026.
First announced in April 2025, the series is arriving even earlier than expected. Until September, we had only seen a 30-second teaser (of which only 20% of that is actual new footage), painting the picture that animation studio David Production needed at least another 12 months to work on the series. However, the show is now slated to arrive in early spring.
We had some updates during 2025. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure sound director Yoshikazu Iwanami provided an update in August 2025, saying: "Sound work on episode 1 is finished. It's awesome! The sound concept is 'Dance with Steel Ball Run.' It's a danceable soundtrack! Stay tuned! I want an Emmy Award for Best Sound. What should I do? Lol"
Steel Ball Run has also found a home over on Netflix. The streamer confirmed the news via Twitter on September 12. It seems all episodes will be released at the same time on March 19.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run story: which manga chapters will be adapted?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run will, as the name suggests, adapt the Steel Ball Run story of Hirohiko Araki's iconic manga. If you're following along on those pages, that takes place between chapters 753-847, and is the seventh part of the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure saga.
Crucially, however, it is not a continuation of Stone Ocean or any other JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. The show may jump back and forth between centuries, but the universe was quite literally reset at the end of Stone Ocean – meaning this is a fresh universe with no crossover or connection to the events that preceded it.
Taking place in 1890, Steel Ball Run revolves around jockey Johnny Joestar and his attempt to win the grand prize of $50 million dollars in a 5000km cross-country race across America – despite no longer having the use of legs. He is joined by former executioner Gyro Zeppeli and, soon, they find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy involving the race's organizers, a religious artefact, and the President of the United States.
For more on JoJo's grand tapestry of century-spanning adventures, you'll need our guide on how to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in order.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run trailer
A first full trailer of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run was unveiled by Netflix ahead of Christmas 2025, teasing a horse race to end all horse races. You can watch it above!
Previously, a brief teaser was posted by Netflix when the streamer announced it would be releasing the season.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run cast
Thanks to a key visual, we know the first two characters who will appear in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run. They are jockey Johnny Joestar and disgraced executioner Gyro Zeppeli, who first find themselves on opposite sides of the cross-country race before eventually joining forces against a whole host of nefarious foes.
You can see the art above, though no cast members have been announced as of writing.
Where to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run and other seasons
Thanks to Netflix snagging the rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, all six previous parts (Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, and Stone Ocean) are available on the streamer.
Steel Ball Run will also be streaming on Netflix, though we don't know if it wil be broken up into multiple parts and released in large batches. That move, instead of the weekly releases, has proved unpopular with fans so far. The episode count is likely to be shorter than the 38 or 39 we've seen in previous years, however.
Every other season, barring Star Ocean, is also available to stream on Crunchyroll.
For more, check out the best anime on Crunchyroll, plus our guides on how to watch Attack on Titan in order and how to watch Pokemon in order.
