The beloved JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise is set to continue its legacy with Part 7: Steel Ball Run receiving a full anime adaptation. Fans worldwide now have their first glimpse at the series thanks to a teaser trailer, cast announcements, and confirmation of a 2026 premiere on Netflix.
With a story that blends epic races, supernatural abilities, and Araki’s signature bizarre style, this new adaptation is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated anime of the decade.
The global livestream event for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run unveiled the anime’s first teaser video, main cast, and 2026 debut. Fans can look forward to the series exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
The main cast includes:
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Shōgo Sakata as Johnny Joestar
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Yōhei Azakami as Gyro Zeppeli
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Kaito Ishikawa as Diego Brando
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Rie Takahashi as Lucy Steel
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Kenta Miyake as Steven Steel
Production Team and Staff
David Production is animating the series, with Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi co-directing alongside Toshiyuki Kato as series director. Yasuko Kobayashi returns to oversee the scripts, while Daisuke Tsumagari handles character design. Yūgo Kanno is composing the music, and Yoshikazu Iwanami returns as sound director. The production promises to capture the iconic, bizarre, and epic style of Hirohiko Araki’s manga.
Story Overview
Riders from around the world converge in the Wild West for the ultimate race. Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralysed from the waist down, witnesses Gyro Zeppeli in a duel and temporarily regains his ability to walk. Determined to understand his new power, Johnny joins the most epic race across the American frontier, encountering rival racers, dangerous stands, and unpredictable adventures.
The manga originally launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004, moved to Ultra Jump in 2005, and concluded in 2011 with 24 volumes (volumes 81–104 of the overall JoJo series).
Previous Anime Adaptations
David Production’s adaptation has covered Parts 1 through 6 of the JoJo franchise, with Stone Ocean airing globally on Netflix. Part 1 of Stone Ocean premiered in December 2021, followed by the second and third parts in September and December 2022, respectively.
JoJo Franchise and Spin-offs
Hirohiko Araki continues the franchise with The JOJOLands, launched in February 2023. Beyond the manga, the series has inspired video games, stage musicals, and live-action adaptations of the spinoff manga Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai), keeping the franchise active across multiple media platforms.
What Fans Can Expect
The Steel Ball Run anime promises to deliver high-octane racing, supernatural stands, and Araki’s signature bizarre adventure style. With a skilled cast and returning production staff, the series is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated JoJo adaptations, blending western frontier action with supernatural intrigue.
