JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, one of the world’s most prominent anime franchises, is preparing to launch its highly anticipated “Steel Ball Run” adaptation, with a surge of new updates confirming significant production milestones.
Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound director for Steel Ball Run, announced on August 13, 2025, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account that sound work for episode one is finished.
Iwanami described the soundtrack as “Dance with Steel Ball Run,” hinting at a “danceable soundtrack” and joked about aiming for an Emmy Award for Best Sound.
While the anime was officially announced in April 2025 during the JOJODAY fan event in Tokyo, there is not yet an official release date.
The series is produced by David Production, which has handled all previous JoJo anime adaptations.
The studio’s careful approach suggests that the anime is unlikely to premiere before 2026.
Key production staff, including directors Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi, series director Toshiyuki Kato, character designer Daisuke Tsumagari, and composer Yugo Kanno, were confirmed during Anime Expo 2025.
Livestream Set for September
A global livestream event is scheduled for September 23, 2025, promising new information, likely including the first official trailer and possibly a release window for the Steel Ball Run anime. The event aims to build momentum and offer fans a deeper look at what to expect from this latest adaptation.
What Is Steel Ball Run?
Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki’s legendary manga, is set in late-19th-century America and follows paraplegic jockey Johnny Joestar and outlaw Gyro Zeppeli.
The two participate in a grueling cross-country horse race that quickly spirals into a complex battle involving dangerous conspiracies.
The arc originally ran in Shonen Jump from 2004 to 2011 and is often praised as one of the manga’s most compelling storylines.
Recap of Current Updates
- Sound production for episode one is complete, with a distinct “danceable” soundtrack confirmed.
- No official release date; premiere expected in 2026 or later due to recent start of production and focus on quality.
- A major livestream event will be held on September 23, 2025, providing new information and likely a trailer.
- David Production returns as animation studio, with much of the previous staff from earlier JoJo series.
Where to Watch Previous JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime
- Crunchyroll
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Prime Video
The manga can be read digitally on the Shonen Jump+ app.
FAQs
There is no confirmed release date. Based on current updates, a 2026 premiere seems most likely.
Fans are hoping for a weekly release model. Netflix has yet to confirm its distribution strategy following feedback regarding the batch release of Stone Ocean.
David Production, the studio behind all previous JoJo anime adaptations, is handling the animation with a core staff of series veterans.
Bullet Points Recap:
- Steel Ball Run sound production for episode one completed in August 2025.
- Global livestream update event scheduled for September 23, 2025.
- No official release date; premiere likely in 2026 or later.
- Core JoJo anime staff and studio David Production return for the project.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure continues to maintain its strong fanbase and industry reputation, building anticipation as it progresses toward bringing Steel Ball Run to the screen.
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