Humour, action, and drama blend in Netflix anime Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. With 4.7M views last week, it’s now the second most-watched non-English show on the platform, while also climbing the top 10 in 45 countries.
Despite dropping only one episode so far, the anime is getting plenty of buzz, especially from veteran fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. There’s no wonder many are eager to find out what happens next. Here’s everything we know so far.
Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix is keeping the future of the anime vague. The first episode is dubbed as 1st Stage, with the platform confirming a 2nd Stage is on the way.
This 2nd Stage could be considered as the Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure season 2. However, no official release date is available yet. The only thing certain is that it will come out later in 2026.
Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Cast
- Daman Mills as Johnny Joestar
- Kaiji Tang as Gyro Zeppeli
- Damien Haas as Diego Brando
- Frankie Kevich as Lucy Steel
- Jamieson Price as Steven Steel
- Alejandro Antonio Ruiz as Sandman
- Cedric Williams as Pocoloco
What Is Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure About?
Set in 1890 America, Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure follows Johnny Joestar, a once-celebrated jockey, now paralyzed after a mysterious accident. Luckily, the jockey’s life changes when he encounters the enigmatic outlaw Gyro Zeppeli. His strange “Spin” technique appears to momentarily restore Johnny’s ability to move.
Drawn by equal parts desperation and curiosity, Johnny joins Gyro in the Steel Ball Run, a brutal cross-country horse race from San Diego to New York with a $50 million prize. However, the race quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Gear up for the classic Jojo chaos longtime fans are probably used to by now.
Steel Ball Run adapts Part 7 of Hirohiko Araki’s manga. While it features familiar names and themes, it takes place in a separate continuity from Parts 1–6. Many fans regard it as the strongest arc in the series, so the hype is warranted. Until Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure season 2 or 2nd Stage arrives, the first episode gives you plenty to chew on.
Are There Other Shows Like Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure?
If you enjoyed Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure but are new to the universe, consider catching up with previous five seasons of the anime, also streaming on Netflix.
Other popular anime on the platform include BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai, Record of Ragnarok, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, The Summer Hikaru Died, and Tougen Anki. The One Piece live action series might be up your alley as well.
