JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run Anime Announced

JoJo’s Steel Ball Run Anime Officially Confirmed in 2025

The wait is finally over! On April 12, 2025, dDuring the JOJODAY STAGE event on April 12, 2025, Warner Bros. Japan officially revealed that Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, is getting an anime adaptation.

The new anime will be called Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (スティール・ボール・ラン ジョジョの奇妙な冒険), and it marks the sixth season in the JoJo anime series. Fans have been asking for this part to be animated for years—and now it’s finally happening.

What Is Steel Ball Run About?

Steel Ball Run takes place in the year 1890 in the United States. It follows Johnny Joestar, a former horse racing prodigy who is now paralyzed from the waist down, and Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious racer who uses a unique power known as the Spin.

The two join a massive cross-country race called the Steel Ball Run. But as the race unfolds, they discover there’s a dark secret behind it—and the man behind the event has dangerous ambitions that go far beyond winning.

New Universe, Same JoJo Spirit

What makes Steel Ball Run different from past parts is that it starts a brand-new timeline. It’s still full of JoJo’s signature style—unique powers (Stands), wild action, and clever battles—but the story and characters take the series in a bold new direction.

Even though it’s a fresh start, fans will notice familiar names and connections to the earlier parts. It’s a perfect balance between something new and something classic.

Steel Ball Run Teaser Trailer

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Timeline

Here’s the full timeline of the JoJo manga, so you can see where Steel Ball Run fits in:

• Phantom Blood (1987–1988)
• Battle Tendency (1988–1989)
• Stardust Crusaders (1989–1992)
• Diamond Is Unbreakable (1992–1995)
• Golden Wind (1995–1999)
• Stone Ocean (1999–2003)
• Steel Ball Run (2004–2011)
• JoJolion (2011–2021)
• The JoJoLands (2023–present)

Steel Ball Run is a major turning point for the series, both in story and style.

Why This Is Big News for JoJo Fans

The Steel Ball Run manga is widely praised for its deep story, emotional moments, and smart storytelling. Many fans even consider it the best part of the entire series. Now, with the anime officially on the way, it's shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases in the anime world.

Source:JoJo's Bizarre Adventure