JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run Anime Adaptation Announced for 2025

Fans of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are in for a treat - Warner Bros Japan has just announced that Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of the series, is getting an anime adaptation! The news was revealed at the 2025 JOJODAY event and has fans all over the world hyped for the anime version of this popular story arc.

A Fresh Start in 1890s America

Steel Ball Run takes place in 1890s America and starts a fresh story for the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series. It follows Johnny Joestar, a former horse-racing champion who is now paralyzed, and Gyro Zeppeli, a strange man with powerful steel balls. Together, they enter the Steel Ball Run—a tough horse race from San Diego to New York. But this race hides a secret mission that’s much more dangerous than it first seems.

Steel Ball Run is different from earlier JoJo parts because it has deeper themes and more emotional storytelling. Johnny’s journey shows how strong the human spirit can be, even during tough times. Gyro uses strange but smart techniques with his steel balls, which can affect the body and movement in surprising ways. These powers later tie into the series’ famous Stand abilities, adding a cool new layer to the story.
 

The anime will likely start with the first three main parts of the story: The Race Begins, Saint's Corpse, and Eleven Men. In these episodes, fans will see how Johnny and Gyro first meet, discover the strange reason behind the race, and be introduced to the main villain, Funny Valentine, who seems to be hiding a much bigger plan.

A Popular Manga with Deep Roots

Steel Ball Run was first published from 2004 to 2011 and is loved for mixing history with supernatural powers. Fans also praise its amazing art and creative story. With older parts like Stone Ocean getting popular again on streaming platforms, this new anime is coming out at the perfect time—when people are more excited than ever for top-quality anime.

 

 

Warner Bros Japan has confirmed that work on the Steel Ball Run anime has already started. This version will be a fresh start, separate from the current JoJo anime timeline. The new style gives the team more freedom to use modern animation while still staying true to Araki’s original story.

As fans wait, they can look forward to a mix of action, emotion, and unforgettable characters. The growing friendship between Johnny and Gyro will bring both touching and dramatic moments, making this one of the most exciting JoJo parts yet. With Steel Ball Run racing toward our screens, it’s clear that the JoJo series still has lots of amazing stories to share. Get ready—it’s going to be a wild ride!