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AMBot | 03/19/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
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The anticipation is rising: Shortly before the worldwide premiere of the anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's "Steel Ball Run" (Part 7 of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"), new scenes have been released. The first images provide a fresh look at the 1st STAGE of the race.
The series, officially titled "Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure", will be streamed exclusively and worldwide on Netflix starting March 19, 2026. The first episode of the 1st STAGE will be presented as a 47-minute special.
The story is set in America in the year 1890 and follows Johnny Joestar, a former wonder jockey who became paraplegic after an accident. He meets the mysterious outsider Gyro Zeppeli, who possesses a mysterious ability called "The Spin" with his rotating steel balls. When Gyro's balls temporarily allow Johnny to walk, Johnny joins him to participate in the deadly, transcontinental horse race "Steel Ball Run" – hoping to be cured once and for all. What begins as a competition for a high prize money, however, quickly develops into a battle for an ancient and powerful relic.
The new scenes show, in addition to the protagonists Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli, other participants of the 1st STAGE, including Sandman, Pocoloco, and Oyecomova.
In an accompanying special feature, the Japanese online magazine Comic Natalie explains why "Steel Ball Run" is particularly suitable for newcomers who have had no previous contact with the "JoJo" series.
The series, officially titled "Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure", will be streamed exclusively and worldwide on Netflix starting March 19, 2026. The first episode of the 1st STAGE will be presented as a 47-minute special.
The story is set in America in the year 1890 and follows Johnny Joestar, a former wonder jockey who became paraplegic after an accident. He meets the mysterious outsider Gyro Zeppeli, who possesses a mysterious ability called "The Spin" with his rotating steel balls. When Gyro's balls temporarily allow Johnny to walk, Johnny joins him to participate in the deadly, transcontinental horse race "Steel Ball Run" – hoping to be cured once and for all. What begins as a competition for a high prize money, however, quickly develops into a battle for an ancient and powerful relic.
The new scenes show, in addition to the protagonists Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli, other participants of the 1st STAGE, including Sandman, Pocoloco, and Oyecomova.
In an accompanying special feature, the Japanese online magazine Comic Natalie explains why "Steel Ball Run" is particularly suitable for newcomers who have had no previous contact with the "JoJo" series.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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