When "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run," the latest anime in the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, dropped its first episode on Netflix on March 19, fans were instantly captivated by its stellar production quality. The single episode left everyone clamoring for more, fueling anticipation for what's next.
Given the initial one-episode release, fans were naturally curious about how "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" would continue. At "Anime Japan 2026," it was officially confirmed that the second part is currently in production! A brand-new teaser PV was also unveiled, announcing that the anime is slated for a 2026 release, once again exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
The newly released teaser PV for Part 2 offers a glimpse into Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli's epic 750-mile desert cross-country challenge. Along the way, they encounter the terrifying "Devil's Palm" region, and even a murder incident unfolds, hinting that this race is far from a simple speed competition.
▼ "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" Part 2 Teaser PV
What's more, a simultaneous watch party for the first episode will be held on YouTube on April 12 at 6 PM JST. Shogo Sakata, the voice actor for Johnny, and Yohei Azakami, the voice actor for Gyro, will both be joining to watch along with fans!
According to a previous interview with anime director Tai Yuhki Kimura, it's clear that the production team behind "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" has poured immense effort into this 1890s horse-racing themed "JoJo" installment. The meticulous craftsmanship truly shines through, a stark contrast to the full-season drops typical of previous "JoJo" works on Netflix.
While a 2026 release window is confirmed, official announcements for further details are still pending.