"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run," the latest anime in the iconic "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series, hit Netflix on March 19th. While only the first episode of the 1st Stage was released, its stellar production quality immediately won over fans, sparking massive anticipation for what's next.
Today (July 4), the official announcement dropped: the 2nd and 3rd Stages (a total of 11 episodes) will premiere exclusively on Netflix worldwide starting September 25, 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday. The news came alongside a fresh promotional PV and an exciting list of additional voice cast members!
Picking up right after the 1st Stage's premiere episode in March, this new batch of episodes throws us into the treacherous desert leg of the race. Johnny and Gyro must navigate a mysterious area known as the "Devil's Palm."
As a series of bizarre incidents unfolds, they slowly realize that the Steel Ball Run isn't just a simple cross-country race—it's a deadly competition shrouded in a massive conspiracy. The story will follow the duo as they face an even more perilous second stage, caught amidst conflicting factions and hidden agendas.
And get ready for some fresh faces and incredible talent joining the cast:
Mountain Tim CV: Tomoaki Maeno
Hot Pants CV: Yoko Hikasa
President Funny Valentine CV: Tomokazu Sugita
While fans now have a solid release date for the next stages, we'll have to keep an eye out for official announcements regarding episodes beyond the third stage.
A previous interview with anime director Yasuhiro Kimura revealed the immense dedication the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" animation team has poured into this 1890s horse-racing themed JoJo installment. The meticulous production truly highlights their hard work, a stark contrast to how previous JoJo titles on Netflix were often dropped all at once.
▼ "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" PV 2