“I want to see it soon, too! When will it be? I don’t know,” said director Yasuhiro Kimura during the recent AnimeJapan 2026 event, expressing the anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run.
The announcement confirmed that the 2nd Stage of Steel Ball Run will stream exclusively on Netflix. This season is the sixth installment of the beloved anime series, which adapts the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki’s manga.
Set in the U.S. in 1890, Steel Ball Run follows a perilous cross-continental horse race spanning approximately 750 miles. The race is not merely a competition; it is fraught with danger and intrigue.
Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli are confirmed to return for this thrilling continuation. The series promises to deliver a story built on tension, with each arc unveiling new challenges.
As fans eagerly await the next installment, the specific release date for the 2nd Stage remains unconfirmed. “More Steel Ball Run will be exclusive to Netflix when it comes out,” stated a representative.
The premiere episode is expected to serve as an expanded introduction to the series, setting the stage for the intense drama that follows.
Production for the series is reportedly going smoothly, according to Kimura, raising hopes for a timely release. However, it is still unclear if the 2nd Stage will consist of one single episode or several episodes.
With the race consisting of a series of checkpoints and routes approximately 6,000 km long, the stakes are higher than ever for our protagonists.
Details remain unconfirmed, but fans are already buzzing with excitement for the next chapter of this iconic saga.