Steel Ball Run’s First Trailer Drops — Johnny Joestar, Gyro and Diego Race to Netflix in 2026

The first trailer for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run has arrived. It debuted during a special announcement event on Tuesday, Sept. 23 — which, fittingly, is the same day the race across the United States begins in the story — and the anime is confirmed to stream globally on Netflix in 2026.

1. First trailer
2. What to expect from the story
3. Staff and production details
4. Release info

First trailer

David Production showed the first trailer during a special event, giving the first full look at visuals, character designs, and some music. The trailer signals a clear shift in setting and tone compared to earlier parts, while keeping the series’ trademark stylized look.

What to expect from the story

Steel Ball Run adapts Part 7 of Hirohiko Araki’s manga. Set in 1890, the plot follows competitors in a cross-country horse race across the United States, all racing for a $50 million prize. Expect familiar JoJo elements such as Stands, plus the return of a different power system known as the Spin, which echoes earlier Hamon-like mechanics.

Furthermore, this part begins the new continuity that branched after Part 6, Stone Ocean, so some characters feel familiar yet are presented as alternate versions. Key figures shown in the trailer and mentioned in announcements include Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and Diego Brando.

Staff and production details

David Production is producing the anime. Directors for the series are Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi, while Toshiyuki Karo serves as overall series director. Daisuke Tsumagari is credited as character designer, and Yugo Kanno handles the music.

Release info

The studio confirmed that Steel Ball Run will air globally on Netflix in 2026. However, no precise release window or episode schedule has been announced yet.