Steel Ball Run Anime Production Update Reveals Exciting New Developments

Published on August 14, 2025

The world of Jojo's bizarre adventure is buzzing with news and one of the most anticipated updates has been about the adaptation of "Steel Ball Run," the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki's iconic manga series. So fans like myself have eagerly awaited any news about this anime adaptation, and the recent production updates have provided a glimpse into what to expect.

So Miwa Iwanami, who is the sound director for the entire JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime franchise just provided us with a new update from his official X account. He revealed that work on the series is progressing smoothly and also stated that the sound work for episode 1 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run was completed. So this is really good news and Iwanami also shared the creative direction for the show's audio, teasing, "The sound concept is 'Dance with Steel Ball Run.' It's a soundtrack you can dance to! Look forward to it! I want an Emmy Award for 'Sound Mixing/Editing.' What should I do? lol." So this update follows the announcement of a special livestream event to be held on Sept. 23, where new information about the anime will be officially revealed. This livestream was announced after the Anime Expo 2025 panel, where the main staff for the anime was unveiled.

A Brief Overview of Steel Ball Run

The "Steel Ball Run Series" takes place in the United States during the late 19th century, following the story of Johnny Joestar, who is a paraplegic former jockey, and Gyro Zeppeli who is a skilled racer with a mysterious background. During this news series they embark on a cross-country race that tests their speed and their wits, as well as their supernatural abilities.

So many of you that are thinking of wanting to watch the series but need to catch up, well luckily you wont need to for this new series. Think of it as a reboot of the series, meaning you do not need to watch the previous seasons to enjoy this one, as it's set in its own universe.

Release Date Speculations

So as with any highly anticipated anime, many of us are eager to know when will the new series "Steel Ball Run" be released? While no official release date is available yet, insiders believe that production is on track for a potential release within the next 12 to 24 months. As we mentioned earlier that the series has been going smoothly in production.

This timeline aligns with typical production schedules for successful anime adaptations. It allows enough ample time for quality animation and storytelling and to be honest i would rather have a polished out anime that takes longer to make than an underwhelming anime that's released in a short period of time. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more announcements as the production team diligently works on this exciting project.

New Visual Image

So the production update for the "Steel Ball Run" anime has paved the way for what promises to be an exhilarating addition to the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" franchise. With a talented production team (David Production) an anticipated voice cast and a commitment to high-quality animation, fans have plenty to be excited about.

As the anime industry evolves, adaptations like "Steel Ball Run" showcase the potential for timeless stories to reach new audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan like me or a new to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, this upcoming anime adaptation is sure to be an incredible journey.

So stay tuned for more updates as production progresses, and get ready to join Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli on their thrilling adventure across the American landscape. The excitement is just getting started!