New JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run key visual revealed at Jump Festa 2026 booth

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stell Ball Run anime is about to release in a few months, and to keep the hype alive, we have received a new key visual. Interestingly, this strategy has worked as fans are already talking about how this new visual has perfectly captured the core theme and vibe of Part 7. According to official sources, we know that this visual is by Daisuke Tsumagari, who is the character designer and chief animation director for Steel Ball Run.

The artwork is focused on the iconic duo Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli in full dynamic glory. If we were to break down the composition of this art, the first thing we notice is how it has fully embraced the JoJo aesthetic. The characters are striking, exaggerated poses, and they have bold colors that pop to a viewer and force them to stop and look at the image. It demands the attention of fans.

Interestingly, even the background seems to be well thought off as the deep purple with polka dots texture gives depth to the image. Even the subtle golden silhouettes of galloping horses blend seamlessly into the lower half of the visual, reinforcing the Western-racing theme that defines JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stell Ball Run.

The main focus of this key visual is Johnny Joestar, posed with that unmistakable JoJo energy. His extended arm and pointing gesture pull the viewer directly into the scene, echoing the manga’s iconic spreads. Johnny’s design remains faithful to Hirohiko Araki’s manga: long blond hair tied behind him, a white star-patterned hoodie, and electric-blue nail polish signaling his Spin-based abilities.

Just behind him stands Gyro Zeppeli, holding onto his steel ball in a way that almost feels animated. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stell Ball Run is mainly focused on this duo, as we will again get to see the Joestars and Zeppeli dynamic in a new format. This story by Araki is seen as one of his best works, and it follows a different format of storytelling. We knew that he felt his work had peaked during Stone Ocean, and he wanted to recalibrate and ended up resetting the universe.

Those who are going to be anime-only viewers should expect this story to be completely out of their expectations and different from what they knew about the franchise in the best possible way. With David Production managing the animation, we know that they are not going to disappoint the viewers. Till the time they came around animating Part 6, we could see how much they have evolved, and now things are only going to get better.

Fan reaction: Overjoyed and eager to watch the show

As the anticipation for this series is rapidly increasing, this new key visual has only managed to add fuel to the excitement. It is safe to say that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is going to be a popular show that could potentially leave a lasting impact on its audience. This visual has also successfully collected the fandom to unite, and most of them have only praises for it. Some common comments on social media on this artwork are:

"THIS IS AWESOME!!!!" said one fan.

"This is so peak...." added another fan.

"The visuals are going to be unreal! Cant wait!!" stated a fan.

In many ways, this visual is more than just promotional art; it’s a promise. A promise that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is getting the treatment it deserves, blending faithful adaptation with fresh animation flair.

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Final thoughts

This new artwork will be showcased at the Steel Ball Run booth during Jump Festa 2026, where fans can participate in a themed scavenger hunt, attend mini-stage events with the anime’s voice cast, and get a first look at additional promotional materials. With the anime produced by David Production and set to stream worldwide on Netflix in 2026, excitement continues to grow around what many consider one of the greatest arcs in the JoJo franchise.

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