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The long-awaited adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is finally within reach, and fans couldn’t be more excited or more nervous. When Netflix dropped the first trailer during the official Steel Ball Run press event, the hype exploded across social media.
But alongside the celebration came one burning question: Will JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run be released weekly, or in batches like Stone Ocean? Now, Netflix’s latest trailer and marketing rollout for Steel Ball Run have reignited those concerns. Officially, Netflix has confirmed the anime’s exclusive streaming rights, but they have yet to state outright whether it will be weekly or batch-released.
However, the evidence surrounding Netflix’s recent anime distribution pattern paints a more hopeful picture for JoJo fans. After the disappointment of Stone Ocean’s batch-release schedule, fans have every reason to be wary. Because when Stone Ocean aired, Netflix released large chunks of episodes all at once, followed by painfully long waits for the next batch.
What was supposed to be a good idea ended up backfiring. Because fans binge-watched it and lost the momentum, this led to them losing the spark they had for this show. JoJo is a type of show that would thrive on a weekly schedule solely for the reason that Araki has a way of telling a story that inevitably leaves fans asking for more.
And batch-released makes doubts about the enthusiasm for JoJo’s usual week-to-week carries. Also, when it comes to talking about the release date, the anime is officially slated for a 2026 release. Although no exact month or date has been confirmed, speculation points to either spring (March-April) or a symbolic premiere on September 25, 2026, mirroring key dates in JoJo history.
Netflix’s recent track record points to a weekly future
Unlike during the Stone Ocean era, Netflix has been experimenting with weekly anime releases over the past two years. Shows like Delicious in Dungeon and Ranma ½ Reboot adopted a weekly drop model and were praised for maintaining hype and community engagement.
If JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run follows a weekly cour-based format (for example, 12–13 episodes released weekly over three months), it could strike the perfect balance between consistent content and production breathing room.
Finally, whatever they do end up deciding it is clear that the fandom is going to enjoy Araki's work because Steel Ball Run is considered the best part of JoJo's franchise.
Main voice cast announcements
The new JoJo universe comes with an all-new voice cast:
- Johnny Joestar is going to be voiced by Shogo Sakata
- Gyro Zeppeli is going to be voiced by Yohei Azakami
- Diego Brando is going to be voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (previously voiced Sale in Golden Wind)
- Lucy Steel is going to be voiced by Rie Takahashi (praised for roles that balance innocence and determination)
- Steven Steel is going to be voiced by Kenta Miyaki (the legendary voice of Muhammad Avdol returns in a new role)
The cast emphasized their deep respect for Araki’s work during the event, discussing how they prepared for their characters and how much the story means to them.
Fan reaction to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
With only a few months left until release, fans around the world are hyped and can’t wait for Netflix to start airing the series. Some of the common responses in the fandom are:
If it release so much early It’s for weekly? It’s for weekly? PLEASE SAY YES," said one fan.
"We really should spam Netflix asking for weekly Steel Ball Run 😮💨," added another fan.
"WE NEED IT TO BE WEEKLY!," stated by another fan.
"SBR has touched me unlike any other anime, really wish we get a weekly release or something…. jojo keeps me sane," added by another fan.
But in the end, whatever the case, fans are counting down the days to see Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and the legendary cross-country race come to life.
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Final thoughts
As of now, Netflix has not officially confirmed whether JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will be weekly or batch-released. In the end, one thing’s certain: after years of anticipation, the Steel Ball Run is finally real, and fans around the world are ready to ride.
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