JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run returns on September 25, 2026, with Parts 2 and 3 comprising 11 episodes in total, switching to a weekly release schedule. Netflix has now released a recap trailer for Part 1 to set the stage for the upcoming race storylines.
Fall 2026 anime typically begin airing in October, though some titles launch early in the last week of September. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will resume updates before the fall season officially kicks off, becoming one of Netflix's concurrent anime releases.
The recap trailer features several key scenes from the Part 1 special, helping viewers transition into Parts 2 and 3. The new round of races will also introduce more characters, with the plot escalating further as the competition progresses.
Parts 2 and 3 will span a 750-mile desert
The upcoming story primarily revolves around Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli. The duo will face harsh trials in a desert region known as the "Devil's Palm," a stretch of the race spanning 750 miles.
Gyro emerged victorious in the Part 1 race, but the anomalous phenomena encountered during the course remain unexplained. Parts 2 and 3 will continue to track these events while introducing new competitors, bringing fresh challenges for Gyro and Johnny.
The original manga by Hirohiko Araki is divided into nine parts. After the anime airs Parts 2 and 3, a significant portion of the story will still await adaptation.
The initial release format sparked controversy
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run anime premiered in March 2026 as a 47-minute special episode. After Part 1 concluded, no specific broadcast dates were set for Parts 2 and 3, leaving viewers uncertain about when subsequent content would arrive and sparking widespread criticism.
It took about 16 years after the original manga concluded for the anime adaptation to arrive, yet it premiered with only a single episode, further fueling audience dissatisfaction with the distribution method. Later, updates were announced during Anime Expo 2026, ultimately confirming that the new arc would adopt a weekly release schedule.
According to the current plan, Parts 2 and 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will release 11 episodes consecutively starting September 25, 2026.