Warner Bros. Japan has announced that Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure will resume on September 25, 2026, with the anime’s Second and Third STAGE streaming weekly every Friday. The next batch consists of 11 episodes.
The newly released second trailer previews Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli’s journey into the second stage of the Steel Ball Run race. The first STAGE, which consists of a single 47-minute episode, is currently streaming on Netflix.
The update also introduces three major characters joining the anime’s cast:
- Mountain Tim (voiced by Tomoaki Maeno), a Wyoming cowboy and race favorite, is appointed deputy sheriff after a string of murders.
- Hot Pants (voiced by Yoko Hikasa), a competitor whose refined demeanor hides an unknown past.
- Funny Valentine (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita), the President of the United States and a supporter of the Steel Ball Run race, whose true intentions are veiled.
Warner Bros. Japan also announced THE★JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE WORLD, the first U.S. touring version of the official JoJo attraction. It will launch in Los Angeles before expanding to Seattle, Phoenix, and additional cities across the United States. Visitors can expect interactive attractions inspired by Steel Ball Run, merchandise, and themed photos.
