Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
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Steel Ball Run returns to Netflix this September, but a leak suggests the JoJo's anime won't end until 2028
Netflix has announced that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere with weekly episodes starting September 25, with the first two stages comprising 11 episodes until December. This release plan aligns with a leak suggesting the anime's conclusion is not expected until 2028, with further episodes potentially arriving in June 2027, October 2027, and May 2028.
From Overwatch Tweaks to GTA Heists: Your Daily Gaming ... | TAG
This daily gaming news roundup covers several key updates. Overwatch on Nintendo Switch is functioning as intended after a patch, though still needs further updates. Capcom's new IP Pragmata has sold over 1 million units in 48 hours and received positive reviews. Netflix faces controversy over delayed episode releases for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. Leaks suggest a "Resynced" version of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is coming, and a remake of Buck Bumble is likely. Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick believes AI doomsday talk is overblown, and the Elden Ring film adaptation has a reported budget exceeding $100 million.
Netflix casually confirms Steel Ball Run's episode 2 release plans – but JoJo's fans might not like it
Netflix has confirmed that the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will follow a split-cour release schedule. New episodes are expected to begin airing in the fall, with the full run of episodes planned to be released across multiple parts.
More Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Episodes Air in Fall
Netflix has announced that the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will continue with its second stage in Fall 2026, releasing episodes weekly. The first episode, covering the initial part of the Steel Ball Run race, was released on March 19, 2026. The adaptation will utilize a split-cour format, with the exact number of episodes per part not yet specified.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fans are responding to Steel Ball Run's disastrous release by trying to curse Netflix
Fans of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are expressing frustration with Netflix's handling of the Steel Ball Run anime release, with many calling for a boycott. The streamer has faced criticism for its batch release strategy and lack of communication regarding new episodes, a pattern also seen with the previous part, Stone Ocean. Director Yasuhiro Kimura has also expressed uncertainty about future release plans.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run release plans get even more bizarre as Netflix confirms at least one more…
Netflix has confirmed that the second stage of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere on the platform in 2026. This announcement follows a period of silence and a controversial release schedule for the first part, with series director Yasuhiro Kimura expressing his own uncertainty about the release timeline.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run and Frieren are fighting it out for the top spot on the highest-rated anime…
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run are competing for the top spot on My Anime List's highest-rated anime series ranking. Frieren currently holds the number one position with a score of 9.25, closely followed by Steel Ball Run at 9.23.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure director shares disappointing update on Steel Ball Run episode 2's release
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure director Yasuhiro Kimura has provided an update on the production of Steel Ball Run, stating that while episode creation is progressing smoothly, he does not know when the second episode will be released. The anime's first episode premiered as a bumper-length installment, but further release plans remain unmapped.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run release schedule: what time is episode 1 releasing on Netflix?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is set to premiere on Netflix on March 19, 2026, with episode 1 releasing at midnight Pacific Time. While only the first episode is confirmed, fans anticipate a release strategy similar to previous seasons, with more details expected at AnimeJapan 2026.
SHIHORI Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
International J-pop singer-songwriter SHIHORI has been announced as a Guest of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a gaming convention taking place June 20-21. SHIHORI, known for her work on "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" and various anime soundtracks, will perform at the event's Saturday concert. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for games like Monster Hunter Now, MotoGP 26, GTA Online, NAKWON: LAST PARADISE, The Coin Game, and skate.
