Exciting new information has just dropped for the upcoming anime adaptation of “STEEL BALL RUN,” the thrilling seventh installment of “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.” During “Anime Expo 2025,” one of North America's premier anime events, fans were treated to a reveal of the main staff behind the series, in addition to the announcement of a live-streamed event on September 23rd, 2025, dedicated to further major updates.
As a special treat, a brand-new illustration by Daisuke Tsumagari, the character designer and chief animation director for the STEEL BALL RUN anime, has also been unveiled.
“STEEL BALL RUN” Anime Reveals Core Production Team
Familiar Talent Returns: The Ultimate Team is Assembling to Animate “STEEL BALL RUN”!
■ Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura & Hideya Takahashi (Directors of "Golden Wind")
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As we're starting a new part, we hope that both those who have watched "JoJo" before and those who are thinking of watching it for the first time will enjoy it.
We've been preparing for years to bring the horse animation to film, so we hope you'll pay attention to that aspect. (Kimura)
■ Series Director: Toshiyuki Kato (Director of "Stone Ocean" and "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan")
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This will be the first time "STEEL BALL RUN" is presented in animation form. We're going to work hard to run through this long, long race, so please cheer us on. We appreciate your support.
■ Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi (All parts)
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Part 7, finally, Part 7 is here. The "JoJo" anime, which has been running for 13 years since Part 1, has finally reached the starting line of this grand race.
While expressing my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us so far, I hope you'll run this race to the end along with Johnny and Gyro.
And finally, a word from our writing team who are already running ahead:
"Welcome to the world of Steel Ball Run"
■ Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Daisuke Tsumagari (Animation Director for "Stone Ocean" and "Golden Wind")
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Whether you're a fan of the "JoJo" series or watching "JoJo" for the first time, I think this is a work that can be enjoyed from various perspectives. I hope you'll join us in witnessing the journey of our protagonists.
▲ Special illustration by Daisuke Tsumagari, Character Designer and Chief Animation Director
■ Music: Yugo Kanno (from "Stardust Crusaders" to "Stone Ocean")
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The music production for "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" is proving to be challenging. This story follows Johnny Joestar and his companions as they race across the American continent. Like Johnny, I find myself wrestling with the music daily, identifying with both the character and the work itself.
The anime "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" is also a record of the struggles and growth of all staff members involved. Please look forward to it.
■ Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami (All parts)
■ Animation Production: david production (All parts)
Livestream Event Set for New Information Reveal on September 23rd!
Mark your calendars! A livestream event delivering fresh details about "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd.
Further details will be announced at a later date.
“JoJo's Bizarre Adventure” Fan-Favorite Episodes Chosen for Special Reruns
In exciting news for “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure” fans, a special re-broadcast event titled 'Episode General Election Selection' has been announced! Revealed during the JOJODAY STAGE event on April 12th, this initiative will see popular episodes, chosen by a fan poll from the entire 190-episode anime series, re-aired in Japan starting this July. While these special re-runs will be broadcast on Japanese channels, the announcement highlights the enduring popularity of the JoJo anime and offers a unique look at fan-favorite moments from across its many thrilling parts.
You can check the poll’s result from the following link.
https://jojo-portal.com/special/jojoday2025/episode-vote/result/
(Japanese only)
*All currently released parts of “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure” anime are available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
About "STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"
It's Official: Anime Adaptation Underway!
■ Teaser Video
Staff
Directors: Yasuhiro Kimura, Hideya Takahashi
Series Director: Toshiyuki Kato
Series Composition: Yasuko Kobayashi
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Daisuke Tsumagari
Music: Yugo Kanno
Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
Animation Production: david production
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