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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Steel Ball Run, the anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7, is airing its second stage on Netflix, which began September 25, 2026. Merchandise for the series is active across multiple lines, including Super Action Statue, MASTERLISE Ichiban Kuji, PalVerse Pale., and capsule figures, with new items announced into 2027.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise is in the middle of a busy commercial and production cycle. The center of attention is Steel Ball Run, the Part 7 anime adaptation. The second stage began streaming worldwide on Netflix on September 25, 2026, following the second key visual released in June. The second and third stages together run 11 episodes, with new episodes weekly on Fridays. Cast additions for these stages were announced in July: Tomokazu Sugita as Funny Valentine, Yoko Hikasa as Hot Pants, and Tomoaki Maeno as Mountain Tim. Composer Yugo Kanno, in an interview, called the Part 7 score his best work yet, noting that the race format changed how the music was structured.

Merchandise tied to Steel Ball Run spans many formats. Medicom and Medicos Entertainment produced figures of Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer in the Chozo Art Collection and Super Figure Art Collection lines, the latter standing over 30 cm. Bushiroad Creative added Johnny, Gyro, and Diego to its PalVerse Pale. figure line. Bandai Spirits released a Steel Ball Run Ichiban Kuji with MASTERLISE figures of Johnny, Gyro, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel, plus a Last One Diego figure, and announced a second Ichiban Kuji, "The Gathering of RIVALS," for November 21, 2026, which includes Diego as a first in that figure series.

Older parts remain active in merchandise. Medicos re-released DIO and The World, Jotaro Kujo Ver.2, Star Platinum - Third, Polnareff, and Silver Chariot in its Super Action Statue line. Bandai released gashapon capsule figures based on JOJO WORLD visuals, and a third wave of JOJO Ball figures covering Stands from Parts 3, 4, and 6. Re-Ment announced a Stardust Crusaders desk figure set, MAYLA offered pumps inspired by Part 3 characters, and glamb released a Golden Wind capsule collection. The Niformation sticker line marked its fifth anniversary with a Steel Ball Run set. THE★JOJO WORLD, the franchise's experiential shop, celebrated its first anniversary on July 24, 2026.

Steel Ball Run topped Filmarks' spring 2026 anime satisfaction ranking with an average score of 4.45 stars. Anime Feminist's review of the first episode examined race, gender, and American mythos, noting the cast is mostly white men and that non-white characters like Sandman and Pocoloco rely on stereotypes.

Key facts

Second stage release
The second stage of the Steel Ball Run anime began streaming worldwide on Netflix on September 25, 2026. ↗
Episode count
The second and third stages together have 11 episodes. ↗
New cast members
Tomokazu Sugita (Funny Valentine), Yoko Hikasa (Hot Pants), and Tomoaki Maeno (Mountain Tim) were announced. ↗
Composer
Yugo Kanno composes the Steel Ball Run score and called it his best JoJo work yet. ↗
Filmarks ranking
Steel Ball Run topped the Filmarks spring 2026 anime satisfaction ranking with an average score of 4.45 stars. ↗
Ichiban Kuji release
A new Ichiban Kuji, "The Gathering of RIVALS," releases sequentially from November 21, 2026, with a MASTERLISE Diego Brando as the Last One Prize. ↗
Super Action Statue re-releases
Medicos Entertainment re-released DIO and The World, and Jotaro Kujo Ver.2, priced at 9,900 yen each. ↗
MASTERLISE Steel Ball Run kuji
The Steel Ball Run Ichiban Kuji launched June 27, 2026, with MASTERLISE figures of Johnny, Gyro, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel. ↗
JOJO WORLD anniversary
THE★JOJO WORLD celebrated its first anniversary on July 24, 2026. ↗
Niformation anniversary
The 9th Niformation set includes all five 5th Rare stickers commemorating the line's fifth anniversary. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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9th series of Niformation sticker wafers to be released on August 24 · 2026-08-17
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The set features characters from Parts 1-2 · 2026-08-17
Noted
THE★JOJO WORLD, the experiential official shop for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, will celebrate its first anniversary on July 24, 2026 · 2026-06-12
Release
special · August 24 · 2026-08-09
Release
manga · August 2026 · Japan · 2026-08-05
Release
manga · third week of June 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-01
Announced
re-release of five graphic T-shirt designs from its collaboration · 2026-07-13
Announced
prize items: Iggy clear figure from Stardust Crusaders and ceramic plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind · 2026-07-13

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Sep 2

Bandai Re-Releases Two JoJo Capsule Figure Sets From JOJO WORLD Visuals

Bandai is re-releasing two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure capsule figure collections, limited to Bandai Namco Amusement, from the third week of September. The figures are based on the visuals of the official JOJO WORLD experiential shop, with each capsule pairing a deformed figure with a chair. The regular edition runs six figures from Jonathan Joestar to Jolyne Cujoh, while the JOJO WORLD 3 edition adds six more including Dio Brando and E. Costello. Each capsule costs 700 yen including tax.

Aug 31

Steel Ball Run Trio Joins Bushiroad Creative's PalVerse Pale. Figure Line

Bushiroad Creative's PalVerse Pale. figure brand has added Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and Diego Brando appear as deformed figures, on sale since Friday, August 28, 2026, at anime goods and hobby shops, mass retailers, and major online shops for 3,300 yen each.

Aug 29

JoJo Part 3 Desk Figures Bring Jotaro, DIO, and Stands to Desks

Re-Ment will release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Destiny- on September 21. The desk figure set includes all six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each figure is deformed and can double as a card stand or multi tray. Combining figures like DIO and Polnareff recreates famous scenes. The price is 1,650 yen tax included, sold at toy and novelty stores and character shops.

Aug 29

JoJo Niformation 9th Series Adds Steel Ball Run Stickers

Bandai will release the Niformation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Seal Wafer ~The Animation Special I~ at confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide from August 24. The set includes one sticker and a wafer, with 32 sticker types total, including one secret type, covering characters from the 1st and 2nd series and Steel Ball Run. It includes foil-stamped JJR (JoJo Rare) stickers and all 5 types of the 5th Rare commemorating Niformation's 5th anniversary. The price is 149 yen including tax.

Aug 17

JoJo Niformation 9th Series Adds Steel Ball Run Stickers

Bandai will release the 9th series of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Niformation sticker wafers on August 24. The set includes 32 sticker types, including one secret, featuring characters from Parts 1-2 and Steel Ball Run. It also includes all five 5th Rare stickers and foil-stamped JJR cards.

Aug 15

JoJo Stardust Crusaders Pumps From MAYLA Cover Jotaro, Kakyoin, Iggy, DIO

MAYLA is taking pre-orders for pumps inspired by the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. The four models recreate Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin, Iggy, and DIO through coloring and decoration. Each comes in two types, with or without a ribbon, priced at 30,800 yen and 28,160 yen respectively.

Aug 12

JoJo Golden Wind Gets Fifth glamb Capsule Collection With 9 Items

Apparel brand glamb released its fifth capsule collection based on the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. All nine unisex items, including T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, a riders jacket, and a bangle, are available at glamb Tokyo, the official online shop, and Premium Bandai.

Aug 8

Super Action Statue Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 Arrives From Stardust Crusaders

Medicos Entertainment is releasing a Super Action Statue of Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. The figure includes three head parts, a movable school uniform, and an effect piece recreating Star Platinum's ORA ORA rush. It is priced at 9,900 yen and ships in February 2027.

Aug 6

Steel Ball Run Composer Yugo Kanno Calls Part 7 His Best Work Yet

Composer Yugo Kanno and producer Noriko Dohi discussed the upcoming Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime in an interview with Anime Herald. Kanno said the pressure to surpass his prior JoJo scores pushed him to create his best work yet. He also confirmed Shohei Ohtani used his music for warmups again this year.

Aug 5

JoJo niformation 9th Set Adds 5th Rare, JJR Foil Stamps

Bandai will release the ninth installment of its JoJo's Bizarre Adventure niformation sticker collection, the niformation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Seal Wafer ~The Animation Special I~, at mass retailers' snack sections nationwide starting in August. The set pairs one sticker with one wafer and includes 32 sticker types total, one of which is a secret type. Characters from Parts 1-2 and the latest work, Steel Ball Run, appear in the lineup. The collection includes all five types of 5th Rare stickers, which commemorate the fifth anniversary of the niformation brand, plus foil-stamped JJR (JoJo Rare) stickers. Each unit is priced at 149 yen including tax. Bandai directs customers to its Candy product page for further details. The niformation line uses deformed, two-head-tall illustrations to express the charm of the works it covers. This release follows the fourth edition of the JOJO Ball capsule figure series, also announced by Bandai for the fifth week of August, which includes figures of DIO Brando, Robert E. O. Speedwagon, Caesar A. Zeppeli, and Kars at 500 yen each.

Jul 26

Pre-Orders Open for JoJo Part 3 Super Action Figures and MAYLA Pumps

Medicos Entertainment opened pre-orders on July 24 for two new Super Action Figures based on the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 and Star Platinum - Third. The Jotaro Kujo figure includes three head parts (normal, side-glance, gritted teeth) and an Ora Ora Rush effect part. Star Platinum - Third uses a purple color scheme and comes with alternate head and hand parts. A two-figure set is also available. Each single figure costs 9,900 yen; the set costs 19,800 yen. Pre-orders run until September 30 at 21:00, with shipments scheduled for January to February 2027. Separately, fashion brand MAYLA began accepting pre-orders for a line of pumps inspired by four characters from the same series: Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin, Iggy, and DIO. Each pump model comes in a ribbon version (30,800 yen) and a ribbonless version (28,160 yen). The MAYLA collaboration pre-order period ends August 19 at 17:00.

Jul 15

Steel Ball Run's Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer Get Large Statue

Dengeki Hobby Web reports that a large statue of Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer from Steel Ball Run is now accepting reservations at Rakuten Books. The figure, part of the Super Figure Art Collection, stands over 30 cm in both height and width. Distributed by Medicos Entertainment, it is priced at 28,600 yen and depicts Johnny on his horse with dynamic detailing.

Jul 13

GU Reissues Five JoJo's Bizarre Adventure T-Shirt Designs on July 17

GU will re-release five graphic T-shirts from its collaboration with the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure at stores nationwide and online starting July 17, 2026. The reprint includes designs featuring Jotaro Kujo and Star Platinum, DIO, Giorno Giovanna, Johnny Joestar, and Gyro Zeppeli, drawn from Parts 3, 5, and 7 of the series. Each T-shirt is priced at 1,490 yen (tax included) and is available in sizes XS to 3XL. The XS, XXL, and 3XL sizes are sold exclusively through the GU online store, where special sizes will also be restocked. The collaboration originally launched earlier this year, and this reprint brings back a selection of the most popular designs. GU announced the reissue via its official social media channels, directing customers to check for further details. The T-shirts are unisex and made from 100% cotton, with recycled polyester used in the ribbing. The reprint covers five of the eight designs from the original collection, focusing on characters that span multiple story arcs of the long-running franchise.

Jul 13

JoJo Prize Items: Iggy Clear Figure and Part 5 Ceramic Plate Set Announced

Bandai Spirits will release two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prize items on sequential days. A clear figure of Iggy from Stardust Crusaders (Part 3) arrives July 14 in two types. A ceramic plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind (Part 5) follows July 16; the plate features character motifs, and the cutlery rest comes in 'To Be Continued' and 'Coco Jumbo' designs.

Jul 6

JoJo's Steel Ball Run Casts Tomokazu Sugita, Yoko Hikasa, Tomoaki Maeno

The second and third stages of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will stream worldwide on Netflix starting September 25, 2026. New cast members include Tomokazu Sugita as President Funny Valentine, Yoko Hikasa as Hot Pants, and Tomoaki Maeno as Mountain Tim. A second promotional video was also released.

Jul 3

Medicom Entertainment Figures Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer for Steel Ball Run

Medicom Entertainment is releasing a Chozo Art Collection figure set of Johnny Joestar and his horse Slow Dancer from the anime Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The set stands 300mm tall and 305mm wide, priced at 28,600 yen, and ships in December 2026. Pre-orders open July 3 at the Medicom online shop and other retailers.

Jul 2

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ichiban Kuji Launches November 21, 2026

Bandai Spirits announced on July 2 that a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, titled "The Gathering of RIVALS," will release sequentially from November 21, 2026. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The lineup features seven MASTERLISE figures of antagonists from across the series: Dio Brando (Prize A), Kars (Prize B), DIO (Prize C), Kosaku Kawajiri (Prize D), Diavolo (Prize E), Enrico Pucci (Prize F), and Diego Brando as the Last One Prize. Prize A's Dio Brando figure includes a Stone Mask and a fearless expression. The Last One Prize marks the first appearance of Diego Brando, from Part 7, in this figure series. The lottery will be sold at convenience stores, hobby shops, and other retail locations, with availability varying by store.

Jun 28

Ichiban Kuji Steel Ball Run Launches June 27 With MASTERLISE Figures

The Ichiban Kuji for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will be released June 27, 2026. The lineup includes MASTERLISE figures of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel as top prizes, plus a Last One Diego figure. Other prizes include a yo-yo, storage case, charms, notebooks, and stickers. Tickets cost 850 yen each.

Jun 27

Steel Ball Run Anime Gets Second Key Visual, July 4 Info Drop

The official X account for the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series released the second key visual for Steel Ball Run on June 25. It also announced new information about the '2nd STAGE,' which is set for a fall 2026 release, will be revealed on July 4. A special panel with composer Yugo Kanno is scheduled for Anime Expo 2026 on July 3.

Jun 14

Bandai Releases Third Wave of JoJo Gashapon Figures

Bandai will release the third wave of its "JOJO Ball" gashapon series, featuring four 4.5 cm figures of Stands from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Star Platinum, Crazy Diamond, G.E, and S.F. Each capsule costs 500 yen and the set launches in the third week of June.

Jun 12

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Official Shop The Jojo World Marks First Anniversary

Bandai Namco Experience announced that THE★JOJO WORLD, the experiential official shop for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, will celebrate its first anniversary on July 24, 2026. Limited goods featuring a new illustration titled "1st Anniversary ~Traveling Iggy~" and a visual of eight main characters holding bouquets will be released. New mini-games and collaboration T-shirts with glamb are also planned.

Jun 8

Ichiban Kuji JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run Full Lineup Revealed

Bandai Spirits announced the full prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji lottery based on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. Prizes include MASTERLISE figures of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel, plus a Stephen Steel small items case, a Gyro's Steel Ball toy in collaboration with HYPER YOYO ACCEL, and other collectibles. The lottery launches in Japanese stores on June 27, 2026, with online sales starting July 21.

Jun 1

Bandai Releases Third Wave of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Gashapon Figures

Bandai will release the third wave of its "JOJO Ball" gashapon series, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure JOJO Ball Capsule Heroes 03," from the third week of June. The lineup includes four pre-colored figures and display bases: Star Platinum, Crazy Diamond, G.E, and S.F. Each figure is approximately 4.5 cm and costs 500 yen.

May 31

Steel Ball Run Premiere Examines Race, Gender, and American Mythos

Anime Feminist published a review of the first episode of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, the anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's manga part 7. The episode introduces paraplegic jockey Johnny Joestar, who enters the cross-country Steel Ball Run race not for the $50 million prize but to understand the secrets of Gyro Zeppeli's steel balls. The review, written by Chiaki Mitama, focuses on the series' depiction of 1890s America, its romanticized manifest destiny and Wild West flavor, and the racial and gender dynamics of its cast. The only named woman so far is Lucy, a race-runner's wife. Non-white characters include Sandman, a Native American runner whose skill is attributed to "the natives' unknown power," and Pocoloco, a lazy comic relief character with supernatural luck. The reviewer notes the violence typical of JoJo, with body contortion and blood, but praises the race sequence as well-paced and engaging. The review is presented as a "carte blanche" perspective from a critic not deeply familiar with the franchise.

May 28

Steel Ball Run Leather Collection Adds Johnny and Gyro Wallets and Cases

Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for a leather accessory line based on the Steel Ball Run anime. The Johnny and Gyro models include key cases, wallets, and coin cases, each featuring character-specific emblems and color schemes. Orders close September 27, 2026, with shipments in October.