Netflix Resumes JoJo Steel Ball Run Episodes This Week

Netflix confirmed the return of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run with new episodes beginning this Friday, September 25, ending a six-month hiatus since the series’ premiere.

New Episodes Resume the Bizarre Cross-Country Race

The anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s seventh manga part launched on March 19 with a 47-minute special episode, introducing main competitors and the start of a peculiar horse race from San Diego to New York.

Now, during the fall 2026 anime season, the 2nd and 3rd STAGE will continue as Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli face off against unusual rivals like Pocoloco, whose perception of reality is significantly altered.

Behind the Steel Ball Run competition lies something far more mysterious than simply reaching New York first.

Weekly Release Schedule Through December

The second episode premieres Friday, September 25, available in Mexico on Netflix starting at 2:00 AM CDMX time.

Unlike the initial launch, Netflix announced 11 new episodes corresponding to the 2nd and 3rd STAGE, with a new episode releasing every Friday through December 4.

The full schedule includes Episode 3 on October 2, Episode 4 on October 9, Episode 5 on October 16, Episode 6 on October 23, Episode 7 on October 30, Episode 8 on November 6, Episode 9 on November 13, Episode 10 on November 20, Episode 11 on November 27, and Episode 12 on December 4.

This structured rollout contrasts sharply with the uncertainty that followed the first episode’s release, when Netflix initially provided no timeline for continuation.

Director Acknowledges Fan Pressure

The lack of information after the premiere sparked unusual protests from fans, who flooded the streaming platform’s social media posts with questions about Episode 2, along with memes and an unsettling image of Johnny Joestar holding a clock demanding updates.

Even series director Yasuhiro Kimura admitted he didn’t know when the next episode would air, though months later Netflix clarified that the distribution schedule was part of the production committee’s plan, confirming September for the return.

Desert Journey Introduces Dangerous Mysteries

Set in 1890 America, Steel Ball Run follows hundreds of participants competing in a horse race across the country, with the winner receiving 50 millones de dólares.

Among the riders is Johnny Joestar, a former jockey who lost feeling in his legs, whose life changes when he meets Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious competitor using steel balls that spin at high speeds through a technique called Spin.

After touching one of these weapons, Johnny feels sensation in his legs for the first time since his paralysis, sparking his determination to uncover the secret behind Gyro’s technique.

The upcoming episodes will cover the 2nd STAGE, a roughly 1,200-kilometer journey across the desert featuring a dangerous area known as the Devil’s Palm, where strange events reveal hidden motives surrounding the race.

New characters including Mountain Tim, Hot Pants, and Funny Valentine, the President of the United States, will play significant roles in the story’s development.

The 2nd and 3rd STAGE also introduce characters that will have important roles in the story, among them Mountain Tim, Hot Pants and Funny Valentine, president of the United States.

For viewers in Mexico wanting to catch up before joining the race, Netflix offers previous JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure parts from Phantom Blood through Stone Ocean.

Although Steel Ball Run takes place in a different continuity, understanding earlier parts helps explain the origin and mechanics of Stands, the primary supernatural abilities used throughout the series.

Additionally, Steel Ball Run reintroduces familiar names from earlier arcs, but reimagines them within this new continuity, giving them altered backgrounds and motivations that reflect the story’s unique timeline and setting.