JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run Lands Its Worldwide Streaming Home

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The highly anticipated upcoming anime, titled “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run,” is set to be a captivating adaptation of the seventh installment in the long-running JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga series. This anime serves as a sequel to the “Stone Ocean” series that aired from 2021 to 2022. Known for its unique battles, intriguing setting, and unforgettable characters, Steel Ball Run is often considered the franchise’s finest work. At Anime Expo 2025, David Production, the company behind previous JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure productions, confirmed they are working on this anime series. Although they have not yet revealed which streaming platforms will air the new series internationally.

It’s been officially announced that Steel Ball Run will be available for streaming worldwide on Netflix, as evidenced by a trailer featuring the Netflix logo. However, an exact release date hasn’t been provided yet, with only “Coming Soon” being indicated. With the upcoming JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure livestream on September 23rd, fans and spectators anticipate further details. This development isn’t unexpected, as Netflix currently holds global streaming rights for Stone Ocean. As of now, Netflix hasn’t shared any information about how they intend to distribute the forthcoming anime, which has sparked some worry among both fans and critics.

Why Are Fans Worried About Steel Ball Run’s Streaming Home?

It’s widely acknowledged that Netflix is one of the world’s largest streaming services, boasting millions of viewers simultaneously. Given its expansive audience, it might seem logical for many fans to be delighted that a company like Netflix would stream “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”. However, both fans and critics have expressed dissatisfaction with how Netflix has managed the release schedule of this franchise in the past. The streaming service tends to follow a bulk-release strategy, either releasing an entire series at once or distributing episodes in chunks over time. Rarely does Netflix opt for a weekly release format, often making viewers wait until a show completes its run before it becomes available on streaming.

Netflix’s regular launch pattern deviates from the norm, which often involves a weekly rollout. For instance, Crunchyroll immediately streams some of its popular titles on the day they air in Japan. This approach reduces the gap between broadcast and streaming, enabling viewers to watch a series as swiftly as possible. Conversely, Netflix makes customers wait until it decides to drop episodes all at once. Although this method is acceptable for Netflix, the anime community has expressed strong disapproval when it comes to anime, arguing that following a show on a weekly basis extends the discussion period and keeps the property fresh in people’s minds.

Additionally, numerous viewers feel that Netflix doesn’t promote new anime series as vigorously as other content. Some were left bewildered by the unclear and inconsistent rollout plan for “Stone Ocean,” complaining about a lack of clear communication regarding when new episodes would be available. However, Netflix remains one of the most convenient streaming platforms due to its widespread subscription. Viewers are optimistic that the company will enhance its release strategy and market “Steel Ball Run” more effectively than they did with “Stone Ocean.

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2025-09-12 22:11