For anime lovers, March 19 is an important date, as it marks the premiere of the seventh part of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.” The animated supernatural series about the Joestar family has been airing since 2012, while the manga has been ongoing since 1987, featuring 138 volumes and nine parts.
Each “season” of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” features a different generation of the Joestar family as the main protagonist. Each goes by the nickname “Jojo,” which is how the series got its name. Due to each protagonist being different, the seasons are referred to as “parts.”
Now on Netflix, the most recent animated part, Part Six, features Jolyne Cujoh, the daughter of one of the main protagonists from earlier in the show. In Part 6, she was framed for manslaughter after her ex-boyfriend hit someone with his car. As a result, she was sent to prison, where she had to save her father from the main antagonist, a priest who worked at the prison.
Many fans had mixed feelings about the ending of Part Six, but they agreed on one thing: everyone was excited for Part Seven. Among manga readers, Part Seven is widely considered the best installment in the entire series. This reputation leaves all fans–whether they have read the manga or not–eagerly awaiting its upcoming release.
Steel Ball Run, the title of Part Seven, introduces a new protagonist, Johnny Joestar. He was once a famous horse jockey before he became paralyzed from the waist down after an altercation that occurred when he cut in line.
“I’m very excited for Part Seven, even though it’s releasing at a time when school is the busiest. I’ve been a fan for a year and have been excited to see Steel Ball Run animated since I finished it,” said senior Gabriel Rhea.
An advertisement for a cross-country horse race across the United States called the “Steel Ball Run” catches Johnny’s attention, as the offered prize for winning is $50 million.
The gap between the animation of Parts Six and Seven has been longer than the show’s usual two-year break between parts. During the production of Part Six, the series was acquired by Netflix. The extended delay sparked rumors of cancellation, with some speculating that horses would be too expensive and difficult to animate. These rumors continued circulating within the fandom until April 12, 2025, when an event called “JOJODAY” announced that Part Seven would officially receive an anime adaptation. Fans around the world were ecstatic.
The series’s unique art style sometimes discourages potential viewers, but longtime fans often argue that once you start watching, it’s hard to stop.
“I started watching the show because my boyfriend likes it, but I kept watching for Part Two, Joseph Joestar, and the other entertaining, well-written characters,” said senior Ruby Godlewski.
The series is currently available on streaming services such as Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Peacock. However, the new episodes will be streaming exclusively on Netflix.
