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Netflix has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime will stream worldwide. The announcement came on September 11 (September 12 in Japan) through both Netflix and the Official X account for the “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” series. The news also coincided with Netflix’s tenth anniversary celebration in Japan.
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The anime series STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is confirmed to stream on Netflix worldwide!
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Release Model Still Unclear
Although global rights are secured, Netflix has not revealed whether the anime will premiere all at once or weekly. However, many fans are openly calling for weekly releases. The previous season, Stone Ocean, used a batch-drop model that divided the community. Therefore, a staggered rollout could restore the shared anticipation JoJo fans value.
Global Free Live Streaming Event on September 23
Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Japan has announced a free worldwide live streaming event with new information about Steel Ball Run. The event will be held on September 23, 2025, at 18:30 JST / 17:30 MYT. Fans can tune in through the Warner Bros. Japan Anime Official YouTube Channel.
This event was first teased at Anime Expo. Since then, the official Japanese announcement has confirmed it as the main venue for fresh updates. In addition, the global broadcast means JoJo fans everywhere can join in at the same time.
Event Schedule Across Time Zones
| Time Zone | Date & Time |
| JST (Japan) | 2025-09-23 6:30 PM |
| EDT (Eastern US) | 2025-09-23 5:30 AM |
| PDT (Pacific US) | 2025-09-23 2:30 AM |
| CDT (US Central) | 2025-09-23 4:30 AM |
| MDT (US Mountain) | 2025-09-23 3:30 AM |
| BRT (Brazil) | 2025-09-23 6:30 AM |
| UTC | 2025-09-23 9:30 AM |
| BST (UK) | 2025-09-23 10:30 AM |
| CEST (Central Europe) | 2025-09-23 11:30 AM |
| MSK (Moscow) | 2025-09-23 12:30 PM |
| IST (India) | 2025-09-23 3:00 PM |
| China Standard Time | 2025-09-23 5:30 PM |
| KST (Korea) | 2025-09-23 6:30 PM |
| AEST (Sydney) | 2025-09-23 7:30 PM |
About Steel Ball Run
Importantly, Steel Ball Run will serve as the sixth season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: The Animation, adapting the seventh part of Araki’s manga. The story first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004. Later, it moved to Ultra Jump and ended in 2011 after 95 chapters.
The plot takes place in 1890s America. It follows the first-ever cross-continental horse race across North America. Johnny Joestar, once a genius jockey, is now paraplegic. As a result, he forms an alliance with Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious outlaw. Together, they compete in a grueling race filled with supernatural rivals and deadly trials.
A Global Milestone for JoJo
Consequently, the worldwide release of Steel Ball Run on Netflix marks a milestone for the JoJo franchise. The series began in 1986 and has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Between Netflix’s confirmation and the upcoming live event, fans can therefore look forward to weeks packed with announcements and reveals.
For those eager to stay updated, check the Netflix Steel Ball Run Page for official listings. Moreover, mark your calendars for the Warner Bros. Japan YouTube Live Stream on September 23. Both platforms will guide fans into JoJo’s next bizarre adventure.
