Warner Bros Japan Reveals the Official Steel Ball Run Trailer

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Official trailer for the Steel Ball Run anime adaptation showing Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli riding through a desert landscape, with the series logo superimposed.

Warner Bros Japan Reveals the Official Steel Ball Run Trailer

The Japanese branch of Warner Bros unveiled the first official teaser for the animated version of Steel Ball Run. This material corresponds to the seventh installment of the manga JoJo's Bizarre Adventure created by Hirohiko Araki. The video was presented during AnimeJapan 2024, offering the first animated glimpse of this epic horse race across the United States in the 19th century. 🎬

First Look at the Animation and Its Protagonists

The trailer showcases the definitive visual design for the heroes Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli. It also allows viewers to see other key competitors like Diego Brando. The sequences highlight the race, the vast desert landscapes, and the Spin power mechanics, which replace Stands in this saga. The animation, handled by David Production, preserves the manga's unique style, with intense poses and a vibrant color palette. The trailer's music reinforces the Western setting of the plot.

Key Details Shown in the Trailer:
  • Final character designs for Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli.
  • Action sequences showing the use of Spin power.
  • Setting and landscapes of the American Old West.
Steel Ball Run marks a reboot in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure continuity and was one of the most anticipated projects by fans.

A Long-Awaited Adaptation

The Steel Ball Run manga was published between 2004 and 2011. Its animated adaptation generated great anticipation since David Production finished adapting the sixth part, Stone Ocean. This trailer confirms that the project is progressing, bringing viewers closer to one of the franchise's longest sagas. For now, no specific release date or global distribution platform has been announced.

Production Context:
  • The studio David Production, responsible for previous seasons, is directing the adaptation.
  • The story functions as a reboot within the main series.
  • The wait for this adaptation has been particularly long for the community.

The Future of the Race

Fans' patience is beginning to pay off with this animated teaser. Although the final goal, the release date, remains undefined, the launch of this trailer shows that production is rolling at full speed. The wait to see this epic race animated seems to have been, ironically, longer than the transcontinental journey it depicts. 🐎