All Signs Point to Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s New Manga Fuels Anime Rumors

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure fans are buzzing with excitement after a new manga release hinted at something even bigger—an anime adaptation of Steel Ball Run, one of the most beloved parts of the JoJo series.

The timing couldn’t be more suspicious. A new Steel Ball Run manga box set is set to release just as JOJO Day kicks off on Saturday, April 12, 2025. JOJO Day is a major livestreamed event where fans expect big announcements and a celebration of JoJo’s long-running history. Ever since the event was announced, fans have been speculating that this could finally be the moment when Part 7 gets its long-awaited anime adaptation.

But the biggest clue came from a deleted social media post. An account run by Shueisha, the publisher of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, accidentally posted a message promoting the Steel Ball Run manga set.

It said the set was “perfect for catching up on the original manga”—right in the middle of talks about JOJO Day announcements. The post was quickly deleted, but not before @Jojo_Wiki on X (formerly Twitter) grabbed a screenshot. Fans believe this message was scheduled to go live after a possible anime announcement—but got posted early by mistake.

While this isn’t a confirmation, it’s definitely suspicious timing. And it’s enough to give fans a surge of hope.

So why is everyone so hyped for Steel Ball Run? Simply put—it’s one of the best parts in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. It follows Johnny Joestar, a former horse-racing prodigy who’s now paraplegic, and Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious warrior with a spinning steel ball technique. The story mixes deep character development, intense battles, and emotional growth, set against the backdrop of a wild cross-country race.

Fans have been eagerly waiting for Part 7 to be animated since Part 6 wrapped up a few years ago. With a more mature tone, Steel Ball Run has stood out as a fan-favorite for years.

Now, with the deleted message and the perfectly timed box set, many believe the stars are aligning. If an anime is truly on the way, JOJO Day could go down in history as one of the most exciting days for JoJo fans worldwide.