Big news just dropped forJojo’s Bizarre Adventurefans, who have received the first look atSteel Ball Run’s official English release.Steel Ball Runis consideredone ofJojo’s best parts, and the golden touch of mangaka Hirohiko Araki is hard at work in every panel. The seventh part in the nine-partJojofranchise,Steel Ball Runis an incredibly beautiful and tense work of pure artistry.
Being the next part afterStone Ocean, which received an adaptation in 2021, 2024 has proven to be an exciting year forSteel Ball Run’s die-hard fans as promising developments make its own adaptation feel ever more inevitable. One of those developments has been the official English publication ofSteel Ball Runby VIZ Media. Now, fans have received the first look at the upcoming physical release, and it’s as tantalizing as any fan could hope.
VIZ Media Gives First Look At Official English Steel Ball Run Volume
The Stylishly Subdued Volume Cover Shows A Beloved Character
In a cover reveal on X embedded above, VIZ Media showed off the first volume ofSteel Ball Run’s English release. The post also promises thatSteel Ball Run’s first English volume will be released on June 15, 2025. Featuring on its cover a massive image of Gyro Zeppeli, beloved companion of part 7 protagonist Johnny Joestar, the volume continuesJojo’s long-running tradition of artistic and tasteful cover images that evoke the same high-art sensibility that has become synonymous with Araki’s style.
Fans of the franchise who have mostly kept up withJojoonline may be surprised to learn thatSteel Ball Runis only now getting an official physical release in English, given that the final chapter of the part ran way back in 2011. Indeed, a long time has passed, and it may not seem obvious why fans might want to pick up the volume. Other than the obvious—experiencing Araki’s expert artistry on the page as it was always intended—the tasteful cover also shows another major reason to pick up the volume: collectibility. AnyJojofan would love to have its beautiful volume covers on display, andSteel Ball Run’s volume falls into that perfectly.
2024 Closes Off With Huge News For Jojo’s Most Anticipated Part
The End Of The Year Has Been Colossal For Steel Ball Run
The publication of the volume comes at a great time. Different announcements have slotted into place forSteel Ball Run, now effectively forming a hype-generating motor for the part. Beyond the official English release by VIZ, the recent announcement ofan event calledJOJODAYset for 2025makesSteel Ball Runseem more tangible than ever.
At this point, its upcoming adaptation is all but confirmed, and the volume releases are in perfect sync with the growing anticipation for the next part ofJojo’s beloved anime. There are countless reasonswhyJoJofans loveSteel Ball Runand can’t wait for its adaptation. Now, as excitement builds, more and moreJojo’s Bizarre Adventurefans unfamiliar with the manga-only parts have the perfect excuse to grab a physical copy ofSteel Ball Runand see what all the hype is about.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Hirohiko Araki. It follows the adventures of the Joestar family, spanning generations, each with unique abilities and battling supernatural enemies. Known for its eccentric characters, distinctive art style, and creative battles, it includes manga, anime, games, and merchandise.
