If you’re a JoJo fan right now, you’re probably staring at your Netflix home screen, refreshing it like it owes you something. The first stage of the long-awaited JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run anime finally dropped on Netflix — and then… silence. No weekly episodes. No Stage 2 date. Just vibes and memes. Let’s break down exactly what’s happening.
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run |
| Part Number | Part 7 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure |
| Manga Run | January 19, 2004 – April 19, 2011 |
| Total Manga Chapters | 95 chapters across 24 volumes |
| Author | Hirohiko Araki |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix (exclusive) |
| 1st Stage | Released March 2026 |
| 2nd Stage Release Date | Not confirmed yet |
Why Are Fans So Angry?
Here’s the thing — JoJo fans have been waiting years for a Steel Ball Run anime adaptation. Part 7 is widely considered one of the greatest manga arcs ever written. So when Netflix finally dropped the first episode, the excitement was at an all-time high.
Then came the gut punch: no weekly schedule. Unlike every previous JoJo arc, Steel Ball Run is not releasing episodes weekly. Instead, Netflix is dropping it in “stages” — batches released periodically. When Stage 1 ended and Stage 2 had no confirmed date, the internet erupted.
Fans flooded comment sections with a now-viral meme featuring JoJo characters with red eyes stylized as anti-piracy screens, simply asking: “WHERE IS JOJO?” It spread like wildfire across social media and shows no sign of slowing down. It’s one of the most organized fan backlashes Netflix has faced from the anime community in recent memory.
What We Know About Stage 2
Unfortunately, there isn’t much to go on. At AnimeJapan 2026, Netflix released a teaser trailer for the 2nd Stage, confirming it will arrive sometime in 2026 — but no specific date was given. That’s it. That’s the news.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has faced criticism from anime fans. The infamous “Netflix Jail” phenomenon — where licensed anime sits unreleased for months — has been a sore point for years. Shows like Pokémon Horizons still suffer from delayed releases compared to Japanese broadcasts, pushing fans toward Crunchyroll or piracy instead.
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FAQs
Q: When is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage releasing on Netflix?
Q: Why is JoJo Steel Ball Run not releasing weekly on Netflix?
Unlike previous JoJo arcs, Netflix chose a periodic “stage” release format instead of weekly episodes, which has frustrated the global fanbase significantly.
