JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the biggest anime series in the world. The series is divided into different parts, each with its own protagonist and villains. Araki is currently writing the ninth and likely final volume of the manga.
However, the anime is only on the seventh part, which is JoJo: Steel Ball Run. The anime adaptation of Steel Ball Run has already been announced, and it is set to air in 2026. In addition to the anime release, JoJo fans can expect a special project from Hirohiko Araki.
A new book by Hirohiko Araki will be released in 2026
The new book will include Araki's instructions on how to make a villain
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Hirohiko Araki's new book will be released in 2026
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It will give a detailed breakdown of how to make a rogue
The official X account (formerly Twitter) of Viz Media has confirmed that it will release another art book in 2026. It is written by Hirohiko Araki, and in the manuscript the author will include instructions on how to create villains.
At the time of writing, there is no exact date, but fans can pick up the book sometime in the summer of 2026. The new manual by Araki will help aspiring writers create antagonists for their respective works.
Steel Ball Run will be released in 2026
As previously mentioned, the Steel Ball Run anime is currently in production at David Production. The studio has been responsible for animating all previous installments, so fans don't have to worry about the quality of the anime. A handful of teasers have always been shared to the audience and so far everything seems to be in order.
The Steel Ball Run anime is targeting a 2026 release, with some reports suggesting it will air in March or April of that year. Obviously, the anime may be delayed if the staff cannot complete the production within the allotted time. If the anime is indeed pushed back, it could be released in the fall of 2026.
There are some fans who are concerned about Steel Ball Run's release schedule. Netflix was responsible for the Steel Ball Run, and the streaming site resorted to releasing episodes in batches, killing the momentum for fans. They had to wait months to get the next batch of episodes. Hopefully, Netflix will not make the same mistake again and will release episodes every week, so fans can watch the anime every week.
The Steel Ball Run anime will air exclusively on Netflix in 2026.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
- Release date
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October 6, 2012
- Showrunner
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Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
- Directors
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Naokatsu Tsuda
- Author
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Yasuko Kobayashi
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Kazuyuki Okitsu
Jonathan Joestar
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Tomokazu Sugita
Joseph Joestar
