JoJo's Steel Ball Run Casts Tomokazu Sugita, Yoko Hikasa, Tomoaki Maeno
The casting of three major voice actors for key characters in the Steel Ball Run adaptation signals the production is moving into its most narrative-dense stretch.
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The second and third stages of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will stream worldwide on Netflix starting September 25, 2026. New cast members include Tomokazu Sugita as President Funny Valentine, Yoko Hikasa as Hot Pants, and Tomoaki Maeno as Mountain Tim. A second promotional video was also released.
The Steel Ball Run anime is adding three high-profile voice actors to its cast as it prepares to release its second and third stages. Tomokazu Sugita will voice Funny Valentine, the President of the United States who sponsors the transcontinental race with hidden motives. Yoko Hikasa plays Hot Pants, a mysterious early-stage contender with refined manners. Tomoaki Maeno takes the role of Mountain Tim, a Wyoming cowboy and deputy sheriff investigating a murder that occurs during the race.
The 2nd & 3rd Stage, totaling 11 episodes, will stream worldwide on Netflix every Friday starting September 25, 2026. The 1st Stage, a 47-minute special, is already available on the platform. A second promotional video showing Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli crossing the desert has also been released.
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