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PANORA will hold BuiKaru biz, a business matching event for VTuber industry professionals, on November 27 at UDX Gallery in Akihabara, Tokyo. Entry applications opened Wednesday. The event runs alongside The CREATORS, a conference for next-generation creators, and splits the floor into a free-admission VTuber and creators area and a screened business exchange area for agencies, production companies, and related firms.
The opening theme for the anime Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, performed by the five-member band Kroi, ranked No. 44 on the US Billboard chart Hot Rock & Alternative Songs on October 7. The same song placed No. 7 on Billboard Japan's Hot Animation chart published the same day, and its music video, released October 5, passed 1 million views by October 7.
Tokyo Otaku Mode has opened preorders for four Super Action Statue figures drawn from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 and Stardust Crusaders: J.P. Polnareff, Silver Chariot, Jotaro Kujo Ver.2, and Star Platinum Third. Each is priced at 9,900 yen with tax included, and preorders close on October 1, 2026. Shipping schedules differ by product.
ASCII.jp's sixth fall 2026 anime feature covers five titles: The Salty-Tongued Sato-san Is Only Sweet to Me, PSYREN, Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Yuu-san Chi! from Yuu-Hachi, and Funbaruzu. The Sato-san entry lists Tezuka Productions, director Fumihiro Yoshimura, Miku Ito as Koharu Sato and Hinata Ishibashi as Sota Oshio, with broadcast starting October 6 on TOKYO MX, BS-TBS, WOWOW and AT-X.
Medicos Entertainment is taking pre-orders for two Super Action Statue releases from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 and Star Platinum Third, each 9,900 yen with tax, or 19,800 yen as a two-figure set. Jotaro comes with three head parts and effect parts for the Ora Ora Rush. Pre-orders run from July 24 at 12:00 to September 30 at 21:00, with release set for January to February 2027.
The non-credit opening video for the anime Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was released on YouTube on September 24. The OP theme is Kroi's "SPIN," with a newly drawn anime illustration jacket showing Johnny Joestar and digital distribution now running on streaming services. The OP animation production is handled by Kamikaze Douga, and the show's 2nd & 3rd STAGE stream worldwide in advance on Netflix starting September 25, 2026.
Warner Bros. Japan announced Wednesday that rock band Kroi is performing the opening theme song "Spin" for the STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime, and the company began streaming the anime's creditless opening sequence. The ending theme is "Shinu ka Ikiru ka" (To Die or Live) by Yuki Chiba, whose creditless sequence is also streaming. The anime's second and third stages start Friday, with new episodes streaming every week on Netflix. The two stages total 11 episodes, and Netflix said the series has a split-cours run. Three characters were previously introduced: Mountain Tim, voiced by Tomoaki Maeno; Funny Valentine, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita; and Hot Pants, voiced by Yoko Hikasa. The first stage debuted on Netflix on March 19 with one 47-minute episode. Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi direct at david production, with Toshiyuki Kato as series director and Yasuko Kobayashi overseeing scripts.
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive 1st Anniversary Campaign adds two OraDora Fest-exclusive units. Josuke Higashikata, a physical attacker with Enhancement Removal and ally revival, runs September 25 to October 15, 2026. Kosaku Kawajiri, a special attacker with Bites the Dust, runs October 1 to October 15. A free 10-pull gacha of up to 100 pulls and a lottery with autographed panels also open.
Re-Ment released JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Fate- on September 21 at toy and general merchandise stores and character shops. The desk figures use deformed character designs and double as card stands and multi trays. The lineup is six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each is priced at 1,650 yen including tax. Combining figures, such as DIO and Polnareff, lets buyers recreate famous scenes.
Medicos Entertainment has opened Amazon.co.jp preorders for two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 figure releases, both scheduled for May 31, 2027. The Super Action Statue set pairs Joseph Joestar and Iggy, with Joseph at roughly 150mm tall and Iggy at roughly 35mm. It includes wrist parts for summoning Joseph's Stand, Hermit Purple, plus a Polaroid camera and photos from the story, and Iggy ships with both his early and late faces for swapping. The set is priced at 9,176 yen including tax and is made of ABS, nylon, and polyvinyl chloride. Separately, The Fool returns to the Statue Legend line at 8,182 yen including tax, standing about 95mm with a silver-based color scheme. Medicos lists the distributor for both items. The figures do not stand on their own and require the included base.
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions will open advance orders on September 18 at 11:00 for two merchandise lines tied to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency anime. JOJO LEATHER COLLECTION covers pass cases, Stone Mask ID card holders, leather keyholders and a leather pouch. JOJO CRAFT SERIES adds Kutani Ware plates and chopstick rests and foil-stamped tenugui. Both sit under the new everyday-goods project J,in Life.
The Lycoris Recoil manga adaptation by artist Yasunori Bizen and writer Spider Lily will end in two chapters, according to the October issue of Kadokawa's Comic Flapper magazine. The manga launched in September 2022, and Kadokawa shipped the ninth compiled volume on August 21.
Bandai is reselling two sets of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Capsule Figure Collection gashapon, tied to illustrations from JOJO WORLD 2 and JOJO WORLD 3. Each set has six types at 700 yen per play, scheduled for the third week of September 2026. The JOJO WORLD EDITION matches the November 2022 release; the JOJO WORLD 3 EDITION matches the April 2025 release. Both are sold at Bandai Namco Amusement.
Studist's Teachme Biz takes Excel files, photos, and video and has AI build step-by-step operation manuals from them. A translation function produces multilingual versions, and revisions can be requested in plain language. The tool covers creation, sharing, and updates, with approval workflows, revision history, and restricted sharing for corporate use. Studist says it is used in manufacturing, retail, food service, and service work for standardizing operations and passing on veteran know-how.
Bandai is re-releasing two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure capsule figure collections, limited to Bandai Namco Amusement, from the third week of September. The figures are based on the visuals of the official JOJO WORLD experiential shop, with each capsule pairing a deformed figure with a chair. The regular edition runs six figures from Jonathan Joestar to Jolyne Cujoh, while the JOJO WORLD 3 edition adds six more including Dio Brando and E. Costello. Each capsule costs 700 yen including tax.
Bushiroad Creative's PalVerse Pale. figure brand has added Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and Diego Brando appear as deformed figures, on sale since Friday, August 28, 2026, at anime goods and hobby shops, mass retailers, and major online shops for 3,300 yen each.
Re-Ment will release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders STAND on DESK -Destiny- on September 21. The desk figure set includes all six types: Jotaro Kujo, Star Platinum, Joseph Joestar, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Silver Chariot, and DIO. Each figure is deformed and can double as a card stand or multi tray. Combining figures like DIO and Polnareff recreates famous scenes. The price is 1,650 yen tax included, sold at toy and novelty stores and character shops.
Bandai will release the Niformation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Seal Wafer ~The Animation Special I~ at confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide from August 24. The set includes one sticker and a wafer, with 32 sticker types total, including one secret type, covering characters from the 1st and 2nd series and Steel Ball Run. It includes foil-stamped JJR (JoJo Rare) stickers and all 5 types of the 5th Rare commemorating Niformation's 5th anniversary. The price is 149 yen including tax.
Bandai will release the 9th series of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Niformation sticker wafers on August 24. The set includes 32 sticker types, including one secret, featuring characters from Parts 1-2 and Steel Ball Run. It also includes all five 5th Rare stickers and foil-stamped JJR cards.
MAYLA is taking pre-orders for pumps inspired by the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. The four models recreate Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin, Iggy, and DIO through coloring and decoration. Each comes in two types, with or without a ribbon, priced at 30,800 yen and 28,160 yen respectively.
Apparel brand glamb released its fifth capsule collection based on the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. All nine unisex items, including T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, a riders jacket, and a bangle, are available at glamb Tokyo, the official online shop, and Premium Bandai.
Bandai will release the ninth JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Niforumeshon sticker wafer set on August 24. The lineup includes 32 stickers total, one secret, plus five 5th Rare anniversary stickers and foil-stamped JJR stickers, priced at 149 yen each.
Medicos Entertainment is re-releasing J.P. Polnareff and Silver Chariot from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 in its Super Action Statue series. Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp, with both figures priced at 9,900 yen and scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.
Medicos Entertainment is releasing a Super Action Statue of Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders. The figure includes three head parts, a movable school uniform, and an effect piece recreating Star Platinum's ORA ORA rush. It is priced at 9,900 yen and ships in February 2027.
Composer Yugo Kanno and producer Noriko Dohi discussed the upcoming Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime in an interview with Anime Herald. Kanno said the pressure to surpass his prior JoJo scores pushed him to create his best work yet. He also confirmed Shohei Ohtani used his music for warmups again this year.
Bandai will release the ninth installment of its JoJo's Bizarre Adventure niformation sticker collection, the niformation JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Seal Wafer ~The Animation Special I~, at mass retailers' snack sections nationwide starting in August. The set pairs one sticker with one wafer and includes 32 sticker types total, one of which is a secret type. Characters from Parts 1-2 and the latest work, Steel Ball Run, appear in the lineup. The collection includes all five types of 5th Rare stickers, which commemorate the fifth anniversary of the niformation brand, plus foil-stamped JJR (JoJo Rare) stickers. Each unit is priced at 149 yen including tax. Bandai directs customers to its Candy product page for further details. The niformation line uses deformed, two-head-tall illustrations to express the charm of the works it covers. This release follows the fourth edition of the JOJO Ball capsule figure series, also announced by Bandai for the fifth week of August, which includes figures of DIO Brando, Robert E. O. Speedwagon, Caesar A. Zeppeli, and Kars at 500 yen each.
Medicos Entertainment opened pre-orders on July 24 for two new Super Action Figures based on the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders: Jotaro Kujo Ver.2 and Star Platinum - Third. The Jotaro Kujo figure includes three head parts (normal, side-glance, gritted teeth) and an Ora Ora Rush effect part. Star Platinum - Third uses a purple color scheme and comes with alternate head and hand parts. A two-figure set is also available. Each single figure costs 9,900 yen; the set costs 19,800 yen. Pre-orders run until September 30 at 21:00, with shipments scheduled for January to February 2027. Separately, fashion brand MAYLA began accepting pre-orders for a line of pumps inspired by four characters from the same series: Jotaro Kujo, Noriaki Kakyoin, Iggy, and DIO. Each pump model comes in a ribbon version (30,800 yen) and a ribbonless version (28,160 yen). The MAYLA collaboration pre-order period ends August 19 at 17:00.
Filmarks, Japan's largest review service, released its satisfaction ranking for spring 2026 anime, with Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure topping the list at 4.45 stars. Dorohedoro Season 2 and Nihon Sangoku followed, while Nihon Sangoku recorded the highest number of reviews.
Dengeki Hobby Web reports that a large statue of Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer from Steel Ball Run is now accepting reservations at Rakuten Books. The figure, part of the Super Figure Art Collection, stands over 30 cm in both height and width. Distributed by Medicos Entertainment, it is priced at 28,600 yen and depicts Johnny on his horse with dynamic detailing.
GU will re-release five graphic T-shirts from its collaboration with the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure at stores nationwide and online starting July 17, 2026. The reprint includes designs featuring Jotaro Kujo and Star Platinum, DIO, Giorno Giovanna, Johnny Joestar, and Gyro Zeppeli, drawn from Parts 3, 5, and 7 of the series. Each T-shirt is priced at 1,490 yen (tax included) and is available in sizes XS to 3XL. The XS, XXL, and 3XL sizes are sold exclusively through the GU online store, where special sizes will also be restocked. The collaboration originally launched earlier this year, and this reprint brings back a selection of the most popular designs. GU announced the reissue via its official social media channels, directing customers to check for further details. The T-shirts are unisex and made from 100% cotton, with recycled polyester used in the ribbing. The reprint covers five of the eight designs from the original collection, focusing on characters that span multiple story arcs of the long-running franchise.
Bandai Spirits will release two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prize items on sequential days. A clear figure of Iggy from Stardust Crusaders (Part 3) arrives July 14 in two types. A ceramic plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind (Part 5) follows July 16; the plate features character motifs, and the cutlery rest comes in 'To Be Continued' and 'Coco Jumbo' designs.
Bandai Spirits will release two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure prize items in July. A clear figure of Iggy from Stardust Crusaders arrives July 14. A porcelain plate and cutlery rest set from Golden Wind follows July 16. The cutlery rest comes in 'To Be Continued' and 'Coco Jumbo' designs.
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.
Warner Bros. Japan announced during its Anime Expo panel that the second stage of the Steel Ball Run anime will begin on September 25, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays. The second and third stages together will have 11 episodes. New characters Mountain Tim, Funny Valentine, and Hot Pants were introduced.
Medicom Entertainment is releasing a Chozo Art Collection figure set of Johnny Joestar and his horse Slow Dancer from the anime Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The set stands 300mm tall and 305mm wide, priced at 28,600 yen, and ships in December 2026. Pre-orders open July 3 at the Medicom online shop and other retailers.
Bandai Spirits announced on July 2 that a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, titled "The Gathering of RIVALS," will release sequentially from November 21, 2026. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The lineup features seven MASTERLISE figures of antagonists from across the series: Dio Brando (Prize A), Kars (Prize B), DIO (Prize C), Kosaku Kawajiri (Prize D), Diavolo (Prize E), Enrico Pucci (Prize F), and Diego Brando as the Last One Prize. Prize A's Dio Brando figure includes a Stone Mask and a fearless expression. The Last One Prize marks the first appearance of Diego Brando, from Part 7, in this figure series. The lottery will be sold at convenience stores, hobby shops, and other retail locations, with availability varying by store.
The Ichiban Kuji for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will be released June 27, 2026. The lineup includes MASTERLISE figures of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel as top prizes, plus a Last One Diego figure. Other prizes include a yo-yo, storage case, charms, notebooks, and stickers. Tickets cost 850 yen each.
Medicos Entertainment has opened pre-orders for new Super Action Statue figures of DIO and The World from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3. The figures are available on Amazon Japan, each priced at 9,900 yen, with a scheduled release of January 31, 2027.
The official X account for the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series released the second key visual for Steel Ball Run on June 25. It also announced new information about the '2nd STAGE,' which is set for a fall 2026 release, will be revealed on July 4. A special panel with composer Yugo Kanno is scheduled for Anime Expo 2026 on July 3.
Bandai will release the third wave of its "JOJO Ball" gashapon series, featuring four 4.5 cm figures of Stands from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Star Platinum, Crazy Diamond, G.E, and S.F. Each capsule costs 500 yen and the set launches in the third week of June.
Bandai Namco Experience announced that THE★JOJO WORLD, the experiential official shop for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, will celebrate its first anniversary on July 24, 2026. Limited goods featuring a new illustration titled "1st Anniversary ~Traveling Iggy~" and a visual of eight main characters holding bouquets will be released. New mini-games and collaboration T-shirts with glamb are also planned.
Bandai Spirits announced the full prize lineup for the Ichiban Kuji lottery based on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. Prizes include MASTERLISE figures of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Slow Dancer, and Lucy Steel, plus a Stephen Steel small items case, a Gyro's Steel Ball toy in collaboration with HYPER YOYO ACCEL, and other collectibles. The lottery launches in Japanese stores on June 27, 2026, with online sales starting July 21.
Bandai will release the third wave of its "JOJO Ball" gashapon series, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure JOJO Ball Capsule Heroes 03," from the third week of June. The lineup includes four pre-colored figures and display bases: Star Platinum, Crazy Diamond, G.E, and S.F. Each figure is approximately 4.5 cm and costs 500 yen.
Anime Feminist published a review of the first episode of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, the anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's manga part 7. The episode introduces paraplegic jockey Johnny Joestar, who enters the cross-country Steel Ball Run race not for the $50 million prize but to understand the secrets of Gyro Zeppeli's steel balls. The review, written by Chiaki Mitama, focuses on the series' depiction of 1890s America, its romanticized manifest destiny and Wild West flavor, and the racial and gender dynamics of its cast. The only named woman so far is Lucy, a race-runner's wife. Non-white characters include Sandman, a Native American runner whose skill is attributed to "the natives' unknown power," and Pocoloco, a lazy comic relief character with supernatural luck. The reviewer notes the violence typical of JoJo, with body contortion and blood, but praises the race sequence as well-paced and engaging. The review is presented as a "carte blanche" perspective from a critic not deeply familiar with the franchise.
Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for a leather accessory line based on the Steel Ball Run anime. The Johnny and Gyro models include key cases, wallets, and coin cases, each featuring character-specific emblems and color schemes. Orders close September 27, 2026, with shipments in October.