JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run anime's first poster sees fans begging for a weekly release

Steel Ball Run is finally making headlines again, this time with the release of its very first official anime poster. The moment Netflix confirmed that JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7 would be exclusive to their platform, fans erupted with excitement and dread in equal measure.

As fans flood social media with reactions, one thing is crystal clear: they desperately want Steel Ball Run to air on a weekly release schedule. And given how much weight this part carries in the legacy of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the demand is more than justified.

For those unfamiliar, Steel Ball Run reboots the JoJo universe into an alternate timeline, set in the late 19th century. Given this strong character foundation and its reputation as a storytelling masterpiece, it’s no surprise that Steel Ball Run consistently ranks as one of the highest-rated manga arcs of all time, second only to titans like Berserk on sites like MyAnimeList.

If fans are anxious, it isn’t without precedent. When Netflix acquired the rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, they opted for a batch-release strategy rather than a weekly rollout. Unlike some anime, JoJo thrives on episodic momentum.

Each episode often introduces a new Stand ability, bizarre encounter, or unpredictable twist that fuels online speculation. Weekly releases ensure that fans stay engaged, theorizing together and keeping the franchise trending on social media for months.

Comments across Reddit and Twitter range from ecstatic joy to cautious skepticism. Many users immediately declared Steel Ball Run their favorite JoJo part, with some even calling it “the best manga ever written.” Others, however, redirected the conversation toward Netflix’s track record, practically begging for the anime to be handled with care.

For Netflix, the release strategy could determine whether Steel Ball Run becomes an anime landmark or another case of wasted potential. If they stick with batch releases, they risk suffocating the organic hype that makes JoJo's Bizarre Adventure special. But if they pivot to weekly drops, they could not only win back goodwill from the JoJo community but also solidify their platform as a serious home for anime.

Fans have pointed out that Netflix has experimented with weekly formats before, as with Ranma ½ Reboot and Delicious in Dungeon, both of which were praised for keeping audiences engaged. The JoJo fandom is simply asking for the same respect with Part 7.

Netflix’s chance at redemption with Steel Ball Run

Looking at the reactions online, there are three recurring expectations fans have for the adaptation:

1. Faithful storytelling: Fans want the anime to capture Araki’s complex character work and philosophical depth without cutting corners.
2. Consistent animation quality: David Production has delivered spectacularly in past JoJo parts, but Netflix’s scheduling demands during Stone Ocean raised concerns about production strain. Fans are hoping for a schedule that allows the studio to maintain the high bar set by earlier seasons.
3. Weekly release schedule: This is the loudest demand. From Reddit threads to Twitter hashtags, the community has made it clear: weekly or bust.

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On the flip side, fears remain. Many worry Netflix will repeat the mistakes of Stone Ocean, dropping episodes in disconnected chunks, delaying dubs unnecessarily, and letting the hype die out. Others worry about censorship, given some of Steel Ball Run’s graphic moments.

Steel Ball Run has the potential to redefine the series for a new generation, but only if it’s released in a way that honors the spirit of Araki’s work and the community that has carried JoJo’s bizarre torch for decades. Mishandle it, and fans may never forgive Netflix.

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