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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure seasons
The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure TV anime is made by David Production and started on Tokyo MX on 6 October 2012. Five seasons adapted Parts 1 to 6 of Hirohiko Araki's manga across 190 episodes, ending with Stone Ocean in December 2022. The sixth season, Steel Ball Run, adapts Part 7 and is a Netflix original: it opened with a 47-minute first episode on 19 March 2026 and has been releasing weekly since 25 September 2026. The manga itself has nine parts. It ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1987, moved to Ultra Jump in 2005, and Part 9, The JoJoLands, is still running.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency | October 6, 2012 | April 6, 2013 | 26 | David Production |
| Stardust Crusaders | April 5, 2014 | June 20, 2015 | 48 | David Production |
| Diamond Is Unbreakable | April 2016 | December 24, 2016 | 39 | David Production |
| Golden Wind | October 6, 2018 | July 28, 2019 | 39 | David Production |
| Stone Ocean | December 1, 2021 | December 1, 2022 | 38 | David Production |
| Steel Ball Run | March 19, 2026 | David Production |
Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency
Season 1 aired from 6 October 2012 to 6 April 2013 with 26 episodes and covers two parts. Phantom Blood (9 episodes) follows Jonathan Joestar and his adopted brother Dio in 1880s England. Battle Tendency (17 episodes) jumps to 1938 and follows his grandson Joseph, who learns Hamon to face ancient enemies.
Stardust Crusaders
Stardust Crusaders aired from 5 April 2014 to 20 June 2015 in two halves of 24 episodes, 48 in total. Set in 1987, it introduces Stands and follows Jotaro Kujo, his grandfather Joseph and a group of allies on a long journey from Japan to Egypt, meeting a new Stand user at almost every stop.
Diamond Is Unbreakable
Diamond is Unbreakable aired from April to 24 December 2016 with 39 episodes. It moves to 1999 and stays in one place: the quiet Japanese town of Morioh. Josuke Higashikata and his school friends discover that more and more people in town have Stands, and they start to realise that something is wrong beneath its peaceful surface.
Golden Wind
Golden Wind aired from 6 October 2018 to 28 July 2019 with 39 episodes. Set in Italy in 2001, it follows Giorno Giovanna as he joins the Passione gang through Bruno Bucciarati's team, with the goal of climbing its ranks. Much of the season is a road trip across Italy on a dangerous assignment.
Stone Ocean
Stone Ocean has 38 episodes. Netflix released it worldwide in three batches: episodes 1 to 12 on 1 December 2021, 13 to 24 on 1 September 2022 and 25 to 38 on 1 December 2022, with a Japanese TV run afterwards. Jolyne Cujoh, framed for a crime in Florida in 2011, fights to survive inside Green Dolphin Street Prison.
Steel Ball Run
Steel Ball Run is a Netflix original that adapts Part 7. The 1st Stage, a single 47-minute episode, came out on 19 March 2026. The 2nd and 3rd Stages, 11 episodes, have been released every Friday since 25 September 2026. Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli race across a 19th-century America for a 50 million dollar prize.
Next season Airing now
Steel Ball Run is the current season and is airing right now. It was announced on 12 April 2025 at the JOJODAY event in Tokyo. After a single 47-minute 1st Stage on 19 March 2026, Netflix began the 2nd and 3rd Stages on 25 September 2026: 11 weekly episodes released on Fridays, with the run scheduled to end on 4 December 2026. Release dates for the stages after that had not been announced as of 23 October 2026. No anime has been announced for Part 8, JoJolion.
FAQ
Is there a Steel Ball Run anime?
Yes. Steel Ball Run is season 6 of the anime and a Netflix original by David Production. The first episode came out on 19 March 2026, and new episodes of the 2nd and 3rd Stages have been released every Friday since 25 September 2026, through 4 December 2026.
How many seasons of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are there?
Six. Season 1 covers Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency, then come Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, Stone Ocean and Steel Ball Run. The first five seasons add up to 190 episodes, and Steel Ball Run is still releasing on Netflix.
In what order should I watch JoJo?
Watch in release order, which is also story order: Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, Stone Ocean, then Steel Ball Run. Steel Ball Run takes place in an alternate world, but the earlier parts still help you catch its references.
Who is the main character of JoJo?
Each part has its own JoJo. In order they are Jonathan Joestar, Joseph Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, Josuke Higashikata, Giorno Giovanna, Jolyne Cujoh and Johnny Joestar. Most are related through the Joestar family, so characters from one part often return in the next.
Where can I watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Steel Ball Run streams only on Netflix, worldwide. Netflix also carries the earlier parts in many countries, though the catalogue varies by region. In mainland China, the first five seasons stream on Bilibili.
Is the JoJo manga finished?
No. The manga by Hirohiko Araki has run since 1987, first in Weekly Shonen Jump and since 2005 in Ultra Jump. It has nine parts, and Part 9, The JoJoLands, is still being published. The anime has now reached Part 7.
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Sources
- List of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episodes (Wikipedia)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV series) (Wikipedia)
- Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Wikipedia)
- 'Steel Ball Run' Sets September 2026 Release with New Weekly Episodes (What's on Netflix, 6 July 2026)
- Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Netflix Tudum, 8 October 2026)
- Steel Ball Run 2nd Stage, Fall 2026 Preview Guide (Anime News Network, 1 October 2026)
- List of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure characters (Wikipedia)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Wikipedia)
- JoJo的奇妙冒险 (电视动画) (中文维基百科)
- 飙马野郎 (中文维基百科)