The possibility of an anime adaptation of Steel Ball Run , an iconic part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , has fueled debate among fans since the release of the first season. Considered one of the most popular parts of the manga, everything indicates that Steel Ball Run will be officially confirmed at the “JoJo Day” event in 2025.
- Sony buys part of Kadokawa and enters the anime market
- Anime made with AI generates controversy among fans
To achieve the dreamed success, the anime needs crucial reasons in this new adaptation. Check out the list:
6. Capture the comedic essence of Gyro's song
One of the most memorable scenes in Steel Ball Run doesn't involve epic battles or tense moments, but rather a comical interaction between Johnny and Gyro. During the race, Gyro presents Johnny with a song he composed, repeating only the words “pizza” and “mozzarella”. Therefore, Johnny's reaction, whether sincere or ironic, highlights the unique chemistry between the characters.
5. Develop the rivalry between Johnny and Diego better
The conflict between Johnny Joestar and Diego Brando mirrors the franchise's classic rivalry between the Joestar family and Dio Brando. Although, in Steel Ball Run , this dispute appears in several confrontations throughout the race and culminates in the final battle, where Johnny faces an alternate version of Diego using The World.
4. Simplify Funny Valentine's powers in Steel Ball Run
Funny Valentine's Stand, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (D4C) , is one of the most complex in the series. His ability to travel between dimensions and manipulate alternate versions of himself creates unique fights. However, at first, the use of D4C's powers is confusing and inconsistent.
3. Reinforce Funny Valentine's villainy
Funny Valentine is an atypical villain in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , often portrayed as honorable and even sympathetic. However, his actions are clearly selfish, such as using the Holy Corpse to protect the United States at the expense of the rest of the world.
The anime needs to avoid portraying Valentine in an overly heroic way. Although he is a complex character, it is important that his villainy remains evident, maintaining the integrity of the plot.
2. Minimize the use of CGI
Although the use of CGI is a growing trend in anime, its use in Stone Ocean was widely criticized, especially in scenes involving Stands. In Steel Ball Run , with its stunning aesthetics and action scenes involving horses, traditional animation should be prioritized. David Production will have the challenge of balancing visual quality and practicality, but reducing CGI will be essential to maintain the beauty of the manga's original art.
1. Weekly release to build hype
Stone Ocean lost some engagement by adopting a batch release format through Netflix rather than weekly episodes. This model made it difficult to create expectations among fans.
For Steel Ball Run , it is essential to adopt a weekly format. This way, the series will be able to build hype consistently, keeping fans engaged throughout the season.
Finally, with these adjustments mentioned, Steel Ball Run has everything to be a milestone for both JoJo fans and the anime universe. Furthermore, AnimeNew will wait for “JoJo Day” in 2025 for the long-awaited adaptation.
