Alright JoJo fans, let's talk about the burning question on everyone's minds: When are we FINALLY getting Steel Ball Run animated?! I feel you, I'm hyped too! It's been years since we saw Giorno and the gang wrap things up in Golden Wind, and the anticipation is killing us all.
Decoding the Diamond Records
Predicting anime release dates is a bit like trying to herd cats. You think you've got them all going in one direction, and suddenly BAM! One's chasing a laser pointer, another's napping in a sunbeam. But let's break down some clues based on past JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime adaptations.
Think about it: there's usually a gap between the end of one part and the announcement of the next. We saw it after Diamond is Unbreakable, and again after Golden Wind. This waiting game is just part of the JoJo experience, like a bizarre test of patience!
The Production Pipeline: A Long and Winding Road
Anime production isn't exactly a sprint. It's more like a super long relay race. There’s storyboarding, animation, voice acting, music… the list goes on. Each step takes time and serious dedication from a whole team of talented folks.
Remember how amazing the horses looked in the Stone Ocean opening? Animating those alone must have taken a good chunk of time! Steel Ball Run is set to involve even more horse action! It would be exciting to see.
Hints in the Sand
While there isn't an official release date yet, we can look at some circumstantial evidence. Stone Ocean, which wrapped up recently, might give us a hint. It was a big undertaking, and now that it’s done, David Production might be gearing up for something new.
It's possible they've been secretly working on Steel Ball Run in the background this whole time. Think of it like a secret ingredient, slowly simmering to perfection, before being revealed to the world!
The Wishful Thinking Express: Destination, Animated SBR!
Okay, let's indulge in some good old-fashioned speculation. Imagine if they announced Part 7 at a major anime convention next year! The crowd would go wild! The internet would explode!
Here is my timeline guess. Assuming a similar production timeline to previous parts, and considering that Stone Ocean concluded in late 2022, we could potentially see an announcement sometime in 2024, with the actual anime premiering in 2025 or 2026. This is just a guesstimate, of course.
Manifesting Steel Ball Run
In the meantime, what can we do? Well, we can keep re-watching the previous parts to show our support, that's for sure. We can also spread the love for the manga, getting even more people hyped for what's to come.
And hey, maybe if we all perform the right poses and shout "Arigato, Gyro!" loud enough, David Production will hear our pleas and speed things up. Okay, maybe not, but it's worth a try, right?
Ultimately, patience is key. Steel Ball Run is a masterpiece, and we want the anime adaptation to do it justice. So let's trust in David Production and get ready for another bizarre adventure!
Until then, keep the JoJo spirit alive! You can reread the manga and tell your friends about how awesome it is.
Stay Bizarre!
