JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run Official Poster

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run • ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スティール・ボール・ラン • Dai 7 Bu Johnny Joestar, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, מרוץ כדור הפלדה, Le bizzarre avventure di JoJo: Steel Ball Run
MANGAUnknownFINISHED
FormatMANGA
Chapters95
Volumes24
StatusFINISHED
Published2004-01-19 to 2011-04-19
AuthorsAraki, Hirohiko
SerializationUltra Jump
SourceORIGINAL
DemographicSeinen, Shounen
CountryJapan
Trending#17
Popularity#99,053
Favourites19,708
Average Score92%
Mean Score92%
AniList ID31706
Romaji TitleJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run
Native Titleジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スティール・ボール・ラン
English TitleJoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run
SynonymsDai 7 Bu Johnny Joestar, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, מרוץ כדור הפלדה, Le bizzarre avventure di JoJo: Steel Ball Run

Overview

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スティール・ボール・ラン) is a highly acclaimed MANGA. Created by Araki, Hirohiko, this adaptation perfectly blends the Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural genres.

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run was originally presented as an unrelated story to the JoJo series and was serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump magazine as Steel Ball Run from issues #8~47 2004. Serialization then transferred to Ultra Jump magazine from issue April 2005 and the series was officially declared as Part 7 of the JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken series. The series has been published in English as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint as 2-in-1 omnibus volumes since May 27, 2025.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 92% and attracted over 19,708 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #99053 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, Johnny joins the race alongside Gyro and embarks on the most epic and bizarre race to ever cross the American frontier!

(Source: VIZ Media)

Status Distribution

Current
13.3%
Planning
23.7%
Completed
59.3%
Dropped
0.9%
Paused
2.9%

Score Distribution

100 Score
27,718
90 Score
13,571
80 Score
3,937
70 Score
1,443
60 Score
395
50 Score
205
40 Score
97
30 Score
56
20 Score
37
10 Score
452

Official Rankings

  • #2
    highest rated all time
  • #30
    most popular all time
  • #1
    highest rated 2004
  • #1
    most popular 2004

Trivia

Volume 2 contains the side story "Steel Ball Run Race Kaisai no Ikisatsu" (スティール・ボール・ランレース開催のいきさつ, How the Steel Ball Run Race Got Started). Volume 6 contains the extra story "The Story of Funny Valentine" (ザ ストーリー オブ ファニー・ヴァレンタイン).; --not included in the chapter count

News

Characters

Diego Brando Character Profile
Diego BrandoMAIN
Johnny Joestar Character Profile
Johnny JoestarMAIN
Lucy Steel Character Profile
Lucy SteelMAIN
Funny Valentine Character Profile
Funny ValentineMAIN
Gyro Zeppeli Character Profile
Gyro ZeppeliMAIN
D-I-S-C-O Character Profile
D-I-S-C-OSUPPORTING
Ferdinand Hakase Character Profile
Ferdinand HakaseSUPPORTING
Gaucho Character Profile
GauchoSUPPORTING
Rina Higashikata Character Profile
Rina HigashikataSUPPORTING
Norisuke  Higashikata Character Profile
Norisuke HigashikataSUPPORTING
Wekapipo Character Profile
WekapipoSUPPORTING
Scarlet Valentine Character Profile
Scarlet ValentineSUPPORTING
Andre Boom Boom Character Profile
Andre Boom BoomSUPPORTING
Nicholas Joestar Character Profile
Nicholas JoestarSUPPORTING
Wekapipo no Ane Character Profile
Wekapipo no AneSUPPORTING
Sandman Character Profile
SandmanSUPPORTING
Blackmore Character Profile
BlackmoreSUPPORTING
Mrs.  Robinson Character Profile
Mrs. RobinsonSUPPORTING
L. A. Boom Boom Character Profile
L. A. Boom BoomSUPPORTING
Adam Pendleton Character Profile
Adam PendletonSUPPORTING

Staff

Hirohiko Araki Staff Profile
Hirohiko ArakiStory & Art
Hiroshi Shiibashi Staff Profile
Hiroshi ShiibashiAssistant
Yasuki Tanaka Staff Profile
Yasuki TanakaAssistant
Hideo Shinkai Staff Profile
Hideo ShinkaiAssistant
Kousuke Kurose Staff Profile
Kousuke KuroseAssistant
Karen Hayashida Staff Profile
Karen HayashidaTranslator (Portuguese)
Yoshihisa Heishi Staff Profile
Yoshihisa HeishiEditor
Ryou Itou Staff Profile
Ryou ItouEditor
Beatriz Poszar Staff Profile
Beatriz PoszarEditing (Portuguese)

FAQ

When did JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run release?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run officially debuted on 2004-01-19.
How many chapters are in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run?
This series features 95 chapters across 24 volumes.
What is the original source material for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run?
The material is adapted from a original.
Is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run worth watching/reading?
Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 92% on AniList, making it highly recommended.
What genres does JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run cover?
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run falls under the genres of Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural.

Reviews

R
ReturnToMonke 95 / 100

"JoJo finally reaches the heavens"

C
Chizuo 90 / 100

"With Araki as a more matured artist, we reach the top of the artistic style of the series, with magnificent drawings."

a
aran 100 / 100

"Welcome To The True Manu2019s World; A thorough analysis on a timeless manga I deem to be one of the greatest of all time."

g
geovannyboss 100 / 100

"Mild spoilers! it is difficult to talk about the story or characters without saying something..."

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sharXstha 100 / 100

"Steel Ball Run, the masterpiece of the JoJo franchise."

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