The most anticipated horse race in the history of anime warms up engines. A key new visual has been revealed for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, the next installment in the legendary franchise coming to Netflix globally in 2026. Along with the image, the details of their participation in the Jump Festa 2026 event were announced and, most importantly, the voice cast that will bring the protagonists to life.
Voice Cast (Seiyuus)
It has been confirmed who will play the dynamic duo and their rivals:
- Shogo Sakata (Usato in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic) as Johnny Joestar
- Yohei Azakami (Guel Jeturk in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) as Gyro Zeppeli.
- Kaito Ishikawa (Genos in One Punch Man, Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia) as Diego Brando
- Rie Takahashi (Megumin in KonoSuba, Ai Hoshino in Oshi no Ko) as Lucy Steel
- Kenta Miyake (All Might in My Hero Academia, Mohammed Avdol in JoJo's SC) as Steven Steel.
Activities at Jump Festa 2026
The series will feature a dedicated booth during the event on December 20 and 21. There will be a "stamp rally" where participants can win a commemorative flag and a special edition newspaper of the event. In addition, live performances will be broadcast on the official YouTube channel of Warner Bros. Japan Anime.
Scenario schedule (Japan time):
- Saturday, December 20: Appearances by Shogo Sakata and Yohei Azakami between 12:30 and 17:00.
- Sunday, December 21: Panels with Kenta Miyake, Rie Takahashi and the leading duo starting at 12:00.
About the work
Set in the 19th century, the story follows Johnny Joestar, a paraplegic prodigy former rider, and the mysterious Gyro Zeppeli, as they compete in a transcontinental race across the United States. Behind the millionaire prize hides a conspiracy that will test his "human spirit".
