JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run Ascends to Netflix’s Top 2
Netflix has seen a surge in viewership with the arrival of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, quickly becoming a dominant force on the streaming platform. As of March 21, 2026, the anime ranks as the second most popular show in the United States, trailing only One Piece, according to FlixPatrol.
Adapting a Beloved Manga
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is the sixth season of the long-running JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime series. It directly adapts the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga, Steel Ball Run. The anime’s initial release, consisting of its first episode on March 19, 2026, has already propelled it to the top of Netflix’s charts.
Challenging Established Hits
On March 20, 2026, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run surpassed other popular Netflix titles, including One Piece and Virgin River, in the U.S. Rankings, as reported by FlixPatrol. Globally, as of March 21, 2026, it maintains a strong position in the top 10, remaining second only to One Piece.
A Franchise with Enduring Appeal
The JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise has grown into a multimedia phenomenon, encompassing manga, anime, live-action adaptations, video games, and more. The series’ popularity, particularly in the United States, is often attributed to its incorporation of references to Western music, and fashion. With over 100 million copies of the manga in circulation, the franchise demonstrates a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. The main anime series, based on Hirohiko Araki’s original manga, currently consists of over 190 episodes.
Uncertain Release Schedule for Future Episodes
Despite the success of the premiere, the release schedule for subsequent episodes of Steel Ball Run remains unclear. Initial expectations of a weekly release have not been confirmed. Yasuhiro Kimura, the director of the new anime story, indicated that production is ongoing but provided no specific date for the release of episode 2, stating, “I want to see it soon, too! When will it be? I don’t know. It takes a lot of time to make just one episode, but production is going smoothly, and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished episode as much as you are!” AniTrendz reported.
What Makes JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure So Popular?
The JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga is one of the largest manga series of all time. The anime franchise has consistently broken sales records with each new season and earned numerous awards, suggesting its continued growth and global reach.