The visual for the upcoming TV anime Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been unveiled, featuring the protagonists Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli.

The seventh part of the series is set in late 19th-century America and depicts the first-ever transcontinental horse race across North America. Johnny Joestar, a former genius jockey who has become paraplegic, forms an alliance with the mysterious outlaw Gyro Zeppeli as they advance through the race together.

The race for an enormous prize becomes entangled with sinister conspiracies, as the two strive toward the goal. The original manga series was serialized from January 2004 to April 2011.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is based on the popular manga created by Hirohiko Araki, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) in 1987. It is an epic saga depicting the bloodline and fate of the Joestar family, starting from the encounter between Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando. The series explores the theme of "a celebration of humanity," highlighting the courage to overcome fear and face adversity, with each part featuring a new protagonist, spanning from Part 1 to Part 9.

The manga series has surpassed 120 million copies in circulation. Known for its striking poses, innovative sound effects, and distinctive dialogue, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has captivated fans worldwide. It has been adapted into games, TV anime, live-action films, and dramas. Currently, the manga's ninth part, The JOJOLands, is serialized in Ultra Jump.

Source : ORICON NEWS