Netflix is taking significant steps to address past issues with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. In particular, the stunning animated promotional video for the second phase of Steel Ball Run heralds promising developments in the anime world. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is now among Netflix's most popular anime series, managing to surpass major competitors like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

However, Netflix's approach to this beloved JoJo series has not always been positive. The company's controversial acquisition of the IP and the problems with the much-anticipated adaptation of Stone Ocean had made the status of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure under Netflix a cause for concern. However, Netflix's confirmation that Steel Ball Run will be released in weekly episodes has helped alleviate these worries. This is a critical development for JoJo's future, as Steel Ball Run has the potential to be a masterpiece in the right hands.

The rise in JoJo's popularity can also be linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. A year after the fifth part of the manga series, Golden Wind, was released in Japan, people began to dedicate more time to anime, and interest in long-running series like JoJo increased. However, when the anime adaptation of Stone Ocean was announced, the information that Netflix would only release it on its own platform and present the episodes all at once significantly dampened excitement.

When the adaptation of Steel Ball Run was first announced, there wasn't much excitement among fans. This series will revolve around a complex international horse race set in a completely new universe. Therefore, providing a regular and consistent viewing experience is of great importance. Although adapting the first phase as a single long episode raised concerns among fans, it has been confirmed that the remaining phases will be released in weekly episodes. This will herald the official return of "JoJo Fridays," with the adaptation of the second phase starting on September 25, 2026.