Netflix has officially announced the English dub cast for the highly awaited anime series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. A brand new English dub trailer dropped this week, giving fans their first real taste of how the iconic characters from Part 7 will sound in English. The series is scheduled to make its global debut on the streaming platform next month.
The announcement confirms the voice actors stepping into the shoes (and saddle) of Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, and the rest of the competitors in the cutthroat Steel Ball Run race. For many viewers, especially in North America and the UK, the English dub is the preferred way to experience the over-the-top action and dramatic dialogue. This new cast brings together a mix of talented voice actors with impressive resumes in anime and video games .
Release Date and Episode Details for Steel Ball Run on Netflix
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere on Netflix on March 19, 2026. The first episode, titled “1st Stage,” will be a special extended 47-minute episode that sets the stage for the epic transcontinental race. This release continues Netflix’s role as the primary streaming home for the JoJo’s anime franchise, following previous parts like Golden Wind and Stone Ocean .
Viewers around the world will be able to stream the series on the same day. This includes audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India. The series is produced by David Production, the studio behind every animated season of JoJo’s since 2012 .
Meet the English Dub Cast for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
Netflix has partnered with a group of skilled voice actors to bring the characters of Steel Ball Run to life for English-speaking audiences. Here is the complete list of the main English dub cast and where you might have heard them before .
Daman Mills as Johnny Joestar
Daman Mills takes on the lead role of Johnny Joestar, a former champion jockey who is now paralyzed from the waist down and looking for a new purpose in life. Fans of recent anime will recognize Mills as the voice of Tanaka in Summer Hikaru Died. He also voiced Frieza (Clone) in Dragon Ball Super and has provided additional voices in major hits like Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen .
Kaiji Tang as Gyro Zeppeli
Voicing the eccentric and skilled outlaw Gyro Zeppeli is Kaiji Tang. Tang is one of the most recognizable names in English anime dubbing. He is best known as the voice of Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries, Gojo Satoru in Jujutsu Kaisen, Ichiban Kasuga in the Like a Dragon video game series, and Lloyd in Spy x Family .
Damien Haas as Diego Brando
The role of the arrogant and ruthless British jockey Diego Brando (often called “Dio” by fans) goes to Damien Haas. Haas is known for his work as Warden in Beyblade X. He is also a cast member at the popular sketch comedy group Smosh, bringing a wide range of vocal skills to this villainous role .
Frankie Kevich as Lucy Steel
Frankie Kevich will voice Lucy Steel, the young wife of race organizer Steven Steel who gets caught up in the race’s dangerous conspiracy. Kevich is known for her role as Jade in Rainbow High .
Jamieson Price as Steven Steel
Veteran voice actor Jamieson Price is set to play Steven Steel, the man behind the massive race. Price has a deep, commanding voice familiar to anime fans as Yukichi from Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as Leo in Fate/Grand Order, and Kagetsu in Demon Slayer. He also voiced characters in classics like Bleach and Naruto .
Alejandro Antonio Ruiz as Sand Man
Alejandro Antonio Ruiz will voice Sand Man, a Native American running in the race on foot to win back his tribe’s land. Ruiz is recognized for his work as Izana in Tokyo Revengers .
Cedric Williams as Pocoloco
Rounding out the main announced cast is Cedric Williams as Pocoloco, an incredibly lucky farmer who enters the race on a whim. Williams is known for his role as Leo in FriendSpace .
The Japanese Voice Cast for Steel Ball Run
For fans who prefer the original Japanese audio with subtitles, the Japanese cast includes some major names in the industry as well. Shogo Sakata voices Johnny Joestar, Yohei Azakami is Gyro Zeppeli, and Kaito Ishikawa (Genos in One Punch Man, Kageyama in Haikyu!!) plays Diego Brando. Rie Takahashi (Frieren, Emilia in Re:Zero) takes on the role of Lucy Steel .
The series brings back key creative staff. Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi are directing, with series composition by Yasuko Kobayashi, who has worked on every JoJo’s anime adaptation. Composer Yugo Kanno also returns to handle the music, ensuring the soundtrack will match the high energy of the race .
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What is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run About?
For those new to the series or needing a refresher, Steel Ball Run is the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki’s long-running manga. It is set in an alternate timeline from the previous seasons. The story takes place in 1890 in America and follows the very first transcontinental horse race, which offers a grand prize of $50 million .
The plot centers on Johnny Joestar, a paralyzed former jockey who meets Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious executioner from a foreign country using special steel balls with strange powers. Johnny becomes determined to uncover the secret of Gyro’s “Spin” technique, hoping it might allow him to walk again. Together, they face dangerous rivals, including the cunning Diego Brando, across the 4,000-mile race from San Diego to New York .
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