Finished Stone Ocean? Here is Where to Start JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7

The End of an Era, The Beginning of a Race

The ending of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean (Part 6) is one of the most definitive and mind-bending conclusions in anime history. Enrico Pucci’s actions literally reset the universe, leaving many anime-only fans asking: "What now? Is JoJo over?"

The answer is no. It’s actually just getting to the best part.

To continue the franchise, you need to read JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run. Because Part 7 is the start of a completely new continuity, you simply start at Steel Ball Run: Chapter 1 (Volume 1).

Join the Race: Start the legendary journey with Steel Ball Run Manga on Amazon. (Note: English hardcovers are currently rolling out, ensure you check availability).

What is Steel Ball Run? (No Spoilers)

Set in an alternate universe in the year 1890, the story follows a massive, cross-country horse race across the United States. The grand prize is fifty million dollars.

Our new protagonists are Johnny Joestar, a former horse-racing prodigy who was paralyzed from the waist down, and Gyro Zeppeli, a mysterious executioner from Naples who uses a bizarre weapon called "Steel Balls" that run on the power of the "Spin."

As the race progresses, it becomes clear that a much darker, supernatural conspiracy is unfolding behind the scenes, orchestrated by the President of the United States himself.

Why You Cannot Wait for the Anime

If you ask any manga reader what the best part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is, 90% of them will say Steel Ball Run. It is widely considered Hirohiko Araki’s magnum opus.

Here is why you need to read it now:

1. The Shift to Seinen: During the publication of Part 7, Araki moved the manga from Weekly Shonen Jump to Ultra Jump (a magazine for mature audiences). This allowed him to explore darker, more complex, and morally ambiguous themes.
2. The Artwork: Unrestrained by weekly deadlines, Araki's art evolved into something fit for a museum. The detailed horse anatomy, sweeping landscapes, and intricate stand designs are breathtaking.
3. The Animation Challenge: Animating horses is notoriously difficult and expensive. Because Part 7 relies heavily on horseback riding, an anime adaptation could take many years to produce properly. Reading the manga is the only way to experience this masterpiece right now.