The legendary and wonderfully eccentric world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure continues to power forward, with fresh manga chapters arriving in Japan alongside ongoing English releases for Steel Ball Run.
As the franchise approaches its 40th anniversary, it maintains a remarkably consistent schedule, even as its sweeping narrative spans multiple generations and timelines—most notably starting a brand-new universe with Steel Ball Run, followed more than a century later by the ninth overarching storyline, The JoJoLands.
How Often Do JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Chapters Come Out?
New installments of The JoJoLands drop monthly in Japan via Shueisha’s Ultra Jump magazine. These issues typically hit shelves in the middle of the month preceding their cover date. For instance, Chapter 34 debuted in the April 2026 issue, which was released on March 19, 2026.
Upcoming The JoJoLands Chapter Release Schedule
Because magazine release dates can shift slightly from month to month, exact publication days for future chapters aren’t always locked in far in advance, but the general timeline remains steady:
- Chapter 39: August 19, 2026 (Featured in the September 2026 issue of Ultra Jump)
- Chapter 40: Expected around September 18, 2026
- Chapter 41: Expected in October 2026 (Exact date TBA)
How Many Chapters Are There?
Tracking the total number of chapters can be tricky because numbering typically resets with each new story arc. The JoJoLands is the ninth major arc and the third set within the rebooted Steel Ball Run continuity. To put the length into perspective, earlier milestones like Chapter 36 of The JoJoLands actually marked the 993rd overall chapter of the entire JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga.
Where to Read JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in English
English-speaking fans are still catching up to the Japanese releases thanks to VIZ Media’s localization timeline.
- Parts 1 through 6 (ending with Stone Ocean) are currently available to read digitally via the Shonen Jump app.
- Part 7 (Steel Ball Run) is actively being released on the app, though only about halfway localized so far.
For physical collectors, Steel Ball Run Volume 6 launched in the US on March 24, 2026, with Steel Ball Run Volume 8 scheduled to hit shelves on August 27, 2026.
When is the Steel Ball Run Anime Coming to Netflix?
Netflix shook the fandom by announcing an anime adaptation of Steel Ball Run, the acclaimed seventh part of the series that kicks off the franchise’s rebooted timeline. The very first episode premiered on March 19, 2026. Netflix has since confirmed that the next batch of Steel Ball Run episodes will arrive in Fall 2026, with a weekly release format expected upon its return.