JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run
Volumes: 24
First Published in:19th January 2004
Creator: Hirohiko Araki
Steel Ball Run is the 7 part of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. While Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure overall is not believed to be a Sport Manga, Steel Ball Run definitely is. It follows the story of Johnny Joestar who’s ability to walk returns after his encounter with a magical steel ball. With his renewed ability, JoJo takes part in the race to discover the truth of the artefact.
It is a different take on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, but with the same weirdness. Fans are able to witness a gruelling cross country race with high stakes with a backdrop of a mystery tale and fantasy.
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