
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7–Steel Ball Run
Also known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スティール・ボール・ラン, Dai 7 Bu Johnny Joestar, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, מרוץ כדור הפלדה, Le bizzarre avventure di JoJo: Steel Ball Run
by Hirohiko Araki
Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, Johnny joins the race alongside Gyro and embarks on the most epic and bizarre race to ever cross the American frontier! (Source: VIZ Media)
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A wildly stylish western-set adventure with odd, memorable characters and a gleefully strange sense of style, though its pace can get lost in its own detours.
Pros
- Strikingly original setting and style
- Eccentric characters with memorable designs
- Finished at 24 volumes
Cons
- Lengthy detours can stall momentum
- The dense style is a barrier for newcomers
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 is the series at its most playfully strange. Short version: a cross-country race turns into a battle of wits, strategy and very specific powers. The setting is a striking change, and the western landscapes give the art room to breathe. The character designs are the big draw. Each rival feels distinct, and their odd habits and fashion choices become part of the fun. The action is clever, with powers that reward careful thought. The trade-off is pacing. The story takes frequent detours, and some scenes linger longer than they need to. The dense style, with heavy poses and exaggerated lines, can be a barrier for new readers. Dialogue is theatrical, which some will love and others will find tiring. Still, the sense of imagination is hard to match. For readers who like weird, stylish adventure with clever set pieces, it is a memorable ride. Just accept the detours as part of the charm.
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