JoJo Watch Order (2026): All 7 Parts, Anime Seasons & Where to Watch

JoJo Watch Order at a Glance (2026)

The simplest JoJo watch order is release order, which also matches the story order: start with Part 1 and move forward. The anime by David Production has adapted the first six parts as six TV seasons, and Part 7, Steel Ball Run, is airing on Netflix right now. Watching in order matters because the Joestar bloodline and its Stands carry across generations.

Here is the full JoJo watch order for the anime:

• Part 1 & 2 — Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency (Season 1)
• Part 3 — Stardust Crusaders (Season 2)
• Part 4 — Diamond Is Unbreakable (Season 3)
• Part 5 — Golden Wind (Season 4)
• Part 6 — Stone Ocean (Season 5)
• Part 7 — Steel Ball Run (Season 6, airing now)

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The 6 Anime Seasons in Order (Parts 1-6)

David Production's TV anime began in 2012 and has adapted Parts 1 through 6 across five completed seasons totaling 190 episodes, with Part 7 now in production. The table below is the fastest way to see the whole run at a glance.

Season 1: Phantom Blood & Battle Tendency (Parts 1-2)

The 26-episode first season covers two parts at once. Phantom Blood introduces Jonathan Joestar and the villain Dio Brando in 19th-century England; Battle Tendency jumps to the 1930s with Jonathan's grandson Joseph Joestar. This is why newcomers who expect one part per anime get confused early — Season 1 is two parts in one.

Season 2: Stardust Crusaders (Part 3)

Stardust Crusaders is where Stands — the manifested fighting powers the series is famous for — become the core mechanic. Its 48 episodes originally aired in two blocks in 2014 and 2015, with the second block covering the Egypt arc. Many streaming menus still split it into two seasons for this reason.

Seasons 3-5: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Golden Wind & Stone Ocean (Parts 4-6)

Diamond Is Unbreakable (39 episodes) shifts to a small Japanese town and a slower mystery tone. Golden Wind (39 episodes) follows Giorno Giovanna inside an Italian mafia. Stone Ocean (38 episodes) is the first female-led part, following Jolyne Cujoh, and it was released straight to Netflix in three batches: 12 episodes on December 1, 2021, 12 more on September 1, 2022, and the final 14 on December 1, 2022.

Steel Ball Run (Part 7): The New Season Airing Now

Steel Ball Run is the newest chapter in the JoJo watch order and the reason interest is spiking in late 2026. The anime, again produced by David Production, opened with a 47-minute special episode (the 1st STAGE) that premiered on Netflix on March 19, 2026. The 2nd STAGE began releasing weekly on September 25, 2026, with 11 episodes planned for the cour.

The story trades Stands-first action for a cross-country horse race across an alternate-history 1890s America, led by newcomers Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli. It adapts Part 7 of Hirohiko Araki's original manga, the seventh part of the overall JoJo saga. Because it launches a fresh cast and premise, some viewers ask whether they can begin here — more on that below.

Where to Watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Where you watch depends on the part. Parts 1 through 5 stream on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, while Part 6 (Stone Ocean) and Part 7 (Steel Ball Run) are Netflix exclusives.

• Parts 1-5: Crunchyroll and Netflix
• Part 6 (Stone Ocean): Netflix only
• Part 7 (Steel Ball Run): Netflix only, new episodes weekly

Availability varies by country, so check your regional library before you commit to a marathon. If you want every part on one service, Netflix is currently the only place that carries the entire animated run in one library, including the two exclusive parts. Crunchyroll is still a strong option if you only plan to watch Parts 1 through 5 and prefer a dedicated anime catalog.

3 Watch-Order Mistakes Newcomers Make

JoJo's structure trips up first-timers in predictable ways. Avoid these three:

• Assuming one anime season equals one part. Season 1 covers Parts 1 and 2, and Season 2 (Stardust Crusaders) is often listed as two seasons. Follow the parts, not the season labels.
• Starting with the 1993 Stardust Crusaders OVA. An older OVA adaptation exists, but the 2014-2015 TV version is more complete and consistent — new viewers should use the TV series.
• Jumping straight to Steel Ball Run for the hype. It technically stands alone, but the emotional weight of the Joestar saga lands harder after Parts 1-6.

Can You Skip Parts or Start With Steel Ball Run?

You can technically start with Steel Ball Run, because it introduces a new lead cast and a self-contained race premise rather than continuing Jolyne's story directly. Newcomers curious about the current season can watch it and still follow the plot.

That said, skipping earlier parts costs you the running themes — inherited power, the Joestar-versus-Dio rivalry, and how Stands evolved from Part 3 onward. If you have the time, release order remains the recommended JoJo watch order.

Building a JoJo Shelf While You Watch (2026)

JoJo's cast is built for collecting: bold poses, distinctive color palettes, and instantly recognizable Stands. Gashapon and capsule figures are an easy entry point before committing to larger scale statues.

Akibato ships JoJo's Bizarre Adventure capsule figures and gashapon from Japan — see the current lineup in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure collection. If you are working through several long-running shonen at once, our other guides help you plan the marathon: the One Piece watch order and the Dragon Ball watch order.

JoJo Watch Order FAQ

How many JoJo anime parts are there in 2026?

The anime has adapted seven parts. Parts 1-6 are complete across five TV seasons (190 episodes), and Part 7, Steel Ball Run, is airing now.

What is the correct order to watch JoJo?

Watch in release order: Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency (Season 1), Stardust Crusaders, Diamond Is Unbreakable, Golden Wind, Stone Ocean, then Steel Ball Run.

Is JoJo on Netflix or Crunchyroll?

Parts 1-5 are on both Crunchyroll and Netflix. Stone Ocean and Steel Ball Run are Netflix exclusives, so Netflix is the only single service with the full run.

Do I need to watch JoJo in order?

Not strictly — Steel Ball Run can be a starting point — but release order gives you the full payoff of the Joestar saga and how Stands developed.

Key Takeaways

• The recommended JoJo watch order is release order: Parts 1-2 (Season 1), then Parts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
• Parts 1-6 span five TV seasons and 190 episodes; Part 7 Steel Ball Run is airing now.
• Steel Ball Run's 2nd STAGE began weekly on Netflix on September 25, 2026, with 11 episodes planned.
• Parts 1-5 are on Crunchyroll and Netflix; Parts 6-7 are Netflix exclusives.
• Season 1 covers two parts, and Stardust Crusaders is often split into two seasons — follow the parts, not the labels.