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The video starts with the Steel Ball Run press conference, showing Steven Steel speaking and a wide shot of the stage with hot air balloons. The host notes the absence of some iconic characters and the repetitive crowd members, expressing initial disappointment in the trailer's lack of dynamic animation and scale compared to the manga.
The host points out the limited animation in the trailer, particularly the use of CGI for horses and potentially for characters like Diego and Gyro, which appear 3D-shaded-to-2D. While acknowledging the production challenges, there's hope for improved animation in future episodes, especially given the involvement of talented animators like GrandGuerrilla.
The new voice cast for Steel Ball Run is revealed. Shogo Sakata will voice Johnny Joestar, Yohei Azakami as Gyro Zeppeli, Kaito Ishikawa as Diego Brando, Rie Takahashi as Lucy Steel, and Kenta Miyaki as Steven Steel. The host praises the cast, especially Miyaki's prior role as Muhammad Avdol, and hopes for more character reveals soon.
The release window for Steel Ball Run is confirmed as a vague '2026', which was largely expected. The host speculates on a potential spring 2026 release or a ceremonial date like September 25th, 2026. Despite some initial reservations about the trailer, the host remains optimistic that the anime will do justice to the beloved manga, which they consider a masterpiece.