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Steel Ball Run #6
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 - Steel Ball Run, Vol. 6
スティール・ボール・ラン #6 ジャンプコミックス (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7, Steel Ball Run #6)
170 pages, ebook
First published November 4, 2005
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About the author
Hirohiko Araki
612 books2,035 followersHirohiko Araki ( 荒木飛呂彦) is a Japanese manga artist. He left school before graduation from Miyagi University of Education.
He enjoys the baseball manga Kyojin No Hoshii (Star of the Giants); the video games Mario Kart and Bomberman; and likes Prince and other African-American singers, as well as jazz, rock, and rap.
He is a recipient the Tezuka Award for manga.
He enjoys the baseball manga Kyojin No Hoshii (Star of the Giants); the video games Mario Kart and Bomberman; and likes Prince and other African-American singers, as well as jazz, rock, and rap.
He is a recipient the Tezuka Award for manga.
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April 21, 2024
i see dinosaurs i’m intrigued
May 15, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHalX... some mood music for this volume
Pretty much anything in this one taken out of context is amazing
Memes in this volume:
This man is the president of the United States
Diego tries to do a funny
This might be my favorite out of context moment in this volume. Truly iconic.
Diego got cake
Bold of you to say that as a Jojo character, Johnny. You are legally required to be gay if you're in Jojo (especially if it's your part, WHICH IT IS).
HE TRANSFORM
Gyro: "He easily dodged my steel ball, even from so close!"
Gyro: "My steel balls won't hit him!"
Literally two seconds ago you didn't know what a dinosaur was.
Young Diego looks like Girono :)
It's the Dio pose
Better than "Pizza Mozzarella," I must say
This one is also one of my favorite out of context moments
Verse 2
Gyro: "Grab onto the tree bark that I shaved off with my steel ball!"
Johnny: "NOOOOOOOOO! Dio took the eyes!"
Wow, that's a LOT of clownery. I loved this one :)
Pretty much anything in this one taken out of context is amazing
Memes in this volume:
This man is the president of the United States
Diego tries to do a funny
This might be my favorite out of context moment in this volume. Truly iconic.
Diego got cake
Bold of you to say that as a Jojo character, Johnny. You are legally required to be gay if you're in Jojo (especially if it's your part, WHICH IT IS).
HE TRANSFORM
Gyro: "He easily dodged my steel ball, even from so close!"
Gyro: "My steel balls won't hit him!"
Literally two seconds ago you didn't know what a dinosaur was.
Young Diego looks like Girono :)
It's the Dio pose
Better than "Pizza Mozzarella," I must say
This one is also one of my favorite out of context moments
Verse 2
Gyro: "Grab onto the tree bark that I shaved off with my steel ball!"
Johnny: "NOOOOOOOOO! Dio took the eyes!"
Wow, that's a LOT of clownery. I loved this one :)
February 20, 2024
Nic nie zapowiadało że zjawią się dinozaury xD
March 10, 2025
DINOSAURS
July 28, 2025
ofc he turns into a fucking dinosaur
December 15, 2024
I like this Dio rather a good deal more than the original. More sympathetic backstory, generally likeable, not a dickbag, and with a weird and interesting powerset.
January 19, 2022
i was not especially fond of the dinosaurs :/ sorry dio
November 4, 2023
Di(n)o
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 5, 2020
Gotta love Diego.
May 18, 2020
This volume was a lot of fun. Seeing Dio turn into this absolute goofball before becoming a dinosaur was unexpected, but enjoyable. I wonder just how much of it was his personality shining through. The first chapter had a good mix of humor and intrigue, as we slowly build to the revelation that Dio is becoming a dinosaur. Again, Araki's horror sensibilities shine through. It was a nice surprise to get more time with this character relatively early on.
Scary monsters is a great ability. The slow reveal of the initial monster giving way to a series of bombastic escapes reminds me of the pacing you would see in a horror movie. This battle also seemed to have some visual throwbacks to Phantom Blood. Johnny, Dio, and Zepelli fighting early into the story on a moonlit cliff. The way the dinosaurs dug their feet in to walk vertically up a wall like Dio in the mansion.
In general, the art in this volume blew me away. The line work is so clean. Flipping between color and Monochrome, you can choose between gorgeous shading or expert use of black and white. The landscapes are absolutely stunning, with the final spread being stunning. The image of the glowing mountaintop looming in the background makes this whole encounter feel scenic, providing a fantastic backdrop for the action.
I don't know what it is about 2004-2006 or so, but it feels like this was a window of time where manga writing and art got really damn good.The Start of the Millenium Falcon arc in Berserk, Water 7/Enies Lobby in One Piece, Steel Ball run, most of Death Note's run. Other stuff, like the Sasuke retrieval arc or the slow early stages of Chimera Ant is nothing to sneeze at, but those 4 seem like the pinnacle to me. Just clean super clean linework from artists at the peak of their craft. Maybe it has to do with all 4 artists reaching their pinnacle. Where they entered that sweetspot of having a ton of experience and knowledge, while still being young and healthy, enough to apply it at a fast rate before burnout sets in and the mangaka lifestyle takes its toll. Maybe I'm seeing a pattern where there is none. It seems that the art in SBR only gets better as we enter into the "man's world" arc, and Berserk's keeps steadily improving until Miura achieves self actualization in volume 34. But I had a moment the other day where I was looking at what was happening in other manga around this time and it was wild. Water 7, Chimera Ant, Death Note, Sasuke Retrieval, Steel Ball Run, Falcon of the Millennium empire all happening at the same time. Unreal.
Scary monsters is a great ability. The slow reveal of the initial monster giving way to a series of bombastic escapes reminds me of the pacing you would see in a horror movie. This battle also seemed to have some visual throwbacks to Phantom Blood. Johnny, Dio, and Zepelli fighting early into the story on a moonlit cliff. The way the dinosaurs dug their feet in to walk vertically up a wall like Dio in the mansion.
In general, the art in this volume blew me away. The line work is so clean. Flipping between color and Monochrome, you can choose between gorgeous shading or expert use of black and white. The landscapes are absolutely stunning, with the final spread being stunning. The image of the glowing mountaintop looming in the background makes this whole encounter feel scenic, providing a fantastic backdrop for the action.
I don't know what it is about 2004-2006 or so, but it feels like this was a window of time where manga writing and art got really damn good.The Start of the Millenium Falcon arc in Berserk, Water 7/Enies Lobby in One Piece, Steel Ball run, most of Death Note's run. Other stuff, like the Sasuke retrieval arc or the slow early stages of Chimera Ant is nothing to sneeze at, but those 4 seem like the pinnacle to me. Just clean super clean linework from artists at the peak of their craft. Maybe it has to do with all 4 artists reaching their pinnacle. Where they entered that sweetspot of having a ton of experience and knowledge, while still being young and healthy, enough to apply it at a fast rate before burnout sets in and the mangaka lifestyle takes its toll. Maybe I'm seeing a pattern where there is none. It seems that the art in SBR only gets better as we enter into the "man's world" arc, and Berserk's keeps steadily improving until Miura achieves self actualization in volume 34. But I had a moment the other day where I was looking at what was happening in other manga around this time and it was wild. Water 7, Chimera Ant, Death Note, Sasuke Retrieval, Steel Ball Run, Falcon of the Millennium empire all happening at the same time. Unreal.
May 14, 2023
1. The president of the United States shotguns a beer
2. They make Dio an extremely compelling and sympathetic character in Steel Ball Run's greatest flashback scene yet
3. The best stand battle in the entire series so far happens here (Dio's dinosaurs vs Johnny and Gyro)
4. Jesus has eye-tattoos that say Turbo on them?
2. They make Dio an extremely compelling and sympathetic character in Steel Ball Run's greatest flashback scene yet
3. The best stand battle in the entire series so far happens here (Dio's dinosaurs vs Johnny and Gyro)
4. Jesus has eye-tattoos that say Turbo on them?
January 14, 2019
Diego Brando? Dinosaurs? Diego's backstory and lots of dinosaurs?
10/10 the best volume
10/10 the best volume
July 17, 2021
Dio ate some rocks is a dinosaur and has obtained the corpses eyes!
August 25, 2025
Thanks to Viz Media and NetGalley for the ARC. (NOTE: This review is for Vol. 3 of the new Viz Media rerelease. This rerelease doesn’t not seem to have a page on Goodreads, so I have listed the review under the volume that shared a cover with the rerelease. Hopefully, this allows more people to see this review who are seeking it out.)
The third compilation of “Steel Ball Run” and it continues to impress. As the larger conspiracies, that Gyro and Johnny find themselves in the middle of, unfolds before them, we see more unique stand abilities, and likely the two best fights thus far.
By this point in the story, so many hooks have been given to keep the reader interested, which is a testament to Araki’s capability as a writer.
For a reader who had picked up the series and wasn’t interested or enjoying it, up to this point, I do believe that this would be an appropriate stopping place. If Scary Monsters and information about the corpse was not enough to keep a reader turning page after page, then this series would clearly not be for them.
Finally, while I have been provided a digital ARC to read, I have been buying the physical volumes when they release. So, while I haven’t held this book in my hands, I believe that this praise will apply to Vol.3, as it did 1 and 2: The cover designs have been gorgeous. I have loved seeing the full cover images, allowing the artwork to stand for itself. Walking by these volumes in a store catches the eye so much more than the rereleases of past arcs, with the matte black palette.
The third compilation of “Steel Ball Run” and it continues to impress. As the larger conspiracies, that Gyro and Johnny find themselves in the middle of, unfolds before them, we see more unique stand abilities, and likely the two best fights thus far.
By this point in the story, so many hooks have been given to keep the reader interested, which is a testament to Araki’s capability as a writer.
For a reader who had picked up the series and wasn’t interested or enjoying it, up to this point, I do believe that this would be an appropriate stopping place. If Scary Monsters and information about the corpse was not enough to keep a reader turning page after page, then this series would clearly not be for them.
Finally, while I have been provided a digital ARC to read, I have been buying the physical volumes when they release. So, while I haven’t held this book in my hands, I believe that this praise will apply to Vol.3, as it did 1 and 2: The cover designs have been gorgeous. I have loved seeing the full cover images, allowing the artwork to stand for itself. Walking by these volumes in a store catches the eye so much more than the rereleases of past arcs, with the matte black palette.
April 23, 2024
**Will contain spoilers**
SBR Volume 6: I read the colored version of Part 7, and the colors are so vibrant at the beginning of this volume. Here, we get some shocking revelations regarding the President, creating a lot of intrigue around the part he plays in this story.
Johnny and Gyro come across an injured Diego, and Johnny is so ruthless - I love it. Gyro tries to show compassion, and Dio tells him where to shove it. Here is where we see Dio's arm - and it truthfully thought he was turning into a lizard. (Not that I was too far off...)
The very second the panel with Dio curled up in the skeleton of a dinosaur appeared, I knew where it was heading. I still couldn't predict how good it was going to be though.
We also get what may be one of the funniest interactions of all time when Johnny catches Dio eating rocks at the inn.
Diego's backstory is revealed in this chapter, and boy is it effed all the way up. His poor mother. The panel where she holds her hands out lives rent free in my head. I have a lot more empathy for this version of Dio than the OG, although this one has some major issues.
This volume propelled me right into the next.
SBR Volume 6: I read the colored version of Part 7, and the colors are so vibrant at the beginning of this volume. Here, we get some shocking revelations regarding the President, creating a lot of intrigue around the part he plays in this story.
Johnny and Gyro come across an injured Diego, and Johnny is so ruthless - I love it. Gyro tries to show compassion, and Dio tells him where to shove it. Here is where we see Dio's arm - and it truthfully thought he was turning into a lizard. (Not that I was too far off...)
The very second the panel with Dio curled up in the skeleton of a dinosaur appeared, I knew where it was heading. I still couldn't predict how good it was going to be though.
We also get what may be one of the funniest interactions of all time when Johnny catches Dio eating rocks at the inn.
Diego's backstory is revealed in this chapter, and boy is it effed all the way up. His poor mother. The panel where she holds her hands out lives rent free in my head. I have a lot more empathy for this version of Dio than the OG, although this one has some major issues.
This volume propelled me right into the next.
June 12, 2024
Diego Brandon “Dio” se roba el protagonismo, porque no solo es transformarse en un dinosaurio, si no la reinterpretación de su pasado, la cual sinceramente no es tan alejada de la original. Vive en condiciones deplorables, se esfuerza lo que más puede para salir adelante, pero la vida le quita todo. Su madre, su infancia, su familia, solamente termina siendo un recuerdo fugaz para adentrarse en su camino de codicia y autodestrucción. Lo digo de esta manera porque realmente Dio es alguien que sufrido mucho en la vida, pero si las cosas fueran distintas quizá podríamos estar hablando de otra historia. Todo ha sido condicionado por su esclavitud, por la injusticia social, y él lo sabía, solo está tratando de sobrevivir en un mundo tan cruel. ¿Qué tiene malo eso?
August 2, 2022
can easily say this was my favorite volume so far. dio’s backstory was the best flashback of this series yet, and i’m really excited to finally be getting into some of the deeper parts of the story and not just the stand of the week. after seeing tons of hype around diego and scary monsters online i’ve been really looking forward to this volume and it did not disappoint.
the growth of gyro and johnny’s friendship is so heartwarming. i’ve loved watching their relationship throughout this journey and seeing them become so connected and dependent on one another to survive. i’m excited for what’s to come.
the growth of gyro and johnny’s friendship is so heartwarming. i’ve loved watching their relationship throughout this journey and seeing them become so connected and dependent on one another to survive. i’m excited for what’s to come.
December 6, 2022
I'm iffy on Scary Monsters pt. 2 but I liked the body horror elements that were used here to make a freaky atmosphere leading up to a twist. I also like this take on Dio and think that they gave us just enough back story to work with and understand his character motivation.
The art is still phenomenal, and I love that there are more detailed full page shots and landscapes since JoJo switched to the monthly format. So far pt. 7 may top pt. 4 for my favorite if it keeps up with the character development and non-combat moments!
The art is still phenomenal, and I love that there are more detailed full page shots and landscapes since JoJo switched to the monthly format. So far pt. 7 may top pt. 4 for my favorite if it keeps up with the character development and non-combat moments!
April 4, 2023
4 estrellas.
Steel Ball Run, una de las partes que para mi se está volviendo más que divertida e interesante.
Admiro mucho el arte de Araki y ver como el mismo se está retando al dibujar caballos, y en esta ocasión dinosaurios, me parece espectacular.
La historia de este Dio me parece muy humana, y sin duda pude llegar a sentirme más que identificado, hasta el punto en el que pienso que Diego Brando tiene muchisima más humanidad de que Dio, aunque obviamente el Dio anterior no era humano ya.
Steel Ball Run, una de las partes que para mi se está volviendo más que divertida e interesante.
Admiro mucho el arte de Araki y ver como el mismo se está retando al dibujar caballos, y en esta ocasión dinosaurios, me parece espectacular.
La historia de este Dio me parece muy humana, y sin duda pude llegar a sentirme más que identificado, hasta el punto en el que pienso que Diego Brando tiene muchisima más humanidad de que Dio, aunque obviamente el Dio anterior no era humano ya.
September 30, 2023
Series: Steel Ball Run #6
Rating: 3.5 stars
This was a very surprising volume focusing mostly on Dio Brando. Dio has a sad backstory and a very interesting stand ability. It was very unexpected and not a stand I ever expected to see. I find this version of Dio to be my favorite out of all the series, especially now that I have seen his stand.
This search for mummy parts so far has been interesting. It will be interesting to see how the other parts are found and who ends up finding them.
Rating: 3.5 stars
This was a very surprising volume focusing mostly on Dio Brando. Dio has a sad backstory and a very interesting stand ability. It was very unexpected and not a stand I ever expected to see. I find this version of Dio to be my favorite out of all the series, especially now that I have seen his stand.
This search for mummy parts so far has been interesting. It will be interesting to see how the other parts are found and who ends up finding them.
November 20, 2019
This part is so inherently readable that I read 6 volumes pretty much in one go, which says a lot about the quality so far. I adore the protagonists, especially Gyro, and want to see more.
On the downside, since this part is more diverse, there's the ye olde manga racism, which is fun. It's not even like, "historically accurate" racism, if that makes sense? It's just jarring.
Alas, I do really enjoy this part apart from these issues, so yeehaw pardners, let's continue with the race!
On the downside, since this part is more diverse, there's the ye olde manga racism, which is fun. It's not even like, "historically accurate" racism, if that makes sense? It's just jarring.
Alas, I do really enjoy this part apart from these issues, so yeehaw pardners, let's continue with the race!
May 20, 2025
now THIS was amazing
i absolutely love dinosaurs so i might be a bit biased but i loved these chapters !! scary monsters is such a unique stand and i loved the inclusion of different dinosaur specifies too. diego is such a cool and intriguing character i love him. i also think the artwork in these chapters (including the landscape, dinosaurs, characters, atmosphere) were so so visually stunning
🦖🦕
i absolutely love dinosaurs so i might be a bit biased but i loved these chapters !! scary monsters is such a unique stand and i loved the inclusion of different dinosaur specifies too. diego is such a cool and intriguing character i love him. i also think the artwork in these chapters (including the landscape, dinosaurs, characters, atmosphere) were so so visually stunning
🦖🦕
November 23, 2020
ngl im liking this much less than parts 1-6 but maybe its cuz im less interested in horses. however, the last chapter really cleared things up so i hope the series will pick up (in terms of interesting content)
the pace is lovely though, but it may just be because im binge reading the series
the pace is lovely though, but it may just be because im binge reading the series
April 8, 2025
DIEGOOOOO. bro he was just a little kid. he just wanted his soup. just wanted to help his mom. HES SO FUCKING CUTE. also …. hear me out him turning into a dino and gyro turning into a dino. GOD DAMN. THEY HOT AS WELL
February 12, 2018
Só tô dando cinco estrelas pra esse volume porque não tem como dar seis
January 12, 2020
SCARY MONSTERS
February 13, 2020
Pretty good 7th part of Jojo’s bizarre Adventures and far from the best! This series lacks awesome intense fights and the story of this series was dull😭😁❤️❤️
February 21, 2020
Diego turned into a dinosaur. Nice.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2020
No hay ningún universo posible donde yo sospechara lo que iba a pasar en este volumen
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