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Steel Ball Run #7
スティール・ボール・ラン #7 ジャンプコミックス: 広い広い大草原の小さな墓標
Very good overall quality. Please keep in mind that this manga is in Japanese and that there may be some slight yellowing due to the age of the paper. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2006
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Hirohiko Araki
650 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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September 12, 2020
—Tell him to go eat shit, Johnny.
—Tell him yourself.
—EAT SHIT, ASSHOLE! FALL OFF YOUR HORSE!
(4,5/5)
—Tell him yourself.
—EAT SHIT, ASSHOLE! FALL OFF YOUR HORSE!
(4,5/5)
June 2, 2020
I'm going to get the negatives out of the way first because there aren't a lot and Steel Ball run is blowing me away. I didn't like how the stand ended up belonging to someone else at the last minute. Feels like a cop out, since Dio can't die here and the stand introduced is too overpowered for him to be running around with. He ends up with a weaker version as a result of getting one of Jesus's eyes, which can also cure the dino-disease for some reason. Then again, why is this where a draw the line for plausibility? Either way, it kind of irked me because the whole thing felt like admin rather than storytelling.
This art though! The color team is pushing the boundaries page after page. Providing depth, establishing the mood. Everything feels more grand and meaningful. The black and white art is already good, but the stellar coloring just makes the whole package sing.
I didn't get to go into this in the previous volume, but I want to talk about Dio's backstory. It ended up working out, as this volume expands on what Dio's past means for him today. Dio and his mother being washed away in a river before being discovered and raised under the watch of a rich landowner has some clear parallels with Moses, whether they be intentional or not. And similarly to Moses, Dio resolves to return to his homeland and reckon with the slave-driving baron.
In his youth, Dio learned 2 important things from his mother that we can see in him today: brutal determination and pride. Dio's mother refused to let being swept away in the storm, working under neo-slavery, or sexual assault take her life. But ultimately, she gave her life for the sake of protecting her dignity and her pride. It's such a stone-cold badass moment, reminding me of when Erina used mud the wash the taste of Dio's kiss from her mouth.
This has shaped Dio into who he is today. Aside from his determination and pride, Dio is all too aware of how those without status or wealth can be made to live miserable lives. He's determined to escape from such a fate and seek revenge on everyone who allowed his suffering to happen. It's compelling stuff.
This is what sets Dio apart from Gyro, as explained at the end of the third leg of the race. The path forward has never been clear for Dio. He's had to scratch and claw for everything in his life. Since he was an infant thrown into the storming river, he has been fighting to survive. This is what gives Dio the strength the to forge headlong through the river- he was always had to forge his own path in the face of cruel opposition. Dio's life of struggle has shaped him into the strongest version of himself that he could possible be; he's determined to continue pushing himself; and you can be damn sure he's not going to fail and damage the pride his mother gave her life to protect.
If Dio is motivated by pride, Gyro is motivated by shame. By defying the king's orders, he has brought shame to his family name and his ancestors before him. While Dio has had to find his own direction in life, Gyro's life was predetermined generations ago- since before even his grandfather was born. He was to serve as royal executioner. Instead of running towards pride and power, Gyro is running away from his responsibilities. Everything Dio has, he has created or found for himself. Everything Gyro has, he has inherited. And even that isn't enough for him. Like Johnny said, it's not about right or wrong. I doubt many would argue that Gyro has the more righteous, selfless motivations. But this is about who will actually win.
The race where this all plays out is fantastic. Both men push themselves to the limit, with Gyro going to fantastic lengths for the sake of winning. But Dio is hungrier, so when his superhuman analytical skills aren't enough to guarantee the win, he cheats.
The way Araki is analyzing his own characters and the motivation in within the text of the story is something I've always wanted from Jojo. For too long, I'd felt that each stand of the week could be interchangeable for all they're worth. But with this new fluid approach to storytelling, things connect better than ever. Each enemy feels like they matter and contribute to the larger overall narrative. The characters doubt themselves, fail, and grow. We are fully introduced to Dio and learn his backstory in vol 6. In vol 7, we compare and contrast that with Gyro's history, seeing what it all means for the present day and identifying his weaknesses. And in vol 8, Gyro begins to his journey of growth. It's fluid storytelling the likes of which Jojo has never seen. Narratively and artistically, it all comes to a crescendo in The True Man's World. Speaking of which...
__________
| To Be Continued |
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
This art though! The color team is pushing the boundaries page after page. Providing depth, establishing the mood. Everything feels more grand and meaningful. The black and white art is already good, but the stellar coloring just makes the whole package sing.
I didn't get to go into this in the previous volume, but I want to talk about Dio's backstory. It ended up working out, as this volume expands on what Dio's past means for him today. Dio and his mother being washed away in a river before being discovered and raised under the watch of a rich landowner has some clear parallels with Moses, whether they be intentional or not. And similarly to Moses, Dio resolves to return to his homeland and reckon with the slave-driving baron.
In his youth, Dio learned 2 important things from his mother that we can see in him today: brutal determination and pride. Dio's mother refused to let being swept away in the storm, working under neo-slavery, or sexual assault take her life. But ultimately, she gave her life for the sake of protecting her dignity and her pride. It's such a stone-cold badass moment, reminding me of when Erina used mud the wash the taste of Dio's kiss from her mouth.
This has shaped Dio into who he is today. Aside from his determination and pride, Dio is all too aware of how those without status or wealth can be made to live miserable lives. He's determined to escape from such a fate and seek revenge on everyone who allowed his suffering to happen. It's compelling stuff.
This is what sets Dio apart from Gyro, as explained at the end of the third leg of the race. The path forward has never been clear for Dio. He's had to scratch and claw for everything in his life. Since he was an infant thrown into the storming river, he has been fighting to survive. This is what gives Dio the strength the to forge headlong through the river- he was always had to forge his own path in the face of cruel opposition. Dio's life of struggle has shaped him into the strongest version of himself that he could possible be; he's determined to continue pushing himself; and you can be damn sure he's not going to fail and damage the pride his mother gave her life to protect.
If Dio is motivated by pride, Gyro is motivated by shame. By defying the king's orders, he has brought shame to his family name and his ancestors before him. While Dio has had to find his own direction in life, Gyro's life was predetermined generations ago- since before even his grandfather was born. He was to serve as royal executioner. Instead of running towards pride and power, Gyro is running away from his responsibilities. Everything Dio has, he has created or found for himself. Everything Gyro has, he has inherited. And even that isn't enough for him. Like Johnny said, it's not about right or wrong. I doubt many would argue that Gyro has the more righteous, selfless motivations. But this is about who will actually win.
The race where this all plays out is fantastic. Both men push themselves to the limit, with Gyro going to fantastic lengths for the sake of winning. But Dio is hungrier, so when his superhuman analytical skills aren't enough to guarantee the win, he cheats.
The way Araki is analyzing his own characters and the motivation in within the text of the story is something I've always wanted from Jojo. For too long, I'd felt that each stand of the week could be interchangeable for all they're worth. But with this new fluid approach to storytelling, things connect better than ever. Each enemy feels like they matter and contribute to the larger overall narrative. The characters doubt themselves, fail, and grow. We are fully introduced to Dio and learn his backstory in vol 6. In vol 7, we compare and contrast that with Gyro's history, seeing what it all means for the present day and identifying his weaknesses. And in vol 8, Gyro begins to his journey of growth. It's fluid storytelling the likes of which Jojo has never seen. Narratively and artistically, it all comes to a crescendo in The True Man's World. Speaking of which...
__________
| To Be Continued |
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
November 21, 2025
back on track with my sbr read, gyro i’ve missed you dearly
May 15, 2020
Memes in this volume:
Johnny: "Uh... steel balls... n... no..."
No context
Gyro: "The corpse was able to pull out a deeper ability to my steel balls?"
This whole panel is just *chef's kiss* without context
Bringing back a classic meme for this
Gyro: "The steel balls are on our side!"
SHE APPEARS
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT LMAOOOOO
Johnny: "Uh... steel balls... n... no..."
No context
Gyro: "The corpse was able to pull out a deeper ability to my steel balls?"
This whole panel is just *chef's kiss* without context
Bringing back a classic meme for this
Gyro: "The steel balls are on our side!"
SHE APPEARS
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT LMAOOOOO
July 24, 2021
日本語で読んだ
June 12, 2024
Lo ha vuelto a hacer, realmente Araki es un genio en la forma como narra la carrera, porque nuevamente estaba muy emocionado sobre quién iba llegar a la meta, y sobre los diálogos tan potentes que se lanzan unos a otros. No sólo todo se vuelve muy interesante por la carrera, sino ese desarrollo de Johnny, quién increíblemente ganó la carrera, o eso pensábamos. Y sinceramente una vez está bien, pero volver a realizarlo realza la condición de escritor más maduro que tiene el mangaka, como también lo profundo que se sientes algunas pocas líneas. Estoy disfrutando mucho Steel Ball Run, y creo que más aún el ir leyendo de forma pausada, de tal manera de dar espacio entre etapa, como si fuera un corredor más.
January 19, 2019
4.5 stars
The art, the plot, the tension *clutches heart* so good!
The conclusion of Scary Monsters arc was excellent, I love the intensety of the race to Cannon City, I'm curious to see what'll happen in A Man's World.
Hot Pants? Hot
The art, the plot, the tension *clutches heart* so good!
The conclusion of Scary Monsters arc was excellent, I love the intensety of the race to Cannon City, I'm curious to see what'll happen in A Man's World.
Hot Pants? Hot
May 22, 2023
kocham Gorące Spodnie
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December 9, 2025Gorące gacie
April 2, 2025
Hot Pants and that flesh silly string stand was the most fucked up shit I've ever seen literally WHAT THE HELL
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April 3, 2015Tomo recopilatorio #7 de Steel Ball Run. Retroactivamente reconocido como el vol. 87 de Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Editado completo hasta ahora en japonés, chino e italiano; actualmente editándose en francés; inédito en castellano.
April 3, 2015
Este tomo trae:
el final de Scary Monsters (☆☆☆½)
el unitario 3rd Stage: Cannon City (☆☆☆½)
y el primer capítulo de "El mundo de un hombre" (☆☆☆)
el final de Scary Monsters (☆☆☆½)
el unitario 3rd Stage: Cannon City (☆☆☆½)
y el primer capítulo de "El mundo de un hombre" (☆☆☆)
October 26, 2022
Este volumen es un complemento de lo que vimos anteriormente. Ya visto el pasado de Dio; se puede llegar a la conclusión que a pesar de ser “un villano”, resulta ser algo mucho más complejo que solo un antagonista.
Dio por primera vez muestra humanidad en su pasado, al tener que luchar por sobrevivir desde el inicio de su vida. Ejemplificado desde su madre; mostrándole que ella no estaba dispuesta a dejar de ser carcomida por la sociedad o la impureza por destacar sobre los demás, lo que eventualmente resulta en su fallecimiento a pesar de seguir esa línea de pensamiento. Dio sufre una catarsis al darse cuenta que a pesar de darlo todo y seguir el camino correcto, nada resulta para su pequeña familia. Así que decide seguir la línea de esforzarse el doble pero a toda costa, y todo por beneficio propio. Cosa que podemos ver casi al final de la carrera donde decide hacer trampa.
Dio es un personaje que la misma vida está haciendo que pierda su humanidad, curiosamente y cómicamente vista en el volumen anterior donde hasta una cosa tan bizarra como lo es un dinosaurio representa un monstruo desmoralizado, que ha perdido todo instinto humano.
Por otro lado profundizamos en Gyro por medio de Johnny. Este otro le hace ver por primera vez su privilegio, y él cómo está situación ha hecho que no logre llegar en primer lugar en las carreras previas. Es increíble ver cómo Araki hace una crítica contraponiendo al nacido en el privilegio y el que nació sin nada y ha tenido que ganárselo todo a base de robos.
Lo que más me ha sorprendido hasta este punto es ver cómo el escritor por medio de paneles magistrales y profundidad en sus personajes, logra ejecutar críticas al mismo sistema en el que vivimos y nos hace cuestionarnos sobre ello.
En trabajos previos de la saga de Jojo’s hemos visto de todo, pero creo que es la primera vez donde realmente hay humanidad dentro de la irregularidad de vida que es la historia misma de Araki.
Dio por primera vez muestra humanidad en su pasado, al tener que luchar por sobrevivir desde el inicio de su vida. Ejemplificado desde su madre; mostrándole que ella no estaba dispuesta a dejar de ser carcomida por la sociedad o la impureza por destacar sobre los demás, lo que eventualmente resulta en su fallecimiento a pesar de seguir esa línea de pensamiento. Dio sufre una catarsis al darse cuenta que a pesar de darlo todo y seguir el camino correcto, nada resulta para su pequeña familia. Así que decide seguir la línea de esforzarse el doble pero a toda costa, y todo por beneficio propio. Cosa que podemos ver casi al final de la carrera donde decide hacer trampa.
Dio es un personaje que la misma vida está haciendo que pierda su humanidad, curiosamente y cómicamente vista en el volumen anterior donde hasta una cosa tan bizarra como lo es un dinosaurio representa un monstruo desmoralizado, que ha perdido todo instinto humano.
Por otro lado profundizamos en Gyro por medio de Johnny. Este otro le hace ver por primera vez su privilegio, y él cómo está situación ha hecho que no logre llegar en primer lugar en las carreras previas. Es increíble ver cómo Araki hace una crítica contraponiendo al nacido en el privilegio y el que nació sin nada y ha tenido que ganárselo todo a base de robos.
Lo que más me ha sorprendido hasta este punto es ver cómo el escritor por medio de paneles magistrales y profundidad en sus personajes, logra ejecutar críticas al mismo sistema en el que vivimos y nos hace cuestionarnos sobre ello.
En trabajos previos de la saga de Jojo’s hemos visto de todo, pero creo que es la primera vez donde realmente hay humanidad dentro de la irregularidad de vida que es la historia misma de Araki.
August 6, 2022
everything about this volume was SO. GOOD. from the art to the storytelling, i am absolutely hooked on part 7. the art in this volume was exceptional and the coloring team brings the story to life in ways i could’ve never imagined.
the contrasting backstories of dio and gyro, and everything thus far leading up to the conclusion of the third leg in the race, came together beautifully.
i really enjoyed the ending of the scary monsters arc, and i’m loving seeing the stand users serve more of a purpose throughout the journey of the race than just being random villains along the way. i feel a lot of elements part 3 lacked during their trip to egypt, araki has learned from and it’s shown throughout the narratives in part 7 so far. hot pants is a new introduction i’m enjoying, and i’m excited to see the role he serves moving forward.
the contrasting backstories of dio and gyro, and everything thus far leading up to the conclusion of the third leg in the race, came together beautifully.
i really enjoyed the ending of the scary monsters arc, and i’m loving seeing the stand users serve more of a purpose throughout the journey of the race than just being random villains along the way. i feel a lot of elements part 3 lacked during their trip to egypt, araki has learned from and it’s shown throughout the narratives in part 7 so far. hot pants is a new introduction i’m enjoying, and i’m excited to see the role he serves moving forward.
October 12, 2023
Series: Steel Ball Run #7
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This volume we learn the truth about Scary Monster, see Gyro gain a stand, the final leg of part 3 of the race, and are introduced to Hot Pants. I am really enjoying how the stands work in this series and how unique they are. Also I really am enjoying Gyro and Johnny's relationship and how we are seeing their characters grow. I can't wait to see what happens
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This volume we learn the truth about Scary Monster, see Gyro gain a stand, the final leg of part 3 of the race, and are introduced to Hot Pants. I am really enjoying how the stands work in this series and how unique they are. Also I really am enjoying Gyro and Johnny's relationship and how we are seeing their characters grow. I can't wait to see what happens
September 22, 2025
If I remember correctly, I started reading this nearly two years ago. Haha. I can finally continue this now. Very excited to do so. The art and panelling still makes it a bit hard for me to understand what's happening. I guess it's just Araki's style but for someone like me who grew up on clear and perfected art style like HxH it's a bit frustrating to read. But I can forgive all the shortcomings when it's fun.
April 5, 2023
4 estrellas.
Continua la carrera, continuan las peleas.
Ver el poder de Scary Monsters me hizo pensar siempr een que hubiera hecho yo en esa situación, sin duda, yo estaría más que asustado.
El avanzar y ver los caminos más dificilies que va teniendo la carrera se va haciendo más interesante, las rutas, las disputas, los personajes, los corredores, etc.
Continua la carrera, continuan las peleas.
Ver el poder de Scary Monsters me hizo pensar siempr een que hubiera hecho yo en esa situación, sin duda, yo estaría más que asustado.
El avanzar y ver los caminos más dificilies que va teniendo la carrera se va haciendo más interesante, las rutas, las disputas, los personajes, los corredores, etc.
April 8, 2025
bro why the fuck is my heart PUMPING during the ends of each of these race sections. it feels like I'm actually watching a race like who the fuck is gonna win. the end of this one??? i got up and cheered. CHEERED. I'm so fucking invested. ANWAYS. UPSET THE BADDIE GIRL TURNED OUT TO BE A LITTLE FEMBOY (its ok he seems really cool i just thought we were gonna get a WOMAN)
October 20, 2019
The craziness and creativeness just keeps going, I love it!
January 12, 2020
Okay this is getting intense
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😭😁❤️❤️
July 18, 2021
Gyro getting coordinates from the word Turbo with the binary and decimal system and Latin translations.. him just casually cracking codes is so absurd it’s funny
March 24, 2022
WTF, it's a dinosaur!!
December 15, 2022
- Dis lui d'aller se faire foutre!
- Dis lui toi-même !
- Va chier connard! Et tombe de ton cheval!
Lol
- Dis lui toi-même !
- Va chier connard! Et tombe de ton cheval!
Lol
January 22, 2023
jesuuu naj naj
March 12, 2023
You can't convince me that Gyro and Johnny aren't a couple.
March 22, 2023
muito bom
May 30, 2023
este manga es tan cool no tiene sentido, cada panel es una obra de arte, cada escena es increiblemente atrapante. tiene potencial para destronar a parte 5 como mi favorita
also hot pants biased
also hot pants biased
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August 3, 2023“eat shit, asshole!! fall off your horse!!” was my entire motivation for reading SBR so I’m glad I finally got to that part
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