[DeepL Translation - needs review] Introduction to Volume 1: In 1890, the great race of the century, the SBR (Steel Ball Run), was held in the United States. It was the first transcontinental horseback race in human history, covering a total distance of 6,000 km! The battle of the mighty adventurers for the first prize of $50 million (6 billion yen) has now begun!
(Translator: DeepL)
Exciting start to a new part
I come here after finishing all of the anime and desperate for new Jojo content. Completely different setting and time period than the rest of the series, but still has that same excitement that Jojo's known for. Since it's separate from the previous 6 parts, I think it's possible to read without knowing the other parts.
The first volume doesn't have much in terms of action, rather it introduces us to our main characters and explains what the Steel Ball Run is. It was still a fun read, and it