JoJo's Steel Ball Run Fans Seek Netflix Ending Theme Change
Fans are urging Netflix to replace Steel Ball Run's ending theme after Dr. Luke was credited as producer on Yuki Chiba's 'Shinukaikiruka.'
Fans of STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are calling on Netflix to change the anime's ending theme after a producer credit drew scrutiny. The song, "Shinukaikiruka" by Yuki Chiba, debuted with Episode 2 on September 25.
Dr. Luke is credited as producer of the ending theme, with Lukasz Gottwald listed as composer. In 2014, Kesha accused Dr. Luke of sexually assaulting her in 2005. He denied the allegation and filed a defamation lawsuit against her. The legal dispute ended in a settlement in 2023, with neither side admitting wrongdoing.
The backlash centers on that production credit rather than the song itself, with fans directing their requests at Netflix. The streaming service has not responded publicly to the calls.
The anime's opening theme is "SPIN" by Kroi. Stages 2 and 3 were previously confirmed for 11 episodes with weekly streaming on Netflix, following a 47-minute first episode released on March 19, 2026.
Steel Ball Run is the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga, which ran from 2004 to 2011. Netflix has previously faced fan backlash over the anime's release schedule, as reported by animecorner.me.
Quick answers
Who produced the Steel Ball Run ending theme?
Dr. Luke is credited as producer of "Shinukaikiruka" by Yuki Chiba, with Lukasz Gottwald as composer.
Why are fans asking Netflix to change the ending theme?
They are objecting to Dr. Luke's production credit on the song.
What is the opening theme for Steel Ball Run?
The opening theme is "SPIN" by Kroi.