Steel Ball Run Reveals Exclusive New FamilyMart Collab Collection Starring Johnny and Gyro
Image by James RichardsonJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is heading to Japan’s FamilyMart convenience stores for an exclusive new collaboration with the chain’s popular clothing and accessories brand.
The new collaboration between “Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” and FamilyMart’s Convenience Wear introduces three everyday accessories inspired by Johnny Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli and the latest anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s legendary manga series.
Convenience Wear is FamilyMart’s original fashion brand, developed in collaboration with Japanese designer Hiromichi Ochiai, the founder of FACETASM, offering affordable clothing and accessories through the convenience store chain.
The Steel Ball Run collection marks Convenience Wear’s first collaboration with a Japanese anime, bringing the franchise’s familiar characters and imagery to products designed for everyday use.
Steel Ball Run is the seventh major story arc of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, taking place in an alternate version of late 19th-century America, where competitors participate in a dangerous cross-country horse race from San Diego to New York.
The story follows former jockey Johnny Joestar, who joins forces with the mysterious Gyro Zeppeli after discovering the extraordinary powers associated with his spinning steel balls.
The anime adaptation made its Netflix debut earlier this year, before returning for its second stage in September, introducing more of Johnny and Gyro’s adventures to viewers worldwide.
The series has already inspired other official merchandise, including a premium jewelry collection based on Johnny and Gyro.
For its latest collaboration, FamilyMart has opted for a smaller selection of practical items, incorporating the protagonists’ signature colors, the anime’s official logo and one of Gyro’s most important weapons.
The collection includes three types of products, with four designs available across the complete range.
- Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli Line Socks – ¥600 each (approximately $4)
Two pairs of unisex striped socks inspired by the series’ protagonists, with Johnny represented by a white design and Gyro by a contrasting black version.
Both feature the Convenience Wear and Steel Ball Run logos on the soles, cushioned knit fabric and antibacterial, deodorizing treatment, with sizes available in 22–25 cm and 25–28 cm.
- Steel Ball Run Imabari Towel Handkerchief – ¥800 (approximately $5)
A striped cotton handkerchief featuring a design inspired by the anime’s official logo, produced using highly absorbent Imabari towel fabric and measuring approximately 25 × 25 cm.
The packaging also includes an illustration of Johnny Joestar, with the handkerchief itself featuring a colorful striped pattern.
- Gyro Zeppeli Steel Ball Towel-in-Pouch – ¥1,998 (approximately $13)
A specially designed pouch recreating the appearance of one of Gyro’s steel balls, complete with the circular patterns associated with his signature weapon.
Inside is a small striped towel featuring green, purple and orange colors inspired by Gyro, with the set designed for three different uses: as a pouch, a separate towel or a combined towel-and-pouch accessory.
All four designs also come in special packaging featuring illustrations from the anime, with Johnny and Gyro appearing on the reverse of their respective products.
The new “Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” Convenience Wear collection begins rolling out across participating FamilyMart stores in Japan on November 10, 2026, with the socks and handkerchief available at approximately 15,000 locations and the towel-in-pouch set at around 14,000 stores.
Orders are also available through Famima Online until November 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST, with collection from eligible FamilyMart stores scheduled between December 4 and December 17, 2026.
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