# Steel Ball Run's Return Has FINALLY Been Confirmed | Anime News

An episode of [Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1667084472), 26 Jul 2026, 2:07.

Audio: https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c9a14511-cd36-4ea0-bd90-1490e16f7462.mp3

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