With the end of My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen in just a few weeks, manga fans are wondering about the survival of Weekly Shōnen Jump, Japan's most famous publishing magazine. How will the magazine, which has seen the birth of such cult series as Dragon Ball, City Hunter, Ranma 1/2, One Piece, Naruto and Bleach survive with the end of two of its most popular series in quick succession? We answer this thorny question with ten series currently published in Jump.
#1 DanDaDan, by Yukinobu Tatsu
Mixing aliens, ghosts and romcom, DanDaDan is the series that crystallizes all the hopes of manga fans. While the animated series produced by Science Saru has just started on Netflix and ADN, we highly recommend you to jump on this masterclass, packed with action and humor. DanDaDandraws its main strength from the alchemy between its two protagonists, Momo – granddaughter of a medium – and Okarun – a shy young nerd fan of extraterrestrials. There is no doubt that the animated series will boost the sales and the aura of this manga at don't miss it!
#2 Chainsaw Man, by Tatsuki Fujimoto
We obviously don't need to introduce Chainsaw Man, whose adaptation by the MAPPA studio was warmly welcomed by fans. Denji's adventures have entered a new cycle with volume 12. Still as thrilling and fun, Chainsaw Man has managed to renew itself with new characters as endearing as they are crazy. We hope that a third cycle will be launched by master Fujimoto. On the anime side, we remind you that the Reze arc will be adapted into an animated film by the MAPPA studio.
#3 Sakamoto Days, by Yuto Suzuki
When Taro Sakamoto, a legendary assassin, falls in love, he decides to put away his weapons for good and open a neighborhood grocery store. But his past catches up with him with the arrival of Shin, a young telepathic assassin, forcing him to return to service. Its particularly amusing scenario is not the only strength of Sakamoto Days; Yuto Suzuki impresses in his many action scenes, taking full advantage of both the charisma of his main character and the settings. We highly recommend you to discover Chef Otaku's video on this gem. As a reminder, an animated series produced by TMS Entertainment will arrive on Netflix in January 2025. We can't wait!
#4 Kagurabachi, by Takeru Hokazono
A genius blacksmith, Chihiro Rokuhira's father forged six magical and legendary katanas that changed the world. The katakanas have been stolen, the blacksmith murdered. His son decides to take revenge by finding the katanas and the killers. Impressed by the sword fights, Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) and Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) both highly recommended Kagurabachi,which won the Next Manga Awards in August 2024. A little gem, published in France by Kana. An animated series is already planned.
#5 Hunter x Hunter, by Yoshihiro Togashi
Published in theWeekly Shōnen Jumpsince 1998,Hunter x Hunteris of course one of the most popular manga in the world. Since 2008, the publication of the manga has been rather erratic, due to the back problems suffered by Yohishiro Togashi. However, a few weeks ago, we learned that the father of Yu Yu Hakusho had gotten ahead of the manga with about ten chapters written, drawn and inked.. Despite his health problems, Togashi-sama continues to offer chapters that are eagerly awaited by fans. While we obviously want to thank him warmly for this, we hope that he will take care of himself.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000#6 Undead Unlock, by Tozuka Yoshifumi
Launched in January 2020, Undead Unlucktells the story of Fūko, an unlucky young woman trying to commit suicide, and Andy, a completely crazy man who can't die and who plans to take advantage of his contact with her to finally die. This completely crazy manga, which mixes action, fantasy and romantic comedy, is a gem, adapted into an animated series by TMS Entertainment and David Production.The first season is fully available on Disney+.
#7 Kaiju no.8, by Naoya Matsumoto
Published since 2020 in the Shonen Jump+, the online reading platform of Shūeisha, Kaiju no. 8is one of the most popular shōnen of the moment. It follows the adventures of Kafka Hibino, a thirty-something working in a Kaiju cleaning company, dreaming of joining the Kaiju Defense Force. But his life will radically change when a Kaiju enters his body, giving him the ability to transform himself into a monster.An ability that he will put to the benefit of the Defense Forces. The manga has been adapted into an anime Production I.G. The first season is available on Crunchyroll.
#8 Gachiakuta, by Urana Kei
Rudo, who has lived his entire life in a slum where are penned in the descendants of criminals, is despised by his own people. Wrongly accused of the murder of his adoptive father, he is thrown into the abyss, a cruel and terrifying world. Rudo, who discovers a power, swears revenge on those who condemned him. Absolutely breathtaking, Gachiakuta is a manga that arouses a lot of enthusiasm.
#9 Kill Blue, by Tadatoshi Fujimaki
When the creator of the highly appreciated Kuroko's Basket returns to service, it's necessarily an event. With Kill Blue, Tadatoshi Fujimaki tells us the story of a hitman for Jūzō Ōgami, a feared hitman, transformed into a teenager by a genetically modified wasp. His employers decide to send him on a mission to a college, where he will have to blend in with the crowd of teenagers. Both humorous and action-packed, Kill Blue is a formidably effective manga, the crossover betweenSakamoto DaysandDetective Conan.
#10 Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, by Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto
Although Boruto is not as appreciated as its illustrious predecessor, the sequel to Narutocentered on the new generation of shinobis from the hidden village of Konoha has many fans around the world. In August 2023, the manga entered a new era with Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, which picks up the story three years after the end of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. It remains to be seen whether the manga will satisfy fans.
BONUS: One Piece, by Eiichiro Oda
A manga of all records, One Piece by Eiichiro Oda has entered its final saga with the Egghead arc. If the conclusion seems to be coming soon, it is not for right away. To avoid spoiling anything for the anime's viewers, the Straw Hats have only just set foot on an island that fans have been waiting to discover for a long time. In any case, even if events are accelerating, Eiichiro Oda still has many adventures to tell and mysteries to solve. Starting with the true nature of One Piece.
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