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[Shinuki no Reborn]

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[Shinuki no Reborn]

Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #50 (2026)
00. Akane-banashi (Cover & Lead Color Pages)
01. Sakamoto Days
02. One Piece
00. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Color Page)
03. Someone Hertz
04. Ichi the Witch
05. Roku's House of Oddities
00. Shishikabane (One Shot by Maki Gyujirou, Color Page, Golden Future Cup #7)
06. Shinobi Undercover
07. The Ura Files
08. Witch Watch
09. Graykeith: Translator Daemonica
00. Me & Roboco (Color Page)
10. Nue's Exorcist
11. Under Doctor
12. Animal Signal
13. Class 2B Hero Destroyerz
14. Hal Formula
15. Kagurabachi
16. Cannon Master

Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #51 (2026) - Information!
Jean is in Danger! (New Series by Nakama Ryo, Cover & Lead Color Pages)
Witch Watch (Color Page, End)
Graykeith: Translator Daemonica (Color Page)
Shinobi Undercover (Color Page)

 

[KrenKren]

I'll just say I'm glad someone asked because I've been wondering how to do the shoseki sales math for like two years now

 

[SharkBait]

Just finished PPPPPP. I loved the piano competition vibes, but wow, that ending cut off out of nowhere. Honestly, 'abrupt' describes the whole second half for me. Sadame Hino was my favorite, so seeing his backstory rushed without a proper conclusion was a huge letdown. Plus, the stuff with the mom and Lucky disappearing for 6 chapters felt really disjointed. It’s frustrating that JUMP can't seem to lock down a long-running music manga on the level of Blue Giant.

 

[KrenKren]

There's a good chance both S1 and S2 of Kagurabachi end on Chihiro dying and something about that really tickles me

 

[tirakai]

RIP Otr, you were extremely lucky to last as long as you did.

I think I've posted my thoughts enough already through regular chapter comments but overall, I think Otr definitely improved as it went on but not enough to bring it back from the terrible start and Otr himself was far too blank of a character to hold a big fantasy adventure like this together.

I could see Kawaguchi finding success somewhere after another couple attempts, but he desperately needs a more involved editor to help him write the early content setting up the series and main cast. Mainly he needs to not imediately launch in a pointless training arc that derails any momentum or intrigue the first chapters tried to establish.

 

[NeeNeen]

Yearly Shoseki Top 500 (1/1/25 - 12/31/25)
1. One Piece #111
2. One Piece #112
3. One Piece #113
11. Jujutsu Kaisen #30
14. Jujutsu Kaisen #29
36. Blue Box #19 (270,015)
42. Sakamoto Days #20 (247,530)
43. Kagurabachi #6 (243,782)
44. Blue Box #20 (240,035)
47. One Piece #110 (228,792)
52. Kagurabachi #7 (214,760)
53. Sakamoto Days #21 (213,365)
55. Jujutsu Kaisen #28 (210,575)
59. Blue Box #21 (204,995)
63. My Hero Academia #42 (199,415)
66. Sakamoto Days #22 (195,230)
71. Kagurabachi #8 (188,255)
72. Kagurabachi #9 (186,860)
75. Ichi the Witch #1 (182,675)
76. Ruri Dragon #3 (181,280)
83. Blue Box #22 (171,515)
84. Sakamoto Days #23 (170,120)
97. Ichi the Witch #2 (151,985)
100. Sakamoto Days #24 (147,800)
122. Kimetsu no Yaiba #23 (138,274)
128. Ichi the Witch #3 (135,676)
132. Kimetsu no Yaiba #22 (133,944)
137. Jujutsu Kaisen #27 (131,779)
142. Blue Box #23 (129,614)
143. Kimetsu no Yaiba #19 (129,181)
145. Kimetsu no Yaiba #20 (128,315)
156. Kimetsu no Yaiba #21 (123,552)
169. Kimetsu no Yaiba #18 (117,923)
174. Sakamoto Days #25 (115,758)
175. Ichi the Witch #4 (115,325)
180. Ruri Dragon #4 (113,160)
181. Blue Box #18 (112,727)
183. Sakamoto Days #1 (111,861)
190. Black Clover #37 (108,830)
211. Ichi the Witch #5 (101,277)
225. Jujutsu Kaisen #26 (97,175)
226. One Piece #109 (96,882)
228. Kagurabachi #1 (96,296)
229. Sakamoto Days #2 (96,003)
231. Sakamoto Days #19 (95,417)
239. Kimetsu no Yaiba #17 (93,073)
250. Kagurabachi #5 (89,850)
258. Sakamoto Days #3 (87,506)
261. Ichi the Witch #6 (86,627)
266. Sakamoto Days #6 (85,162)
267. Sakamoto Days #5 (84,869)
274. Sakamoto Days #4 (82,818)
275. My Hero Academia #41 (82,525)
280. Sakamoto Days #18 (81,060)
283. Blue Box #17 (80,181)
284. Kagurabachi #2 (79,888)
285. Sakamoto Days #10 (79,595)
287. Sakamoto Days #7 (79,009)
289. Sakamoto Days #9 (78,423)
297. Sakamoto Days #8 (76,079)
300. Sakamoto Days #17 (75,200)
305. Sakamoto Days #11 (74,650)
311. Sakamoto Days #13 (73,990)
316. Blue Box #16 (73,440)
318. Sakamoto Days #12 (73,220)
320. Kagurabachi #4 (73,000)
321. Kagurabachi #3 (72,890)
325. Sakamoto Days #14 (72,450)
326. Sakamoto Days #15 (72,340)
327. Sakamoto Days #16 (72,230)
329. Blue Box #12 (72,010)
331. Blue Box #15 (71,790)
335. Kimetsu no Yaiba #1 (71,350)
342. Jujutsu Kaisen #25 (70,580)
344. The Elusive Samurai #19 (70,360)
352. Blue Box #14 (69,480)
355. Mission: Yozakura Family #29 (69,150)
358. Blue Box #13 (68,820)
362. Blue Box #11 (68,380)
364. Kimetsu no Yaiba #16 (68,160)
367. Blue Box #10 (67,830)
379. Mission: Yozakura Family #28 (66,510)
387. Blue Box #1 (65,630)
416. The Elusive Samurai #20 (62,728)
433. Blue Box #9 (61,164)
443. One Piece #108 (60,244)
446. Blue Box #2 (59,968)
454. The Elusive Samurai #21 (59,232)
455. Witch Watch #20 (59,140)
463. Hunter x Hunter #38 (58,404)
464. Kimetsu no Yaiba #2 (58,312)
470. My Hero Academia #40 (57,760)
476. Blue Box #3 (57,208)
482. Jujutsu Kaisen #24 (56,656)
486. Blue Box #8 (56,288)
490. Witch Watch #21 (55,920)
494. Blue Box #6 (55,552)
498. Blue Box #4 (55,184)
499. Blue Box #7 (55,092)
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ONE PIECE

One Piece #111
One Piece #112
One Piece #113
One Piece #110 (228,792)
One Piece #109 (96,882)
One Piece #108 (60,244)


HUNTER X HUNTER

Hunter x Hunter #38 (58,404)


MY HERO ACADEMIA

My Hero Academia #42 (199,415)
My Hero Academia #41 (82,525)
My Hero Academia #40 (57,760)


BLACK CLOVER

Black Clover #37 (108,830)


KIMETSU NO YAIBA

Kimetsu no Yaiba #23 (138,274)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #22 (133,944)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #19 (129,181)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #20 (128,315)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #21 (123,552)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #18 (117,923)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #17 (93,073)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #1 (71,350)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #16 (68,160)
Kimetsu no Yaiba #2 (58,312)


JUJUTSU KAISEN

Jujutsu Kaisen #30
Jujutsu Kaisen #29
Jujutsu Kaisen #28 (210,575)
Jujutsu Kaisen #27 (131,779)
Jujutsu Kaisen #26 (97,175)
Jujutsu Kaisen #25 (70,580)
Jujutsu Kaisen #24 (56,656)


MISSION: YOZAKURA FAMILY

Mission: Yozakura Family #29 (69,150)
Mission: Yozakura Family #28 (66,510)


SAKAMOTO DAYS

Sakamoto Days #20 (247,530)
Sakamoto Days #21 (213,365)
Sakamoto Days #22 (195,230)
Sakamoto Days #23 (170,120)
Sakamoto Days #24 (147,800)
Sakamoto Days #25 (115,758)
Sakamoto Days #1 (111,861)
Sakamoto Days #2 (96,003)
Sakamoto Days #19 (95,417)
Sakamoto Days #3 (87,506)
Sakamoto Days #6 (85,162)
Sakamoto Days #5 (84,869)
Sakamoto Days #4 (82,818)
Sakamoto Days #18 (81,060)
Sakamoto Days #10 (79,595)
Sakamoto Days #7 (79,009)
Sakamoto Days #9 (78,423)
Sakamoto Days #8 (76,079)
Sakamoto Days #17 (75,200)
Sakamoto Days #11 (74,650)
Sakamoto Days #13 (73,990)
Sakamoto Days #14 (72,450)
Sakamoto Days #15 (72,340)
Sakamoto Days #16 (72,230)
Sakamoto Days #12 (73,220)


THE ELUSIVE SAMURAI

The Elusive Samurai #19 (70,360)
The Elusive Samurai #20 (62,728)
The Elusive Samurai #21 (59,232)


WITCH WATCH

Witch Watch #20 (59,140)
Witch Watch #21 (55,920)


BLUE BOX

Blue Box #19 (270,015)
Blue Box #20 (240,035)
Blue Box #21 (204,995)
Blue Box #22 (171,515)
Blue Box #23 (129,614)
Blue Box #18 (112,727)
Blue Box #17 (80,181)
Blue Box #16 (73,440)
Blue Box #12 (72,010)
Blue Box #15 (71,790)
Blue Box #14 (69,480)
Blue Box #13 (68,820)
Blue Box #11 (68,380)
Blue Box #10 (67,830)
Blue Box #1 (65,630)
Blue Box #9 (61,164)
Blue Box #2 (59,968)
Blue Box #3 (57,208)
Blue Box #8 (56,288)
Blue Box #6 (55,552)
Blue Box #4 (55,184)
Blue Box #7 (55,092)


RURI DRAGON

Ruri Dragon #3 (181,280)
Ruri Dragon #4 (113,160)


KAGURABACHI

Kagurabachi #6 (243,782)
Kagurabachi #7 (214,760)
Kagurabachi #8 (188,255)
Kagurabachi #9 (186,860)
Kagurabachi #1 (96,296)
Kagurabachi #5 (89,850)
Kagurabachi #2 (79,888)
Kagurabachi #4 (73,000)
Kagurabachi #3 (72,890)


ICHI T HE WITCH

Ichi the Witch #1 (182,675)
Ichi the Witch #2 (151,985)
Ichi the Witch #3 (135,676)
Ichi the Witch #4 (115,325)
Ichi the Witch #5 (101,277)
Ichi the Witch #6 (86,627)

I wonder what happened to poor Blue Box #5.

 

[Kiaida]

Issue 8:

1. Nue's Exorcist - As a Nue fan a chapter with a character directly challenging Gakuro's default answer to all the girls is very interesting. The whole story in the manga is about how Gakuro refused to take an active role in his own life, choosing apathy and avoiding all decisions. This changed after meeting Nue and the whole cast, with him taking an active role as a hero and defender. Yet what Natsuki says here is true; the girls share with him her feelings, but he always hides behind that hero role and never actually shares his feelings back to them. He still has growth to do to become his own person and we still have more of the journey to go, both the silly shenanigans and epic battles are still changing Gakuro.

2. Elusive Samurai: Got up to date to read these last chapters as they come out, so this vote goes for this last stretch in general. The story is making Tokiyuki's capture make sense without giving the feeling that he lost his elusiveness. Love how Takauji being weird and changing moods like that is part of him, without the demon.

3. Modulo: A fight against Mahoraga always gives us some of the deeper looks into the insides of the Strongest minds. Like Gojo and Sukuna, Dabura also felt isolated from others and lacked challenge, but here we see how fear is part of the change he needed to go from someone "just doing a menial job" to someone that understands the weight of the lives he's protecting. Art is absurdly strong as usual as well.

4. Hima-ten: Both Himari and Tenichi needed this. The relationship was clearly hitting a wall in comparison to the other girls and a status quo change is important for their feelings to evolve.

5. Sakamoto Days: Loved the camera bit. Old man family owned store owner Sakamoto is the Sakamoto I always liked.

As for Otr, I like Red Hood more.

 

[SunPillar]

Harukaze this week had a title drop in the chapter name and inside the chapter itself.

It's so ending next week.

 

[cameronney618]

So this batch to axe/end is otr > Harukaze > Elusive Samurai.

I think the next batch after Under Doctor's might come pretty quickly if Himaten, Modulo and Sakamoto ends too.

And with the 3 shitter of Gonron, Mage and JK being DOA.

We could get a batch of 6 next.

 

[Phantom RPG]

Question that's been bugging me for a hot minute:

How often to newcomers go from just making one shots in places like jump giga or jump plus and somehow debut a full on series instead of a one shot in weekly shonen jump?
i think Yuto Suzuki is the only one how has done this, with Inui Ozora being the first person to go from just an assistant to making a full on debut series without any one shots.

That's kinda bold for Ozora, no?Either the editors have faith in what he has managed to do or they found the story unique or different enough that it could be truly interesting.

I know Shinuki said this author is an assistant of the author in centuria but i cannot help but think this author also had a hand in something like terra formas because the charcter design made me remind of that series for a hot minute.

 

[Thehoennhippo]

Question that's been bugging me for a hot minute:

How often to newcomers go from just making one shots in places like jump giga or jump plus and somehow debut a full on series instead of a one shot in weekly shonen jump?
i think Yuto Suzuki is the only one how has done this, with Inui Ozora being the first person to go from just an assistant to making a full on debut series without any one shots.

That's kinda bold for Ozora, no?Either the editors have faith in what he has managed to do or they found the story unique or different enough that it could be truly interesting.

I know Shinuki said this author is an assistant of the author in centuria but i cannot help but think this author also had a hand in something like terra formas because the charcter design made me remind of that series for a hot minute.

As for oneshots in Giga or Plus but not Jump I don't think it's that unheard of. I don't think Daiki Nono (Ekiden Bros) or Ikuo Hachiya (Ice Head Gill) had been in Jump before their series came out.

 

[CastletonSnob]

WSJ is in BIG trouble if KGB, SD, TES, Hima-Ten and WW all end this year.

 

[KrenKren]

In what world does KGB end this year after this chapter We just got an extension, if anything

 

[CastletonSnob]

In what world does KGB end this year after this chapter We just got an extension, if anything

You never know.

 

[Wookitake]

KGB is entering a really important arc. There are still some sword bearers who have not been part of the action. The moustache guy (Subaru) and the girl, for example. I think they are the last ones. Subaru has an aura of being a swordsmith. I guess that's where they will start after Chihiro recovers.

Both KGB and JJK were awesome today. Akane's growth, showcased in this small training chapter, was great to see too.

 

[nemu asahi]

In what world does KGB end this year after this chapter We just got an extension, if anything

Yep. And they can work something out with his not-yet-born son, like "KGB Z" or something.

Who's gonna be the mother? The one that looked cool in the first arcs, don't know her name. Doesn't need to have chemistry between them, as mangaka have made it work with way less. His future child can come from the future to help prevent a calamity and everybody would gobble it up like fresh milk (everybody, be aware of FODMAP. it gives you gases).

Yep, would work.

 

[Phantom RPG]

As for oneshots in Giga or Plus but not Jump I don't think it's that unheard of. I don't think Daiki Nono (Ekiden Bros) or Ikuo Hachiya (Ice Head Gill) had been in Jump before their series came out.

I think you are wrong on Ikuo, I think he already made a one shot on jump. Now Daiki has not done so, so you are right on that.

Anyway, given that The current issue of jump giga(Winter 2026) had a good amount of decent to vastly entertaining one shots. Shinuki and myself have done our own respective reviews on each one shots and from those we saw three in particular stood on a level far higher than anticipated to the point both myself and shinuki would not be at all surprised if all three would have immediate debuts in the magazine similar to Suzuki for just how good of the one shots there managed to make.

Here are the reviews for those interested:

Shinuki's

lol kkkk i'm fine, @Kiaida is the one who is about to send a nuke to Shueisha

Btw, you saw the home of the forum? I talked with the administration and we decided to make some changes dividing the home between 2 towers with the recent discussions in the Forum as the 1st and the former articles in the 2nd tower, looks a lot better now right?

The adm plan to start updating with new articles in the future too.

--- Double Post Merged, Jan 13, 2026, Original Post Date: Jan 13, 2026 ---

Ippon Souka by Yoneboshi: Good art, quite above of what i usually see on Jump GIGA one shots, interesting mecha/sci-fi stuff, would like to see the guy doing something on Jump.

Benkei by Umeharu: Interesting artstyle but gotta be honest, the author needs to improve a lot in the coreography because a lot of the action and sword movements were confusing to me.

Tokyo Punk Kill R by Morihiro Hayashi: Bruh, how this guy improved his art so much in such a little time? Comparing this one shot to Star of Beethoven and is wild, it's like night and day, he improved everything, i wouldn't mind him returning soon with something like this.

And btw, that thick dark skinned girl, yeah Hayashi definitely has a type like Kawaguchi LMAO!

Tenjou Tenge Renai Dokuson by Shuuma Sakurai: Huh, a "succubus/demon x human" romcom with a bit of ecchi here and there? color me surprise, but being honest it really doesn't look like a Shonen Jump manga, it looks perfectly well like a Shonen Magazine manga kkkk.

Kotonoha Hazumu by Dodota: The typical GIGA one shot with average looking art, it took a while for these to appear kkkk anyway, looks like a Young Magazine seinen sport series.

Monster Fujimura by Teppei Kiyota: Looks like a generic seinen action series, not interested.

Uchi Meke Gyokushin by Mayu Aoi: Average art at best but i did find interesting the focus in both male & female kendo, maybe there's potential with the author refining his art with time.

Yuki Ni Shuura by Sango Iwakami: Very amateur art but different from the others i can feel passion and some charm in the amateurism, and the content was visually pretty interesting, a mix of drama with exorcism, this is the "Chainsaw Man" style of manga done right, and take this as a compliment because i'm really tired of these but i think this is someone to keep a eye on it, is just a matter of improving the art because the atmosphere and content seems to have quite the potential.

Brass Bone by Ayano Sasaki: Ohh this one is good, it's interesting, good art, good & unique character design for the main guy & girl and a manga about playing trombone/trumpet? it may sound silly but i thought the one shot was actually pretty interesting visually, it may not look like a Shonen Jump series but this is a newbie with potential, i would be totally fine seeing this being serialized.

Heroing by Koroko Sai: Hmm, the art is amateurish but the artstyle is good, with time this newbie will definitely be drawing quite good, the one shot is clearly influenced by My Hero Academia, i would say the artstyle and character designs are also inspired by Horikoshi art. Anyway, someone to look forward i guess.

Gray Dogs by You Hisayama: Meh, another one of these Chainsaw Man clones, the mc even looks like Denji, to be fair the art aint bad, only needs refine, but the rest is pretty obviously inspired by CSM.

Neon Satan Generation by Shirou Makigyuu: Oh wow, i wasn't expecting seeing a newbie with this level of art, what is dude doing on GIGA? He can perfectly well serialize something in the main magazine or Plus already lol The plot is okay, it seems to be something like the son of the devil actually going to the human world and working at a ramen shop? it kinda reminded me about Gondaira's Poro series but with a much superior art, anyway, this guy should be publishing a one shot in the main magazine lol

Aruji to Myokuya ichiya Monogatari by Jondon:

Kid: Mom i want Magi!
Mother: No sweetheart, we have Magi at home

The Magi at home: lmao!

Jokes aside, i guess it's something different than the usual? It's visually interesting, decent art but is definitely not a Shonen Jump manga, you can smell the "BL bait" from faaar away, feels like something you would see either on Sunday or G Fantasy?

Densetsu Ken no Tsukukata by Hayato Nanakusa: Hmm, okay, seems to be one of these typical fantasy series with the hero and his sword? it looks okay but definitely not Shonen Jump, i don't think the magazine needs this kind of work when you have literally hundreds of them out there.

Yufune no Yubune by Tsumiki Nishida: Hmm, not bad, nice artstyle and nice boobs too :P, a different take in the exorcism stuff at least for Shonen Jump standards, the author has potential.

Doremi by Ittetsu Sakamaki: Yoo, this one looks cool, the best action one shot of the group, by a mile, the art and artstyle is pretty cool, the author is ready to serialize, he draw really well for a newbie with no serialization, and the content and action was pretty crazy, i do think the manga looks like something more in line with Shonen Champion but i would love to see this author serializing something on Jump, i think he's ready.

Hoshi no Tonari ni tachi Takute by Ryouhei Takahashi: Hmm, isn't bad i guess? Seems to be a mix of superhero action with mecha and a mix of romance between the mc and the hero girl, the art is obviously amateurish but it has potential with work and time.

Ayakashi no Kami by Tenki Oohare: Okay, this one is definitely the most stylish and surreal one shot of the bunch, it's purposedly very stylish and psychodelic, a mix of horror, comedy and surreal visuals with a group of gyaru girls as protagonists, it will never work on Jump but it's fine as a one shot.

The 3 final one shots were actually originally winners from the Jump New World Manga award republished on Jump GIGA, i already commented about them.

My favorite one shots:

1. Doremi by Ittetsu Sakamaki (Battle Shounen with a bit of surreal stuff like Dandadan)

2. Brass Bone by Ayano Sasaki (Music sport series, really interesting)

3. Tokyo Punk Kill R by Morihiro Hayashi (Battle shounen mixing ninjas, hot nuns, demons and etc)

4. Yuki Ni Shuura by Sango Iwakami (Drama & exorcist, it may feel like a CSM clone but done right)

5. Neon Satan Generation by Shirou Makigyuu (Artist is too good already to be just on GIGA, should be in the main mag and working in a serialization)

Anyway, pretty good Jump GIGA issue, way better than the usual stuff and thanks for the work @Phantom RPG

Myself

Glad you liked it. Won't lie, this was a good series of one shot for a jump giga issue. A good variety of genres and some interesting plots.

Well without further ado, here are my personal opinions on the one shots themselves:

Ippon Souka by Yoneboshi: this one shot and the one he did for the award were really good, if someone were to tell me is is only a newcomer to the scene i would laugh and sat they were kidding themselves. I would seriously not mind seeing him debut a series in the magazine proper like wholy crud. Also i do like a good sci fi esque themed one shot and this one managed to be a doozy.

Benkei by Umeharu: It has an interesting artstyle for sure, but the action scenes leave a lot to be desired especially for a famous japanese figure in benkei, so i hope he improves this part as mich as he can.

Tokyo Punk Kill R by Morihiro Hayashi: am going to agree with the lot of you, this was a massive improvement over stars of beethoven. I now kinda wanna see what he could do next as a full blow action series.

Tenjou Tenge Renai Dokuson by Shuuma Sakurai: I don't know about you but i thought it was certainly charming in a way, it also knows how to mix the ecchi with the romance quote well. I could very well see the author be the next rosario + vampire to be completely honest here. Looking forward to more of his work in the future. This is an author that should appear in the magazine with his own series.

Kotonoha Hazumu by Dodota: It does look like a series that would show up on young magazine. But It was not really interesting to me personally speaking, I do hope the author improves though overall.

Monster Fujimura by Teppei Kiyota:Its painfully generic for a battle series to be honest, its unfortunate cause the art is great but the whole plot it went with is way to cliche for my taste. The author should try and improve his story more in my frank opinion.

Uchi Meke Gyokushin by Mayu Aoi:For what it is worth, its unique but i just did not quite click with the artstyle so it was somewhat hard to follow, but i could see this author being an diamond in the rough so long as he improves the art considerably.

Yuki Ni Shuura by Sango Iwakami:Was kinda surprised by you Shinuki seeing potential in the author in question, but the more i see though the amateur art i could finally understand why you said this author has a great deal of potential. So i will also keep an eye on him for the future, he only needs to improve his art and that pretty much it.

Brass Bone by Ayano Sasaki: Now this was interesting one shot, never expected to be interesting but it was memorable in its own right(I think i recall using chatgpt to ask which one shots were the most talked about and this one was at the very top from what I gathered within Japanese audiences), never expected to enjoy a more musical themed one shot but here it is and it was a joy to look at. This is an author I would no doubt try and get him to debut a series as soon as possible.

Heroing by Koroko Sai: I thought it was enjoyable for what its worth and i agree that it wore its MHA appeal in its sleeves, but it was well done overall, with a bit more polish ans i think the author is pretty much set for the future. I wish to see him in the magazine when he can.

Gray Dogs by You Hisayama: This was significantly weaker than their other work "Stray cat in the city" by miles, also it felt way to similar to chainsaw man in some aspect. Definitely needs to work on story, the art is fine but the story needs to work similar to how it worked with stray cat is my personal opinion.

Neon Satan Generation by Shirou Makigyuu: Glad to see that someone liked this one shot and the art, this an author that should and cpuld debut in the coming months if it were up to me personally speaking. It was an enthralling one shot for what I could gather.

Aruji to Myokuya ichiya Monogatari by Jondon: This was kinda weak, it did not leave me in awe to be honest and the BL bait was so obvious that it kinda destoryed what i imagined to be a relatively interesting story to be honest. Hope the author comes back with a more interesting plot.

Densetsu Ken no Tsukukata by Hayato Nanakusa:This read like it was a one shot made for weekly shonen sunday to be honest, but in a good way. However i do think insaw something akin to this before so i do think the author needs to come up with an even more interesting plot next time he makes a one shot.

Yufune no Yubune by Tsumiki Nishida:Great art but sadly ruined by its rather bland storytelling, i saw this similar premise twice before with a one shot by hideaki nabe and kento amemiya before hand. So i would say the author needs much improvements in thw stpry department before considering making an official series. Harsh? yes. Necessary? Absolutely.

Doremi by Ittetsu Sakamaki: Best battle shonen one shot I have seen in giga, I ha e some favorites from last year but this was awesome nevertheless. I really think this author should make an official debut in the magazine proper cause this was stellar in a great way and glad that shinuki saw it that way as well.

Hoshi no Tonari ni tachi Takute by Ryouhei Takahashi:For what its worth, its charming in its own way despite the amateur art(Which could do with some work), just hope the author improves the art and continue making this rather unique stories.

Ayakashi no Kami by Tenki Oohare: it was certainly a unique one shot but its not really fit for weekly shonen jump. But i hope to see more of this author soon.

My top six favorite one shots for this issue are as follow:

Doremi. Amazing action one shot with a unique battle system similar to dandadan.

Ippon Souka. Great art with a unique sci fi appeal that I have not seen in a while with some crazy battle scenes.

Brass Bones. Unique premise with a interesting genre in musical sport.

Heroing. Intersting action with a good hero appeal.

Yuki Ni Shuura. Great mix of drama and exorcism to make a unique storyline.

Neon Satan Generation. Great artstyle with a interesting premise. Author shoul already being set to debut in the magazine if they can alongside the authors of doremi and brass bone)

Hope my review was good for ya to take a look at them.

Also, anyone having issues in the site where when searching for specific threads or forums it just shows no results whatsoever. Same thing happened when I went to look up my previous posted content thought out the years of me being in the site.

The three that makes the most sense were Shirou Makigyuu, Ayano Sasaki and Ittetsu Sakamaki if you are interested in knowing.

 

[Discomusic]

1. Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo: This is a good chapter. Yes, there are pages spent on ezplaining the cursed techniques, but there is also introspection and delevolpment for one of the best characters of this series. Weird thing that "fighting because you have to" is what makes you a warrior, I would say it makes you a mercenary; but the chapter was cool so I'll let it pass.
2. One Piece: It's time to celebrate, for the flashback is over!! The conclusion was very emotional, and the return to present was on point, we are immediately ready to go for action and fight for peace. A chapter to remember, because One Piece is back.
3. The Elusive Samurai: I have never seen someone accepting their death as gracefully as they did (apart from the last pages, that are clearly a ruse). We get a closure for the Genba character arc as well, and the feeling that somehow this isn't over yet even if it is. By the way, did he write three farewell books for his wives everytime he went on a mission, just in case?
4. Witch Watch: I'm glad that, around all the seriousness, there is the chance to throw in some comedy like the banter of the two new warlocks. Old man may not be a traitor after all, but let's cast it aside for now, it's time for action!
5. Akane-banashi: Conquering the God of Death, hmm. Akane did a great job already, being inhabitated by the people who face Death itself, but it isn't enough yet. This trial is very hard, so it's time to interrupt it with a flashback (an interesting one, I have to say). My only complaint is that I would have liked to see the version of Rokuro as well, maybe another time.
6. Ichi the Witch: I still don't like how the action switches from one scene to another at every chapter, becoming confusing for volume readers. But Goku and Jiki chapters are better than Dess chapters for this particular battle, because they carry a lot of hype with them. Satan Special Ultra Super Miracle Megaton Punch!!
7. Blue Box: It was a great match, even if too melodramatic, but the conclusion was well done. They accept the verdict without drama (Taiki is clearly stronger at this point) and most importantly, they accept that this phase of life is over and a new one will soon begin. This is one of the best male relationships in Jump and one of the problems of most romcoms, they don't have room of an healthy male friendship or even for a second male in the roster.
8. Sakamoto Days: I won't question how Sakamoto arrived at the place just in time: if he is here to spoil the plans of cinema guy, I'm all in for it. And the best thing remains that he returned to the humurous fighting style of the beginning.
9. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi: An exercise of power from both sides, done with mutual respect for the opponent. One of those reads you can do with your brain off and get excited from the display of always more powerful techniques and continuous turns of the power balance. This series does it pretty well, but maybe it's not enough to sell volumes in 2026.
10. Me and Roboco: I am worried...after 5 and a half years spent reviewing and retro reviewing all chapters of Jump, when I will reach my limit and catch Jumpfluenza? Funny chapter, I'd love if despite the cliffhanger, next chapter is a new ordinary story and this wasn't an arc at all. And Miyazaki surely loves Toriko, doesn't he?
11. Shinobi Undercover: Op is the goat, I always said it. I don't remember if the backstabber is part of Team #7, in addition of being from that powerful family. It would mean that when they were introduced as obeyors of Kasasagi whims, that wasn't actually all of their characterization.
12. Someone Hertz: I am happy that she recovered from her tears pretty fast, I hope they all realize it's just a Midnight radio show trophy and not the admission exams for the university. Also, Japan must be a really safe country if teenagers can wander around the park at midnight that freely.
13. Harukaze Mound: This had all the signs of a penultimate chapter. The most powerful enemy so far (and a really interesting one if the series continues) is beaten, and the new pitch has been christened with a very simbolic name, that involves the two brothers with a little flashback. Get ready to say goodbye to this series.
14. Hima-Ten!: If you ask me, this feels more of a shake-up than of a death sentence. Himari is the character who needed this sort of development the most, since she is supposed to be protagonist but she is way behind her rivals (does she know what happened while she was away?). Sure, it breaks the premise of the whole series, but it can also be just temporary, who knows? Hima-firm!
15. The Mage Next Door: A setup chapter that didn't particularly impress me. He got away from the police pretty easily, and with a lead for where to look next. Stronger opponents will now surface.
16. Gonron Egg: Innocuous chapter on par with the Mage next door. Not that we care at this point, we all know this series won't last long. Is it possible that this will be the third axed series of this batch, since the Elusive Samurai didn't end?
17. Kagurabachi: I can see this chapter being emotional for all the fans of the series, and first rank for many, but for me, who never got particularly attached to the series, is just another plot development. I suppose retreat is in order and the bad guy wins for now.
18. Hero Girl and Demon Lord call it quits: I was bored from beginning to end, but a sure thing is that this series was in need of new characters. Nice idea to setup a new human-monster dynamic as their neighbours, they may even get chapters dedicated to them if the series keeps going.
19. Nue's Exorcist: I couldn't remember this girl for the life of me and I looked online to find only scarce informations about her debuting back in chapter 10 at the first beach episode, so I'll assume she's just an extremely minor character. You know what would have been great? Gakuro composing a team of only dudes, as it was hinted at a certain point in the chapter.
20. Otr of the Flame: Last place unfortunately, because this ending is a clear evidence that all the ideas ran out and they conclude the story as generic as they can. But which is better, a bland last chapter or the meta extravaganza of Red Hood? Speaking of the two series as a whole, this one was definitely better, but still not enough. And as a side note, the uber powerful mentor disappeared and didn't come back even for the epilogue.

 

[Franz]

JJK

What would that be?

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Nue's Exorcist in trending at 9th place in Japan:

Highest Jump series trending, that probably means bottom 3 in 8/9 issues

 

[Broseph]

What would that be?

Modulo literally has ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ in its title. You know what he’s referring to