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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)

 

[Dippy Fresh]

Alien Headbutt: Hmm, don't know exactly what to think of this 2nd chapter, don't take this as a bad sign lol it's just pretty much a extension of the first chapter, with more battles and some info, only if you want to know what happens you click in the spoiler:

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-Shirokiba has a parasite inside his body from the alien he defeated
-A boy Haruya saves him after he gets unconsious, take him to a super market, the boy turns out to be a fan of him
-Aliens came to the island inside "eggs" like 1 or 3 months ago
-Some people died, but most were taken away to somewhere
-3 aliens with the same design of the former appeears, fight start, Shirokiba is already getting more powerful due to the parasite
-More wrestling movies
-Pretty cool page of his face already turning into alien/demon form when doing a camel clutch on alien
-Chapter finishes with Haruya saying he actually knows a place where humans have been taken and it shows a final panel of what it seems to be human inside a alien egg

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Kinato's Magic: Final chapter of Kinato's Magic that i give my earlier impressions, but man, Amemiya Kento is doing everything right so far, i'm impressed, he is not losing time, and this is sooo Fairy Tail, it's the most FT inspired chapter so far

@Dongus and others (like me) that want more hot girls from Amemiya, we got our wish, new hot girl, kinda Erza Scarlet style (But she's kinda weird, you guys will know why when reading lmao!)

Mini spoiler:

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Her and the mc already form a pair for a mission!

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Not sure I enjoy the turn of events for Alien but I'll wait and see. There was something a bit more fun about him just being a dude that fought aliens. Becoming one himself makes this series a bit more generic imo.

Hope people actually read Kinato instead of judging it based on the genre alone but I might be giving Jump audience too much credit

 

[shonenblue]

Obviously it is a bit too early to say for sure, but does it seem like Kinato’s Magic may have a decent shot to survive? Based on Japanese Jump + views, online buzz, reception, etc.?

 

[Newkerzy]

Given the comparisons to early FT Kinato’s Magic is making, I hope it establishes the overarching plot and lore fairly soon the way FT did.

 

[Pietro]

Damn... I am waiting so eagerly for today chapter of Alien Head(butt)

 

[cameronney618]

Weird but Kinato's jump+ views is moving kinda fast. I'm not surprise if ch 1 manages to beat UD's ch1 after the third week.

This is the 4th day

UD
ch 1 159,758
ch2 122,752
ch3 84,380

kinato
ch1 148,634
ch2 106,645

alien
ch1 89,347

 

[Magister Xehanort]

Alien Headbutt: Hmm, don't know exactly what to think of this 2nd chapter, don't take this as a bad sign lol it's just pretty much a extension of the first chapter, with more battles and some info, only if you want to know what happens you click in the spoiler:

Spoiler

-Shirokiba has a parasite inside his body from the alien he defeated
-A boy Haruya saves him after he gets unconsious, take him to a super market, the boy turns out to be a fan of him
-Aliens came to the island inside "eggs" like 1 or 3 months ago
-Some people died, but most were taken away to somewhere
-3 aliens with the same design of the former appeears, fight start, Shirokiba is already getting more powerful due to the parasite
-More wrestling movies
-Pretty cool page of his face already turning into alien/demon form when doing a camel clutch on alien
-Chapter finishes with Haruya saying he actually knows a place where humans have been taken and it shows a final panel of what it seems to be human inside a alien egg

--- Double Post Merged, Feb 14, 2026, Original Post Date: Feb 14, 2026 ---

Kinato's Magic: Final chapter of Kinato's Magic that i give my earlier impressions, but man, Amemiya Kento is doing everything right so far, i'm impressed, he is not losing time, and this is sooo Fairy Tail, it's the most FT inspired chapter so far

@Dongus and others (like me) that want more hot girls from Amemiya, we got our wish, new hot girl, kinda Erza Scarlet style (But she's kinda weird, you guys will know why when reading lmao!)

Mini spoiler:

Spoiler

Her and the mc already form a pair for a mission!

Spoiler

I thought the first chapter of Alien Head was similar to Dear Anemone, but now chapter 2 is even more similar.

 

[Phantom RPG]

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I thought the first chapter of Alien Head was similar to Dear Anemone, but now chapter 2 is even more similar.

Spoiler: Spoilers

I won't lie, this is getting discouraging the more I read this. Especially from you, Magister, as you tend not to complain much about many series here.

So you're making the comparison between Alien Butthead and Dear Anemone, which makes me wonder if this series is going to go all wrong.

Hope I'm wrong, obviously.

Anyway, why did anyone else think Blue Box is kinda going fast in ending certain plot points in the story? Like if this continues like this, it might just end at the beginning of June.

Also, holy cow are both Under Doctor and Kinato Magic being talked alot online like seriously.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Obviously it is a bit too early to say for sure, but does it seem like Kinato’s Magic may have a decent shot to survive? Based on Japanese Jump + views, online buzz, reception, etc.?

Well, at least for me, taking in count the new chapters:

Kinato's Magic > Under Doctor > Alien Headbutt

Kinato is taking the lead for me with the 3rd chapter, Under Doctor is very close behind, i still like just as much as before and Alien in 3rd which doesn't mean at all that i didn't like lol

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I thought the first chapter of Alien Head was similar to Dear Anemone, but now chapter 2 is even more similar.

Hmm, i get what you mean but isn't really like that, is just a few details that resemble but overall they're different.

 

[Phantom RPG]

Well, at least for me, taking in count the new chapters:

Kinato's Magic > Under Doctor > Alien Headbutt

Kinato is taking the lead for me with the 3rd chapter, Under Doctor is very close behind, i still like just as much as before and Alien in 3rd which doesn't mean at all that i didn't like lol

--- Double Post Merged, Feb 14, 2026, Original Post Date: Feb 14, 2026 ---

Hmm, i get what you mean but isn't really like that, is just a few details that resemble but overall they're different.

For me, all three are in equal standing. They deliver different experiences, which are so far enjoyable.

However, the moment I heard Dear Anemone, my soul left my body for a bit, I ain't gonna lie on that.

But glad it seems different at least.

Hm, but seriously, does anyone here think that Blue Box might end before Witch Watch? I'm not caught up on all the stuff, but the way it's going is making me feel like it's reaching its end, go, no?

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

I think is definitely ending this year, i just don't know if before or after Witch Watch.

 

[Phantom RPG]

I think is definitely ending this year, i just don't know if before or after Witch Watch.

With the way it seems to be going, I feel like it might end before Witch Watch. In fact, I think Witch Watch might end around fall, while Blue Box could end either in spring or summer.

 

[SharkBait]

Given the comparisons to early FT Kinato’s Magic is making, I hope it establishes the overarching plot and lore fairly soon the way FT did.

Omg Fairy Tail. If it can be like that. That's like my favorite adventure series ever

 

[shonenblue]

Wow, finally gave Kinato a chance. Yes, it is kinda generic. But like many have pointed out here already, it is just so damn charming! Just a fun, nostalgic vibe to it. Definitely going to be rooting for its survival!

 

[Xanji06]

Kinato has a charming main trio and can be actually funny
100% the batch winner for me the other 2 don't come close (still like them)

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Ok, so Kagurabachi Shippuden starting next week huh?

 

[Pietro]

Kinato has a charming main trio and can be actually funny
100% the batch winner for me the other 2 don't come close (still like them)

Both of them are amazing. I am still convinced Alien Headbutt is a banger... the raw art, the fighting, the Mc... it has all the elements for being a top tier. F... what the people thinks... let the story develops Lol

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Ok, so Kagurabachi Shippuden starting next week huh?

And still no anime ?🥲

 

[cameronney618]

I just saw the under doctor leaks for ch4. Someone dump them on twitter. hehe

 

[KrenKren]

Ok, so Kagurabachi Shippuden starting next week huh?

With how much of a Kishi fanboy Hokazono is and how much Samura kept stressing 'he's only just getting started' it was only a matter of time we got the 'end of part one' needledrop

Would be a perfect time to announce the anime around now too is all I'm saying Saito

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

With how much of a Kishi fanboy Hokazono is and how much Samura kept stressing 'he's only just getting started' it was only a matter of time we got the 'end of part one' needledrop

Would be a perfect time to announce the anime around now too is all I'm saying Saito

Btw, kinda sad that it would definitely get a cover & lead color page next chaper if wasn't for the author struggling this much to keep with the serialization.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Thanks for your votes!

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #10 (2026) - VOTING RESULTS

1. Kagurabachi 110 (54 J-points)
2. Kinato's Magic 1 (51 J-points) - New Series!
3. Ichi the Witch 68 (41 J-points)
4. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20 (37 J-points)
5. Nue's Exorcist 131 (35 J-points)
6. The Elusive Samurai 236 (32 J-points)
7. One Piece 1172 (26 J-points)
8. Hima-Ten! 76 (22 J-points)
9. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 78 (19 J-points)
10. Witch Watch 234 (13 J-points)
11. Blue Box 228 (13 J-points)
12. Akane-banashi 192 (13 J-points)
13. Shinobi Undercover 67 (13 J-points)
14. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11 (13 J-points)
15. Sakamoto Days 246 (12 J-points)
16. Under Doctor 2 (12 J-points)
17. The Mage Next Door 12 (10 J-points)
18. Someone Hertz 19 (7 J-points)
19. Me & Roboco 267 (5 J-points)
20. Gonron Egg 13 (1 J-points)

Notes:

-40 Users voted in the poll & 17 in the comments
-Tied placements decided by which series is older

Poll Source:

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Malak

1. Kagurabachi 110
2. Hima-Ten! 76
3. Kinato's Magic 1
4. The Elusive Samurai 236
5. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11

Kiaida

1. Nue's Exorcist 131
2. The Elusive Samurai 246
3. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
4. Hima-Ten! 76
5. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11

Discomusic

1. One Piece 1172
2. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
3. Shinobi Undercover 67
4. Akane-banashi 192
5. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 78

Hawke

1. Kagurabachi 110
2. The Elusive Samurai 236
3. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
4. Witch Watch 234
5. Ichi the Witch 68

shillin65

1. Kagurabachi 110
2. Kinato's Magic 1
3. Hima-Ten! 76
4. The Mage Next Door 12
5. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20

NeeNeen

1. Witch Watch
2. Shinobi Undercover
3. Ichi the Witch
4. Nue's Exorcist
5. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11

Dongus

1. Ichi The Witch 76
2. Kagurabachi 110
3. Nue's Exorcist 131
4. Kinato's Magic 1
5. Sakamoto Days 246

Xanji06

1. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
2. The Elusive Samurai 236
3. Kinato's Magic 1
4. Kagurabachi 110
5. Sakamoto Days 246

icrawfish

1. Blue Box 228
2. The Elusive Samurai 236
3. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
4. Kagurabachi 110
5. Me & Roboco 267

Shockzz1234

1. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
2. The Elusive Samurai 236
3. Kagurabachi 110
4. Someone Hertz 19
5. One Piece 1172

Nuesmoker

1. Nue's Exorcist 131
2. Kagurabachi 110
3. Ichi The Witch 68
4. Kinato's Magic 1
5. Someone Hertz 19

WyldViolet

1. Ichi the Witch 68
2. Hima-Ten! 76
3. Nue's Exorcist 131
4. Akane-banashi 192
5. Sakamoto Days 246

DrLazer

1. Kagurabachi 110
2. Nue's Exorcist 131
3. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 78
4. Kinato's Magic 1
5. The Mage Next Door 12

Inumaru

1. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 78
2. Witch Watch 234
3. Kinato's Magic 1
4. Me & Roboco 267
5. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11

LogicoftheVI

1. Kagurabachi 110
2. One Piece 1172
3. Ichi the Witch 68
4. Kinato's Magic 1
5. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 78

KyuKyu555

1. Ichi the Witch 68
2. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo 20
3. Blue Box 228
4. One Piece 1172
5. Shinobi Undercover 67

Shinuki no Reborn

1. Kinato's Magic 1
2. Nue's Exorcist 131
3. Under Doctor 2
4. Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call It Quits 11
5. The Mage Next Door 12

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