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Your Favorite Chapters of Issue #49 of 2026 (5 Choices At Most)

  • One Piece 1197

  • Me & Roboco 303

  • Sakamoto Days 281

  • Witch Watch 268

  • Akane-banashi 228

  • Nue's Exorcist 167

  • Kagurabachi 137

  • Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi 114

  • Ichi the Witch 104

  • Shinobi Undercover 103

  • Someone Hertz 55

  • RuriDragon 53

  • Under Doctor 38

  • Roku's House of Oddities 28

  • Class 2B Hero Destroyerz 26

  • Animal Signal 20

  • Hal Formula 19

  • Cannon Master 18

  • The Ura Files 9

  • Graykeith: Translator Daemonica 8


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Well yeah that’s my point, but as of now we’re only 3 weeks away from that potential return, and there’s just been radio silence. Going off the recent returns I feel that it should have been announced by now. It’s usually a month or so ahead, not 2.5 weeks.
It was announced 2 weeks before in September 2018 so we'll see
 

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As expected this is the best well received chapter of Kinato in the Japanese Forums :derp

Really don't want to get ahead of myself since i went throught this situation countless times, @Newkerzy even more (lmao!) but i'm starting to feel really confident about Kinato's survival chances, right now it feels like definitely the winner of the batch.

Under Doctor still feels like it could go both ways, be decently/well received (at least for the first few chapters) or be a flop, reactions aren't anything extreme.

Alien Headbutt while not being "bad" at all and like i said days ago ch3 was better than ch2, i don't know, i just don't have confidence in the series, it doesn't feel like something it will survive on Jump, at this point i'm starting to feel like my early impression of what the series would be based in the first description would be quite more interesting, which was basically a bunch of professional wrestlers being send to a desert island to have some sort of "illegal deathmatch" style of wrestling fights, that in my opinion sounds more interesting than what the manga has done so far because the series it's missing some other interesting main characters besides only Shirokiba being hot headed all the time, also the enemies being only alien/monsters that don't show any emotion and etc will get old soon.
Not trying to get my hopes up either but this makes me very happy. Kinato’s Magic fits into that third fantasy adventure slot that we haven’t had in a while (right now it’s just Ichi and OP) . It has a lot of potential to be an amazing long running series.

I agree re both other series. Under doctor hasn’t done a deep dive medical like I wanted it to. Whereas kinato actually incorporates seitai ina fun magical way, under doctor uses medicine generically; Inagaki of trillion game/Dr.Stone/Eyeshield would have made this concept worked way better.

Agree the same with alien head but. I was hoping toriko meets ultimate muscle meets PPP where instead this feels more like that anemone series.
 

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This week most tweeted Jump chapters, Kinato's Magic had a pretty big increase in mentions with this week chapter having it nearly as much mentions as chapter 1!


 

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Yeah, it's the best well received chapter in the jp side, God knows why... :derp
Funny enough, I feel like there's nothing the series could do to win over Matome lol. I took a scroll last night and comments I saw were:
- Even Nue and Hima didn't do fanservice this early
- If this is all the author can do, it's height is Harukaze
- Should've done this in Ch.1, now you're just alienating your audience that doesn't like this stuff

Matome just has the vibe of never being happy 🥴
 

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Funny enough, I feel like there's nothing the series could do to win over Matome lol. I took a scroll last night and comments I saw were:
- Even Nue and Hima didn't do fanservice this early
- If this is all the author can do, it's height is Harukaze
- Should've done this in Ch.1, now you're just alienating your audience that doesn't like this stuff

Matome just has the vibe of never being happy 🥴
Even Ichi the Witch they didn't liked much until it turned out to be a big hit and they had to swallow their pride, so if Kinato turns out to be a success they will magically change their opinion soon too :grin
 

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Issue 13 votes
1. Blue Box
2. Kinato
3. Roboco
4. Himaten
5. Ichi

Kyo and Ayame FINALLY getting together means that the series is definitely wrapping up soon; if Taiki's last tournament isn't dragged out, it'll probably end by summer

Kinato is 100% the winner of the batch for me; UD has some cool action and an interesting idea, but I can't say the execution is great, and Headbutt isn't really wowing me either; Kinato has pretty much nailed its intro and will hopefully go down the road of success

Speaking of Kinato, it's not relevant to this week's chapter but Jien really reminds me of Ling from Fullmetal Alchemist (peak character so that's only a plus)

Meanwhile both Mage and JK Yuusha seem like they might've gotten the axe notice given the somewhat important story events that are occuring
 

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WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #13 (2026) - AUTHOR COMMENTS

Witch Watch (Kenta Shinohara)


We're suddenly at 5 years running. I never expected it to last this long. Thank you so much!


Ichi the Witch (Shiro Usazaki)


I told Nishi Sensei and Miura Sensei that we'd meet up at 8 for our morning walk...and then I was late!


Sakamoto Days (Yuto Suzuki)


I went for some Korean BBQ with my friend the other day. The fresh lamb was super good!


Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (Gege Akutami)


I realized watching the anime that Itadori's return dialog is the same as Amai's. My lack of vocabulary...


Someone Hertz (Ei Yamano)


I had a dream that I found a favorite Chinese restaurant. They're a Chinese spot yet they made me western food when I ordered it!


Kagurabachi (Takeru Hokazono)


I'm looking into moving, but I love all the restaurants in my neighborhood. Can they move with me?!


Blue Box (Kouji Miura)


I had dinner at the Senbikiya main store. Eating that much fruit was pure happiness.


Under Doctor (Kyo Tanimoto)


I had a meal with our medical consultant, Doctor Tomita. Thank you for an enlightening evening!


Me & Roboco (Shuhei Miyazaki)


The battle for the Ousho title! Nagase 9-Dan has a small lead! I'll be rooting for him to take it! I wish I could go and watch.


Kinato's Magic (Kento Amemiya)


I got to draw Brook and Pearl for the new One Piece cards! I'm so happy!


Akane-banashi (Yuki Suenaga)


Congratulations for the conclusion of The Elusive Samurai. It was an honor to serialize alongside you.


Alien Headbutt (Akira Inui)


I was gonna go out and see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple but I found out it wasn't in theaters anymore.


Hima-Ten! (Genki Ono)


I love drawing characters like Tsubone, who you can tell are a beauty but still strive to better themselves.


Shinobi Undercover (Ippon Takegushi)


The Gekiochi-kun sponge is like a Trion Cube and it makes me want to use Asteroid.


Nue's Exorcist (Kota Kawae)


On cold days like this, having a little sake to warm up might not be a bad idea.


Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Shoichi Usui)


N64 Mario Tennis is popular at my studio. I'm looking forward to the new Switch 2 version.


Hero Girl and the Demon Lord Call It Quits (Matsuri Hatsubina)


My assistants are working so hard on the staff introduction page in the graphic novel that I'm tearing up!


The Mage Next Door (Hideaki Nabe)


I want to go see Captain Soto play... If I go to ZOZO Marine stadium, I'll have been to all the Japanese baseball ballparks.


Gonron Egg (Shuhei Tanizaki)


I'm having to remove snow three times a day. It's like it's snowing on a schedule this year.


Source: VIZ Website
 

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Ichi the Witch (Shiro Usazaki)


I told Nishi Sensei and Miura Sensei that we'd meet up at 8 for our morning walk...and then I was late!
I'm sad that she was late. Also, no goodbye for Matsui? I hope there is one for Akutami at least since they came out together for their debut back in 2018.

Witch Watch (Kenta Shinohara)


We're suddenly at 5 years running. I never expected it to last this long. Thank you so much!
Congrats on 5 years Shinohara sensei.

Under Doctor (Kyo Tanimoto)


I had a meal with our medical consultant, Doctor Tomita. Thank you for an enlightening evening!
I wonder if there was actual planning for the series, and that Doctor Tomita is being of full use.

Alien Headbutt (Akira Inui)


I was gonna go out and see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple but I found out it wasn't in theaters anymore.
I hope to see some inspiration for a temple made by the aliens in Alien Headbutt.

Hima-Ten! (Genki Ono)


I love drawing characters like Tsubone, who you can tell are a beauty but still strive to better themselves.
I'm a fan too.

Shinobi Undercover (Ippon Takegushi)


The Gekiochi-kun sponge is like a Trion Cube and it makes me want to use Asteroid.
A big World Trigger fan.
Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Shoichi Usui)


N64 Mario Tennis is popular at my studio. I'm looking forward to the new Switch 2 version.
N64, that's my era of console gaming. Great nostalgia but also I have Mario Tennis.
 

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As expected this is the best well received chapter of Kinato in the Japanese Forums :derp

Really don't want to get ahead of myself since i went throught this situation countless times, @Newkerzy even more (lmao!) but i'm starting to feel really confident about Kinato's survival chances, right now it feels like definitely the winner of the batch.

Under Doctor still feels like it could go both ways, be decently/well received (at least for the first few chapters) or be a flop, reactions aren't anything extreme.

Alien Headbutt while not being "bad" at all and like i said days ago ch3 was better than ch2, i don't know, i just don't have confidence in the series, it doesn't feel like something it will survive on Jump, at this point i'm starting to feel like my early impression of what the series would be based in the first description would be quite more interesting, which was basically a bunch of professional wrestlers being send to a desert island to have some sort of "illegal deathmatch" style of wrestling fights, that in my opinion sounds more interesting than what the manga has done so far because the series it's missing some other interesting main characters besides only Shirokiba being hot headed all the time, also the enemies being only alien/monsters that don't show any emotion and etc will get old soon.
i just want under doctor to survive, the best of the batch for me
 

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Weekly Shoseki Top 500 (2/16/26 - 2/22/26)
15. Blue Box #24
313. Nue's Exorcist #13 (1,735 / 19,821)
362. Me & Roboco #25 (1,490 / 11,867)
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254. Someone Hertz #1 (2,145 / 53,502)

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Vol 13 is very close to vol 12, only 225 copies away and with 1 less day of sales and 1,182 away from vol 11 with 1 extra day, so overall is doing around the same:

Nue's Exorcist #11 (21,003) - 18 Days
Nue's Exorcist #12 (20,046) - 20 Days
Nue's Exorcist #13 (19,821) - 19 Days
 

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Issue 13:
1. Ichi the Witch #71
2. Kinato's Magic #4
3. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi #81

4. The Mage Next Door #15
5. The Hero Girl and The Demon Lord #14
6. Gonrin Egg #16
7. Someone Hertz #22
8. Shinobi Undercover #70
9. Alien Headbutt #3
10. Kagurabachi #112.1
11. Under Doctor #5
 

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- Should've done this in Ch.1, now you're just alienating your audience that doesn't like this stuff
If Matome didn't realize it would have some fanservice after seeing that ditzy big breasted childhood friend + bunny girl girl in Ch1, then it is their own problem.
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I can totally see people making jokes about Under Doctor "UNDER performing" in the next few weeks
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Alien Headbutt is the definition of trying too hard. Style over substance, all bark and no bite, etc. Every other page it feels like the author is screaming in my face going "THIS IS A VERY MANLY MANGA FOR MEN WITH A VERY COOL AND BADASS PROTAGONIST WHO IS VERY VERY MANLY". Yawn.
It would be its demise soon because half of shonen jump readers are female

A lot of manga that thrives in WSJ appeals to both genders: JJK, Haikyuu, Kagurabachi, Ichi (though I say Ichi leans more towards appealing females).

Leaning so hard towards the male simply means the manga just gonna fail or be underperformer the rest of its life (UU)
 

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Personally i don't see any of these in Alien Headbutt, is just a regular action manga with a hot headed mc which so far has focused in intense physical battles, i don't think the author is screaming at every page that this is a particularlu "manga for men", in fact if it is just for men, where is the hot female main character with big boobs? because so far i have seen only a mc with a handsome face showing off his muscles, doesn't seem like a much successful recipe to grab the male readers :grin

I do agree that the manga so far has no substance, but i guess is intentional.
 

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My issue with AH is that, for a manga devoid of substance, it *really* needed to have top notch action and/or art. That's not the case IMO. I don't think it's bad, but it should jump out of the page when reading.
 

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Personally i don't see any of these in Alien Headbutt, is just a regular action manga with a hot headed mc which so far has focused in intense physical battles, i don't think the author is screaming at every page that this is a particularlu "manga for men", in fact if it is just for men, where is the hot alien with big boobs and butts? because so far i have seen only a mc with a handsome face showing off his muscles, doesn't seem like a much successful recipe to grab the male readers :grin

I do agree that the manga so far has no substance, but i guess is intentional.
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