Mag Talk Weekly Shonen Jump (2026) - News and Discussion!

[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)

 

[Jay_Senju]

Kinato's Magic continues to be the best manga of it's batch I feel like it has the highest chance of surviving just by checking the Japanese reception of it.

 

[JBC008]

So is the golden week issue in 4 weeks or 5?

 

[defensor_de_boruto]

SO we're really getting Gonron to last 20+ chapters? Ngl, Gonron might have a better freshed out final fight than MamaYuyu and Otr of the Flame... what world we're living in rn

 

[CastletonSnob]

Gonron really lasted longer than Kaedegami or Ping Pong Peril.

 

[TheRealTravisty]

Looking at the author comments…
Suzuki never mentioned anything about the anime right? Looks like the movie must be legitimately great if he’s talking about it!

 

[nkempi]

#17

Great
1. Nue’s Exorcist
2. Someone Hertz
3. Ichi the Witch

Good
4. Kinato’s Magic
5. Hima-ten

Okay
6. Under Doctor
7. Hero Girl and Demon Lord
8. Shinobi Undercover

Bad
9. Alien Headbutt
10. Mage Next Door
11. Gonron Egg

I’m really feeling the absence of Kagurabachi and Modulo! I should probably use this lull to pick up something like Akane-banashi.

I’m still pretty much enjoying the same series, not much has changed. The top had some great chapters this week, everything else was whatever. I’m ready for a new batch. I continue to think Alien Headbutt is really bad, feels like nothing has happened since chapter 1. Every chapter is the same - MC runs at aliens Leeroy Jenkins style as everyone watches in awe. It really needs some stakes or long term goals or interesting side characters. Feels like the kind of series that is just gonna do its thing for another few months then when it’s time for the axe we’ll get some insane lore dump about how the aliens are directly related to MC’s family or something.

 

[CastletonSnob]

Made it to Punk Hazard.

 

[Discomusic]

1. Under Doctor: Last week everyone praised the chapter, but I found it middling. This time it finally hit me: I was perplexed at first by the choice of dedicating a flashback chapter to that story, but there was indeed a story to tell and it was painful and beautiful. Give your protagonist a layer of humanity and they will conquer the fans in no time.
2. Ichi the Witch: An entire chapter spent looking at a childbirth may be too much, but I understand that the intent was to give importance to the event. An happy moment and a nice breather, but the readers want action.
3. Sakamoto Days: Best chapter in a long while. She won despite facing her toughest opponent yet (and probably her last opponent in the series). Now is the turn of his friend, who is the most human of the Order. His internal doubts are relatable.
4. Nue's Exorcist: In the end they played the double personality thing quite well. The awakening of the "good" Soranaki has that something that makes it a cathartic moment: plus the focus is more on him and Gekka and less on Gakuro, who is only a witness this time (but he did his part last week). Pretty good development.
5. Alien Headbutt: We are reaching "Over the top" territory with that latest plan of the protagonist. It makes sense in context though, once you can figure out what can you expect from this series this really checks out.
6. Witch Watch: The plan was going too well but now the real action kicks in, and I am ready for that. Nice subversion with setting up Morihito of all people as the damsel in distress.
7. Someone Hertz: The summer festival continues (I forgot that it didn't end) and the chapter was...nice, I guess. If the cast can't really grow, at least it tries something different by spearating the main duo and focusing only in one of them. "If a finger is broken, bad words are spoken".
8. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi: As always, they play straight out of a battle Jump manga textbook, so now it's time for the main event. The two strongest forces of the arc collide, place your bets!
9. Blue Box: They are back at the aquarium, what a nice callback. But in the end, it was all about cheering Taiki for the tournament, which is still percevied as a life-changing event for everyone involved and their close circle of friends. If I were more of a sports guy during highschool, maybe I could relate.
10. One Piece: I got spoiled a lot on this chapter and I perceived it as one of the most epic and emotional, expecially for Chopper. Instead, it was just another intermediate chapter with too many scenarios followed at once, and the beloved reindeer, indeed involved in something important, was only protagonist for a couple of pages in the middle. Never trust the hype, guys.
11. Me and Roboco: Battle of wits chapters can be a bore, but not this one, this was entertaining. The best part of these chapters is always the HxH referee popping out of nowhere, and the Kaiji references.
12. Akane-banashi: A transitional week where nothing much happened, only the two rivals recognizing each other skills and preparing for the upcoming battle. I am not pissed about it, but at the same time I can't really say it was chapter of the week.
13. Hima-Ten!: At this point Kanna is completely out of the game, right? He even asked her what does she like about him, as if he's gathering useful infos to use on the other two. She's taking it well, but it has to hurt.
14. Kinato's Magic: Last week I praised the rival for not going immediately at the protagonist, this week I have to take it back. But I like that their relationship starts in friendly terms. What I don't like is the "battle" and how it ended, losing the will to fight? That was ridiculous.
15. Shinobi Undercover: So basically, they are trying to sell Yodaka as a protagonist who inspires people, right? Like Akane or...well, actually almost every protagonist. It works better when the inspirator is one who struggles and conquers everyone thanks to their hard work, not so much when they are a genius to begin with.
16. Hero Girl and Demon Lord call it quits: The development speeds up so this is gonna end soon. Reminds me of Zipman with that "and now everyone knows" remark. The chapter itself is from back when I didn't like the series, so I didn't like it.
17. The Mage Next Door: This is also speedrunning, and by doing that, it lost all that made it charming. Now it's just generic battle manga, so who cares. It's a pity, there was a lot of potential in this series.
18. Gonron Egg: And to complete the trio, this sped up so bad it reeked of penultimate chapter. Even the decapitated girl came back for a cameo, what for? Can't the axe deaths be respected at least?

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Another thing that makes it more sense for a new round starting on #20 is that Jump will have a a "All-Stars Schedule Book and Decorative Sticks" with all the line up series as a gift on both issue #18 & #19, it makes sense for not start anything new on #19 since they would have to include that new series, so they would either not include or just the first of the 3/4 new series would be included in the gifts which wouldn't be fair for the others.

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 23, 2026, Original Post Date: Mar 23, 2026 ---

Kinato's Magic continues to be the best manga of it's batch I feel like it has the highest chance of surviving just by checking the Japanese reception of it.

Welcome to the Forum, i hope you enjoy it and keep with us

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 23, 2026 ---

So is the golden week issue in 4 weeks or 5?

April 27 is the release date for issue #22-23

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #17 (2026) - AUTHOR COMMENTS!

Blue Box (Kouji Miura)

It’s the fifth anniversary! Thank you so much! I can’t believe the serialization has continued so long!


Ichi the Witch (Shiro Usazaki)

My back feels much better since I got a new mattress. I want to train my core and get even stronger!


One Piece (Eiichiro Oda)

I’m in my hard-boiled egg phase! The ones at the convenience store are so good that I’m having issues.


Someone Hertz (Ei Yamano)

I love the potato gratin lunch side so much that I eat it for late-night meals. Sometimes I eat two. Cuz I’m an adult.


Me & Roboco (Shuhei Miyazaki)

I love sushi so much that whenever I go on vacation, I make sure to go to restaurants where you can eat the local fish.


Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Shoichi Usui)

There’s a huge new supermarket in my neighborhood! This gives me such a big sense of comfort in my life! Time to cook for myself!


Kinato’s Magic (Kento Amemiya)

I almost cried just from seeing the trailer for the Mario Galaxy movie! I can’t wait!!


Sakamoto Days (Yuto Suzuki)

I watched the Sakamoto movie! The action and the actors were so cool! Great music too!


Alien Headbutt (Akira Inui)

I went to see Wicked: For Good. I think I should have rewatched the first movie before going!


Shinobi Undercover (Santa Mitarashi)

I went to an Iekei ramen place and had ramen with rice for the first time. I even had seconds.


Under Doctor (Kyo Tanimoto)

I’m rooting so hard for the WBC. Ohtani always gives me a big energy boost


Witch Watch (Kenta Shinohara)

After watching all three Godfather movies in a row, I’m now treating my family like the mafia.


Nue’s Exorcist (Kota Kawae)

I felt like I still had some room to go higher up to the “spicy” level. That all vanished at “extra spicy.”


Akane-banashi (Yuki Suenaga)

Since we’re drawing the god of death, I went with my editor and Moue-san for an exorcism. Hope it worked!


Hima-Ten! (Genki Ono)

I’m late, but to one of my few mangaka friends, Iwasaki Sensei! Congrats on the series ending! Let’s get some food together!


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

I’ve had so many nightmares where I’m being chased that lately I’m able to parkour away.


The Mage Next Door (Hideaki Nabe)

The WBC has finally started! I’m excited about where we’ll be when this comment is printed.


Gonron Egg (Shuhei Tanizaki)

I want to do a big cleaning. I need to get the vacuum cleaner I won at the New Year’s party out of the box.


Source: VIZ Website

 

[WyldViolet]

#17 Ranked/Votes


1. Ichi the Witch
2. Kinato's Magic
3. Nue's Exorcist
4. Hima-Ten
5. Someone Hertz

6. Hero Girl & Demon King
7. Sakamoto Days
8. Under Doctor
9. Akane Banashi
10. Shinobi Undercover
11. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
12. Gonron Egg
13. Alien Headbutt
14. The Mage Next Door

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #17 OF 2026

Magazine Cover: Blue Box

Spoiler

ToC Page

Spoiler

Color Pages

Blue Box

Spoiler

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

Spoiler

Nue's Exorcist

Spoiler

Medallion (One Shot)

Spoiler

Media Advertising

Blue Box 5th Anniversary

Spoiler

Chopper from One Piece being appointed as an 'Official Supporter' of the "Doctors Without Borders" organization

Spoiler

Anime, Movie & Stage Play

Spoiler

Games & Cards

Spoiler

Shueisha Manga Magazines Advertisement

Spoiler

Others

Spoiler

Medallion by Sedo (One Shot)


Obs: Because of Imgur bullshit with 1 single page, i had to edit a panel of the page in question to make it work, here is the non edited page:

Spoiler

Apparently you can have humans being torn apart but a joke about a guy drowning in pool is too much for the site lmao!



4-Koma Banksy by Tatsuya Suganuma - Chapter 4 (One Shot)

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #18 (2026) - PREVIEW

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Weekly Shoseki Top 500 (3/16/26 - 3/22/26)
01. One Piece #114
08. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo #2
28. Sakamoto Days #26
35. Ruri Dragon #5
51. Ichi the Witch #7 (8,763 / 92,748)
115. Someone Hertz #2 (4,215 / 49,578)
118. The Elusive Samurai #24 (4,158 / 41,890)
139. Witch Watch #25 (3,759 / 37,312)
449. Shinobi Undercover #7 (1,328 / 18,543)
499. Hima-Ten! #8 (1,153 / 15,758)

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 24, 2026, Original Post Date: Mar 24, 2026 ---

Tadatoshi Fujimaki has open a Twitter account!

"I've decided to give X a try. I'll mostly be drawing sketch comics and illustrations but I would be happy if they bring a bit of joy to anyone who sees them. This is my first time, so I might be a bit slow or clumsy with everything, but I look forward to your kind support.

In a 2nd tweet under the first: "Another reason is, of course, to say, "Don't miss the broadcast of Kill Blue anime starting on April 11!""




Fujimaki also posted a Kill Blue illustration with Kuroko & RxL behind:

 

[Phantom RPG]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #17 OF 2026

Magazine Cover: Blue Box

Spoiler

ToC Page

Spoiler

Color Pages

Blue Box

Spoiler

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

Spoiler

Nue's Exorcist

Spoiler

Medallion (One Shot)

Spoiler

Media Advertising

Blue Box 5th Anniversary

Spoiler

Chopper from One Piece being appointed as an 'Official Supporter' of the "Doctors Without Borders" organization

Spoiler

Anime, Movie & Stage Play

Spoiler

Games & Cards

Spoiler

Shueisha Manga Magazines Advertisement

Spoiler

Others

Spoiler

Medallion by Sedo (One Shot) - Click in the Page for the Gallery




4-Koma Banksy by Tatsuya Suganuma - Chapter 4 (One Shot)

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #18 (2026) - PREVIEW

The medallion one shot is nor there when I open it to imgur. Its similar to a problem I have when posting one shots there. My suggestion Is making it on a Google drive or something similar to have access

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Post edited and fixed with the Medallion gallery, please share your opinions about it, i thought it was pretty cool

And btw, what is going with this last week and today, it's been so slow with the comments, even the likes in the info posts are unnusual lower, are y'all fingers hurting or something happened so no one is making comments? or you guys just have nothing to comment in the moment?

The medallion one shot is nor there when I open it to imgur. Its similar to a problem I have when posting one shots there. My suggestion Is making it on a Google drive or something similar to have access

Thanks, i edited putting the "censored" version of the gallery which is working, i thought that at least just putting the direct link it would work but not, can you believe 1 single page is the reason why the entire gallery is unable to be posted on Imgur? And is literally a drowning joke but apparently the site must think is a graphic suicide scene or something, meanwhile actual humans being torn apart in the one shot just went through fine with their system lmao! I had to manually put some black bars in the MC body in the panel so the page in question went through their system and the Gallery works fine, what a bullshit

Anyway, want to see you and the other members opinions about the one shot!

 

[Phantom RPG]

Post edited and fixed with the Medallion gallery, please share your opinions about it, i thought it was pretty cool

And btw, what is going with this last week and today, it's been so slow with the comments, even the likes in the info posts are unnusual lower, are y'all fingers hurting or something happened so no one is making comments? or you guys just have nothing to comment in the moment?



Thanks, i edited putting the "censored" version of the gallery which is working, i thought that at least just putting the direct link it would work but not, can you believe 1 single page is the reason why the entire gallery is unable to be posted on Imgur? And is literally a drowning joke but apparently the site must think is a graphic suicide scene or something, meanwhile actual humans being torn apart in the one shot just went through fine with their system lmao! I had to manually put some black bars in the MC body in the panel so the page in question went through their system and the Gallery works fine, what a bullshit

Anyway, want to see you and the other members opinions about the one shot!

Its now working.

Yelp, happy to admit it I liked the one shot. I think the first one shot of this year specifically that I believe was the best one so far put in the magazine.

Your are right on the author needing to improve the art, but the rest looks pretty good to me, especially the paneling (Its a lot easier to follow).

Now, do I think this one shot could turn to be a full blown series? I don't think so, happy to be proven wrong its just that I think that the author likes to vary his works so I am somehow doubtful he would want to serialized a one shot of his as a full blown series.

Now, I debate whether or not Sango Iwakami will have improved the art in this next new one shot this week. Cause he debuted this year with Jump Giga but I don't know if there could be improvements in such a short timeframe.

 

[defensor_de_boruto]

Weekly Shoseki Top 500 (3/16/26 - 3/22/26)
01. One Piece #114
08. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo #2
28. Sakamoto Days #26
35. Ruri Dragon #5
51. Ichi the Witch #7 (8,763 / 92,748)
115. Someone Hertz #2 (4,215 / 49,578)
118. The Elusive Samurai #24 (4,158 / 41,890)
139. Witch Watch #25 (3,759 / 37,312)
449. Shinobi Undercover #7 (1,328 / 18,543)
499. Hima-Ten! #8 (1,153 / 15,758)

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 24, 2026, Original Post Date: Mar 24, 2026 ---

Tadatoshi Fujimaki has open a Twitter account!

"I've decided to give X a try. I'll mostly be drawing sketch comics and illustrations but I would be happy if they bring a bit of joy to anyone who sees them. This is my first time, so I might be a bit slow or clumsy with everything, but I look forward to your kind support.

In a 2nd tweet under the first: "Another reason is, of course, to say, "Don't miss the broadcast of Kill Blue anime starting on April 11!""




Fujimaki also posted a Kill Blue illustration with Kuroko & RxL behind:

LETS GOOOOOOO GOATMAKI

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 24, 2026 ---

Post edited and fixed with the Medallion gallery, please share your opinions about it, i thought it was pretty cool

Is he a former fujimoto assistant? His art looks similar

 

[Dippy Fresh]

Honestly, I found Medallion's art to be rather amateurish. Not to say they can't get better but yeah, definitely not ready for a serialization. And the art for the next doesn't wow me either which is again disappointing

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 24, 2026, Original Post Date: Mar 24, 2026 ---

Is he a former fujimoto assistant? His art looks similar

Speaking of Fujimoto, I've seen nothing but complaints on the timeline about that Chainsaw Man ending

 

[Dogmagril]

Speaking of Fujimoto, I've seen nothing but complaints on the timeline about that Chainsaw Man ending

Shame, I actually kinda like it for what it is

 

[icrawfish]

I swear every single chapter was at least good with a lot of amazings this week… generational issue right here

Shame, I actually kinda like it for what it is

I haven’t read CSM at all but my coworker who’s a big fan said he was pretty content with the ending for it. The other coworker seemed like he was about to crash out but he had only just started the chapter so I don’t know his actual reaction.

I think for a lot of people it might be less about the ending as much as how suddenly it happened and how unprepared they were for it (again, I haven’t read it so I don’t have a ton of ground to stand on with that idea). Most successful longer series get a clearer “series ending soon!” announcement and from what I gathered this sounded like the “2 chapters left” treatment that most axed Jump+ series get.