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

[Shinuki no Reborn]

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[Phantom RPG]

Is Sorachi returning to Jump with a weekly series after 7 years, of course the news will go absolutely viral online, its the least you can expect, it would be bizarre if people didnt cared about it lol

Now, this doesnt guarantee Class 2-B as a hit at all, but would also be crazy if its a big flop too.

That is true. Not everyone can be a yusei matsui in jump.

Although some would hope that in some way.

Anyway, Shinuki what are the overall thoughts of folks in terms of the chapters of the series in jump this week? Anything noteworthy?

 

[FantasticFootno]

Do we have dates for january series' volume 1 yet?

Under Doctor and Kinato are June. Looks like Alien will end up being July.

 

[Serinox]

Very doubtful. Sorachi loved as author but even Gintama sales were barely at Bleach level

Still, Gintama has over 73 million copies in circulation, it is the 16th best-selling Weekly Shōnen Jump manga of all time. It's more than just a cult hit.

 

[NeeNeen]

Two surprise mom reveals and two schools of dead fish. It's so funny how the most random things coalign in these chapters.

The top is looking a bit different this week, because a lot of the usual suspects are good but not great, while some of the more middle of the pack series (for me) really stepped up.

(I hadn't posted my reviews for last week yet, so here goes.)

Spoiler: Reviews issue #17

Shinobi: One down. It's going to end up 9 against 1 eventually.

Kiyoshi: There he goes again! I wonder why he brought the big guy with him though.

WW: Well, that changes the field drastically. I feell like it wasn't the smartest move, but I don't really know what they should've done instead.

Alien: Well... he's not wrong. This series is more brutal than I was expecting.

Ichi: That went incredibly smoothly, all things considered.

Hero: This one went back to everyday fluff. It might survive another round yet.

Dr: This is more what I was expecting from the series. Still not as good as the first chapter though.

Nue: Convenient, but cute.

Gonron: They grow up so fast! I like that they're still putting in some character moments. Kinda wish Ohma was a girl, that would've sent Gonron reeling.

Kinato: That was easy, too. Kinato's magic is starting to feel a little too convenient.

Mage: Yeah, this is definitely ending. A shame the set-up for this fight had to be so rushed.

Votes #17
1) Shinobi
2) Kiyoshi
3) WW
4) Alien
5) Ichi

Votes #18
1) OP
2) UnderDoctor
3) KGB
4) Akane
5) Shinobi


OP: Hahaha! Nice try, old-timer. I wonder why it didn't work? (Something to do with the D, maybe?) And with that, the arc seems pretty much over, or at least the fighting portion of it.

Dr: So 44 is their floor 13 then. As usual, the girl knows her stuff (though I don't get why she's wondering how he got up there after he just explained out loud). The doctor is... mostly surprised, I think? From their reactions, I got the impression this guy might've been a patient of his in the past. Having someone whose life you saved trying you assassinate you would throw anyone off.

KGB: I'm starting to understand why his dad raised him alone.

Akane: Didn't phase her in the least, huh?

Shinobi: It's amazing how much personality No 9 has with just a voice (though I do wonder why the enemy is just standing there while they are chatting). Nice fight, with quite the unexpected ending.

WW: I figured he would just use his imagination. I mean, the couch is kinda crescent-shaped, and so are the curtains. But this works too, I guess.

Kiyoshi: These demons have some really f***ed-up concepts of love. Also I almost didn't recognise the guy without his mohawk.

Alien: That's what the series was named after? I mean, it's a good move, but it seems kinda random for a signature thing.

Ichi: He's a good boy, alright. I hope he got some decent rest out of it.

Nue: So does this mean the good version will die too? Because if it does, they are remarkably cool about that.

Kinato: It's cute, but it's all very typical shonen stuff that has been done before.

Hero: I'm not sure if this is a loving family or an abusive one. Seems like we've got at least another arc to deal with though.

Gonron: The worldbuilding is still gorgeous. The character drawings are still... rough. As for the ending, that is a very strange choice indeed. Why not cut some of the earlier fighting to make room for a proper conclusion? Or better yet, why not confront the king straight away while the others are dealing with the henchmen? The king doesn't even seem all that unreasonable, so they could have gone for a "We both thought the other was evil but we're actually in agreement" type of ending... Sure, it would've felt a bit rushed, but not trying at all is worse when we've been in endgame territory for so long already.

Mage: Seems like this one is going for the reconciliation type of ending. I don't have a problem with it per se, but the conversation is feeling a bit repetitive and dragged out.

BB: So the box was the school? This is giving strong ending vibes, as usual.

Has haiji ever even been shown to use his scalpel to cut open skin / tissues?

The surgery room scene at the beginning of chapter 8 was the closest we got.

The irony is that sakamoto has indeed shown more moments where he's managing his convenience store than haiji does doctoring despite the manga not being called Sakamoto Store.

Disagree. He spent the previous two chapters (8+9) doctoring. Talking to patients is part of the job.

According to Translator:

-Issue #19: Roku's Strange House by Atsushi Nakamura (Comedy)

A Hilariously Horrifying Comedy, A Boy Under Five Curses!?


-Issue #20: Summer and the Firefly Cage by Masayoshi Satosho (Basketball)

What awaits Hotaruaki, who ran away from basketball?!


-Issue #21: Class 2-B: The Hero Destroyers by Hideaki Sorachi (School & Fantasy?)

What happens to the Demon King who was driven out of the Hero’s Castle?!

It's funny how "after the fight against the demon lord" manga are pretty much becoming their own genre. M+ already has three of them (Hero Girl and Demon Lord Call it Quits included), this will be the fourth.

I would be glad if Under Doctor survives because i like the series what i mean is that it would be definitely weird if Kinato is a flop considering is constanly being talked & praised while Under Doctor is the only success considering the series really hasn't made much waves online after the 1st chapter.

Wasn't Mashle also pretty much ignored online? But it still sold better than Nue, which is trending constantly.

Shuhei Tanizaki message for the final chapter of Gonron Egg in the Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #18 of 2026:

"This series has taught me so much! I’ll do my best so we can meet again!"

I hope he tries Jump+ next. His manga could be good if he got to spend more time on them.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Wasn't Mashle also pretty much ignored online? But it still sold better than Nue, which is trending constantly.

True, i said many times that there are series that are basically invisible online but actual hits, like Black Clover too, but my point in the comment you quoted is more that it would be a surprise if Kinato is a big flop while Under Doctor is the only survivor, so far nothing truly surprising happened, we knew (or at least i have repeated many times) that the first few chapters of Under Doctor were well received online, starting from this week that things get more complicated to predict with UD.

 

[Serinox]

I hope he tries Jump+ next. His manga could be good if he got to spend more time on them.

It's not like Jump+ is less ruthless with axes, quite the opposite actually. And the work schedule isn't less exhausting either.

 

[Kiaida]

Mashle had a lot of fanart and a very active fujoshi fanbase, tons of merch at stores like Animate when the anime seasons were airing.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Mashle had a lot of fanart and a very active fujoshi fanbase, tons of merch at stores like Animate when the anime seasons were airing.

That's not the point, we're talking about online discussion, Mashle was pretty much invisible online until Season 2 went viral with the Opening, there was no discussion about the chapters or the series in general on Forums when it was serialized despite being a actual hit.

 

[Lord Anubis]

I kinda feel like that Sorachi's new series might be more of a short-term serial, TBH.

Mainly because I'm not sure if he can handle another full-term one long after he did Gintama

 

[NeeNeen]

It's not like Jump+ is less ruthless with axes, quite the opposite actually. And the work schedule isn't less exhausting either.

A lot of series on Jump+ only appear every two weeks, or even once a month. And some of them use 'bonus' chapters (often a single drawing) on top of that, so they publish even less.

It definitely allows for a lot more room to choose your own schedule.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #18 (2026) - AUTHOR COMMENTS!

Akane-banashi (Takamasa Moue)

The Akane-banashi anime has started in Japan! Everyone, check it out! Seriously, check it out!


Ichi the Witch (Osamu Nishi)

I was thinking I needed to go to the bathroom, and then I opened the fridge. What am I doing?


One Piece (Eiichiro Oda)

Sanma-san came to the live-action show event and gave me some gum during the screening. I wish I could chew it for the rest of my life.


Kagurabachi (Takeru Hokazono)

We got a Yogibo sofa for the studio, and it’s really big and also huge.


Someone Hertz (Ei Yamano)

Lately, my Roomba is acting on its own. Did it become sentient…?


Shinobi Undercover (Santa Mitarashi)

I’m currently hooked on Resident Evil Requiem and can’t stop playing. Grace is cute.


Sakamoto Days (Yuto Suzuki)

I’m getting weak. It’s like my HP is constantly depleting when nothing is happening. I need to work out.


Me & Roboco (Shuhei Miyazaki)

I’m going to the home-improvement store any chance I get. They have everything! It’s awesome!


Blue Box (Kouji Miura)

My cat went into my jacket and stuck its head out from the sleeve. That was the cutest thing this week.


Under Doctor (Kyo Tanimoto)

Great job to Japan in the WBC! I’d like to see it in person in America in four years.


Alien Headbutt (Akira Inui)

I finally went to see Zootopia 2! I want them to keep making more!


Hima-Ten! (Genki Ono)

I couldn’t put it aside and draw this week. I was crying so much that I couldn’t eat.


Kinato’s Magic (Kento Amemiya)

I was watching Kitaro-san eat ramen on Nankyoku Ryorinin while I ate my cup noodles.


Witch Watch (Kenta Shinohara)

Went over to the park to see the blooming sakura, but I saw a boy and girl talking on a bench, seemingly coming from a graduation ceremony. I let them be and turned around.


Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Shoichi Usui)

The Netflix One Piece show has such amazing visuals and acting! Chopper is so cute.


Nue’s Exorcist (Kota Kawae)

Lately I feel like I gain a little energy when I’m exposed to the light of the sun.


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

I bought the most awesome eraser. It’s a seal that gets rounder and cuter as you use it. Just bragging.


The Mage Next Door (Hideaki Nabe)

I didn’t think I had allergy issues, but this year is crazy… Why…?


Gonron Egg (Shuhei Tanizaki)

I learned so much during the process! I’ll work hard to see you all once again!


Source: VIZ Website

 

[KrenKren]

Akane-banashi (Takamasa Moue)

The Akane-banashi anime has started in Japan! Everyone, check it out! Seriously, check it out!

I was going to say he's a week early but do duos take turns writing the authors comments? I rushed online to make sure I hadn't missed the first episode, lol.

 

[Aqyurs]

I was going to say he's a week early but do duos take turns writing the authors comments? I rushed online to make sure I hadn't missed the first episode, lol.

After the first chapter, yeah, duos usually alternate very week. I think the only other time both authors get their comments the same week is if they're ending a series and it's not an axe.

 

[JBC008]

After the first chapter, yeah, duos usually alternate very week. I think the only other time both authors get their comments the same week is if they're ending a series and it's not an axe.

That and the beginning.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #18 OF 2026

Magazine Cover: Akane-banashi & Alternative Cover

Spoiler

ToC Page

Spoiler

Color Pages

Akane-banashi

Spoiler

Someone Hertz

Spoiler

Under Doctor

Spoiler

Elrock's Notebook (One Shot)

Spoiler

Media Advertising

Jump All Stars Schedule Book Stickers

Spoiler

Results of Jump New World Manga Award 106th Edition with Santa Mitarashi as Judge + Link to the Winner

Spoiler

The Coward Vampire's Sunbathing by Ryusei Nekomoto: https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/17107094915405394577

Anime, Movie & Stage Play

Spoiler

Games & Cards

Spoiler

Shueisha Manga Magazines Advertisement

Spoiler

Others

Spoiler

Elrock's Notebook by Iwakami Sango (One Shot) - Click in the Picture to Access the Gallery

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #19 (2026) - PREVIEW

 

[Phantom RPG]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #18 OF 2026

Magazine Cover: Akane-banashi & Alternative Cover

Spoiler

ToC Page

Spoiler

Color Pages

Akane-banashi

Spoiler

Someone Hertz

Spoiler

Under Doctor

Spoiler

Elrock's Notebook (One Shot)

Spoiler

Media Advertising

Jump All Stars Schedule Book Stickers

Spoiler

Results of Jump New World Manga Award 106th Edition with Santa Mitarashi as Judge + Link to the Winner

Spoiler

The Coward Vampire's Sunbathing by Ryusei Nekomoto: https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/17107094915405394577

Anime, Movie & Stage Play

Spoiler

Games & Cards

Spoiler

Shueisha Manga Magazines Advertisement

Spoiler

Others

Spoiler

Elrock's Notebook by Iwakami Sango (One Shot) - Click in the Picture to Access the Gallery

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #19 (2026) - PREVIEW

Okay, this one shot was very interesting to see. Heck I would say this one and Medallion were the most interesting ones this year so far. Sango improved a lot more than I anticipated, holy cow.

 

[WyldViolet]

Issue #18 Rank/Votes

1. Nue's Exorcist
2. Kagurabachi
3. Ichi the Witch
4. Under Doctor
5. Someone Hertz

6. Hero Girl & Demon King
7. Hima-Ten
8. Kinato's Magic
9. Akane Banashi
10. Shinobi Undercover
11. Sakamoto Days
12. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
13. Alien Headbutt
14. The Mage Next Door
15. Gonron Egg

--- Double Post Merged, Mar 31, 2026, Original Post Date: Mar 31, 2026 ---

Goodbye Gonronald. Ba ba ba ba ba, I did not love it.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

Elrock's Notebook by Iwakami Sango (One Shot) - Click in the Picture to Access the Gallery

My impressions about Elrock, would love to see you guys checking it and commenting too since it's pretty cool:

Elrock's Notebook by Iwakami Sango: This was really not what i expected from the preview image and premise, i thought it would be more like a criminal mystery story but i guess i should have paid more attention about the "sci-fi" part of the premise because literally the first page of the one shot is a octopus alien girl (the one from the color cover) in a octopus planet writing in a notebook, so yeah, right from the first page you're already like "wth?" lol

Being honest i don't know what is going in a good part of the one shot, it's visually confusing if you don't know exactly what's going on with the dialogues and etc, but what i did get by translating a bit of it is that you have this investigator that is investigating certain crime, and going over the details he simply meets this alien octopus woman that saves a girl from being hit by truck-kun, she went to earth and has this notebook, so basically the one shot seems to be about the investigator and the alien girl solving this crime from the first pages but of course since it's a alien girl that has some powers things don't go realistic, it gets pretty trippy visually in the climax of the one shot when the alien girl uses the notebook, the end seems like the alien girl and the investigator forming a duo?

Anyway, visually it's a very interesting one shot but i have to address the elephant in the room, with his former one shot published on Jump GIGA i mentioned how you could feel the Chainsaw Man influence, but here, Jesus Christ, the Iwakami Sango isn't even trying to hide the influence, quite the opposite, he is shoving on everybody's face that he is influenced by Fujimoto lol from the art & character designs to the story itself, if you change his name, put Tatsuki Fujimoto and told it was a old one shot people wold not doubt it, but don't get me wrong, it's not necessarily a criticism since i enjoyed it and think it looks good and is just a one shot but i do hope he doesn't reduce himself to just a Fujimoto copycat because he has potential, he already improved noticeably with his art despite just having published a one shot on GIGA very recently and he seems to have the passion to try different things, he obviously still needs quite the work to refine his art for a serialization but in general his art is quite good already, there are some impressive and impactful panels and spread pages in the one shot, so i hope he keeps refining his art & writing and not imitate Fujimoto so much because he is for sure a author to keep a eye in the future

 

[Phantom RPG]

My impressions about Elrock, would love to see you guys checking it and commenting too since it's pretty cool:

Elrock's Notebook by Iwakami Sango: This was really not what i expected from the preview image and premise, i thought it would be more like a criminal mystery story but i guess i should have paid more attention about the "sci-fi" part of the premise because literally the first page of the one shot is a octopus alien girl (the one from the color cover) in a octopus planet writing in a notebook, so yeah, right from the first page you're already like "wth?" lol

Being honest i don't know what is going in a good part of the one shot, it's visually confusing if you don't know exactly what's going on with the dialogues and etc, but what i did get by translating a bit of it is that you have this investigator that is investigating certain crime, and going over the details he simply meets this alien octopus woman that saves a girl from being hit by truck-kun, she went to earth and has this notebook, so basically the one shot seems to be about the investigator and the alien girl solving this crime from the first pages but of course since it's a alien girl that has some powers things don't go realistic, it gets pretty trippy visually in the climax of the one shot when the alien girl uses the notebook, the end seems like the alien girl and the investigator forming a duo?

Anyway, visually it's a very interesting one shot but i have to address the elephant in the room, with his former one shot published on Jump GIGA i mentioned how you could feel the Chainsaw Man influence, but here, Jesus Christ, the Iwakami Sango isn't even trying to hide the influence, quite the opposite, he is shoving on everybody's face that he is influenced by Fujimoto lol from the art & character designs to the story itself, if you change his name, put Tatsuki Fujimoto and told it was a old one shot people wold not doubt it, but don't get me wrong, it's not necessarily a criticism since i enjoyed it and think it looks good and is just a one shot but i do hope he doesn't reduce himself to just a Fujimoto copycat because he has potential, he already improved noticeably with his art despite just having published a one shot on GIGA very recently and he seems to have the passion to try different things, he obviously still needs quite the work to refine his art for a serialization but in general his art is quite good already, there are some impressive and impactful panels and spread pages in the one shot, so i hope he keeps refining his art & writing and not imitate Fujimoto so much because he is for sure a author to keep a eye in the future

I won't lie, I legit thought it was cool looking and a breath of fresh air to be honest, we never really see something as unique as this and I meant it as a one shot overall. Also yes, Sango improved immensely from his jump giga debut and it shows well. I think the major issue I think that should be addressed is mostly the paneling above all else, because it did get confusing to follow in certain parts. But it felt very well done overall and its an author alongside Seto that I would be down to see debut.

 

[Pietro]

Finally Gonrong has ended.
It was one of the most embarrassing series serialized. I can remember only a few series worse like that