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

[Shinuki no Reborn]

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[WyldViolet]

Issue #21 Votes/Ranked

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

6. Under Doctor
7, Class 2-B Destroyerz
8. Drawn to the Fire
9. Hima-Ten!
10. Akane Banashi
11. Shinobi Undercover
12. Alien Headbutt
13. Kinato's Magic
14. Sakamoto Days
15. Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi

--- Double Post Merged, Apr 20, 2026, Original Post Date: Apr 20, 2026 ---

That new chick is totally Ichi's mom.

Kurage's crush on Mimei is the most adorable thing ever. Her little glances at him fill me with nostalgic glee.

Class 2-B was pretty good. First chapter went a bit heavy on the toilet humor for me, but that's Sorachi for ya. Series has crazy potential already though.

 

[CastletonSnob]

Random thought: The Dark Dark Fruit must taste REALLY bad, even by Devil Fruit standards.

Though, Blackbeard liked a cherry pie that Luffy said tasted terrible, so for all we know, Devil Fruits taste good to Blackbeard.

 

[defensor_de_boruto]

Well, Samurai 8 lasted less than 50. After that Kishimoto got on Boruto.

Kishimoto was never deep involved with boruto. He confirmed it on the last interview in france. He made a sketch for the story in the beginning, but ikemoto was free to do whatever he wants in the between (and iirc they said it already surpassed the first sketch)

he works as a supervisor, but all the nemu’s and dialogues, scripts, everything is done solely by Ikemoto,. There was an interview with Ikemoto’s editor last month where they say how it works.

 

[Nuesmoker]

Lol and still not Nue anime...

Eventually...

Surely this year...

 

[Pedroland17]

I’m really hooked on the new series by the author of Gintama. The art style and overall concept clicked with me right away. Everything fits perfectly. It genuinely feels like it’s being crafted by a true artist, with a strong sense of identity and care behind it.

As for the other new basketball series, it’s not bad. It’s been decent so far, and I hope it sticks around and continues because I honestly love stories centered around basketball. It’s funny to think this is still the only kind of work by Fujimaki that has really found major success lol.

--- Double Post Merged, Apr 20, 2026, Original Post Date: Apr 20, 2026 ---

Kishimoto was never deep involved with boruto. He confirmed it on the last interview in france. He made a sketch for the story in the beginning, but ikemoto was free to do whatever he wants in the between (and iirc they said it already surpassed the first sketch)

he works as a supervisor, but all the nemu’s and dialogues, scripts, everything is done solely by Ikemoto,. There was an interview with Ikemoto’s editor last month where they say how it works.

And that was the best thing that could have happened to Boruto lol

 

[WyldViolet]

Finished Wano. Yeah, this is my new favorite One Piece arc. Don't understand what you guys meant earlier about Act 3 ruining the whole thing.

Spoiler

Yamato should have joined though.

 

[tirakai]

The usual opinion I've seen is the total opposite, that it's a rather weak and very drawn out arc suffering from all the issues of later One Piece, but with an absolutely spectacular final stretch to save it.

 

[Kiaida]

Finished Wano. Yeah, this is my new favorite One Piece arc. Don't understand what you guys meant earlier about Act 3 ruining the whole thing.

Not judging the arc itself or anything, but the rule for anything anime and manga related is that post-2020 discourse gets much much worse for almost all of it, but especially mainstream shounen series.

 

[Pedroland17]

Finished Wano. Yeah, this is my new favorite One Piece arc. Don't understand what you guys meant earlier about Act 3 ruining the whole thing.

Some people didn’t really like the action itself, like the fake-out deaths. Gear 5 was also a very bold move, and Oda even admitted in an interview that he made it knowing it wouldn’t please everyone.

Besides that, the ending felt a bit rushed to me. There wasn’t a proper moment for Jinbe joining as promised, and Yamato ended up not joining the crew at the last minute.

Anyway, there are all these points.

 

[PhinKin]

All points about Wano are valid, but the usual consenus is that every manga arc is better when you binge it. One Piece especially. The pacing issues evaporate as soon as you sit down and read it cover to cover. Dressrosa was such a slog, but everyone who read it after said it was awesome. I've heard the same about Wano.

But yeah, I always thought it was weird the rest of the Big Mom pirates like Smoothie never made it to the battle of Onigashima, and Yamato joining the Straw Hats would have been a game-changer.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ISSUE #21 (2026) - AUTHOR COMMENTS!

Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz (Hideaki Sorachi)

For some reason, I returned to hell. I’m a geezer now, but I’ll be taking on this challenge as if I’m a newbie.


One Piece (Eiichiro Oda)

How loved do you have to be to have a performance like that? Arashi’s last tour was unbelievable!


Ichi the Witch (Shiro Usazaki)

I went to see the blossoms with Nishi Sensei, Miura Sensei, and Tsuzui Sensei. I ran around the grass in bare feet and got super sunburned.


Sakamoto Days (Yuto Suzuki)

I want them to update Nightreign forever! I’m waiting for a second DLC at least!


Drawn to the Fire (Masayoshi Satosho)

I already messed up Akane Natsu’s basketball shoes from panel to panel in chapter 1. I’m so sorry.


Witch Watch (Kenta Shinohara)

I was stuck between the Editorial department and Sorachi Sensei feeling each other out and was stressing out about it, but now it's started and I’m so excited!


Shinobi Undercover (Ippon Takegushi)

Grapefruits are super delicious, but isn’t it too much work to get to the fruit part?


Someone Hertz (Ei Yamano)

I was working in my room when I suddenly felt really hot. I thought I was sick, but then I saw that my room temperature was 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring is here!


Roku’s House of Oddities (Atsushi Nakamura)

I’m sad that I can’t watch J.League games live while I work. I usually watch them the next day.


Akane-banashi (Yuki Suenaga)

I watched Project Hail Mary and Bakudan. Both were supergood!


Blue Box (Kouji Miura)

We went on a walk to see all the blooming flowers. As I walked upon the land, a thought hit me: Sunlight is important.


Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Shoichi Usui)

I’m working while listening to POP YOURS. Chotto Matte tohji was so amazing!


Under Doctor (Kyo Tanimoto)

I made a rule that I need to do a squat every time I open the fridge. Gotta get some exercise.


Kagurabachi (Takeru Hokazono)

I’m so hyped from the Dune 3 character posters. This year’s movies are hot!


Nue’s Exorcist (Kota Kawae)

It feels like the temperature has started to rise and I have more energy.


Hima-Ten! (Genki Ono)

The digital process can be stressful on your eyes. My eyes get all watery every week.


Me & Roboco (Shuhei Miyazaki)

I thought the Adenium obesum was wiped out, but there’s one bud alive. I’ll take care of it!


Kinato’s Magic (Kento Amemiya)

My computer broke down while I was working, and I was freaking out and covered in sweat… So scary…


Alien Headbutt (Akira Inui)

The Daemons of the Shadow Realm anime I’ve been looking forward to has started. Time flies!


Source: VIZ Website

 

[cameronney618]

Finished Wano. Yeah, this is my new favorite One Piece arc. Don't understand what you guys meant earlier about Act 3 ruining the whole thing.

Spoiler

Yamato should have joined though.

Really?

This is the arc that put me off One piece.

I will probably come back when the final arc gets announced though. But man, this was the first OP arc that left a sour taste in my mouth.

I couldn't stand the amount of dicksucking Oden got in the story. Oda really wanted you to like this dude.

 

[Broseph]

I have mixed feelings on Wano. Has some of the highest highs in the series but for me some of the lowest lows too. An interesting arc even if not a perfect one

 

[Nuesmoker]

So no group cover, huh...

 

[FantasticFootno]

So no group cover, huh...

I've been saying this. Jump has been deprioritizing the group covers, to instead focus on their bigger series. Its just really lame.
Also, really odd for the kgb anime to be announced next week, but the issue for it won't be for another 2 weeks lol.

 

[Javieroski]

Issue 21:

1. Drawn to the Fire
2. Sakamoto Days
3. Hima-Ten
4. Kinato's Magic
5. Class 2-B: Brave Destroyers

 

[CastletonSnob]

Starting Demon Slayer.

I read a few chapters long ago, but that was a fan translation.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

I've been saying this. Jump has been deprioritizing the group covers, to instead focus on their bigger series. Its just really lame.
Also, really odd for the kgb anime to be announced next week, but the issue for it won't be for another 2 weeks lol.

This doesn't have any occult meaning, i already said days ago (and posted a list) Jump has given the double issue cover for a single manga dozen of times, it actually makes sense they're doing it for the live action, Naruto got many double issue covers for himself back in the day because of the movie adaptations lol

They're not giving for Kagurabachi because the Sakamoto Live Action will be released in the middle of the Jump break, so it has the priority and since Kagurabachi will obviously get the #24 with a announcement tease in the preview included on #22-23, they want to get rid of the announcement early so leakers don't do it first with the magazine leaks

 

[FantasticFootno]

This doesn't have any occult meaning, i already said days ago (and posted a list) Jump has given the double issue cover for a single manga dozen of times, it actually makes sense they're doing it for the live action, Naruto got many double issue covers for himself back in the day because of the movie adaptations lol

They're not giving for Kagurabachi because the Sakamoto Live Action will be released in the middle of the Jump break, so it has the priority and since Kagurabachi will obviously get the #24 with a announcement tease in the preview included on #22-23, they want to get rid of the announcement early so leakers don't do it first with the magazine leaks

But then that just calls into question why they're releasing the jump press when they are. They could easily have pushed it back a week lol.

 

[RealityChecker]

This doesn't have any occult meaning, i already said days ago (and posted a list) Jump has given the double issue cover for a single manga dozen of times, it actually makes sense they're doing it for the live action, Naruto got many double issue covers for himself back in the day because of the movie adaptations lol

They're not giving for Kagurabachi because the Sakamoto Live Action will be released in the middle of the Jump break, so it has the priority and since Kagurabachi will obviously get the #24 with a announcement tease in the preview included on #22-23, they want to get rid of the announcement early so leakers don't do it first with the magazine leaks

They could've just give double cover for Sakamoto and Kagurabachi. They did this for the Ichikabachika thing.