Mag Talk Weekly Shonen Jump [2018] - Discussion and TOC Talk

[Nemesis]

Gintama isn't bigger than Naruto but Gintama is definitely one of the most important manga of Shounen Jump in history.

 

[Tanzo]

次号は…祝!!連載1周年突破記念表紙&巻頭カラーでお届け!!
「ぼく勉」史上初のキャラクター人気投票開催

As expected, next issue's cover/lead CP for WNL marks its 1st anniversary, with the start of its 1st popularity poll.

Wouldn't be surprised if Yuuna actually does get a color page next issue considering the spoilers for next chapter.

Spoiler

I know I shouldn't get too hyped up, but Kogarashi getting even a bit serious in battle is pretty great.

 

[Nakura]

Issue 10 Cover

 

[Halloween]

That looks cell-shaded to me. >_>

Like something I'd see out of Okami/Wind Waker. Wait, is that from a video game? Makes sense, if so.

 

[OfficialHxH]

We got Horikoshi recommending manga now? Cool lol

 

[ShenGao]

Shokugeki no Soma Color Page

 

[SharkBait]

Shokugeki no Soma Color Page

SoKugaTaku canon. Love it.

 

[Chuck_Atlas]

Regarding the Gintama ending, it was obvious it wouldnt end with this chapter, i would of been impossible for the Gorilla to wrap up everything in just one chapter

It still might be to soon to be thinking about it, but when do you think the next serialization round will happen? Given that Full Drive and Golem Hearts are flopping, Jump must already be thinking about their replacements

 

[Tamil]

Issue 10 Cover

 

[Tanzo]

次号、父子の物語最高潮Cカラー！

Looks like Dr. Stone gets a color page next issue.

 

[iceemperor]

We got Horikoshi recommending manga now? Cool lol

That's Horikoshi recommending his master's (Tanaka Yasuki) new manga in Jump+. He's really just saying "Master (Shisho), This is fantastic! When does volume 2 come out?!!".

I wonder though, how does Tanaka feel considering a former assistant of his is selling more than he most probably ever will with a single volume. At least with Watsuki and Oda and Takei, they all had at least one huge hit.

 

[Mammo]

Hirofumi Neda (Hero Academia Smash) also used to be an assistant for Tanaka

 

[TyVip]

Are the majority of WSJ mangaka millionaire in term of income if their printed copies in the million+?

There was a post i read a while back (posted on 2013) saying that a mangaka need to to have at least 125,000 copies printed (since mangaka is royalty is paid based on print) to be at the average salaryman salary in Japan (125,000 * 400 yen * 10% royalties (might be higher for veterans) ) = 5 million yen = 45000 USD (salary man salary average 40,000 to 100,000). Thit isn't include contract for drawing in WSJs.

2~3 recent known number

Yuragi volume 8 has 1.5 million copies printed (so 2 years~ time) 750,000 copies/year
TPN has 2.2 million copies printed (~1.5 years time)
Kimetsu 1.5 million copies printed(?)

so these 4 mangaka are millionaire in term of their income?

 

[101nemesis]

Dr. Slump?

Yeah, Dr. Slump is definitely something I forgot. But then Gintama has more total sales overall, you know, the argument that some were bringing in.

Anyway, does it really matter anymore? My point was how there is nothing wrong with some stating Gintama deserves a cover for it's end. Clearly it didn't get it now. No one needs to feel threatened anymore about another series getting cover. So we can just put this topic to rest. *shrugs*

SnK was already selling 700-800k prior to the anime.

Not the point though. Anime is what becomes the driving push 99% of manga needs for it to become a full blown franchise. Merchandise and whatnot do not appear in the amounts they do before the anime. Very few ever do so well before the anime.

Are the majority of WSJ mangaka millionaire in term of income if their printed copies in the million+?

There was a post i read a while back (posted on 2013) saying that a mangaka need to to have at least 125,000 copies printed (since mangaka is royalty is paid based on print) to be at the average salaryman salary in Japan (125,000 * 400 yen * 10% royalties (might be higher for veterans) ) = 5 million yen = 45000 USD (salary man salary average 40,000 to 100,000). Thit isn't include contract for drawing in WSJs.

2~3 recent known number

Yuragi volume 8 has 1.5 million copies printed (so 2 years~ time) 750,000 copies/year
TPN has 2.2 million copies printed (~1.5 years time)
Kimetsu 1.5 million copies printed(?)

so these 4 mangaka are millionaire in term of their income?

Yeah, I guess? Maybe not filthy rich but definitely above the average pay scale I'd say. Also, I don't think the royalties changes for veterans. What changes for them would be the amount they earn per page from the magazine.

 

[savethecat]

Based on the last chapter it seems like Golem Hearts will probably wrap up after this big fight

 

[cody]

Regarding the Gintama ending, it was obvious it wouldnt end with this chapter, i would of been impossible for the Gorilla to wrap up everything in just one chapter

It still might be to soon to be thinking about it, but when do you think the next serialization round will happen? Given that Full Drive and Golem Hearts are flopping, Jump must already be thinking about their replacements

Next round? Maybe a month or two, but I think it will come down to when Gintama ends potentially. Jump know for sure what is ending and you bet they're preparing something and that they are in talks with other authors.

 

[Heiji]

My Hero Academia Series (Manga, Novel, Spin-off) : 13 000 000.

 

[kewl0210]

Given how Bleach ended so abruptly, I don't rule out anything with Jump.
Usually a series ends like RIGHT after the final boss is beaten because there's no way to "top it".
But with this week's chapter it's starting some new stuff for what seems like a sorta denoument arc.

 

[Heiji]

Given how Bleach ended so abruptly, I don't rule out anything with Jump.
Usually a series ends like RIGHT after the final boss is beaten because there's no way to "top it".
But with this week's chapter it's starting some new stuff for what seems like a sorta denoument arc.

Logicaly #669 (05/02) will be the 3rd of 74th volume no? So if this volume is the last volume and get 10 chapters, serie will end 26/03.

 

[SharkBait]

Started Hakyu Hoshin Engi since the engdub started a few days ago. I thought its really fun, Taikobo is adorably cute too.

I do think it kind of rushes through a few things too fast, especially all the action stuff. I pray it gives the characters room to breath.