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Weekly Shonen Jump
週刊少年ジャンプ
Manga Series
Tags:ShonenAnthologyOngoing
Creators:Shueisha(OriginalCreator)
Formats:EN · VIZ Media · MagazineJP · Shueisha · Magazine
Synopsis
Weekly Shonen Jump is a legendary weekly manga anthology magazine published in Japan by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it stands as the best-selling and one of the longest-running manga magazines in history. It targets young male readers and serves as the launchpad for numerous culturally defining action, adventure, and comedy series that dominate the global market.
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EN - VIZ MediaMagazine
JP - ShueishaMagazine
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 2, 2023MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
2023
First Serialized Appearance
Chihiro RokuhiraFirst serialized appearance of Chihiro Rokuhira.
First Serialized Cover
Chihiro RokuhiraFirst magazine cover featuring Chihiro Rokuhira.
Premiere
KagurabachiWorld premiere of the Kagurabachi manga series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
November 6, 1989MAGMagazine
47Issue 47
1989
First Serialized Appearance
FriezaAkira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Manga Iconic Villain
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 2, 1972MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
1972
First Serialized Appearance
Koji KabutoMazinger ZFirst serialized appearance of Koji Kabuto.; First serialized appearance of the Mazinger Z mecha.
First Serialized Cover
Koji KabutoMazinger ZFirst magazine cover featuring Mazinger Z and Koji Kabuto.
Premiere
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
November 25, 2019MAGMagazine
50Issue 50
2019
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 4, 1997MAGMagazine
34Issue 34
1997
First Serialized Appearance
Monkey D. LuffyShanksPremiere
One PieceClassic Cover
Eiichiro OdaWeekly Shonen JumpJP
July 29, 1996MAGMagazine
33Issue 33
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 2004MAGMagazine
1Issue 1
2004
First Serialized Appearance
Light YagamiRyukFirst true appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk in serialization.
First Serialized Cover
Light YagamiRyukFirst magazine cover appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk.
Premiere
Death NotePremiere of Death Note.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
April 10, 1995MAGMagazine
17Issue 17
1995
Classic Cover
Akira ToriyamaFeatures a Dragon Ball cover illustration featuring Son Goku.; Majin Buu Cover Appearance ( Kid Buu )
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 3, 2018MAGMagazine
1Issue 1
2018
First Serialized Appearance
PochitaDenjiMakimaFirst Serialized Cover
DenjiPremiere
Chainsaw ManWeekly Shonen JumpJP
February 29, 2016MAGMagazine
11Issue 11
2016
First Serialized Appearance
Nezuko KamadoTanjiro KamadoTrue first serialized appearance of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Giyu Tomioka.
First Serialized Cover
Nezuko KamadoTanjiro KamadoFirst magazine cover featuring Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado.
Premiere
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaPremiere chapter of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 6, 1997MAGMagazine
43Issue 43
1997
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 7, 2020MAGMagazine
51Issue 51
2020
First Serialized Appearance
Taro SakamotoShin AsakuraFirst appearance of Taro Sakamoto and Shin Asakura.
First Serialized Cover
Taro SakamotoFirst serialized magazine cover featuring Taro Sakamoto.
Premiere
Sakamoto DaysFirst serialized chapter of Sakamoto Days.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 2, 1996MAGMagazine
51Issue 51
1996
First Serialized Cover
Himura KenshinCover feature for Rurouni Kenshin featuring Himura Kenshin.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 29, 1997MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
1997
First Serialized Appearance
NamiFirst serialized appearance of Nami.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
May 13, 1991MAGMagazine
21-22Issue 21-22
1991
Classic Cover
Akira ToriyamaIconic cover in released in the middle of the Goku vs Frieza battle.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 3, 1984MAGMagazine
51Issue 51
1984
First Serialized Appearance
Son GokuBulmaFirst Cameo Appearance
ShenronPremiere
Dragon BallClassic Cover
Akira ToriyamaWeekly Shonen JumpJP
October 18, 1999MAGMagazine
45Issue 45
1999
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 1987MAGMagazine
1-2Issue 1-2
1987
First Serialized Appearance
Jonathan JoestarDio BrandoFirst true appearance of Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando in serialization.
First Serialized Cover
Jonathan JoestarDio BrandoFirst magazine cover appearance of Jonathan Joestar.
Premiere
JoJo's Bizarre AdventurePremiere of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 21, 1999MAGMagazine
43Issue 43
1999
First Serialized Appearance
Naruto UzumakiFirst Serialized Cover
Naruto UzumakiPremiere
NarutoClassic Cover
Masashi KishimotoWeekly Shonen JumpJP
December 1, 1983MAGMagazine
52Issue 52
1983
First Serialized Appearance
TongpooPlamoAnthology Feature
The Adventures of TongpooWeekly Shonen JumpJP
October 1, 1990MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
1990
First Serialized Appearance
Hanamichi SakuragiFirst Serialized Cover
Hanamichi SakuragiPremiere
Slam DunkWeekly Shonen JumpJP
July 7, 2014MAGMagazine
32Issue 32
2014
First Serialized Appearance
Izuku MidoriyaFirst serialized appearance of Izuku Midoriya (Deku), All Might, and Katsuki Bakugo.
First Serialized Cover
Izuku MidoriyaFirst Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring Izuku Midoriya and All Might.
Premiere
My Hero AcademiaFirst chapter of My Hero Academia.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 18, 2003MAGMagazine
36Issue 36
2003
First Serialized Appearance
RyukFirst appearance of the Shinigami Ryuk.
Anthology Feature
Death NoteOriginal pilot one-shot chapter of Death Note.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 16, 1998MAGMagazine
14Issue 14
1998
First Serialized Appearance
Gon FreecssThe true first manga appearance of Gon.
First Serialized Cover
Gon FreecssGon Freecss makes his debut appearance on the front cover of the magazine.
Premiere
Hunter x HunterThe official launch of the Hunter x Hunter serialization.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 31, 2000MAGMagazine
7Issue 7
2000
First Cover Appearance
Sakura HarunoSasuke UchihaClassic Cover
Masashi KishimotoWeekly Shonen JumpJP
September 23, 1996MAGMagazine
41Issue 41
1996
First Serialized Cover
Monkey D. LuffyMarks the first time Monkey D. Luffy is featured on a Weekly Shonen Jump cover (bottom left).
Anthology Feature
One PieceFeatures 'Romance Dawn, Version 2', the second pilot chapter for One Piece.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 22, 1996MAGMagazine
32Issue 32
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 5, 1996MAGMagazine
36-37Issue 36-37
1996
First Serialized Appearance
Monkey D. LuffyBäinhardt RosnerTrue first conceptual appearance of Monkey D. Luffy in the 'Romance Dawn' (Version 1) prototype one-shot.; First appearance of Bäinhardt Rosner in 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
First Professional Work
Tite KuboTite Kubo's debut published one-shot 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
Anthology Feature
One PieceRomance DawnUltra Unholy Hearted MachinePublication of 'Romance Dawn' (Version 1) by Eiichiro Oda.; Publication of the one-shot 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
June 24, 1996MAGMagazine
28Issue 28
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 1, 1996MAGMagazine
29Issue 29
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 5, 2018MAGMagazine
14Issue 14
2018
First Serialized Appearance
Yuji ItadoriMegumi FushiguroNobara KugisakiSatoru GojoRyomen SukunaPremiere
Jujutsu KaisenWeekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 1986MAGMagazine
1-2Issue 1-2
1986
First Serialized Appearance
Pegasus SeiyaFirst serialized appearance of Pegasus Seiya.
First Serialized Cover
Pegasus SeiyaFirst magazine cover featuring Pegasus Seiya.
Premiere
Saint SeiyaWorld premiere of the Saint Seiya manga series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 17, 1996MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
1996
First Serialized Appearance
Yugi MutouYami YugiKatsuya JonouchiPremiere
Yu-Gi-Oh!Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 16, 1996MAGMagazine
40Issue 40
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 8, 2007MAGMagazine
NEW New Year Double Issue
2007
First Serialized Appearance
BossunYusuke FujisakiHimekoHime OnizukaSwitchKazuyoshi UsuiFirst serialized appearance of Bossun (Yusuke Fujisaki), Himeko (Hime Onizuka), and Switch (Kazuyoshi Usui).
First Serialized Cover
Monkey D. LuffyIchigo KurosakiNaruto UzumakiAll-star New Year magazine cover featuring Weekly Shonen Jump protagonists.
Premiere
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 1, 1986MAGMagazine
46Issue 46
1986
Finale
Classic Cover
Akira ToriyamaClassic Dragon Ball cover featuring Son Goku.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
February 4, 1985MAGMagazine
7Issue 7
1985
Classic Cover
Akira ToriyamaClassic mid-1980s Weekly Shonen Jump Golden Era anthology issue featuring early Dragon Ball serialization chapters.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
April 29, 1985MAGMagazine
19Issue 19
1985
Classic Cover
Akira ToriyamaTsukasa HojoClassic Weekly Shonen Jump Golden Era anthology issue.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
February 4, 1980MAGMagazine
5-6Issue 5-6
1980
First Serialized Appearance
Arale NorimakiSenbei NorimakiFirst serialized appearance of Arale Norimaki and Senbei Norimaki (Dr. Slump).
First Serialized Cover
Arale NorimakiFirst serialized magazine cover appearance featuring Arale Norimaki.
Premiere
Dr. SlumpPremiere chapter and serialization debut of Dr. Slump.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 26, 1983MAGMagazine
41Issue 41
1983
First Serialized Appearance
KenshiroLinBatFirst serialized appearance of Kenshiro, Bat, and Lin.
First Serialized Cover
KenshiroFirst serialized magazine cover featuring Kenshiro.
Premiere
Fist of the North StarPremiere chapter and launch of Fist of the North Star.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 15, 1998MAGMagazine
NEW New Year Special Issue
1998
First Serialized Appearance
Promotional Item
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 25, 1978MAGMagazine
52Issue 52
1978
First Professional Work
Akira ToriyamaThe professional debut of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump.
Anthology Feature
Wonder IslandFeatures the original debut one-shot Wonder Island.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
June 11, 1972MAGMagazine
25Issue 25
1972
First Serialized Appearance
Akira FudoTrue first serialized appearance of Akira Fudo and Devilman.
First Serialized Cover
Akira FudoFirst magazine cover appearance of Devilman.
Premiere
DevilmanDebut of the Devilman serialization.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 20, 2001MAGMagazine
SUMMSummer Double Issue
2001
First Serialized Appearance
Ichigo KurosakiRukia KuchikiFirst serialized appearance of Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki.
First Serialized Cover
Ichigo KurosakiFirst magazine cover featuring Ichigo Kurosaki.
Premiere
BleachTrue first serialized appearance and debut of the Bleach series.
Franchise Collab
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 20, 2022MAGMagazine
42Issue 42
2022
First Serialized Cover
Monkey D. LuffyFirst magazine cover appearance featuring Monkey D. Luffy's Gear 5 (Sun God Nika) form.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 11, 1985MAGMagazine
13Issue 13
1985
First Serialized Appearance
Ryo SaebaFirst serialized appearance of protagonist Ryo Saeba.
Premiere
City HunterFirst serialized chapter of the City Hunter series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
May 2, 1994MAGMagazine
19Issue 19
1994
First Serialized Appearance
Himura KenshinKamiya KaoruFirst serialized appearance of Himura Kenshin and Kamiya Kaoru.
First Serialized Cover
Himura KenshinFirst magazine cover featuring Himura Kenshin.
Premiere
Rurouni KenshinSeries premiere of Rurouni Kenshin.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 25, 1991MAGMagazine
15Issue 15
1991
Iconic Transformation
Son GokuSuper Saiyan GokuFirst appearance and iconic transformation of Son Goku into a Super Saiyan.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 28, 1997MAGMagazine
33Issue 33
1997
Premiere
Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi!Premiere issue of Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro.
Early Advertisement
One PieceFeatures an early advertisement and official next-issue preview of One Piece prior to its official series debut.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 11, 1997MAGMagazine
35Issue 35
1997
First Serialized Appearance
KobyAlvidaFirst serialized appearance of Koby.; First serialized appearance of Alvida.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 6, 1989MAGMagazine
1-2Issue 1-2
1989
First Serialized Appearance
VegetaNappaWeekly Shonen JumpJP
February 23, 1988MAGMagazine
11Issue 11
1988
First Serialized Appearance
PiccoloFirst serialized appearance of Piccolo.
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