REVIEW: This Week's Issue! - Feb 10, 2014

Jamaican Olympic Curling Team Coach and SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his take on this week's issue.
By February 10, 2014

 

Cover
art by Kazue Kato 
A very elegant cover, I must say. And quite beautiful. Oh, how those lovely colors doth dance about my eyes! Most SJ covers are manly, but occasionally we get in touch with our more feminine side. But don't worry, we'll be back to tough guys next week!

Blue Exorcist
by Kazue Kato
Izumo's had it! She's making a break for it, but she's deep in the Illuminati prison and the odds are stacked against her. Meanwhile, her old classmates mount a rescue mission to break her out. Can they coordinate in time to stop the evil Illuminati's plans? Personally, I feel like this manga has been pretty grim for awhile. It's nice to finally see a ray of hope! And it's cooler that Izumo's not just waiting to be rescued, she's taking matters into her own hands! 

 

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi
Haru's found out Raku's secret! Well, one of Raku's secrets. Now she knows why he acts like he likes her sister, even though he already has a girlfriend. But once she knows the truth, will she admit the truth about her own feelings? Can Raku handle one more girl that likes him? 

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara
The deadly Neighbor assault continues! And now they seem to be targeting Border headquarters! Exactly what is their plan, and why does it seem so random? 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
After most of the world's food supply was destroyed, the IGO has been struggling to feed everyone. They've come up with a solution, but it's not a happy one—food pills. While they give people the nutrition they need, the joy of eating is gone. And in a Gourmet World, you can imagine how depressing that is. But there's one guy who's set out to change all that...Toriko! People often say they're a "foodie," but would you risk our life for the joy of eating? Or even more importantly, to feed others? That's a real foodie! Don't doubt it! 

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto
Sasuke and Naruto are near death! Both have suffered life-threatening blows at the and of the Madara! Gaara and Sakura rush to save Naruto, but you'll never guess who tries to save Sasuke! And with these two heavy hitters out of the picture for now, can the Allied Shinobi Force hope to survive?

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata
The mysterious aliens find out taking over the planet will not be as easy as expected! Not when the Hero Association have their top heroes on it. But the fight's far from over! 

Bleach
by Tite Kubo
Rukia's up against fear incarnate, and although she's just come back from training, she's up against an enemy like no other! Can she conquer her fears and turn the tables on this terrifying foe?

All You Need is Kill
story by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi, character designs by Yoshitoshi Abe, art by Takeshi Obata
Keiji has one heck of a predicament—he dies in battle every day only to wake up again and have to do it over. While this might drive some to madness, he's determined to figure out how to change the outcome of his grim fate. He's mastered moving in the powered suits known as "Jackets," but he keeps running out of ammunition trying to kill the Mimics. He's almost died 50 times, is he getting closer to solving the riddle? Once in awhile a manga comes a long that makes you think, "I have to wait a whole week to find out what happens next?" This is one of those manga. 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda
Jesus "H." Burgess! Lucy is in for one heck of a fight! And not just against his opponents, against some marine life with some serious "fish-ti-cuffs" skills! Lucy, who is not Luffy, but we don't know exactly who, is fighting tough enemies and fish for the Flame-Flame Fruit. Just who is this Lucy, and will he end up sleeping with the fishes?! Or beating up the fishes and getting the Flame-Flame Fruit? 

Dragon Ball
by Akira Toriyama
Mr. Popo to the rescue! Goku and friends are distraught over the fact that Namekia is so far away, but Mr. Popo has found something that might just be their ticket to a fantastic voyage into outer space. This the second-to-last chapter of Dragon Ball for Shonen Jump. It's been a blast rereading this fight again. But don't despair, we have a new manga coming your way to replace it. It's called Stealth Symphony, and it'll start right when Dragon Ball ends! 

Extras: Blue-Eyes White Dragon subscriber card announcement, Author Comments. 

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by Urian Brown