Professional poodle pincher and SJ Super Editor Alexis Kirsch takes a look at this week's issue.
Cover
art by Eiichiro Oda
Have you ever fantasized about sleeping on a bed made of manga? No? Am I the only one?! Well, Luffy is living my dream as he relaxes from his latest crazy adventure on the bed of books. Just watch out for paper cuts!
One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda
Look at that cool color art! It feels like the Straw Hats are getting ready for the next olympics! And they've each picked the perfect sport! Well, maybe not Zolo. I think it might be against the rules to use three bats at once. In the chapter, Luffy shows some immense emotional growth as he deals with Otama's sadness and anger over Ace's death. You know Luffy is feeling the same thing, but he's holding his feelings in check. What a man!
Dr. Stone
story by Riichiro Inagaki, art by Boichi
After barely surviving a barrage of arrows, Chrome does the only thing he can, give himself a wedgie! Okay, not quite. But he does rip off his underwear and use them to surrender. But what does he hope to accomplish when he's face to face with Tsukasa? And back in the village, Senku decides to start making another crazy invention!
My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi
Dabi vs. Endeavor! What are their connections? And does Endeavor have anything left in the tank? This and some major plot bombs are dropped in a very meaty chapter of My Hero Academia!
The Promised Neverland
story by Kaiu Shirai, art by Posuka Demizu
The kids have finally defeated the demons of Goldy Pond, but now Emma's on the edge of death. Their only chance is for the nameless geezer to race back to the shelter with Emma on his back. But what will happen when he arrives there? And what is his actual name? Will it finally be revealed?!
Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata
Asta and his new sword may have turned the tide in the battle against the elves, but will it work on the stronger ones? This chapter features some flashbacks that explain the interesting relationship between William and the elf that resides inside him. And what's this? A new villain that might completely turn things upside down?!
Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Tuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, contributor Yuki Morisaki
Soma has a brother?! The Council of Ten will have to work overtime to uncover more information about this potential new foe. Meanwhile, a young and talented new teacher shows up at the Totsuki Institute. Are there any connections?! Spoilers: Probably!
We Never Learn
by Taishi Tsutsui
A happy morning for Uruka is interrupted when she noticed hickeys covering Yuiga's neck. Can she uncover who was the one who got close enough to suck on Yuiga's neck? And does this mean that Yuiga has seriously advanced his relationship with one of his students?!
One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata
Garo awakens deep in Monster Association headquarters, but what is his next step? He may call himself a monster, but he's more of a lone wolf. Can he get along with the other members of the association or will these monsters start eating each other?
Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V
original concept by Kazuki Takahashi, production support by Studio Dice, story by Shin Yoshida, art by Naohito Miyoshi, duel compositing by Masahiro Hikokubo
Yuya now knows he had three brothers who sacrificed themselves to save him. What an emotional reveal! But Yuya's in the middle of the duel of his life and has no time to dwell on the past. How can he get passed Eve's seemingly invincible monsters?
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Sanji
based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, contributor Yuki Morisaki
Has Sanji ever looked so handsome? Has his food ever looked so delicious? Seeing a story focused on Sanji created by the geniuses behind Food Wars! is a real treat! Can we get another serving, please?!
Extras: Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson.
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