Shonen Jump Issue 10/16/17

Uncle Fester cosplayer and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown October 16, 2017

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art by Mikio Ikemoto

Hard to believe, but Boruto's been running in the magazine for over a year! This is the 17th chapter and it's been a heck of a ride so far. The next generation of Konoha have proved to be a very entertaining lot and the manga shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, things are finally starting to get really interesting! 

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
creator/supervisor: Masashi Kishimoto, art by Mikio Ikemoto, script by Ukyo Kodachi

The kids of Konoha have had some crazy adventures, but it looks like the story is venturing into more serious territory. As a fan, this makes me really happy. While I enjoy antics, I'm much more engaged when the stakes are high. And judging by these new villains, the stakes are about to get a whole lot higher!

Boruto

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

Many characters in manga have tragic backstories and sometimes it's the most unlikely characters. And in this chapter, we get a glimpse into the life of a character that will explain a great many things about them. Including why they wear the eccentric (and toothy) outfit they do! 

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

The battle to save Eri's life takes a dark turn as Overhaul proves he's more than a match for Deku and friends. With Eri's life on the line, the heroes are giving it all they've got! But will it be enough to save her from his evil clutches? And if so, at what cost?

My Hero

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, contributor Yuki Morisaki

One of the best things about reading Food Wars! is all the food facts and science that the characters break down as they're serving up their dishes. And in this chapter, we get a whole lesson on one of the more curious culinary chemicals that has a most unusual side effect. Prepare your brain palate for a tasty lesson in unusual ingredients! 

Dr. Stone
story by Riichiro Inagaki, art by Boichi

The plan to create a new science-based society takes a more personal turn as Senku must undertake a deadly task in order to save the village shamaness. Sulfuric acid is not to be trifled with! Just breathing in the fumes can kill. But with a young girl's life on the line, Senku decides the risk is worth it. Can Senku overcome his next challenge on his road to restart civilization?

Dr Stone

Robot x Laserbeam
by Tadatoshi Fujimaki 

Yozan's doing great in the golf tournament and stands a chance at actually winning! But his game is interrupted by an unexpected guest who doesn't understand the finer points of golf culture. Could this interloper's interruption throw his game off and cost him his victory? More gripping golf action heading your way! 

We Never Learn
by Taishi Tsutsui 

Hearts are aflutter as Yuiga and Uraka end up alone on a bench. Dying from the awkwardness of the forced conversation, Yuiga turns to his friend for help! Through the magic of texting, he gets some much needed romantic advice from Furuhashi. But texting can be confusing, as Yuiga finds out the hard way! 

We Never Learn

The Promised Neverland
story by Kaiu Shirai, art by Posuka Demizu 

Emma's determination and careful plotting has paid off--the wild man living in the shelter is going to help them venture out and look for clues about Minerva. But first, it's time to make preparations for the trip. Just what do you take when you're heading out into the unknown with demons nipping at your heels? Find out how the kids prepare for the next dangerous fork in the road to freedom! 

Lycopene the Tomatoy Poodle
by Koji Oishi

The cutest (and maybe most deranged) JUMP START ever continues! Meh-Meh finds herself in the wacky world of Cuteopia again for some more antics and jokes based on popular Japanese references. Nuttiness abounds as Meh-Meh learns more about her newfound friend! 

Tomotoy

Extras: Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson.

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by Urian Brown