Shonen Jump Issue 12/05/16

Frontman for the failed Star Wars themed band, "The Yodeling Yodas" and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown December 05, 2016

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by Eiichiro Oda

It's a special celebratory cover for One Piece coming up on twenty straight years of publication. Twenty years!!! That's an astonishing number to be working on not just a manga, but one of the most popular manga of all time. And it's all thanks to Eiichiro Oda's tireless work and endless imagination. Here's to twenty more! 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

Pedro's plan to cause a diversion so Brook can sneak into Big Mom's compound is off to an explosive start! When he sets out to cause a distraction, he goes all out! Meanwhile, Sanji's trying to come to terms with his possible future as a married man to Pudding. Can he live with himself if he betrays his friends even if it is to save them? The action and drama intensify! 

One Piece

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
story by Takaya Kagami, art by Yamato Yamamoto, storyboards by Daisuke Furuya 

Ferid's on fire! Ferid's on fire! Even though he's a diabolical character that's caused a lot of people a lot of pain, I kinda like the guy and hope someone puts him out soon. But who could possibly be strong enough to stand up to the vampire nobles that handed down his harsh punishment? Definitely not Yuichiro and friends! Can anyone save Ferid?

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

Bakugo is not taking no for an answer in his quest to settle things with Deku the old fashioned way--with fists! Explosive fists in this case! But Deku's still not sure what they're even fighting about. Can Bakugo calm down enough to explain what the dust up is about before someone gets hurt?

My Hero

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

The Promised Neverland comes through with another astounding art page. But this one is...Christmas themed? Usually, they're dark and artsy, but this one is cheery. But still a little dark and artsy. Quite a combo! As for the story, strong feelings come bubbling to the top when some of the kids confront each other in a classic game of "who knew what when." Find out who knew what when! And why they didn't tell everyone! 

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

This chapter introduces a phrase I think we'll be saying around the office for awhile! It also provides yet another thrilling magical skirmish that is sure to please fans of RPGs. They even talk about how much mats cost for a spell! How RPG is that?! 

Black Clover

Ole Golazo
by Takamasa Moue

Banba's got lots of enthusiasm for his newfound love of soccer, but enthusiasm won't get you very far if you don't know the fundamentals. A lesson he's finding out the hard way! Can he slow down for a moment and listen so he can learn how to actually play the game? Or will his reckless attitude keep him from scoring more golazos?! 

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

This manga has suddenly taken a very dramatic turn! Soma gets a big surprise when his father shows up and challenges Dean Azami to a shokugeki to settle everything once and for all! But will he accept? What could Soma's dad possible have to wager that would tempt the evil dean to risk losing power and his dream of gourmet global domination? What, indeed! 

Food Wars

Demon's Plan
by Yoshimichi Okamoto 

Bolo is off on his quest to find his best friend Carlos in Cross City. But a new city can be a dangerous place, especially to strangers! A lesson most folks learn the hard way. Will he survive his first day in the city?! 

RWBY
manga by Shirow Miwa, based on the Rooster Teeth series created by Monty Oum

The manga has had no shortage of action since it started, and this chapter adds another rousing battle. And while Shirow Miwa's art has been amazing from the get go, it truly shines this week. Cool human mecha battle with lots of flips and gunplay coming up!  

Rwby

Blue Exorcist
by Kazue Kato

Lighting and Bon continue to plumb the mysterious depths of True Cross Academy. They've found some creepy stuff before, but what they find in this chapter will give you a serious case of the willies! Some great nightmare fuel. Plus, a few more morsels of information as they get closer to finding out what happened on the Blue Night! 

Extras: SJ Cover Contest announcement, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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by Urian Brown