Cover
art by Eiichiro Oda, Kohei Horikoshi, Yûki Tabata, Demizu Posuka, Boichi, Tadatoshi Fujimaki, Shun Saeki, Taishi Tsutsui

Merry holidays! You know who loves Christmas? Japan! Every time I go to Tokyo during the holiday season, I'm totally overwhelmed by all the Christmas decorations. Lights, Santas, elves, snowmen, you name it—it's inescapable. Why? My guess is Japanese just love festivals. And Christmas is one gigantic festival. However, it's not quite celebrated the same, they buy "Christmas cakes" for each other, which is why one's on the cover. Also, it's kind of a romantic holiday, not so much a family one. Still fun, though!

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi 

It's a tearful reunion in My Hero Academia! Only part of the class was in on the daring assault on the Yakuza headquarters. The rest of them were in school or glued to the TV set watching the action. Get ready to see some old familiar faces that'll make you feel warm and fuzzy all over!

We Never Learn
by Taishi Tsutsui

One thing I'm learning about this manga is that mangaka Taishi Tsutsui is not only deft at coming up with hilariously embarrassing situations every week, he's also good at heartfelt drama. And chapters that mix the two like this one. When Yuiga spends some time at the pool with Uruka, the conversation quickly dives into matters of the heart. Will Yuiga get the hint, or end up all wet?

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

Although having recently woken up in a strange nightmarish town where demons hunt children for sport, Emma's as determined as ever to survive and help those around her! Talk about a real hero! But these demons are extra-diabolical and one, in particular, is very dangerous. Is she in over her head?

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

If Mereoleona isn't one of your favorite characters already, then this chapter will seal the deal. She's a hilariously bossy lady that has no problem treating the main characters as if they were her own disobedient children. And in this chapter, you'll gain a whole new respect for her when you get to see her in action. She's one tough cookie! 

Dr. Stone
story by Riichiro Inagaki, art by Boichi

There have been lots of intense tournaments in Shonen Jump manga, but none quite like this one. It may be the kookiest tournament ever to grace the pages of this fine magazine. It's certainly been one of the most unpredictable. And it finishes in the most delightfully absurd way. Enjoy the final fight for Ruri's hand and a lot of booze! 

Robot x Laserbeam
by Tadatoshi Fujimaki 

Robo-kun and Dorian are one of my favorite unlikely friendships in manga. They're just so fun together. Total opposites, yet somehow they fit. And in this chapter, Robo asks Dorian to do something shocking! Find out what it is! 

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

If you liked all the swordplay in the last chapter, then this chapter's gonna really wow you, cuz it's taken up a notch! More swords, more fighting and more food! Plus, a victor is declared! Find out who won and what that means for the upcoming matches! 

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata

The world is reeling from the revelation of the Monster Association! And now that they've issued their formal challenge, it leaves the heroes of the world in quite the predicament. Meanwhile, Garo's past catches up with him while he's injured. Is this the end of the famous hero killer?

Extras: Special Bonus Gag Manga Pages, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson.

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by Urian Brown