This Week's Issue 02/23/15

Author of rejected kid's book "Humpty Shonen Jumpty" and SJ Editor Urian Brown reviews this week's issue.  

By Urian Brown February 23, 2015

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art by Yu Miki

This cover is about as punk rock as Shonen Jump gets. Stiletto boots! Nail polish! Shackles! Piercing stud! This cyborg looks like he could stage dive at any moment! Get ready for a JUMP START story with attitude—Cyborg Roggy! 

Cyborg Roggy
by Yu Miki

Welcome to the future—where just about everybody's got cyborg implants. And now some humans have incredible abilities and powers. Naturally, there are those who would use their newfound powers to take advantage of the weak. And the latest group of augmented ruffians have rubbed a cyborg named Roggy the wrong way. A mistake they may soon regret! 

Cyborg Roggy

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

With the duel between the heroic Kryos and dastardly Diamante over, the tide of battle seems to be shifting to the Straw Hats and their allies! But one thing's for sure in war, things rarely stay the same for long! And when Pica makes a surprise move, the whole dynamic changes! How will Zolo react?!

Black Clover
by Yuki Tabata

It's time for the Magic Knights Entrance Exam! Despite having complete lack of magic ability, Asta is still determined to enter and win. But the competition's steep and without any magic powers to speak of, the odds do not look good. Can his unusual grimoire and plucky attitude get him through the first round? The determined hero is nothing new to Shonen Jump, but this guy seems to take it to the next level. Even though it's only the second chapter, I am really falling for this manga. The characters, the art, the world, and the humor all come together to make a pretty irresistible package. 

Black Clover

Kagamigami 
by Toshiaki Iwashiro

I've liked every chapter of this JUMP START, and all for different reasons. The first one, because it does a great job of introducing us to the characters and the world. The second, because we get to see how messed up Mako's life is, which of course, makes her a more endearing character. And now this one, which gives us a deeper look into the Shikigami Association and Kagami's relationship to it. I, for one, am sad this is the last chapter of this JUMP START. Here's hoping we see this one in the magazine or at least in graphic novel format! And soon! 

Kagamigami

Gakkyu Hotei: School Judgment
story by Nobuaki Enoki, art by Takeshi Obata

Plagiarism is a serious charge in the art world. It can be a career-ending accusation. Even in the elementary school art world. Well, the Gakkyu Hotei elementary school art world, anyway. Inugami's got his hands full defending his client from the accusation, but making matters worse, he's going up against his ultimate rival—a ninja lawyer who has never lost a case! 

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma 
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki

Stagaire week continues! While Soma and Arato ended up at a swamped family style restaurant, Megumi and Erina end up at a high class French restaurant. And their personalities couldn't be more different. Megumi is shy and lacks confidence, Erina is arrogant and exudes confidence. How will they possibly be able to work together to better the restaurant?

Food Wars

My Hero Academia
by Kotei Horikoshi

Looks like it's time for some serious character backstory! And a very interesting one at that! It's always hard jumping into a manga that's been going for while, but chapters like these are great because they shed light on the character's motivations. And we get to see All Might's rival! He's quite a hothead! Both figuratively and literally! I've seen a lot of characters drawn with flaming powers or on fire, but few as cool as this. This guy looks amazing in every panel. That's the power of fantastic art! 

My Hero

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

Manga storylines all move at their own pace. Some burn though major arcs fast, and others take their time. And then, there's Nisekoi. This manga is more of an sitcom, if anything. Lots of funny, ridiculous, heartfelt things happen, but it rarely moves the story forward. Well, all that may have changed, because Chitoge has to go back to America! It's down to the 11th hour and there's still no reprieve! Is this the end of the false (but actually real for Chitoge) love?

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

Shocking chapter of Bleach! A character makes an incredible sacrifice that may be the only hope in saving all three worlds! Might wanna have a box of kleenex handy when you read this chapter! 

Bleach

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara

Yuma's been taking down opponents in the Rank Wars left and right! It seems like no one is able to stand up against his combat skills. He's been doing so well, he's caught the attention of one of top-ranked attackers, Ko Murakami. Looks like there may be a major match brewing!

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

One-Punch Man is back! And he's already got somebody giving him guff. This time, it's super heroes! They may have underestimated how much respect he has for other super heroes.

One Punch

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Original Concept by Kazuki Takahashi
Story by Shin Yoshida, Art by Naohito Miyoshi
Production Support: STUDIO DICE

Wow, wow, wow! This is an EPIC chapter of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal! And I'm not just saying that because I am the resident office Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal fanboy! It's the stunning conclusion of the awesome battle against E'Rah! I'm not going to say anymore, because I don't want to give away the end, but get ready to Jet right out of your seat! What an ending! 

Yu Gi Oh Zexal

Extras: Jump Into a New Series sale, Boys Over Flowers bundle sale, Spirited Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game feature, Nihongo Lesson, Author Comments. 

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by Urian Brown