Cover
art by Kohei Horikoshi

I love the color art for My Hero Academia, so it should come as no surprise that this week's cover has me in a tizzy. And the great thing about Horikoshi Sensei's art is that the styles vary so much, from Western comic book-esque covers to playful ones like this! And it's a stroke of genius to use finger puppets. Means he can cram in a bunch of characters we've all come to love. And for me, the fact that Mineta is there makes it extra special!

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

The popularity poll results are in...for both Japan and the English-language Shonen Jump! Pretty interesting to see the similarities (Deku!!!) and differences (pretty much everyone else!) between the two. My lone gripe...why is Mineta in the teens for both polls?! Anyhoo, this week's chapter is a doozy, giving us a more in-depth perspective into Deku's relationship with Bakugo by looking back into their past.

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and friends finally reach the "island" of Zou in hopes of reuniting with the other half of their crew members. And wait'll you get a load of what they need to ride to get up onto Zou...

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

Erina's on the run from her control-freak dad! But now that he's ousted his father as dean of Totsuki, where can she go to feel safe from his watchful eyes? Perhaps the best place would be an off-beat dormitory full of off-beat students, but Erina supposedly can't stand Soma. Can the two somehow peacefully coexist?

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

It's Captain General Shunsui Kyoraku versus the Quincy Lille Barro! The captain general is certainly nothing to sneeze at, so the fact that Lille is holding his ground is quite impressive. So far, I'm really digging this battle, especially the twist on children's games that would make classic Yugi smile.

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara

Chika's got quite the cannon when it comes to Trion sniping, but she has a big problem...she can't shoot at people! Can she overcome this phobia?! Plus, things are heating up as select Border agents are bracing themselves for another possible Neighbor invasion. They barely survived the last one, so this one's got them all antsy...

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

Going to the chapel, and we're...gonna get ma-a-a-rried. Going to the chapel of...WAIT! There's no love involved in this wedding. Marika's being forced into an arranged marriage thanks to her cold-hearted mom, but Raku and gang are determined stop the wedding at all costs. Can they make it in time?

Toriko
by Mistutoshi Shimabukuro

What in tarnation is going on? Acacia's being revived, just so that the Nitro can...kill him? Meanwhile, pieces of his inner demon that have shot off into the world are threatening to destroy the world before they can even revive Acacia?! And Toriko's in the midst of an incredible battle against a Battle Wolf? Phew... This week's chapter certainly works up the appetite!

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

Noooo! Fegoleoooon! Finally a real noble noble arrives and charms Asta, but that was short lived thanks to the invading mages that have the city in an uproar. With Fegoleon seemingly out for the count, and maybe even dead, does Asta have enough strength left in him to stop the malicious magic that's marauding the city?

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto

JUMP BACK with us as we revisit Naruto after his two-year journey with Jiraiya. Naruto's finally back in Konoha, and now he's a member of Kakashi's team. Kakashi wants to see just how much Naruto has grown, so he makes Naruto and Sakura repeat a training exercise they had back in the day when they finally became full-fledged ninja. Methinks Kakashi is in for quite the surprise...

Karakuri
by Masashi Kishimoto

Take an exclusive peek into Kishimoto Sensei's past with his early one-shot, Karakuri! Take a journey with Kiru, a clumsy and directionally challenged soldier, and his superior officer, a loudmouthed talking rat!

Extras: Naruto Exhibit Feature, Nihongo Lesson, Author Comments. 

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by Sean Baylor