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Shonen Jump is one of Japan's most successful manga anthology franchises, published by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it is the source of some of the most beloved and popular anime and manga series, such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Naruto. The franchise has extended into multiple adaptations across various media, including anime, films, video games, and merchandise.

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Cover of the first issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump (Shonen Jump), released in 1968
Shonen Jump
Created by
Takashi Isono, Kazuhiko Torishima
Latest Film
One Piece Film: Red
First TV Show
Dr. Slump
Latest TV Show
Kaiju No. 8
TV Shows
Sakamoto Days

First Episode Air Date
April 8, 1981
Cast
Mayumi Tanaka, Junko Takeuchi, Masako Nozawa, Masakazu Morita, Daiki Yamashita, Natsuki Hanae, Junya Enoki, Megumi Han, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Mamoru Miyano, Nozomu Sasaki, Gakuto Kajiwara, Yûsuke Kobayashi, Ayumu Murase, Sumire Morohoshi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Kensho Ono, Ryôtarô Okiayu
Current Series
Kaiju No. 8
TV Show(s)
Toriko
Movie(s)
Boruto: Naruto the Movie, One Piece Film: Strong World, Bleach: Hell Verse
Character(s)
Monkey D. Luffy, Naruto Uzumaki, Izuku Midoriya, Tanjiro Kamado, Yuji Itadori, Gon Freecss, Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, Light Yagami, Yusuke Urameshi, Asta, Senku Ishigami, Shoyo Hinata, Emma, Soma Yukihira, Tetsuya Kuroko, Ken Kaneki, Toriko
Video Game(s)
J-Stars Victory VS+, Jump Force

One Piece

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Sabo surrounded by Imu and the Five Elders
It Took 27 Years, But One Piece Is Finally Revisiting a Big Mystery Teased 1,000 Chapters Ago
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Naruto

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Dragon Ball

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Dragon Ball Super Hints Frieza Has a New Rival Way Stronger Than Goku and Vegeta
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Bleach

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When Will Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 Release?
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My Hero Academia

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You're Not Dreaming, My Hero Academia Really Did Just Drop the Most Unhinged Ghibli Easter Egg Ever
You're Not Dreaming, My Hero Academia Really Did Just Drop the Most Unhinged Ghibli Easter Egg Ever
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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Gyomei Himejima, Obanai Iguro, Mitsuri Kanroji and Muichiro Tokito in front of the Infinity Castle.
Every Demon Slayer Who Will Star in Infinity Castle, Ranked Weakest to Strongest
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Jujutsu Kaisen

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After a Long Wait, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Is Ready to Drop a Major Update, And It's Coming Sooner Than You Think
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Hunter x Hunter

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New Hunter x Hunter Release Hit With Delay
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Death Note

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Psyren
Nearly 20 Years Later, a New Report Suggests a Cult Classic Manga Is Finally Getting the Anime It Deserves
Anime

Psyren is one of Shonen Jump's most underrated manga of all time, but a new report suggests that it's finally getting the anime it deserves.

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Shonen Jump Is Bringing Back The Creator of an Axed Manga
Anime

Yuki Kawaguchi is set to return to Shonen Jump with an intriguing brand new series following the premature cancellation of The Hunters Guild: Red Hood

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Attack on Titan Anime
Attack on Titan's Publisher Is Making A Bold But Genius Move, And Shonen Jump Should Be Taking Notes
Attack On Titan

Attack on Titan's publisher, Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, is introducing an innovative new contest, and other publishers should follow suit.

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Gone Too Soon: 10 Axed Shonen Jump Series That Were Canceled Way Too Soon
Anime

These Shonen Jump mangas had incredible potential but were canceled too soon without allowing them to finish their story in the way they intended.

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Hibaru and Terasu from Astro Royale displaying their Astros
Tokyo Revengers Was A Major Hit, So Why Was the Creator's Latest Manga Just Canceled?
Anime

Shonen Jump has canceled Astro Royale, and as disappointing as that is, it's easy to see why it never reached the heights of Tokyo Revengers.

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Shonen Jump Sparks a Lot of Great Anime, But One of Its Best Genres Is Always Overlooked
Anime

Shonen Jump has made many incredible action anime, but this one series proves that Shonen Jump can make more than just battle-heavy stories.

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Shonen Jump characters feturing Luffy in the middle
If Shonen Jump Wants to Revisit Its Glory Days, It Really Needs to Rethink Its Lineup
Anime

Shonen Jump’s legacy was built on bold hits—revamping its lineup could be the first step toward reclaiming its former dominance.

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Nico and Morihito from Witch Watch
After Helping Overhaul One Piece, One of Toei Animation's Top Animators Is Ready to Make Witch Watch a Hit
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Witch Watch is set to be one of Shonen Jump's and Spring 2025's biggest hits and its involvement with one of One Piece's top animators proves it.

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Why Did Shonen Jump's First Western Manga End Out of Nowhere? We Finally Have an Answer
Anime

The creator of the recently ended No/Name revealed the inner workings of the creative process and how th

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Solo Leveling vs Shonen Jump: How Far Does Jinwoo Make It Fighting Against Manga's Strongest Heroes?
Solo Leveling

Jinwoo from Solo Leveling is one of the strongest characters in anime, but how well he stacks up against Shonen Jump's heroes is another story.

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Goku standing side by side with Luffy, Saitama, Naruto, and Ichigo. Behind them images of Yu Yu Hakusho, Baki, Hajime No Ippo, and Sailor Moon can be seen.
It's Official: Hulu Just Lost One of Shonen Jump's Greatest Anime
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One of Shonen Jump's biggest and best series is leaving Hulu, which is a big blow for the streaming service's already limited anime selection.

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One of Shonen Jump's Most Promising New Series Seems to Be Facing Cancellation
Anime

Shonen Jump is known for being brutal with its cancelations and standards for successful manga, and its latest axed manga may be a fan-favorite.

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10 Strongest Shonen Jump Heroes Of All Time, Ranked
Anime

Shonen Jump has produced countless great action stories over the years, and here's a breakdown of which of their heroes stand out as the strongest.

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Ichi and Desscaras from Ichi the Witch.
Kagurabachi Is Great, But There's Another Shonen Jump Anime We Need ASAP
Anime

As the world awaits the announcement of a Kagurabachi adaptation, another Shonen Jump manga has arrived and is in need of an anime.

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Following an Unwelcome Cancelation, One of Shonen Jump's Best Creators Has a New Project on Hand
Anime

Shonen Jump mangaka, Yoshihiko Hayashi, is coming back with an all-new one shot manga after the cancellation of his previous work, MamaYuyu.

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Shonen Jump's Future Is Bright, & Ichi the Witch Makes That Clear
Anime

Shonen Jump is in danger of losing readership, but if there's one new manga that can give it a good future, it's none other than Ichi the Witch.

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The main cast of Black Torch in the teaser trailer
A New Shonen Jump Anime Already Has The Blueprint For Success Where Its Manga Failed
Anime

Black Torch is unexpectedly getting an anime almost a decade after it was canceled, and it already has an easy way to become a success.

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Anime Piracy Is a Bigger Problem Than Ever, And a New Report Shows Us How
Anime

Anime piracy has always been a big problem in the industry, but 2024 was the highest recorded year of anime piracy to date and it is a problem.

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Jiro from Black Torch with a cat on his shoulders
A Canceled Shonen Jump Manga Is Getting an Anime, And Nobody Is More Surprised Than Its Creator
Anime

A canceled Shonen Jump Plus manga from years ago has shockingly received an anime adaptation, and it looks great.

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Shonen Jump Is Great, But Its Rival Has Some Great Manga You're Missing Out On
Anime

While Weekly Shōnen Jump has amazing manga, there are better magazines out there, and Kodansha is quickly becoming one of the best alternatives.

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