Weekly Shonen Jump
週刊少年ジャンプ
Manga Series
Tags:ShonenAnthologyOngoing
Formats:EN · VIZ Media · MagazineJP · Shueisha · Magazine
Synopsis
Weekly Shonen Jump is a legendary weekly manga anthology magazine published in Japan by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it stands as the best-selling and one of the longest-running manga magazines in history. It targets young male readers and serves as the launchpad for numerous culturally defining action, adventure, and comedy series that dominate the global market.
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EN - VIZ MediaMagazine
Weekly Shonen JumpEN
January 1, 2003MAG
1
2003
First Serialized Cover
Son GokuNaruto UzumakiYugi MutouMonkey D. LuffyFirst English magazine cover featuring prominent Shonen Jump protagonists.
Premiere
One PieceNarutoEnglish serialized premiere for a powerhouse lineup of manga series.
Inaugural
First issue of the English-language Shonen Jump magazine published by VIZ Media in North America.
JP - ShueishaMagazine
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 1986MAG
1-2
1986
First Serialized Appearance
Pegasus SeiyaFirst serialized appearance of Pegasus Seiya.
First Serialized Cover
Pegasus SeiyaFirst magazine cover featuring Pegasus Seiya.
Premiere
Saint SeiyaWorld premiere of the Saint Seiya manga series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 1987MAG
1-2
1987
First Serialized Appearance
Jonathan JoestarDio BrandoFirst true appearance of Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando in serialization.
First Serialized Cover
Jonathan JoestarDio BrandoFirst magazine cover appearance of Jonathan Joestar.
Premiere
JoJo's Bizarre AdventurePremiere of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 3, 2018MAG
1
2018
First Serialized Appearance
DenjiPochitaMakimaFirst Serialized Cover
DenjiPremiere
Chainsaw ManWeekly Shonen JumpJP
January 1, 2004MAG
1
2004
First Serialized Appearance
RyukLight YagamiFirst true appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk in serialization.
First Serialized Cover
RyukLight YagamiFirst magazine cover appearance of Light Yagami and Ryuk.
Premiere
Death NotePremiere of Death Note.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
January 31, 2000MAG
7
2000
First Cover Appearance
Sakura HarunoSasuke UchihaClassic Cover
Masashi KishimotoWeekly Shonen JumpJP
February 29, 2016MAG
11
2016
First Serialized Appearance
Nezuko KamadoTanjiro KamadoTrue first serialized appearance of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Giyu Tomioka.
First Serialized Cover
Nezuko KamadoTanjiro KamadoFirst magazine cover featuring Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado.
Premiere
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaPremiere chapter of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 11, 1985MAG
13
1985
First Serialized Appearance
Ryo SaebaFirst serialized appearance of protagonist Ryo Saeba.
Premiere
City HunterFirst serialized chapter of the City Hunter series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
March 5, 2018MAG
14
2018
First Serialized Appearance
Yuji ItadoriMegumi FushiguroNobara KugisakiSatoru GojoRyomen SukunaPremiere
Jujutsu KaisenWeekly Shonen JumpJP
March 16, 1998MAG
14
1998
First Serialized Appearance
Gon FreecssThe true first manga appearance of Gon.
First Serialized Cover
Gon FreecssGon Freecss makes his debut appearance on the front cover of the magazine.
Premiere
Hunter x HunterThe official launch of the Hunter x Hunter serialization.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
May 2, 1994MAG
19
1994
First Serialized Appearance
Kamiya KaoruHimura KenshinFirst serialized appearance of Himura Kenshin and Kamiya Kaoru.
First Serialized Cover
Himura KenshinFirst magazine cover featuring Himura Kenshin.
Premiere
Rurouni KenshinSeries premiere of Rurouni Kenshin.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
June 11, 1972MAG
25
1972
First Serialized Appearance
Akira FudoTrue first serialized appearance of Akira Fudo and Devilman.
First Serialized Cover
Akira FudoFirst magazine cover appearance of Devilman.
Premiere
DevilmanDebut of the Devilman serialization.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
June 24, 1996MAG
28
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 1, 1996MAG
29
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 7, 2014MAG
32
2014
First Serialized Appearance
Izuku MidoriyaFirst serialized appearance of Izuku Midoriya (Deku), All Might, and Katsuki Bakugo.
First Serialized Cover
Izuku MidoriyaFirst Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring Izuku Midoriya and All Might.
Premiere
My Hero AcademiaFirst chapter of My Hero Academia.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 22, 1996MAG
32
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 29, 1996MAG
33
1996
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
July 28, 1997MAG
33
1997
Premiere
Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi!Premiere issue of Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro.
Early Advertisement
One PieceFeatures an early advertisement and official next-issue preview of One Piece prior to its official series debut.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 4, 1997MAG
34
1997
First Serialized Appearance
Monkey D. LuffyShanksPremiere
One PieceClassic Cover
Eiichiro OdaWeekly Shonen JumpJP
August 20, 2001MAG
SUMM
2001
First Serialized Appearance
Rukia KuchikiIchigo KurosakiFirst serialized appearance of Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki.
First Serialized Cover
Ichigo KurosakiFirst magazine cover featuring Ichigo Kurosaki.
Premiere
BleachTrue first serialized appearance and debut of the Bleach series.
Franchise Collab
Includes the exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! promotional card 'Embodiment of Apophis' (WJ-03).
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 5, 1996MAG
36-37
1996
First Serialized Appearance
Monkey D. LuffyBäinhardt RosnerTrue first conceptual appearance of Monkey D. Luffy in the 'Romance Dawn' (Version 1) prototype one-shot.; First appearance of Bäinhardt Rosner in 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
First Professional Work
Tite KuboTite Kubo's debut published one-shot 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
Anthology Feature
One PieceRomance DawnUltra Unholy Hearted MachinePublication of 'Romance Dawn' (Version 1) by Eiichiro Oda.; Publication of the one-shot 'Ultra Unholy Hearted Machine'.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
August 18, 2003MAG
36
2003
First Serialized Appearance
RyukFirst appearance of the Shinigami Ryuk.
Anthology Feature
Death NoteOriginal pilot one-shot chapter of Death Note.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 23, 1996MAG
41
1996
First Serialized Cover
Monkey D. LuffyMarks the first time Monkey D. Luffy is featured on a Weekly Shonen Jump cover (bottom left).
Anthology Feature
One PieceFeatures 'Romance Dawn, Version 2', the second pilot chapter for One Piece.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 1, 1990MAG
42
1990
First Serialized Appearance
Hanamichi SakuragiFirst Serialized Cover
Hanamichi SakuragiPremiere
Slam DunkWeekly Shonen JumpJP
September 17, 1996MAG
42
1996
First Serialized Appearance
Yugi MutouYami YugiKatsuya JonouchiPremiere
Yu-Gi-Oh!Weekly Shonen JumpJP
October 2, 2023MAG
42
2023
First Serialized Appearance
Chihiro RokuhiraFirst serialized appearance of Chihiro Rokuhira.
First Serialized Cover
Chihiro RokuhiraFirst magazine cover featuring Chihiro Rokuhira.
Premiere
KagurabachiWorld premiere of the Kagurabachi manga series.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 29, 1997MAG
42
1997
First Serialized Appearance
NamiFirst serialized appearance of Nami.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 20, 2022MAG
42
2022
First Serialized Cover
Monkey D. LuffyFirst magazine cover appearance featuring Monkey D. Luffy's Gear 5 (Sun God Nika) form.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
September 21, 1999MAG
43
1999
First Serialized Appearance
Naruto UzumakiFirst Serialized Cover
Naruto UzumakiPremiere
NarutoClassic Cover
Masashi KishimotoWeekly Shonen JumpJP
December 3, 1984MAG
51
1984
First Serialized Appearance
Son GokuBulmaFirst Cameo Appearance
ShenronPremiere
Dragon BallClassic Cover
Akira ToriyamaWeekly Shonen JumpJP
December 25, 1978MAG
52
1978
First Professional Work
Akira ToriyamaThe professional debut of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump.
Anthology Feature
Wonder IslandFeatures the original debut one-shot Wonder Island.
Weekly Shonen JumpJP
December 1, 1983MAG
52
1983
First Serialized Appearance
TongpooPlamoAnthology Feature
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