Over the years, Japan’s Ace manga magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump, has produced a number of well-known manga series. One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Dragon Ball, etc. have all been published in this renowned magazine. Even in the year 2021, the magazine will continue to publish quality shonen content. With each new serialisation, it adds something fresh to the table and continues to lead the sales chart when compared to its rivals. Let’s take a look at Weekly Shonen Jump’s most popular manga series at the moment.
- One Piece
Aside from Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, One Piece is Japan’s most popular series. The series, which has grossed over 480 million dollars, is a commercial and personal success storey. Monkey D. Luffy’s storey, which began in 1997 and is expected to continue for another five years, is still going strong. One Piece has been a fantastic piece of media for the magazine and a genre-defining serial.
Those who haven’t yet read it are in for a treat because Wano’s storey is heating up. The powerful emperor Kaido is a formidable foe for Luffy and his crew, and this arc may be the last.
- My Hero Academia
Weekly Shonen Jumps of flagship series, like One Piece and My Hero Academia. Because of the overwhelmingly positive response it garnered on the worldwide circuit, it has earned the reputation of a household name.
My Hero Academia is one of the world’s most popular manga series. The anime version was also a major factor in capturing the overseas audience’s attention. Manga, on the other hand, tells the storey in a way that’s a million times better. With passion, Kohei Horikoshi sketches his pages with a level of detail that is admirable.
Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of BNHA, is a 12-year-old boy. Despite the fact that he was born without a quirk, he refuses to give up on his goal of being the world’s greatest superhero. BNHA depicts his storey as he pursues his aspirations and chases for the wicked apples of society.
- Black Clover
Black Clover, one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s most popular series, is nearing its end. However, despite not being as popular as My Hero Academia, it has still managed to carve out a distinct niche in the market and acquire an enthusiastic and passionate following. Art and an intriguing plot occupy Yuki Tobata’s work, which is a visual treat.
With Asta, a manaless youngster born in the magic world who proves everyone wrong with his perseverance and will to succeed, it recounts the storey of the underdog.
Currently, Black Clover is in its final arc and is expected to end soon. As a result, now is the greatest time to grab a Black Clover ride ticket. The series has almost 300 chapters and a diverse cast of characters.
- Jujutsu Kaisen
The manga Jujutsu Kaisen has had a resurgence in popularity with its anime adaptation by MAPPA. Although it was well-known prior to the adaptation, its publication has significantly increased its sales and fame.
Yuji Itadori, the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, is thrust into the magical world of sorcerers. To save his life, he is sucked into this other side and must plead his case. Sukuna’s fingers must be collected by Yuji or he will die. The action in Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the show’s main attractions. In addition to the action, the series has a well-developed storey and dynamic characters that remain relevant to the series.
Unless Akutami decides to end the series, the serial is expected to continue for a few more years at least.
- Spy X Family
Even though Shonen Jump’s Spy X Family manga is a newcomer, its fans are well-versed in the spy genre.
In spite of its odd concept, Spy x Family managed to enthral the audience with its intriguing storyline. Loid, Yor, and Anya make up the bulk of the storey. If you’re looking for information, Loid is the man for the job!
A disguised assassin known as Yor is at work. As for Anya, she is an orphaned girl who has the power to read people’s minds, as well.
All three characters agree to join a family on the basis of mutual understanding, but their parents do not know one other. Although she knows their names, Anya prefers to keep them a secret because she wants the two of them to come together for good.
The three members of the Spy x Family find themselves in a variety of unusual situations throughout the series’ episodes. As a result, there are some amusing and heartwarming moments.
There are currently only roughly 8 volumes in print, but that number will rise as the series continues to do well.
- Hunter X Hunter
It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything about it. However, there is still a large section of the book that you may read and enjoy the world of Togashi in. Togashi’s best-known work, Hunter X Hunter, is a hugely popular manga series. The anime is currently on indefinite hiatus, but if you haven’t read the manga yet, you should. It was once one of the most popular titles in Weekly Shonen Jump, and this Togashi masterpiece is widely considered to be among the greatest.
Gin and Killua are the protagonists of Hunter X Hunter, an action-adventure manga series. When Gin grows up, he plans to become a hunter in order to track down his biological father. He has to pass a series of examinations before he can get his hunting licence.
The arcs in Hunter X Hunter are some of the most dramatic. Its Chimera Ant storyline is widely considered to be one of the greatest manga arcs ever written. In addition, there’s a complex power system that many aficionados of the medium enjoy.
- Dr. Stone
For the past few years, Dr. Stone has created a reputation for itself. It’s currently one of the magazine’s most popular titles, having grown dramatically over the years. A science student, Senku, strives to resurrect humanity after it has been frozen for thousands of years in this storey. Senku is a brilliant scientist who utilises his skills to reimagine the world and rewrite history. He collaborates with friends and coworkers to develop real-world inventions in an innovative manner. The book written by Dr. Stone is a must-read for students of science.
Weekly Shonen Jump has some of the best manga out there, and many of them are available on Viz. Let us know in the comments if there are any other series that you enjoy.
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