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The One Piece Logo Netflix Anime Remake
How the New One Piece Remake Can Improve Upon the Original Anime

Toei Animation's version of One Piece will always be remembered, but Wit Studio's version has a chance to do things its predecessor didn't.

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Goku from Dragon Ball and Luffy from One Piece in fighting poses
Dragon Ball's First Editor Claimed One Piece Would Never Become Popular

A recently resurfaced social media post shows that the former EIC of Shonen Jump claimed One Piece would never become popular like Dragon Ball.

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Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece
Weekly Shonen Jump Numbers Rank Its Top 10 Best-Selling Series of All Time

Following the 100 million milestone of My Hero Academia, a list compiling the top 10 best-selling Shonen Jump manga to date has been created.

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Asa shocked at Denji’s decapitated head in Chainsaw Man manga Chapter 161
REVIEW: Chainsaw Man Chapter 161 “Chainsaw Man Puzzle” Is The Moment Fans – and Denji – Have Been Waiting For

Denji has only ever wanted his identity as Chainsaw Man to be revealed, but Chapter 161 proves he was always in over his head.

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Custom Image Gon and Killua power up with the cast of Hunter X Hunter behind them
How Hunter X Hunter Subverts Anime's Power Level Problems

Hunter x Hunter is among the rare anime that avoids making its main characters too strong and while Gon is strong his power doesn't hinder the story.

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The Devil Hunter with an eye patch and Katana Man yelling at Asa in Chainsaw Man manga
Chainsaw Man Chapter 160 Recap & Spoilers: “That for Which the Heart Beats”

In Chainsaw Man Chapter 160, Asa faces down Katana Man expecting to get a fight, but she ends up getting a fan instead.

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Anime librarian Aihara Pitari stands in front of official Shonen Jump logo
Shonen Jump Publisher's New AI Recommendation Service Provokes Concerns Over Lewd Content

Anime fans are worried that Shueisha's upcoming AI manga service will lead to unwanted and "unsavory" series recommendations.

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Dragon Ball's Goku as drawn by Akira Toriyama
Shonen Jump Factory Had "Weekly Fight Over Who Should Be in Charge of Printing Dragon Ball"

Following the loss of Akira Toriyama, the factory responsible for publishing Shonen Jump revealed there were fights over who got to print Dragon Ball.

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Dragon Ball's Goku and Jujutsu Kaisen's Yuji Itadori in front of Shonen Jump logo
"I Am Unworthy of Words": Weekly Shonen Jump Authors Honor Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama

Shonen Jump's latest issue reveals how deeply Japan's leading manga artists are mourning the death of iconic Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama.

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Akira Toriyama
How Akira Toriyama Changed Anime & Manga

Akira Toriyama has left an indelible legacy observable through anime, video games, and every other entertainment medium with his works.

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Split image of Naruto Uzumaki and Luffy D Monkey
Naruto Vs. Luffy: Who Wins?

One Piece and Naruto are two iconic Shonen Jump series, but who would have the advantage in a fight between Luffy and Naruto?

Haikyuu
The Perfect Haikyuu!! Sequel Has Already Been Set Up

The younger sister of Hinata Shoyo, Natsu, is primed to lead the Haikyuu!! sequel fans have demanded.

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Yoru in front of Asa and katana man in chainsaw man manga chapter 159 “attack on katana”
REVIEW: Chainsaw Man Chapter 159, “Attack on Samurai” Reintroduces a Classic Villain

Chainsaw Man 159 uses new and old villains to hint at the fact that Asa and Fami may be closer to completing their mission than they think.

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Goku and King Piccolo
Dragon Ball Unearths Rare Shonen Jump Cover Featuring Goku and King Piccolo

The Toriyama Archives uncovers another gem from Dragon Ball's past -- retro artwork highlighting child Goku and Kami's evil counterpart, King Piccolo.

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Yuji Itadori conjures cursed energy in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Releases Sixth (And Likely Last Ever) Anniversary Visual

JJK gets a stunning anniversary cover for Weekly Shonen Jump, with fans looking at likely the last ongoing manga anniversary they'll get to celebrate.

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Goku and Bulma from Dragon Ball in retro Akira Toriyama artwork
Dragon Ball's Postage Stamp-Style Message Card Is a Blast From the Past

Dragon Ball unveils gorgeous retro artwork featuring Goku and Bulma that was used as a promo for the manga's 1984 debut in Weekly Shonen Jump.

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Kagurabachi
Kagurabachi Finally Gets English Print Release Window

VIZ reveals the popular Kagurabachi manga's English print release window, making it one of the fastest-licensed series in Shonen Jump history.

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Gege Akutami on Bleach and Chainsawman
Jujutsu Kaisen Author Refuses to Copy These Hit Shonen Jump Creators

Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami refuses to imitate the work of two major Shonen Jump manga authors, despite highly admiring their work.

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Hisoka, Gon, and Kurapika using Nen in HxH.
Hunter x Hunter: Every Nen Form Explained

Hunter X Hunter's power system consists of six Forms of Nen Aura, each of which dictates the kind of ability the user is naturally proficient with.

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Kikoru Shinomiya in the Kaiju No. 8 anime sitting on top of a yellow bus.
Crunchyroll Reveals Simulcast Release Date for Kaiju No. 8 Following New Trailer

Shonen Jump smash hit Kaiju No. 8 has revealed a new trailer & release date for the Godzilla-inspired anime series, which Crunchyroll will simulcast.

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