‘Kagurabachi Gotta Carry the Entire Shonen Jump Now’: Fans Are Worried the Magazine Is Running Out of New Hits

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Due to recent events, numerous Shonen Jump readers have expressed concerns that the magazine may be facing tough times or even crisis, given the rapid cancellation of new releases and the conclusion of popular series. With One Piece set to conclude within a few years, fans are uncertain if the magazine can maintain its standing as the leading manga publication in the near future.

It seems that comic book sales have significantly decreased following the end of “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “My Hero Academia” last year, and as more current successes are wrapping up, the trend appears to be getting worse.

Sakamoto Days Will Probably End in a Few Months

Manga Title Sakamoto Days
Started In 2020
Ended In TBA (2025, likely)

In essence, Shonen Jump has been terminating numerous new series and also wrapping up several long-standing ones over the past few years. Notably, Sakamoto Days is now approaching its Final Battle, which typically concludes within a short span in Shonen Jump, as seen in recent trends, with exceptions being made for One Piece’s extended final arc. In simpler terms, Shonen Jump has been canceling many new series and ending several established ones over the years, including Sakamoto Days, which is reaching its end soon, while One Piece stands out with an extended concluding arc.

It’s likely that the popular series “Sakamoto Days” will come to an end by the end of this year, although no definite conclusion date has been announced yet. With the recent wrap-up of “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “My Hero Academia,” “Sakamoto Days” has taken up the mantle as one of the main titles in the magazine. This development has left fans concerned, given that some feel Shonen Jump is losing readership and its ability to produce fresh hits. After “Sakamoto Days” concludes, it remains to be seen if Yuto Suzuki will begin a new manga; however, many authors who have previously contributed to the magazine have either not returned or failed to create another hit as successful as their previous works.

Shonen Jump Has Had Trouble Creating New Long-Lasting Hits

It appears that even titles that achieve success in Shonen Jump don’t typically continue for more than six years. For instance, Sakamoto Days, which debuted in 2020, and Undead Unluck, which wrapped up its serialization recently after a five-year run, were once considered promising series with the potential to become part of the new “Big Three.” As an observer, I’ve noticed this trend.

Shueisha has been holding competitions to discover upcoming manga artists for Shonen Jump, with winners often getting their work serialized in the magazine and animated. Yet, it appears that no winner from these contests has become a standout star of the magazine as of now. But, only time will tell if this approach is effective or not, possibly within a few more years.

Is Kagurabachi Jump’s Last Hope?

  • Kagurabachi might be the biggest flagship title in Shonen Jump in a few years.
  • Ichi the Witch may also help to keep sales on a fair standard.
  • Shonen Jump might need to revamp itself to keep leading the manga market.

As Sakamoto Days prepares to conclude, it appears that Kagurabachi will likely stand alone as the new marquee series in the magazine. Since One Piece may come to an end in the near future, Shonen Jump could struggle to preserve its position as the leading manga magazine without any major successes in the interim. However, Kagurabachi has built a substantial fanbase with its brooding atmosphere, and it might be capable of maintaining decent sales levels. Additionally, Ichi the Witch is garnering interest and could potentially become another flagship title. Nonetheless, there are concerns about whether these two manga can sustain their popularity for an extended period, despite many believing Kagurabachi offers the best prospects for the magazine.

Kagurabachi gotta carry the entire shonen jump now.

— BucketHerro on Reddit

It’s not necessarily a negative thing that new hits from Shonen Jump don’t sustain for over six years. This could imply that authors are wrapping up their stories instead of prolonging them excessively, which appeared to occur with Naruto and Bleach in the past. Consequently, it might suggest that authors are working in a more favorable environment than previously reported. However, it appears that while global manga readership is growing, readers seem less interested in Shonen Jump titles compared to their interest in the recent past. It seems that the reader demographic may be diversifying, and Shonen Jump might be struggling to keep pace with this change.

What’s the Future of Shonen Jump?

Predicting the future is often challenging since we rarely have complete information about all factors at play. However, Shonen Jump has been venturing into uncharted territories by introducing titles that deviate from traditional Shonen Jump themes. These innovations are predominantly being tested on the Shonen Jump+ platform instead of the main magazine. Yet, considering the success of Ichi the Witch, it’s possible that the magazine will attempt more such experiments to entice readers who prefer a departure from typical shonen narratives.

All current Shonen Jump titles are available to read on MANGA Plus.

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2025-07-29 17:40