One Piece Author Reveals How My Hero Academia And Jujutsu Kaisen Can Be Replaced

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Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, is widely considered the most successful manga artist ever. His work has consistently provided amazing stories for fans to enjoy every week for nearly thirty years. Recently, Oda participated in a lengthy interview, which fans anticipated with great excitement, curious about the topics he would discuss. The interview was intended to be a more intimate look into his thoughts, and during it, Oda shared his opinions on the current state of Shonen Jump Magazine.

Interestingly, Oda discussed two popular series-Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia during this interview. He focused on how these series might conclude and what that means for Weekly Shonen Jump, including the potential for new series to take their place.

Oda Believes Now Is The Time For New Jump Series To Shine

There’s A Big Gap In Weekly Shonen Jump After The End Of JJK And MHA

  • Oda compares it to Dragon Ball and Slam Dunk endings
  • New series can now rise and shine

Eiichiro Oda recently gave an interview, and fans were eager to hear any new details he might share. The interview was quite lengthy, and although much of it focused on his personal life, Oda also talked about the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and the effect that concluding popular series has on it.

I remember Oda discussing Dragon Ball and Slam Dunk, and how they were the biggest things the magazine had going before One Piece. It was a shame to see them finish – they both ended before One Piece even began – and Weekly Shonen Jump definitely felt the impact as fans were disappointed. While it was sad for a lot of people, their endings actually created an opportunity for a new series to really take off and become number one.

Oda drew a comparison to what happened with Dragon Ball and Slam Dunk in 2024, a year when two very popular series of the current generation concluded: My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. These two series finished one after the other, leaving a significant void in Weekly Shonen Jump that needs to be filled.

From 1995 to 1996, popular series Dragon Ball and Slam Dunk finished their runs. This likely left fans feeling let down, and we saw a noticeable drop in sales numbers. However, this also opened up a significant chance for new artists like us. We all felt that if we could successfully take the place of those big titles, we could become the next major creators for Jump! The situation is similar today, now that My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen have concluded.” – Eiichiro Oda

I’ve noticed a lot of fans are bummed that Jujutsu Kaisen and MHA have finished, but I think it could open doors for some exciting new shows. The series that are starting now, around the time those ended, have the potential to become the next big hits in Weekly Shonen Jump – maybe even reaching the same level of popularity someday. It’s a little bittersweet, but definitely hopeful.

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Kagurabachi and Ichi the Witch Have Huge Potential

Now that both Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia have finished airing, viewers are eager to find out what anime could take their place. Shonen Jump may already have some promising new shows that could become the next big successes.

Kagurabachi is being hailed as the successor to Jujutsu Kaisen. Like Jujutsu Kaisen, Kagurabachi is packed with amazing fight scenes, and viewers are noticing the parallels between the two shows. An anime adaptation of Kagurabachi is anticipated and has the potential to be very popular.

My Hero Academia’s follow-up series is Ichi the Witch. This new manga began immediately after MHA concluded, and it’s already capturing the attention of fans. Notably, the creator of My Hero Academia, Horikoshi, gave it a recommendation. Considering Oda’s statement about needing two new flagship series alongside One Piece, now is the time for these manga artists to demonstrate the potential of their work.

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2025-10-04 05:34