REVIEW: This Week's Issue! - Mar 04, 2013

Professional Saturday morning cartoon watcher and SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his super-biased review of this week’s issue of Weekly Shonen Jump!
By March 04, 2013

 

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Hello, handsome! I'm pretty sure I've made that joke before, but I've always thought Kenshin was a looker, and I'm sure the ladies would agree. And some guys. Anyway, this manga just keeps going, and I've enjoyed every chapter. I know it started in August as a way to drum up support for the live-action movie, but it just kept going. Here's hoping Watsuki Sensei finishes up the entire series! 

Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration
by Nobuhiro Watsuki 
Super battle bonanza! In a battle of spirit versus money, Yahiko goes all out on the greedy Kanyru! And in a brawn vs. brawn bout, Sanosuke vs.Banjin! And the main bout, Saito vs. Gein! All these fights will be resolved! 

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto 
Wow, a full flashback chapter to the early lives of the First Hokage and Madara! Kishimoto Sensei is the master of the flashback, and this is one of his most interesting! And as usual, it explains a lot about the characters' actions in their future. Omoshiroi! 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda 
The entire pirate world is still reeling from the shocking news that Doflamingo has relinquished his position as one of the seven warlords of the sea! But the Straw Hats still have to deliver Caesar Clown to him. It looks like a new arc is about to begin!  

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara 
Cool chapter of World Trigger! The Marmod-type Neighbor is tearing up the school, putting the students in danger. Despite Yuma's warnings, Osamu charges into battle! This chapter definitely has some "shocker" moments in it! And one thing's for sure, Ashihara Sensei can draw action!

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Kom
Raku's got a demon haunting him—the vengeful spirit of unloved men! And there's just one cure—a girl has to pin a talisman to his butt without him noticing! No butts about it, this is a bunbelievable chapter of Nisekoi! Good hijinks! 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro 
The evil Gourmet Corps. continues the battle to capture the best chefs in the Gourmet World! And it looks like they're actually succeeding! But there's a new hero on the battlefield—Yun! Who would have thought Yun would not only come back, but be able to fly? Sort of...

Bleach
by Tite Kubo 
Wow, big bombshell dropped in this chapter! But one that I'm sure you astute readers have already figured out. Still, pretty heavy stuff! 

One-Punch Man
story by One, art by Yusuke Murata 
Haha! This is the funniest chapter of One-Punch Man yet! And the story is finally starting to take some direction, as Saitama now has a sidekick! A cyborg with a motormouth! 

Dragon Ball
by Akira Toriyama 
Goku and Piccolo are getting ready to fight Radditz! By disrobing! That is one of my favorite things in Dragon Ball, everyone runs around wearing super-heavy clothes to train. I'm not sure if that would work in real life, but it has quite a dramatic effect in the manga. Get ready for Goku and Piccolo versus Radditz in full glorious color! 

Cross Manage
by Kaito 
Looks like Sakurai's tutoring is paying off! The good news is—the girls aren't going to get kicked out of the Lacrosse tournament. The bad news is—their first opponent is Choran! And when Sakurai pays a visit to the sports store, he gets some help and a warning from an unexpected source! 

Blue Exorcist
by Kazue Kato 
Things are happening in Blue Exorcist! Especially for Yukio! He's been invited to a high-level meeting to discuss the current crisis facing the human and demon world. This chapter is big on Yukio's past and all the goings on of the current arc. Lots of information! And Mephisto gives an epic breakdown of his theory on human nature! 

Extras: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 subscriber DLC offer, author's comments. 

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by Urian Brown