REVIEW: This Week's Issue! - Mar 24, 2014

Rowdy rabble-rouser and SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his take on this week's issue.
By March 24, 2014

 

Cover
art by Takeshi Obata
Our goriest cover ever! Ever since I was a kid, I've loved gore. Not in real life, but in movies, comic books, video games, etc. And this manga has brought the gore to SJ! It's definitely our bloodiest title, and I've been enjoying all the "gross out" panels. And now that delightful gore has made it to the cover! Gorehounds, enjoy!

All You Need is Kill
story by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi, character designs by Yoshitoshi Abe, art by Takeshi Obata
Neat! A full chapter about being stuck in the loop from Rita's perspective! This is one of those manga that has been very stingy about revealing the secrets behind the main mystery, but we get a decent chunk in this chapter. 

Bleach
by Tite Kubo
If you didn't already think Kenpachi's the coolest Bleach character, this chapter may sway you. Last chapter, he crashed through the wall, and arrived on the scene like Mr. Kool-Aid. This chapter, he faces a Stern Ritter with the power to change reality just by thinking about it. While that power seems like it could beat anybody, Kenpachi's not just "anybody." 

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto
If you didn't already think MIght Guy's the coolest Naruto character, this chapter may sway you. Haha, while Might Guy's often comic relief, he proves in this chapter, his skills are nothing to laugh at. In fact, he may the only one who can even land a hit on Madara in his current state! 

Stealth Symphony
story by Ryohgo Narita, art by Yoichi Amano 
Jig meets a girl! That wants to kill him! Naturally. Well, not kill him, but rip his spine out to get the dragon heirloom. But when she's doing surveilance on him, and he accidentally bumps into her in the park...things take an unexpected turn. 

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata
The aliens invading the planet are starting regret their decision. Especially after Saitama's fought his way through the spaceship and killed off some of their strongest warriors. And now that the ground group has rallied and has started giving back some of the abuse the've suffered, things are not looking up for the invading E.T.s!

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi
Ruri's visit to her ailing grandfather continues, and she's finally figured out something she can do for him. Sometimes the sweetest gifts don't cost money, as you'll see in this heartwarming chapter.  

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara
Border reinforcements have arrived on the battlefield! And just in time, as the Neighbor Rabits seem to be muliplying. Luckily, they seem to be incredibly strong and able to stand up to the Rabits with ease. But it's still unclear what in the invaders' true motives are...  

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Original Concept by Kazuki Takahashi
Story by Shin Yoshida, Art by Naohito Miyoshi
Production Support: STUDIO DICE

Things have gotten really intense in the manga! Yagumo spills the beans on the tragic tale of his younger brother, but stops just short of the painful event that twisted his soul. Meanwhile, the Number's Club think they have figured out where Haruto is being held hostage. But what they find when they get there changes everything!

Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki
Soma Yukihara's not your normal chef. His food has the ability to send people in fits of sensual pleasure! But when his father sends him to an uber-elite culinary institute with a less than 10% graduation rate, he's gotta cook like never before!

Extras: Last Chance! Special Promo Card Offer announcement,  Nihongo Lesson, Author Comments. 

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by Urian Brown