This Week's Issue 01/25/16

Failed Mentat and recovering sapho juice addict Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown January 25, 2016

Cover SmallCover
art by Yûki Tabata

It's been far too long since we've had a Black Clover cover! This one is especially cool because it features the two main rivals of the story together. And both are striking dramatic poses that reflect the type of character that they are. Asta charges in with this sword swinging, while Yuno stands back wielding the incredible magic he possesses. Now this is a cover! 

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

Just when it seemed like Asta and friends had the battle in hand, a new enemy appears! And one that weilds such immense magical power, it staggers the mind! Just who is this new foe? And with Asta and friends' magic depleted, can they ever hope to defeat such a powerful mage?

Black Clover

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

The triumphant return of the coolest dude ever—Hitsugaya! A longtime fan favorite for his chill disposition, this Soul Reaper may be short in stature, but his Bankai's icy blast has saved the day more than once. But he's facing one of the toughest Quincies on the battlefield. And one of the biggest. The classic David versus Goliath battle! Plus, more insight into Uryu's true intentions are revealed! 

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, contributor Yuki Morisaki

More details come to light about Soma's dad's involvement with the Totsuki Culinary Institute. And his relationship with the diabolical, but incredibly suave Azami. The very man who's trying to change the institute with his evil plan! So far we've seen lots of food fights, but it seems the actual war is just getting underway! 

Food Wars

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

More tantalizing bits of Sanji's mysterious past are revealed! If you thought he's just a skirt-chasing master chef prone to yelling names of French cuisine while kicking the butts of incredibly powerful enemies, he's much more. Find out about his secret past! 

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

It's battle time! The followers of Stain have made their move and attacked the heroes-in-training! And Deku's bitten off more than he can chew in the form of a muscle mound psycho! So far he's been scrappy enough get out of dire situations, but this time he may have met his match. Is this the end of our heroes? Tune in next week to find out! 

My Hero

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata

Centichoro continues his rampage across the city! But where are the heroes? Who will stop this monster among monsters? That famous bald guy who's been steadily climbing up the ranks is nowhere to be seen! And Metal Bat seems to have his hands full? Anybody else?

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

This chapter is sweet! Literally! The confectionary contest goes into full swing and Raku and company try to whip up something delish. But Haru's got Raku's tasty cakes on her mind and she can't concentrate on the contest! Can she pull it together in time to win? Or will this sweet event turn salty?

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara

The battle in Border Headquarters intensifies! The main Neighbor attacking has multiple appendages that are made of some very damage-resistant stuff! And his team seems to be able to summon "attack dogs" at will that are seriously bolstering their overall combat effectiveness. Although some of Border's best agents are on the scene, this will be no easy fight! 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

Can Toriko and Starjun out-battle the Battle Wolf? Or will it wolf them down like some doggie biscuits? One thing's for sure, the Battle Wolf has a very effective power that seems to render its enemies unconscious. But what is this power and how can Toriko resist it? Are knife and fork enough?

Toriko

Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V
Original Concept by Kazuki Takahashi
Art by Naohito Miyoshi
Production Support: STUDIO DICE

The action-packed dueling in ARC-V takes it to a whole new level! Yuya and Kurosaki are pulling out all the stops, as well as some pretty girls, in an attempt to defeat each other. But there can only be one victor and you might say their fate is...in the cards. Actually, you probably wouldn't say that. I don't even know why I said that. Anyway, the great duels continue! 

Muhyo and Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
by Yoshiyuki Nishi

Muhyo and Roji have been busy as ghost-busting beavers! Their flyers are a hit and have drummed up some serious business. The next job takes them to a creepy old mansion with a haunted piano! They're going to need a grand idea to solve this case! Ghost problems are rarely black and white, so sometimes thinking outside the box is the key. And I'm out of piano puns. 

Muhyo

Extras: WSJ Fourth Anniversary Sweepstakes, Fundles With Bundles, Breakers of Shadow Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG feature, Nihongo Lesson, Author Comments. 

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by Urian Brown