This Week's Issue 04/04/16

Silly sock puppet promoter and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown April 04, 2016

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by Eiichiro Oda

Quiz time! Can you name the Four Emperors on the left side of the cover? I got them all! Although one gave me a bit of a hard time. If you got them all, give yourself a pat on the back and consider yourself part of the SJ Pirate Crew! Yarggghhhh!!! And if you can name their full names, not just what they're commonly called, then you can drive the SJ Boat for an hour! 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

There are some times in your life that you realize what you're witnessing is a work of genius. This chapter is one of those times. The way Oda Sensei sets up what happens, and then delivers on it is pure genius. The art, the scale, the impact, it is superior comic art technique, no way around it. I won't spoil it or even tell you what happens, but when you see the "big payback" it'll take your breath away. 

One Piece

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

Operation "Save Bakugo" is officially on! After a tense discussion, the gang's gone to the area where they suspect their classmate is being held. But they can't just walk around in their regular outfits, they might tip off the bad guys that they're homing in on them. Looks like it's time for...sneakiness! Most superheroes aren't known for being sneaky. How will they do?

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

Things have gone from bad to worse at the Totsuki Institute. Dean Azami is following through on his promise of tearing down the parts of the school he does not agree with...literally! Plus, he's completely changed the curriculum and is making even more students unsure of their future. What are the extent of his evil plans?! And who will be his next victim! 

Foodwars

Blue Exorcist
by Kazue Kato

So far, Rin and Yukio's plan to save Shura has not gone well. While it looked like they might have had the snake demon Hachirotaro under control, all they did is succeed in making him really angry! And now they must face the full wrath of this godlike creature. Time for a new plan of attack! And get ready for a very revealing look into Shura's past. 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

Knocking Master Jiro is knocking some heads around! He's giving the Blue Nitro a run for their money! But he's only human. Or is he? Prepare to witness a fight that will shake the very foundation of the Gourmet World! Actually, it's kind of amazing that the Gourmet World's still in one piece, considering all the crazy fights so far. Tough planet! 

Toriko

Bleach 
by Tite Kubo

Our hero has come to save the day! The spiky-haired demon, the man without a Bankai, the eye-patch that strikes terror, the baddest attitude you'll ever see in a manga, the one, the only...Kenpachi! If I was a wrestling announcer, I'd introduce him like that. He is one of the toughest tough guys in manga and this chapter will only further cement his legend! 

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

Last chapter, a major event happened that could shift the entire dynamic of the story—Chitoge overheard Onodera confess her love to Raku. Of course, Raku being Raku was unconscious at the time. But now that Chitoge knows one of her best friends is in love with her crush, what will she do? Fight, or concede? Find out in one of the most dramatic chapters ever! 

Nisekoi

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara

The Rank Wars continue! Osamu's squad has had its share of victories, but also some losses as well. Now they're up against a new team they've never faced and one of their foes has a serious attitude problem. Has "Team Osamu" come up with some new techniques? Or will they just turn Yuma loose and watch him go? Or will Chika blow everyone away at the same time? What will happen?! 

Assassination Classroom
by Yusei Matsui

Get ready for a very funny chapter of Assassination Classroom! Why is Assassination Classroom in the magazine? The series concluded in Japan, so we're running the same special side story chapters they are! And if you haven't read this manga yet, this chapter should motivate you to check it out. Koro Sensei is the coolest octopus-like superpowered teacher any kid, including those who are trying to assassinate him, could ever want! 

Assassination

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

The traitor's been caught and his crimes revealed! But with all this new info more questions are raised. Specifically, about the true intentions of the evil organization, the Eye of the Midnight Sun. Will the Magic Knights be able to figure out their next move and head them off at the pass? Strategy time! 

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
by Takaya Kagami, Art by Yamato Yamamoto, Storyboards by Daisuke Furuya

An unannounced guest can be a real pain in the neck--especially if they're a vampire! The vampire noble Ferid makes a surprise visit to where Yuichiro and friends are hiding out. Considering he's one of the strongest of all the vampire nobles, Yuichiro's group must make a very difficult choice--fight or flight! Which will they choose?! 

Seraph

Extras: Naruto One-Shot & Boruto Naruto Next Generation announcement, Hunter X Hunter returns to Weekly Shonen Jump announcement, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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by Urian Brown