This Week's Issue! - Jun 02, 2014

Mario Fart expert and SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his take on this week's issue.
By June 02, 2014

 
Cover

art by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
Candy, candy, candy! This cover is suuuwwweeet! Why are Toriko and Komatsu throwing candy at you? Maybe they're excited that Gon is joining them in the weekly manga rotation! Or maybe they just like throwing candy at people. Either way, Hunter x Hunter coming back is definitely cause for celebration. 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
The road to Acacia's Full-Course Meal has been revealed! But the question is—will the good guys or bad guys get their first? While the villains prepare to make their move, Toriko and friends are also closing in thanks to Komatsu's keen senses. Looks like a big fight is on the horizon! 

Hunter x Hunter
by Yoshihiro Togashi
Hunter x Hunter is back! And off to an amazing start! I have to say the art in this chapter is excellent! So much attention to detail! And the set up for the next story arc is intriguing to say the least. And for a chapter that's almost 100% exposition, it's still exciting. And I'm looking foward to getting to knowing more about Beyond Netero, Chairman Netero's mysterious son. This new arc is shaping up to be something special. 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda
The big brouhaha on Dressrosa continues! Luffy makes an assault on the mountain-sized Pica, but ends up with two unexpected tagalongs! And Law spills the beans on why he hates Doflamingo so much!

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara
If you're wondering what the heck is going on in this massive and complicated battle, this chapter has a very handy refresher. With just a few pages, Ashihara Sensei breaks down where all the troops are and what they're doing. I definitely need it too, as this fight is all over the place! And the Neighbors seem to be getting bolder and bolder now that they've seen the potential of the humans. Makes you wonder if they're showing their full power yet or just messing around. 

Stealth Symphony
story by Ryohgo Narita, art by Yoichi Amano 
Jig gets a huge surprise when he sees his old orphanage director (the person who experimented on him!) at the police station! Plus, it looks like there's a new villain in town and he seems to know an awful lot about things he shouldn't. Just what are his motives?

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto
Major happenings in Naruto! It would seem after all his schemeing and planning, Madara's finally pulled off the Infinite Tsukuyomi! The entire ninja world is trapped in a powerful genjutsu where their dreams and desires come true! Well, the entire world except Cell Number 7! Madara is close to victory! Is this the end?

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
story by Takaya Kagami, art by Yamato Yamamoto, storyboards by Daisuke Furuya
Kimizuki's trying to conquer his demons. Literally. He must figure out a way to make the demon in his Cursed Gear submit to him or he'll ever be able to gain power. But demons are tricky, and he has a weakness in the form of his sick sister. Will the demon twist his emotions about his sister and ruin him? Or is he strong enough resist?! 

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi
Raku's undercover! And on a mission to inflitrate a party on a yacht and steal a secret disc. Raku doesn't exactly seem like smooth spy material, but he's doing it nonetheless for Tsugumi, who needs someone to fill in for her partner Paula McCoy. Apparently Paula's sick from eating way too much ice cream! Can Tsugumi pull off the "refined lady" act and will Raku be convincing in his role as her date?

Bleach
by Tite Kubo
Ichigo is back! And stronger than ever! And with a new cool outfit! Like, really cool actually. I hope I see it cosplayed at AX or SDCC this year. I think this may be one of the longest times a main character has not been in his own manga! 

All You Need is Kill
story by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi, character designs by Yoshitoshi ABe, art by Takeshi Obata
The final emotional chapter! After destroying the Mimic's server, Keiji and Rita must now face each other to break the loop. This has been one of the most grim, but beautiful series we've had in Shonen Jump. It's also a little more mature than the average Jump fare, and I will most definitely miss reading it each week. One thing is certain, I can't wait to read whatever Obata Sensei draws next! I consider him to be one of the best manga (or comics in general) artists in the world. I'm also looking foward to rereading the series in graphic novel format when it comes out in June! 

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata
No, you're not going crazy, you've seen this chapter before. The artist decided to go back and redraw some of the pages. But! There's still brand new artwork, and it looks like Saitama has finally found someone to give him a go for his money! Hopefully! 

Extras: Welcome to Hunter x Hunter Part 2, Toriko Call For Ingredients feature, Nihongo Lesson, Author Comments. 

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by Urian Brown