This Week's Issue! - Jul 21, 2014

Inventor of the internationally banned inflatable "Balloonie Sandwich" and SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his take on this week's issue.
By July 21, 2014

 

Cover
art by Daisuke Ashihara
There are lots of different kinds of SJ covers, but few are this slick. There's something about the numerous geometric shapes found in World Trigger that make it perfect for cool, artsy covers. Of course, it takes a talented designer to put it all together, and that's exactly what we have—a very talented designer. And handsome! I wish you guys could see him! And I'm not just saying that because I screwed some stuff up and caused him a bunch of extra work this week. 

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara
The battle shifts yet again, when a powerful Neighbor unleashes a new kind of attack nobody's ever seen! Not only have they not seen it, they never would have guessed it was possible! And this attack is not only seemingly endless, it's quite versatile. Are the Neighbors getting closer to obtaining the "Golden Goose" they came for?

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda
If you thought last week's chapter was a crazy train about to jump the tracks, Oda Sensei shovels more coal in the furnace for this one! It's so crazy, there are times when my eyes literally couldn't take it all in! Seriously, there are some panels so packed with action, I had to stare at it for awhile to understand what's going on. I'd say Oda Sensei packs more into each panel than any other mangaka working today. It's intense! 

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi
It's time for the anuual School Festival in Nisekoi! Last year, Raku and Chitoge had such a huge argument, that their false relationship was in grave danger. Thanks to some last-second clearing up of misunderstandings, the two resolved their issues and went on to put on a memorable performance of Romeo and Juliet. It was also the first time Chitoge admitted to herself that she loves Raku. This time around though, the gang decides to take it easy with a Cosplay Cafe. However, Haru, Kosaki's younger sister, has other plans in mind with her class's special Haunted House...


Bleach
by Tite Kubo
Orihime's revealing new outfit is the subject of much discussion in this week's chapter! It was shown on the eye-popping color page in last week's chapter, but this week we get an explanation of its...uhh...titillating design. 

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto
Despite the incredible powers of Kaguya, Naruto and his motley crew are managing to not only survive, but figure out ways to counter some of her abilites. But the strain it's starting to get to some of the team, in particular Sakura. Can she rescue Sasuke, and what will it cost?

Hunter x Hunter
by Yoshihiro Togashi
When three gun-toting bad guys unload on Ging and Pariston, it forces them to work together, despite their mutual dislike of each other. But Ging has more than a few tricks up his sleeves including a special abilty that any Hunter would love to have!

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
If you thought the weather gets bad where you live, how about some poison rain or a laser squall! While Zebra and Coco are trying to live through that, Toriko's fighting a beast so strong it's unimaginable—even in the Toriko world!  

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Original Concept by Kazuki Takahashi
Story by Shin Yoshida, Art by Naohito Miyoshi
Production Support: STUDIO DICE
Strange team-ups seem to be a theme in this week's issue, because there's a really crazy one in Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal! Yuma, Kaito and Ryoma? The guys who have been at each other's throats the whole series? Well, I guess when the very existence of two worlds is on the line, people put aside their petty grievances. And not only do they team up, they challenge Yagumo to a 3-on-1 duel! It's card battling like you've never seen it!

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata
The nearly earth-shattering conclusion of the battle with Lord Boros! Without a doubt, the longest battle Saitama has ever fought! In fact, it even took him more than one punch! Will he have to change his name? Probably not, but you don't want to miss the end of this fight!

Extras: Digital manga aale announcement, SJ Comic-Con Plans, Naruto Figure Comic-Con Exclusive feature, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson, Shonen Jump Podcast Listen and Win Sweepstakes. 

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by Urian Brown