July Monthly Manga News

You're almost at the end of our special summer issue, and we hope you didn't get too sunburned reading it! If you did, cool off in a bookstore, where you'll find the latest VIZBIG volume of Rurouni Kenshin hogging the bookshelf! And the fight goes on in volume 17 of Shaman King as new techniques are learned. Look for these and the rest of the manga volumes on this page starting July 1!


Next Month’s SHONEN JUMP Manga Volumes

Black Cat • Vol. 15
Eve of Battle: Train and the Sweeper Alliance make it to Creed's island hideout. However, the Apostles of the Stars are ready and waiting for them. Separated from the others, Eve must finally do battle on her own when confronted by Leon, the wind master. She has the powers she needs to win, but does she have the heart?

BONUS FEATURES: Sketches! Character Profile! Bonus Manga!

Black Cat is rated T+. More ratings info at ratings.viz.com

COWA!
A Monster Good Time: Paifu, a half-vampire half-werekoala, is always getting into trouble with his best buddy, José the ghost. But when the Monster Flu sweeps through town, the fun and games are over. If the sick monsters don't get the medicine they need, everyone will die! Paifu and José head off in search of a cure, but will they find it in time… or become victims themselves?!

From Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball Z! Read the manga preview in the magazine this month!


Naruto • Vol. 30
Puppet Masters: Sakura takes her place at the front of the fight to save Naruto. With Granny Chiyo at her side, she must battle Sasori, who can create puppets from the undead. But Granny Chiyo is a puppet master, too — only it could be Sakura's strings she's pulling!

BONUS FEATURES: Notes from the Creator!


The Prince of Tennis • Vol. 26
Ryoma Echizen vs. Genichiro Sanada: The Kanto Tournament Finals are down to the last two matches, with the top players from the two best teams — Seishun and Rikkai — engaged in a fierce battle for dominance. As Shusuke and Akaya's match reaches its surprising end, the final showdown begins: Ryoma vs. "Emperor" Genichiro Sanada.

BONUS FEATURES: Rikkai Question Corner!

Shaman King • Vol. 17
The Shamanic Oracle: Hao possesses so much mana that it virtually guarantees his victory in the Shaman Fight. So how in the world can Yoh and his friends beat him?! Mikihisa offers to teach Ren the Ultra-Senji Ryakketsu, but is Ren too stubborn to accept his help? If Hao's power doesn't destroy our heroes, perhaps pride will…

BONUS FEATURES: New Character and Item Sketches!

YuYu Hakusho • Vol. 15
Showdown at the Eleventh Hour: Kurabara's been kidnapped! Unbeknownst to anyone — especially Kuwabara — his aura sword is so powerful that it can actually cut holes between dimensions, which is exactly what his kidnapper Sensui is after. Then Yusuke and his old friends and new allies are put to the test in a deadly video game contest. Who will come out on top, and who will face the dreaded "Game Over"?
YU★YU★HAKUSHO © Yoshihiro Togashi 1993
All rights reserved.

Plus, available next month from SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED

Claymore • Vol. 12
With the Soul: Seven years have passed since the devastating battle in Pieta, and now a new generation of Claymores carries on the fight against the Awakened Ones. However, the mystery of Claire's fate, and that of her comrades, resurfaces after a surprising discovery made by a young Claymore.


Gin Tama • Vol. 7
The Things You Care the Least about Are the Ones You Never Forget

Yoruzuya Hit List (Exploding Targets)
1. The Shinsengumi elite police and Gin (innocent bystander)
2. Chief Kondo and Gin's new workplace (during their shift)
3. Human shields named Kondo, Yamazaki and Gin
4. The special New Year's issue of Shonen Jump magazine and Gin
5. Gin's apartment (more than once)
6. Fireworks and... not Gin
Plus, the secret identity of famed monster hunter Umi Bozu is revealed at last!

BONUS FEATURES: Notes from the Creator!


Gun Blaze West • Vol. 2
Master of Ropes: Five years after the death of Marcus Homer, Viu completes his training and begins his quest. While passing through St. Louis, he meets a man who shares the same mission and dedication as himself. This man is Will Johnstone, and he is a master of ropes! Has Viu found himself a new partner?!


Hunter x Hunter • Vol. 21
Reunion: The Chimera Ant king is born. First, he manipulates the dictator of a neighboring country to summon all the citizens to the capital. There, he plans to Nen-baptize them, which will kill 99 percent of the population. The rest will have their Nen awakened so that the new king can devour them and greatly increase his power. Can Gon and Killua find a way to stop the madness?


Kurohime • Vol. 6
The Taste of Mermaid Flesh...: On their quest to resurrect Zero, Himeko and gang get dragged into a war between humans and mermaids. People have been catching mermaids and eating them, mistakenly believing their flesh will make them immortal. Unwilling to tolerate this meaningless massacre, Kaima, the chief of the merpeople, declares war! Can Himeko intervene and bring peace to the seas again?


Reborn! • Vol. 8
Prison Breakers: Students at Tsuna's school are being attacked, and it's up to Tsuna and Reborn to figure out why and take the culprit down. Then it's time for a lunch break, featuring the ever-deadly cuisine of Bianchi, who has a lesson in love to teach. But the big surprise is Tsuna's discovery that a member of his "family" has become a turncoat!

BONUS FEATURES: Character Popularity Ranking! Haru-Haru Interview!


Strawberry 100% • Vol. 5
Too Close for Comfort: Just when Tsukasa is pressuring Junpei to get up close and personal, a fourth cute girl enters the picture — and Junpei's home! Yui, his childhood friend, is all grown up and moves in with his family to prepare for her entrance exams. Who will tutor her? And who will tutor poor Junpei in self-control...

Ultimate Muscle • Vol. 20
Mano a Mano: It's finally arrived, the moment that superhuman wrestling fans have awaited with bated breath. The climax of the Superhuman Olympics! Kid Muscle and Kevin Mask are facing off, one on one, mano a mano, in the squared circle. There are, of course, complications. And just when Kid Muscle thinks things can't get any worse, his dad shows up...

BONUS FEATURES: Six-Page "Superhuman Popularity Poll"!

The SJA series on this page are rated T+. More ratings info at ratings.viz.com


And a new volume from VIZBIG Editions
Get 3 volumes in 1 in these large format books!

Rurouni Kenshin • Vol. 3
Arrival in Kyoto: Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. It was during the chaos of the Bakumatsu that this shining jewel of a city was plunged into violence and bloodshed. The Shinsengumi, an elite corps of deadly warriors, crossed swords with Kenshin more than once in those days, but what has become of their legacy in the new Meiji Era?

Contains volumes 7-9 of the original Kenshin manga in one volume!

BONUS FEATURES: Color Pages! Expanded Glossary! Bonus Content!