October Monthly Manga News

Ah… October. Leaves are falling and the funky scent of ghoulish creatures lurking in the dark is in the crisp, chilly air. You know Halloween is just around the corner! It's time to run back inside the castle and seek solace in the pages of all the rad SHONEN JUMP manga that will hit shelves this month! We've got dragons, vampires and evil dogs — you'll hardly miss the crazy world outside!



Next Month’s SHONEN JUMP Manga Volumes

Dragon Drive • Vol. 10

Departure: The boundaries between Earth and Rikyu have shattered, and only Takumi and his dragon Raikoo can heal the two worlds. Now Takumi is on the run from RI-IN, a shady organization with a mysterious interest in the Raikoo dragons!

BONUS FEATURES: Character Sketches!

Hikaru no Go • Vol. 13

First Pro Match: Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals — Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai play without revealing his secret identity? And will Akira’s father stand in the way of Hikaru’s long-anticipated rematch with his son...?

BONUS FEATURES: Obata-sensei's T-shirt Designs! Plus Author's Mini-Comic!

Hoshin Engi • Vol. 9

The Princes' Choice: The two princes return from their training on Mount Kongrong and must now take sides in the great war between Yin and Seiki. Will they use their newly developed powers to support their father or oppose their mother’s murderer?

BONUS FEATURES: Character Data and Author's Bonus Manga!

Knights of the Zodiac • Vol. 24

Music of Death: The road to Hades is long, dark and treacherous. Lost in the underworld, Seiya and Shun agree to save Orpheus, the long-lost Silver Knight, from eternal imprisonment. And now Orpheus must square off against the nefarious Pharaoh in a hellish musical duel!

BONUS FEATURES: Armor Charts!

Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation • Vol. 7

It's a Pact: Together with Yoichi and Biko, Muhyo attempts to form a pact with the great underlord Pluto himself! Meanwhile, Roji and his classmates weather Executor Page's new-and-improved testing camp — but a marauding spirit sure wasn't part of the plan!

BONUS FEATURES: Character Profiles, Author Q&A and Manga Strip!

One Piece • Vol. 19

Rebellion: Luffy and pals are headed for the fabled Rainbase, the town of dreams, where they accidentally attract the unwanted attention of the Baroque Works security, as well as their old "pal" Captain Smoker! Meanwhile, Ms. All Sunday invites the crew to the casino's VIP room, but will our favorite pirates truly be the guests of honor?

BONUS FEATURES: Author's Question Corner! Coloring Page!



Plus, available next month from SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED

Eyeshield 21 • Vol. 22

Last Timeout: The Kanto Tournament grudge match between the Devil Bats and the nearly unstoppable Shinryuji Nagas rages on, and if Deimon is to have even the slightest hope of winning, it must shut down Shinryuji's offense!

BONUS FEATURES: Bonus Story and School Profile!

FINAL VOLUME!
Gun Blaze West • Vol. 3

Prepare to Draw: Viu Bannes continues his journey with rope master Will Johnstone and his sister. This final volume has the gang up against multiple powerhouses — an eye patch-wearing tough guy with a mechanical arm and an army of armored knights!

BONUS FEATURES: Artist's Commentary! Character Sketches!

NEW SERIES!
NORA: The Last Chronicle of Devildom • Vol. 1

A Match Made in Hell: When the seal for Nora's form is released, he becomes Cerberus, the vicious dog of disaster. But Nora can only use magic when Kazuma grants him permission... and Kazuma doesn't grant permission easily.

BONUS FEATURES: Bonus Pages With Creator Commentary! Guest Art!

RalΩGrad • Vol. 2

Pride: Ral's journey has taken him and his friends to an enormous walled city. Inside, the inhabitants are jittery, as the womenfolk have been mysteriously disappearing. While the residents prepare weapons to prevent the Shadows from invading, the newest member of Ral's party, Kafka, is sent to investigate!

Reborn • Vol. 9

Blood of the Vongola: Tsuna, Reborn and their friends are in deep trouble! The villainous Mukuro appears to be unstoppable, and further efforts by Yamamoto and Gokudera to take him down only seem to prove the point. It finally falls to Tsuna to face this nemesis, though he knows he doesn't have a prayer of coming out of the encounter in one piece!

BONUS FEATURES: Extra Chapter! Interview!

Rosario+Vampire • Vol. 3

Lesson Three: Trolls: When fighting a troll who wants to be the big man on campus…
A) hide under a bridge; B) if you've recently received an unsolicited infusion of vampire blood, fight back because you're probably already a vampire for eternity; and C) let the rude vampire girl who infused you with her vampire hemoglobin — without your permission — lend you a fang!

BONUS FEATURES: Mini Comic Strips!

Strawberry 100% • Vol. 6

Junpei's Choice: When a gallant rival appears on the scene and vies for the affections of the girls of Junpei's dreams, our hero may actually be pressured into choosing which one he wants to be serious about...

BONUS FEATURES: Author Comments! Extra Chapter!

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 VIZBIG Edition • Vol. 4

Overture to Destruction: Kenshin journeys to the home of Arai Shakkû, the legendary swordsmith who forged his sakabatô, in the hope of procuring a replacement for the blade that was shattered in a fight with Seta Sôjirô. But instead of Shakkû, Kenshin finds his son Seikû, who has given up making instruments of death!



And check out these extra goodies!

The Art of Bleach • Vol. 1

See the world of Bleach in a blast of color! This art book contains Tite Kubo's vibrant illustrations, including art from volumes 1-19 of the series, plus an annotated art guide and extra character information!

Dragon Ball: The Complete Illustrations

This hardcover edition collects over 200 pages of glorious full-color Dragon Ball art by famed creator Akira Toriyama! Inside, you'll also find an interview with the creator, notes about each artwork, a gallery of Dragon Ball covers from Weekly Shonen Jump and a two-sided color poster insert!

Bleach Profiles

Get the inside scoop on Bleach! This profile book contains extensive information on the characters and storylines from Bleach volumes 1-22. It also includes exclusive stickers, a poster, bonus manga, the original Bleach one-shot story, and an interview with Tite Kubo!

Dragon Ball Collector's Edition 1

See Goku and pals in a whole new light! The Dragon Ball Collector's Edition is a deluxe hardcover edition of volume one with more than sixty color manga pages! It also features a brand-new jacket, with the original cover underneath.

Dragon Ball Z Collector's Edition 1

Feel the tremendous chi of the Dragon Ball Z Collector's Edition! This premium hardcover edition of volume 1 features color manga pages, a sparkly new dust jacket and the original cover as well. Experience all the action like never before with larger, high-quality pages!