February Monthly Manga News

All systems are go! Hikaru no Go! If you haven't been keeping up with this series then you've been missing out! It has taken some incredible turns in unexpected directions that you'll have to read to believe! Volume 13 (out now) picks up right where the magazine left off, and volume 14's coming out next month! You have your mission, now go! (And don't forget to look for the other series here, starting on February 3.)

Next Month’s SHONEN JUMP Manga Volumes
Dragon Drive • Vol. 12

Promise: Neko has been kidnapped! When Bag the guide reveals his true colors, Takumi finds himself racing to rescue his friend — and facing his own much more powerful doppelganger! Meanwhile, the portal is opening between Earth and Rikyu, and the world's Raikoo masters have one chance to escape…

Bonus Features: Character Sketches! "Saken Theater" Bonus Comic!Hikaru no Go • Vol. 14

sai vs. toya koyo: When Hikaru convinces go master Toya Meijin to play Sai online, the meijin raises the stakes — if he wins, "sai" must reveal his true identity. If he loses, he will quit the game forever! Then, Hikaru challenges himself by playing Kurata 6 dan. How do you win a game in which both players use stones of the same color?!

Bonus Features: Creator and Editor Panel Stories! Hikaru T-shirt Retrospective!
Hoshin Engi • Vol. 11

Conquering Chokomei, Part 2: As the battle in Chokomei's magic tower continues, Taikobo and his comrades must defeat new enemies on each floor in order to free their captured friends. What mysterious dangers await them farther up?

Bonus Features: Bonus Manga! Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Production Team!Knights of the Zodiac • Vol. 25

Final Destruction: Hades has awakened — in the body of Andromeda Knight Shun! As the peaceful Shun struggles with the lord of the underworld for possession of his own body, the indestructible Ikki rises to destroy Hades once and for all. But can Ikki bring himself to kill Hades?

Bonus Features: Armor Charts! "Your Favorite Attacks" Readers' Poll!Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation • Vol. 9

Dark History: The Magic Law Association tracks down traitor Enchu's hiding place while Muhyo and friends continue to fight against the forbidden magic law practitioners known as Ark! Strangely enough, the new Ark assassin seems to have a history with Roji...

Bonus Features: Author Q&A! Mangaka Assistants' Fan Art!
One Piece • Vol. 20

Showdown at Alubarna: While leaving Rainbase to head off the rebels in the capital city of Alubarna, Luffy gets pulled aside by Crocodile for some cozy one-on-one time! With only three minutes to fight, can Luffy take on the sand pirate on his domain?! The rest of the crew must help Vivi stop the rebels, but the formidable Officer Agents have been waiting for them at the city gates!

Bonus Features: SBS Question Corner! Fan Art Page! Storyboard Preview!

Slam Dunk • Vol. 2

New Power Generation: He may be a pain in the butt, but Hanamichi's athletic prowess and monstrous strength have not gone unnoticed by the captain of Shohoku's judo team. Hoping to take his troupe to a national title, the judo captain is willing to bribe Hanamichi big time! Will Hanamichi give in?

Bonus Features: Profile of Steve Nash! Free-Throw Tips!


Plus available next month from SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED

D.Gray-Man • Vol. 12

Fight to the Debt: Krory, trapped with seemingly no hope of escape, receives a visitation from the last person he thought he would ever see again. As for his comrades, they continue their struggle through the Ark until they meet up with Tyki Mikk, who wishes a palaver with Allen Walker before there is any further fighting. Allen reluctantly agrees, unaware that Lavi is feverishly mulling over mounting evidence that Innocence is far more, and far stranger, than anyone had previously imagined!

Bonus Features: D.Gray-Man Theater Presents "Thank You, Editor Y!"
Eyeshield 21 • Vol. 24

The Indomitable Fortress: A trip to the school festival at rival Ojo High gives Sena and the Devil Bats a rare chance to unwind, but their visit is more than just friendly. Will Hiruma succeed in learning the identity of Ojo's latest and greatest secret weapon? Meanwhile, Doburoku introduces a new training method designed to keep Deimon in top form and improve all the players' stamina. What could it be?

Bonus Features: Character Profiles!
Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom • Vol. 3

The Soul Stones: Nora and Kazuma learn that the Resistance is out to defeat the Dark Liege by destroying her five Soul Stones — jewels from the Demon World that have made their way to the Human World. Nora soon discovers he has a special ability to detect these gems, but he's not the only one!

Bonus Features: Character Sketches, Vital Stats and Author Q&A!
Ral Ω Grad • Vol. 3

Change: Hot on the heels of Ganette, a fellow Shadow on the same warpath to Opsquria's castle, Ral lets his ego lead him to make reckless mistakes. Alienated from his companions and racing ahead on his own, he heads straight into the enemy's sticky trap. Without the guidance of his tutor Mio, can he overcome his pride before it costs him everything — even his own life?!Rosario+Vampire • Vol. 5

Lesson Five: Abominable Snowgirl: Quiz — When a literal frost queen falls for you like an icicle off the eaves of an alpine chalet, it's best to take a) a snowday; b) a chill pill; c) the heat off of her.

Bonus Features: Gag Comic Strips!

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