March Monthly Manga News

As you've probably already heard, the massive Naruto graphic novel speed-up brings you four awesome volumes of ninja manga next month, and they're packed with the fiercest jutsu battles you can handle! But we know better — your manga-reading appetite is far bigger than Konohagakure. You'll still have the energy to check out the other cool manga lined up. We've got Soul Reapers in training, tennis players locked in on-court battles and aliens engrossed in the dating game. What more can you ask for?


Next Month's SHONEN JUMP Manga Volumes
Black Cat • Vol. 19

As a Sweeper: After fighting their way to the center of Creed's Hideout, Train and Sven encounter the Chrono Numbers. They're stopping the Sweepers so they can take down Creed by themselves. But the Numbers find their own surprise — Creed appears to have become indestructible!

Bonus Features: Bonus Sketches and Special Illustration of Creed and Train!Bleach • Vol. 26

The Mascaron Drive: Ichigo and friends are training hard, spurred on by the looming threat of Aizen's wicked plans. Uryû and Chad increase their powers, but Orihime learns that she's not allowed to fight. Meanwhile, Ichigo can't seem to tame his Hollowfied self. With the Arrancars closing in, trouble lurks... big time!

Bonus Features: Bonus Pages! Plus a Two-Page Spread of Bleach's Babes!
Naruto • Vol. 38

Practice Makes Perfect: Naruto finds that his new jutsu is harder to handle than he thought. Meanwhile, Sasuke seems to be falling even more under Orochimaru's spell. Despite all of his efforts, Naruto may have finally lost his best friend forever. But one thing is for sure — he'll do whatever it takes to keep that from happening!

Bonus Features: Art by Kishimoto-sensei's Assistants! Limited-Edition Generation Ninja Bookmark: Naruto!

Naruto • Vol. 39

On the Move: Shades of Orochimaru's influence are still evident when Sasuke names his new ninja cell "The Hebi." While Naruto and the others try to keep tabs on Sasuke, their long-lost pal ends up in fierce battle with an old enemy. The outcome could bring the ninja world as Naruto knows it to an end faster than he ever imagined!Naruto • Vol. 40

The Ultimate Art: It's Deidara vs. Sasuke! Is Deidara's Ultimate Art outmatched by the all-powerful new Sasuke? Plus, deep inside the Land of Rain lies a secret of the Akatsuki that sheds doubt on the mysterious organization's true intentions, as well as their bizarre leader, Pain.

Bonus Features: Limited-Edition Generation Ninja Bookmark: Sakura!
Naruto • Vol. 41

Jiraiya's Decision: Mysteries from Naruto's teacher Jiraiya's past rise up to confront the Toad Sage. Could something that the Three Great Shinobi of Konoha Legend did in their youth have deadly consequences now? Find out as Jiraiya's investigation into the secrets of Pain and the Akatsuki organization bears shocking fruit!The Prince of Tennis • Vol. 30

The Boys from Okinawa: As the match between Ryoma and Higa's giant Kei Tanishi continues, everyone (but Ryoma) believes that Tanishi is in control. Meanwhile, Higa's players are still dominating in No. 2 Doubles. Shusuke must learn to counter Rin's lethal "Habu" shot, or it's all over for Seishun!
Shaman King • Vol. 21

Epilogue II: Lady Jeanne prepares to perform the ritual that will finally revive Ren. But will the rest of the X-LAWS let Ren live once he's revived? Meanwhile, Horohoro, depressed over how weak he is, wanders... right into a cluster of Hao's thugs! Will Horohoro have the strength to stop them?

Bonus Features: New Character Sketches, Plus Meet Takei-sensei's Pet Owl!


Plus available next month from SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED
Claymore • Vol. 14

The Child Warrior: In their hunt for Galatea, the Organization's former number 3, Clarice and Miata enter the Holy City of Rabona, but what they encounter there is far beyond anything they could have anticipated. Also included in this volume are bonus stories of Priscilla and Isley's first meeting, as well as Clare's training at the Organization.

Bonus Features: Two Side Stories!Gin Tama • Vol. 11

The Sun Rises Again: Gin's Surefire Dating Tips: 1. Chicks with cat ears that you meet online are always hiding something. 2. Riding with a cute girl on the back of your scooter is cool — but watch out for the rocket boost! 3. Never allow a partially blind ninja to take care of your wounds (even if she looks hot in a nurse's uniform). 4. When getting involved in a coup d'etat, remember to bring your umbrella. (What's that got to do with dating?!)

Bonus Features: Creator Comments!

Hunter x Hunter • Vol. 25

Charge: As the midnight hour nears, all the Hunters are rarin' to go! With some surprising allies on their side, they launch their blitz against the ruthless Ants. Though Chairman Netero is past his prime, don't count this old man out just yet! He's got a trick or two up his sleeve for his battle with the King. However, an unexpected turn of events reveals a side of the King that no one could have predicted...

Bonus Features: Results of the Readers' Hunter Exam!

HUNTERxHUNTER © POT (Yoshihiro Togashi) 2007.

Kurohime • Vol. 10

The Punishers: In a twisted ritual, Zero has been reborn as "Dark Zero"... the replacement for Darkray, the god of death! Barely managing to escape this evil doppelganger, Kurohime heads to her next destination: the island of Shikoku, home of Seiryu, the Spirit King of Wind. On their way, the group decides to stop in the bustling city of Daitokai, where they run smack into Kurohime's deadliest enemies from the past, now back for revenge! Without her witch-bullets, can Kurohime save herself, let alone Zero's soul?

Bonus Features: Bonus Stories, Plus Learn What Happened to Kurohime Before
Vol. 1!

Ultimate Muscle • Vol. 22

All Out Brawl: The beatings Kid Muscle endured at the sundry appendages of Barrierfreeman, Comrade Turbinski, Mars, Kevin Mask and Hanzo — historic brawls —
are nothing compared to the deep-down body hurt about to be doled out by the ancient evil rising from the depths of the Pacific. It's already got Meat, and he's gone all to pieces over it. And now it's coming for Kid Muscle... oh, and Earth. It's totally got it in for Earth…

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