August Monthly Manga News

Having a good summer? Been out enjoying the sun with your homies? Well, when you run out of sunblock, take the fun indoors and head for the nearest bookstore! Play SHONEN JUMP manga tour guide and tell your friends about what's coming out next month. You can find the volumes below starting August 4. Turn your good summer into an awesome one!

Next Month's SHONEN JUMP Manga Volumes

Hikaru no Go • Vol. 16

Chinese Go Association: Since Sai's disappearance, Hikaru has given up go! Meanwhile, undeterred by his failure to pass the pro test, Isumi plays his heart out in China. His foreign training teaches him unique ways to handle the stress of mental challenges and competition. Upon his return, he asks Hikaru for a rematch! But how good could Hikaru's game be after such a long break — and without Sai...?

Hoshin Engi • Vol. 14

The Battle of the Juzetsujin, Part 1: Entering the Kingo Islands, Taikobo and his allies quickly fall into the evil Sontenkun's trap — a playroom in an alternate dimension, where his victims are transformed into toys. Now Taikobo must find which toy is Sontenkun himself before his team is reduced to playthings!

Bonus Features: Author's Note, Secret Character Encyclopedia and a Bonus Manga!

Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation • Vol. 12

Homecoming: With the defeat of Mick, the Ark member responsible for Judge Imai's abduction, things are starting to look up for Muhyo and gang. But when more trouble comes knocking in the form of Teeki, will they be able to save themselves, much less their friend Rio?

Bonus Features: Author Q&A and a Character Profile!

Slam Dunk • Vol. 5

Rebound: Hanamichi finally gets some game time as a substitute for the slightly injured captain Akagi and quickly goes about making a spectacle of himself. Not only does he manage to strip the ball from Ryonan's veteran center, he also succeeds in making several key passes that result in some much-needed baskets. Is Hanamichi close to proving he's got what it takes to become the next captain?

Bonus Features: NBA Content and Training Tips!

Wāqwāq • Vol. 1

Proof of the Gods: In a world where guardians risk their lives to protect the village, Shio is forced by the tragedy of the machine war to team up with a mysterious girl from another world whose blood is the color red. If the prophecies are true, this girl is the human race's last hope for survival in a world overrun by metal!

Plus available next month from SHONEN JUMP ADVANCED

D.Gray-Man • Vol. 14:

Song of the Ark: Cross Marian is about to finish off Tyki Mikk when the Millennium Earl barges in, spreading chaos and destruction in every direction! The Earl's plan to build a new Ark using data downloads from the old one seems unstoppable, until Allen encounters a strange apparition that tells him to play the piano. Allen would be more than happy to oblige, but there's one slight problem — he never learned how to play!

Bonus Features:D.Gray-Man Theater: "By Mama-San from Nicho-Me"!

Eyeshield 21 • Vol. 27

Seijuro Shin vs. Sena Kobayakawa: With a mere two and a half minutes on the clock, the Deimon Devil Bats desperately try to erase the Ojo White Knights' five-point lead. The ball is in Deimon's hands, but everyone is past the threshold of exhaustion — and they're still 40 yards away from the goal line! And now Sena's banking on some of his slickest moves to help him outmaneuver Ojo's ace Shin and carry his team to victory!

Bonus Features: Character Profiles!

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure • Vol. 12

The Claws of Horus: The magic book of Mondatta has shown the future — Jotaro with a bullet through his head! Can he escape his fate?! As the heroes race against time to find Dio's secret lair, Iggi, the dog, is the first to discover the location. But Dio's guardian, a hawk with the power of an Egyptian god, will kill anything — and anyone — who threatens his master. It's the ultimate super-powered dog vs. bird battle!

NORA: The Last Chronicle of Devildom • Vol. 6

The Truth About the Dark Liege: Having survived their battle with the Resistance leader, Nora and Kazuma learn about the history of Cerberus and the Dark Liege's previous incarnations. In doing so, they discover the pivotal role that Nora must play in the balance of the Human and Demon Worlds — and the reason Kazuma was chosen to work with Nora!

Bonus Features: Author Q&A, Bonus Sketches and Gag Strips!

Rosario+Vampire • Vol. 8

Quiz 8: Shikigami: When your principal makes you plan a school festival with the charismatic leader of the student body who has his own personal shikigami, you'd better… a) not trust him as far as you can throw his one-eyed demon; b) follow his lead blindly; or c) decorate the gym with colored toilet paper.

Bonus Features: Mini-Comics!

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