REVIEW: This Week's Issue!

 

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Hello, handsome! I'm pretty sure I've made that joke before, but I've always thought Kenshin was a looker, and I'm sure the ladies would agree. And some guys. Anyway, this manga just keeps going, and I've enjoyed every chapter. I know it started in August as a way to drum up support for the live-action movie, but it just kept going. Here's hoping Watsuki Sensei finishes up the entire series! 

Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration
by Nobuhiro Watsuki 
Super battle bonanza! In a battle of spirit versus money, Yahiko goes all out on the greedy Kanyru! And in a brawn vs. brawn bout, Sanosuke vs.Banjin! And the main bout, Saito vs. Gein! All these fights will be resolved! 

Naruto
by Masashi Kishimoto 
Wow, a full flashback chapter to the early lives of the First Hokage and Madara! Kishimoto Sensei is the master of the flashback, and this is one of his most interesting! And as usual, it explains a lot about the characters' actions in their future. Omoshiroi! 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda 
The entire pirate world is still reeling from the shocking news that Doflamingo has relinquished his position as one of the seven warlords of the sea! But the Straw Hats still have to deliver Caesar Clown to him. It looks like a new arc is about to begin!  

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara 
Cool chapter of World Trigger! The Marmod-type Neighbor is tearing up the school, putting the students in danger. Despite Yuma's warnings, Osamu charges into battle! This chapter definitely has some "shocker" moments in it! And one thing's for sure, Ashihara Sensei can draw action!

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Kom
Raku's got a demon haunting him—the vengeful spirit of unloved men! And there's just one cure—a girl has to pin a talisman to his butt without him noticing! No butts about it, this is a bunbelievable chapter of Nisekoi! Good hijinks! 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro 
The evil Gourmet Corps. continues the battle to capture the best chefs in the Gourmet World! And it looks like they're actually succeeding! But there's a new hero on the battlefield—Yun! Who would have thought Yun would not only come back, but be able to fly? Sort of...

Bleach
by Tite Kubo 
Wow, big bombshell dropped in this chapter! But one that I'm sure you astute readers have already figured out. Still, pretty heavy stuff! 

One-Punch Man
story by One, art by Yusuke Murata 
Haha! This is the funniest chapter of One-Punch Man yet! And the story is finally starting to take some direction, as Saitama now has a sidekick! A cyborg with a motormouth! 

Dragon Ball
by Akira Toriyama 
Goku and Piccolo are getting ready to fight Radditz! By disrobing! That is one of my favorite things in Dragon Ball, everyone runs around wearing super-heavy clothes to train. I'm not sure if that would work in real life, but it has quite a dramatic effect in the manga. Get ready for Goku and Piccolo versus Radditz in full glorious color! 

Cross Manage
by Kaito 
Looks like Sakurai's tutoring is paying off! The good news is—the girls aren't going to get kicked out of the Lacrosse tournament. The bad news is—their first opponent is Choran! And when Sakurai pays a visit to the sports store, he gets some help and a warning from an unexpected source! 

Blue Exorcist
by Kazue Kato 
Things are happening in Blue Exorcist! Especially for Yukio! He's been invited to a high-level meeting to discuss the current crisis facing the human and demon world. This chapter is big on Yukio's past and all the goings on of the current arc. Lots of information! And Mephisto gives an epic breakdown of his theory on human nature! 

Extras: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 subscriber DLC offer, author's comments. 

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by Urian Brown

Comments

Submitted by gumming on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:29

Either there's a huge glitch this week or you guys just messed up on the format somehow. This week's issue is completely backwards.

Submitted by John Bae on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:43

Huh? Which version are you talking about? The online version? The tablet version? Let us know because it looks fine on our end.
Submitted by gumming on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 20:19

I read Weekly Shonen Jump on my Ipad. I have the latest updates and everything so I'm really confused. Especially since no one else has posted anything about this problem.

I've been an online subscriber since January and I've bought a few One Piece volumes on the Viz Manga app without any problems.

This week's issue is backwards though. Basically, I have to read this week's issue page by page from left to right (like a normal comic) instead of the normal right to left (original Japanese/manga format). I can screen capture what it looks like if that would help.

I checked all my other volumes and issues and they are all normal. This issue is the only glitched one.

Submitted by gumming on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 20:29

Edit: I just checked the issue again and it's normal now. I have no idea why that happened. I'll let you guys know if it ever happens again. I guess it was a glitch after all.

Submitted by sasukehatered on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 06:40

How do we obtain the naruto storm 3 dlc codes?

Submitted by gumming on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 13:35

Alright, the app went back to normal for a few days but it happened again. This time I took screen shots from my Ipad so you guys could understand the issue and figure out what's going on. Hope this gets resolved quickly because it's really bothersome.

http://s561.beta.photobucket.com/user/Electro-Bolt/library/IDD/Weekly%20...?

Submitted by jkphantom on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:43

Soooooo how do we get Storm 3 DLC????

Submitted by John Bae on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:47

Details coming on this site VERY SOON!
Submitted by WesKR on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 11:22

Great issue this week.

Naruto this week was better this week than it was last week but the speed at which this flash back story is progressing, I wouldn't be surprised if it went on another 8 weeks, doh..

One Piece was amazing, I can't wait to see how Luffy reacts to the "you know what" Doflamingo has in his possession.

World Trigger is still interesting, not really much to say about this chapter though.

Nisekoi was silly, was great when all four of them were chasing him with their cheeks all puffed out.

One Punch Man, woo those walls of texts TLDR... (I did though.)

Dragon Ball is finally getting somewhere, next week should be good.

Please allow us to buy previous issues.
Also, will we be getting Cross Manage vol1 anytime soon? it came out today in Japan.

Submitted by Shonenlegend on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 12:50

Wait i just read the issue and im now trying to figure out how to get the dlc. Help im kinda stuck

Submitted by John Bae on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 13:14

We're putting it up on the site soon. Just keep checking back throughout the day.
Submitted by 002345296 on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 05:20

so the dlc codes are gonna be posted on the site?

Submitted by Primalx3 on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 13:05

Also, since I posted it so late in the last issue, here is some more fan art for Cross Manage.

Saiga
http://s20.postimage.org/esyxz4j2l/Saiga3.png

Misora the mystifying and Demon Slayer Sakurai:
http://s20.postimage.org/p4barsarx/Misora_and_Sakurai.png

Blood Hunter Hayami.
http://s20.postimage.org/cn4n4mfm5/BHH.png

Speaking of games, I haven't played any console or pc games since early December, making that three months!! But only because I keep forgetting to since I'm so busy drawing in my free time. I'm probably gonna forget again since when I'm drawing, I usually forget all other free time hobbies.

I even almost forget to read SJ on mondays, and end up reading it hours after its released.

Because of art, I haven't experienced the despair of waiting "till next week" for the next issue or episode of something as before I know it, its already out.

Submitted by Synchron69 on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 15:07

Does anyone know how to get the DLC for Naruto 3? I just finished reading the manga and I can't find the code.

Submitted by loganrocks54 on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 15:29

how do i subscribe to shonen jump?

Submitted by John Bae on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 16:03

http://www.vizmanga.com/weekly-shonen-jump/signup
Submitted by Ashirogi6 on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 18:44

man, Naruto and Bleach are in ruts!

Submitted by jkphantom on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 20:52

They say the redemption codes for storm 3 DLC will be posted on the website sometime soon. Probably tomorrow, since that's when the game officially comes out. (although people who got the xbox 360 version got their pre order copy early.....)

Submitted by qwetou on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 07:14

Wow that was an amazing chapter for one piece

Submitted by WesKR on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 12:11

I have successfully convinced 3 people to sign up for WSJ, I should be getting paid. The ability to buy back issues will suffice...

Submitted by copenhagerman on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 17:31

I would just like to have my paper copies back this digital is for the birds give me something to feel and hold, cause with out internet access you got nothing