This Week's Issue 07/18/16

Once a year San Diego enthusiast and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look a this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown July 18, 2016

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art by Eiichiro Oda

What's going on with this cover? It's to celebrate the newest One Piece movie in Japan. That's why you probably didn't recognize the girl on the right side. I haven't seen the movie, but I'm getting strange Goldfinger vibes from the cover. Man, an anime version of Goldfinger starring all the One Piece characters would be amazing! C'mon, Japan! Make my weird dream come true! 

One Piece  
by Eiichiro Oda

One of the most amazing things about One Piece after 700+ chapters is that Oda Sensei doesn't seem to be anywhere near out of ideas. He just keeps coming up with crazy new characters, worlds, powers and stuff. I don't think people understand how hard it is to create a story, let alone one that goes for nearly 20 years and still feels fresh. It's astonishing, really. And the latest chapter has the Straw Hat crew in one of the kookiest places of all! I think Lewis Carroll fans are gonna get a kick out of this arc! 

One Piece

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

This is it! After many years of key-and-locket antics, it's finally opened and we learn what is inside! This is the chosen girl he made a promise to all those years ago! Find out who it is and what Raku does! 

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

The battle with Yhwach continues! And Ichigo gets some much-needed backup in his fight against a guy who is possibly the strongest being in the universe! Guess who makes a surprise appearance and jumps in the battle! Hint: It's not Kon! (Although, I wish it was!)

Bleach

My Hero Academia 
by Kohei Horikoshi

Who would think that looking into characters' rooms would be so much fun? I guess that goes to show you Horikoshi Sensei's prowess as a mangaka because he can take something as pedestrian as looking in someone's room and make it hilarious. And informative, as we learn a little more about each of the characters in the process. And now, it's time to check out the girls' rooms! And one of our heroes is very, very excited! 

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, contributor Yuki Morisaki

The first stage of the advancement exams is over! Despite Dean Azami's best intentions to sabotage their chances, Soma and friends have managed to overcome impossible odds and go on to the next stage of the grueling exams. And while they're on the train to their new destination, two characters share a special moment. Some quiet time before the next storm!  

Food Wars

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

Another astounding chapter of Toriko! There's so much action and insanity packed into these few pages, it defies the imagination! I don't even know how to describe it, it's so fantastic! Prepare yourself to enter a world of food-based combat madness! The craziness continues! 

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata

The big martial arts tournament is in full swing. The weaker contestants are being weeded out and the stronger ones are rising to the top. Meanwhile, someone's finally noticed there are monsters attacking the city around them and takes action. Genos, to the rescue! 

One Punch Man

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

Asta is not giving up! Like, super not giving up! And his not-giving-upness is beginning to pay off! By teaming up with Vanessa and Finral, he's been able to give the demented Vetto some serious grief! But it's not over yet! Does this impromptu team have the magic to save the day? Find out! 

Extras: Naruto: Sakura's Story novel preview, Shonen Jump at Comic-Con feature, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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by Urian Brown