Shonen Jump Issue 08/28/17

Kisser of the Blarney Stone and other rocks with funny names SJ editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown August 28, 2017

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art by Shun Saeki

Knife to meat you! That's the terrible joke that popped into my head when I saw this cover and I apologize. As for the cover, it's a stunning piece of art with a lot of dramatic flare. And look at those speed lines! A perfect cover to get you excited about the next round of cook offs that will determine the fate of gourmet cooking! 

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

The empire, I mean, establishment strikes back! The upstarts trying to take down Dean Azami have suffered a major setback as they were absolutely crushed in the last round. But how did they lose? This chapter will explain it and in great detail! Prepare yourself for a very extensive food science lesson! 

Food Wars

Dr. Stone
story by Riichiro Inagaki, art by Boichi

The new, and possibly villainous, character Asagiri's trying to decide which team he really wants to join. Being a selfish cowardly type, it's a hard decision. Will Tsukasa's incredible strength and determination make his future life easier? Or will Senku's scientific genius guarantee him the life of luxury he desires? Picking teams is always hard, especially when you're only in it for yourself. Which side will he join?! 

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

Nami's brilliant plan to bring the lightning down on Big Mom's head has seemingly paid off! There's a huge hole in the ground where Big Mom was and it smoldering. Seriously smoldering, like not just a little bit. Have the Straw Hats cheated death once again? 

One Piece

Robot x Laserbeam
by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

There are some golf moves in this chapter you that won't believe! And that's one of my favorite things about sports manga—exaggerated super moves. Some sports manga play it straight, and others take a more fantastical approach. I think it's safe to say which way Robot x Laserbeam is headed—straight to super move crazy land!  

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

The magic tournament is headed to the next round! The first round introduced us to a whole bunch of new, and very amusing, characters and now they're going to battle it out for the king's pleasure. And Asta's up first in the second round! Buff guy with a big sword who screams a lot coming your way! 

Black Clover

We Never Learn
by Taishi Tsutsui 

This is the greatest chapter of We Never Learn of all time! In my opinion, of course. But I don't think I've laughed as hard at a single chapter of the manga as much as I have at this one! One of the best hilariously awkward setups I've seen. I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I want to try it in real life! 

Hunter x Hunter
by Yoshihiro Togashi

Prepare yourself for a chapter with...a billion new characters! We've met the princes, their nen beasts, the queens, but we haven't met too many of the guards. Well, this chapter changes that! You'll meet a whole bunch of them! One of my favorite thing about Togashi Sensei's art is his unique and creative faces. His faces really do look different than other mangaka and there are a bunch of cool ones in this chapter. Enjoy! 

Hunterx Hunter

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

Mirio confronts Overhaul, the evil mastermind in charge! Being able to phase through things comes in really handy when you're playing a game of catch up, but now that he's confronted them, he's got his work cut out. Overhaul's still got a few trick up his sleeves including some bodyguards with totally unknown Quirks! 

The Promised Neverland
story by Kaiu Shirai, art by Posuka Demizu

The kids have finally made it to the coordinates that Minerva left for them. But there's nothing there! Why would Minerva direct them to the middle of nowhere? Is there another riddle to solve? Looks like they'll have to put their heads together if they want to crack Minerva's final mystery. 

Promised Neverland

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

Suiryu's been on the receiving in of a very brutal beating that would have killed just about anybody else. He went from being an arrogant martial artist who thought he was invincible, to finding out the hard way there's always someone stronger. And now that he's a mass of broken bones and bloody tissue, he's had quite the wake-up call! But is this the end for the once proud martial artist? Have the Monster Association claimed yet another victim? Who could possibly save him now?! 

Extras: Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson.

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by Urian Brown