Shonen Jump Issue 7/17/17

Internationally famed ramen thief "The Noodle Nabber" and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown July 17, 2017

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art by Eiichiro Oda

Twenty years ago this week a new manga appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump. It starred a rambunctious and rubbery rascal who was determined against all odds to become the King of the Pirates. The manga was called One Piece, and it would go on to smash all sales records and become one of the most beloved manga of all time. In celebration of this momentous achievement, there are One Piece Easter eggs in the form of straw hats in every manga. Try and find them all! And congratulations Oda Sensei! Here's to the next twenty years!

One Piece  
by Eiichiro Oda

In the last chapter, Luffy and his allies were about to get the smackdown of a lifetime! Big Mom and her ridiculously powerful henchmen were closing in, and it was starting to look grim! Will she have her sweet revenge? Are the Straw Hats going to get their just desserts? Find out in another delicious chapter of One Piece!

One Piece

Memories with Oda-San
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro 

Get ready for a wonderful walk down memory lane as Shimabukuro Sensei, creator of Toriko, reminisces about what it was like being an up-and-coming mangaka along with Oda Sensei. He started in the business at the same time and considers Oda Sensei, or as he calls him, Oda-San, his friend and rival. It's a heartfelt chapter full of warm and fuzzy memories.

Hunter x Hunter 
by Yoshihiro Togashi

Kurapika just can't catch a break! First, a madman with a knife attacks him, now another assassin is at his doorstep and he's got his sights set on the baby Prince Woble! With his nen powers, normally bullets wouldn't be a problem for Kurapika, but this is no ordinary assassin! Can Kurapika find a way to stop the killer and save the baby?! 

Hunterx Hunter

Robot X Laserbeam
by Tadatoshi Fujimaki 

Robo's in trouble! So far his incredibly accurate, robot-like driving abilities have saved his bacon in matches, but this time he's got an opponent so skilled he's earned the moniker, "The Emperor." And it's becoming more and more apparent that Robo's kind of a one-trick pony. If he wants to keep up with the big boys, he'll have to be a quick study! 

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi 

Eijiro is plagued with serious self-doubt. Despite being rock hard on the outside, on the inside he's just a big softy. But now he's in for the fight of his life and there's no time for self-pity. Talk about being stuck between a rock and an emotionally hard place! Can he pull it together and get back in the fight?

My Hero

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

Major reveal in The Promised Neverland! Like, major, major! Like the explanation of the entire world! Like everything down to the tiniest details! But it's not good news—there are some things that the kids are going to have a hard time accepting! Find out the secrets of The Promised Neverland!

Promised Neverland

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

The chefs in the second round of the big shokugeki are nearing the tasting stage and putting their final touches on their dishes. But before the judges sample the dishes and possibly have their clothes fly off, it's time for a lesson about tea! Did you know green tea in Japan includes any unfermented tea? That means there are countless ways of using them in dishes! Think of the possibili-teas!

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

Kirsch's haughty attitude is gettng Asta's goat! They get along about as good as oil and water! But there's no denying that Kirsch's incredible magic was impressive, and it's even inspired other mages to up their game. Can the inspiration they received from his beautiful tactics help them win?

Black Clover

We Never Learn
by Taishi Tsutsui 

It's slumber-party time! The girls are all getting together to help each other study and gossip about boys. And you'll never guess which boy becomes the topic of conversation—Yuiga, of course! But things get tense when one of the girls asks a question that's a little too direct! Find out what it is and who starts blushing! 

Dr. Stone
story by Riichiro Inagaki, art by Boichi

Senku's making friends in the village he just discovered. Although they don't know much about science, he can see the potential, especially in his newfound friend, Chrome. The local "sorcerer" Chrome has been practicing rudimentary science and may be just the thing Senku needs to get his new science society kickstarted! But this village has a tragic side, one that may interfere with his lofty goals.

Dr Stone

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

Suiryu may have thought he was the toughest guy around, but after scrapping with some high-level monsters, he might just have to eat crow...fists! If Suiryu's going to survive the day, he'll need a hero! But where have all the heroes gone? 

Extras: Interview with Hirohiko Araki, San Diego Comic-Con plans, Anime Expo cosplay gallery, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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by Urian Brown